Been there, done that

1 Feb 11
The UK is not boldly going where no other government has gone before in its efforts to reduce the deficit. At least 24 OECD countries have paved the way and they have clear lessons ministers would be wise to heed
By Roger Latham and Malcolm Prowle | 01 February 2011


The UK is not boldly going where no other government has gone before in its efforts to reduce the deficit. At least 24 OECD countries have paved the way and they have clear lessons ministers would be wise to heed

As UK public sector organisations prepare their first budgets following October’s Comprehensive Spending Review, those working in the public finance area know that we are facing an unprecedented situation. Certainly, it is the first time that we can remember hearing senior managers in public services say that they seriously doubt whether what they will be asked to do will be consistent with their beliefs and values, or indeed will be achievable. Not surprisingly, many have been looking around to see if any other countries have successfully made the substantial shift in resource base that is currently being demanded in the UK.

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