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Government Approach To Civil Service Numbers Foolish

7.15.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 21st Oct 2004

Commenting on the news that Civil Service numbers have increased by 9,000 in the six months to April, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Dr Vince Cable MP, said: "The Government is making itself look foolish by announcing Civil Service cuts on the one hand and then showing an increase in numbers on the other.

"Today's figures clearly highlight the ridiculous 'numbers game' that both the Government and the Conservatives are playing.

"It would be far better for the Government to take a much more strategic view and make the tough choices necessary by deciding priorities and then deciding on the numbers of Civil Service needed to meet these priorities."

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