By: Ian McIntosh

Ian McIntosh — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:47:14 +0000

It is perhaps too early to say this but my thoughts are that the hung parliament will be no better than the previous Government. MP’s seem to be all about themselves. I was interested in reading some comments on your Business LInk blog about the size of companies the Government will trade with. By their own admission they do not have expertise in certain areas but because I am a SME I will not be engaged in helping reduce costs, an area they are highly focused on despite having tabled over £100 million saving in one area alone. MP’s are busy people they have a team who respond on their behalf with incorrect information! I had such an experience earlier this year when the Department of Health advised a particular route for me to take in my quest to help. I found the recommended source did not have the responsibility and they kindly suggested another source who has totally ignored my approach and further prompts. I therefore wrote back to the the D of H and they sent me to the blind alley as before. I told them ‘politely’ they didnt know what they were doing! Need less to say I got the ususal response – thank you for contacting we will respond within 20 days! I think Government should comprise of respected figure heads, experts in respective fields and civilians who have their feet on the ground and who care for the future of our Country not egotistical boffins

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By: Ian McIntosh