To completely deny post-war consensus politics and the Labor Party's long-term policy of being in power is certainly heart-wrenching to say, but it is not so easy to do.
Although the current policies have been implemented, it is true that it is not so easy. Even the ministers she appointed are not necessarily all supporters.
For example, the idea of cutting spending by 4 billion pounds, but this budget cut does not include the army and police, otherwise it would offend everyone.
In addition to the maintenance and even increase of the original budget of the violent organizations, housing, education, energy, employment, transportation, foreign aid and industry have all been drastically cut.
This kept Alan Wilson very busy. He spent seventeen or eight days in a row meeting with various departments to explain Mrs. Thatcher's policy, "Civil servants must think about the country. If I don't cut it, who will cut it?"
"Secretary-General, it's easy for you to say that. This is four billion pounds, not forty million, and it covers many departments." Frank almost got angry, "We have to find a way."
"Oh, Frank, if you can't handle the Chancellor, why do you believe I can handle the Prime Minister?"
Alan Wilson asked directly, and then began to show his merit, "Aren't I trying my best to find a way? The Price Management Committee was sent to Rhodesia to continue working, and not everyone was willing to go. A department with thousands of people is like this
It’s difficult to handle, let alone other departments.”
"Secretary-General, the international situation makes diplomatic work extremely important." Wick spoke up to defend his department, trying to stay out of this cutback.
"Okay, Wick, I agree with this. The international situation is not peaceful, and the interests of the British Empire are all over the world. I also said this to Sir Norman in your position back then." Alan Wilson stretched out his hand and shook it.
"However, the importance of current diplomatic work cannot be overemphasized."
Just as Magins was about to speak, Alan Wilson stopped him with his eyes, "Sir Sheffield, don't come out to join in the fun. The Ministry of National Defense is not on the list of spending cuts at all."
As an old subordinate, Dixon also wants to fight for the interests of his department. Alan Wilson is not as easy to talk to as he was just now, "The Ministry of Education will inevitably have to make sacrifices this time. In fact, we all know that those who are very prestigious
Scholars and professors are actually the easiest to deal with. They are just a group of characters kneeling and shaking their fists. Speaking too clearly may offend people, but when it comes to drastic reforms, who will really take them seriously?
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Scholars have failed to rebel for three years. Can you kill someone by scolding them? What's more, Mrs. Thatcher is not afraid of scolding at all. Don't forget that she was the Minister of Education. In order to save money, she canceled the breakfast milk provided to students in the UK.
The Ministry of Education should take the overall situation into consideration. Although Alan Wilson is very sympathetic to the situation of the Ministry of Education, from a practical point of view, the Ministry of Education should be sacrificed. Not only Alan Wilson thinks so, but also the permanent undersecretaries of other departments.
Thought.
If you want to curse the Prime Minister, feel free to do so. People who happen to be engaged in education can be expected at this point. Alan Wilson then turned to the Ministry of Home Affairs and said, "Brest, you must be mentally prepared. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the department with the largest number of people, although
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are also known as the three major ministries, but the combined number of people in these two departments cannot be compared with that of the Ministry of Interior. Your department’s staff and expenses are so large, you will understand even if I don’t tell you.”….