One subject that really gets up my nose is what they cost us in transport costs. Look, I "get it" that they are public servants so if a journey is really necessary - and I think a lot more scrutiny is needed to establish what is and isn't "necessary" - then they shouldn't pay that out of their own pocket, of course not. But anything other than 2nd/tourist/whatever class is not sustainable or justified in these days of austerity. I've held quite senior positions, especially when I was a technical trainer, and had to travel to deliver courses but was never allowed anything other than the cheapest fare - and quite right too. Let them claim the cheapest fare and top it up from their own pockets if they want to travel posh!Nothing we can say or do will make a hap,oth of difference, politicians haven't got a clue, they just get on a band wagon that sounds like they will get noticed and the public just pays the bill.
That rubbish about £300 off our bills has been quietly forgotten, they come up with ideas to save money on energy bill, conveniently forgetting that as it is privatised those companies will just jack up the unit costs when you use less units, so their share holders don't lose out.
I worked for local govt and never charged as much as the allowance. At one time, first class travel was allowed. My rule of thumb was to do what I would if paying for myself. I wasnt prepared to slum overnights but would stay in the cheapest acceptable clean place. 9 out of 10 times I bought grub in Tesco and ate at a fration of the cost of hotel meals. I can say, not once in 40 years did anyone say they noticed, or thanked me. General UK management abdication at its worst! Politicians excesses are maddening.
Many years a go I went on a Mazda course and stayed in a 3 star hotel the boss had booked in Tunbridge Wells, the bed was so uncomfortable I slept on the floor.
You should see the "Downhill" versions JockWondering why you need a disc brake on the front of a Motor Torpedo Boat? - ha ha!
