Isn’t this the same argument of paying MPs less than they currently earn? We despise them so they should earn less and pay for themselves? The counter is that only the already wealthy ones can afford to be a MP and you get predominantly land owning Tories and Barrister Labour types applying.
If you’re doing public service (such as being an MP or PM) I don’t think you should pay for travel whilst doing your job. That’s not to say that costs shouldn’t be kept to a minimum and people shouldn’t pull the piss - it’s public money after all. But it’s a far cry from forcing them to pay for their transport.
If you’re doing public service (such as being an MP or PM) I don’t think you should pay for travel whilst doing your job. That’s not to say that costs shouldn’t be kept to a minimum and people shouldn’t pull the piss
Exactly, so he should be on the train, if he wants to fly, the fucker can pay for it himself.
No. He should assess the most appropriate mode of transport given the circumstances and the cost to the tax payer. That’s not always train. That’s not always helicopter. And it’s certainly not paying for official engagements himself either as that sets a precedent for all other public servants which will just price them out of doing the job.
Isn’t this the same argument of paying MPs less than they currently earn? We despise them so they should earn less and pay for themselves? The counter is that only the already wealthy ones can afford to be a MP and you get predominantly land owning Tories and Barrister Labour types applying.
If you’re doing public service (such as being an MP or PM) I don’t think you should pay for travel whilst doing your job. That’s not to say that costs shouldn’t be kept to a minimum and people shouldn’t pull the piss - it’s public money after all. But it’s a far cry from forcing them to pay for their transport.
Exactly, so he should be on the train, if he wants to fly, the fucker can pay for it himself.
No. He should assess the most appropriate mode of transport given the circumstances and the cost to the tax payer. That’s not always train. That’s not always helicopter. And it’s certainly not paying for official engagements himself either as that sets a precedent for all other public servants which will just price them out of doing the job.
LOL how is this so complicated?