I am obliged to the hawk-eyed 'Guido' for this piece of nausea-inducing 'bumf' produced, no doubt reluctantly, by the head of our un-civil non-service. It shows the increase in the numbers of, er, "communications staff" employed by the government in the last ten years. In case you are unsure as to exactly what is meant by the title "communications staff", they are the lying liars' liars! They will all be on handsome salaries, perks and, of course, pensions so generous it would positively encourage you to live long enough for the Queen's telegram. If, like me, yesterday you completed your tax return, due in by the end of the month, you are probably now vomiting into your waste bin. Do try not to splash, and please bear in mind that Gordon really, really is feeling your pain!
Have you guys been taking guidance from Bush and Cheney? The growth in our bureaucracy is very similar except in those areas that actually benefit the taxpayer like food inspection, mine and workplace safety and the like. The good news is that they have taken some of the buskers of the street for these positions.
Posted by: fallenmonk | Thursday, 23 October 2008 at 20:40