In the name of “modernisation”, the government has insisted on competitive commissioning, a narrow focus on financial efficiency savings, and investment through the private finance initiative (PFI) that builds up long-term debts. It has shown a strong preference for large, aggregated contracts. In other words, public services have been subject to the same blind faith in market forces as the rest of the economy.
Link to ArticleHow council spending can be used to provide extra benefits for local communities - The Guardian 29th October 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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