Andrew Sandeman wrote:
> A pity that a report which makes some important points - controversial
> maybe, but the basic thrust is well supported by evidence - should be met
> with this sort of 'debate'.
>
> Hopefully, perhaps elsewhere, we can have a more considered discussion
> about
> how to achieve the STEP CHANGE in effectiveness which is so clearly
> needed.
>
> For example, it looks as if many authorities spend (roughly) two thirds of
> their budget on staffing,
> whereas I understand that the BBC spend approx.20%.
>
The figures quoted by the report are that Hampshire spends approximately
half of its 'funds' on "staff", which is in line with the UK as a whole (see
Appendix 2).
John Briggs
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