Government spending

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

It seems as though the Government, in the spirit of transparency, have forked out for a new system which explains where all the money goes GIST - OSCAR - Quarter 1 2012-13

I can report that it tells you precisely squat

[OwlHoot]

It seems as though the Government, in the spirit of transparency, have forked out for a new system which explains where all the money goes GIST - OSCAR - Quarter 1 2012-13

I can report that it tells you precisely squat

Looks quite clear & informative to me, in general terms at least.

Unbelievable that HMR&C spends over £12 B, which is almost half the NHS budget of c £28 B !

[Mich the Tester]

Looks quite clear & informative to me, in general terms at least.

Unbelievable that HMR&C spends over £12 B, which is almost half the NHS budget of c £28 B !

Of course they spend a lot; the tax system is now so complicated they need lots of people and systems to administer it.

[sasguru]

I can report that it tells you precisely squat

The maths skills of a 10 year old are sufficient to understand that site. Oh wait ....

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

The maths skills of a 10 year old are sufficient to understand that site. Oh wait ....

Ha Ha OK I'll quantify that remark - although it gives you a basic overview of Government spending it offers little in the way of detail i.e. where our hard earned taxes are being wasted

[sasguru]

Ha Ha OK I'll quantify that remark - although it gives you a basic overview of Government spending it offers little in the way of detail i.e. where our hard earned taxes are being wasted

Move to Somalia. No taxes there so I hear - provided you have a big enough gun.
Should suit your half-baked "libertarian" ideas.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Move to Somalia. No taxes there so I hear - provided you have a big enough gun.
Should suit your half-baked "libertarian" ideas.

"Libertarian" - one who believes in free will, freedom of thought and expression, minimizing the role of the State and maximising individual rights and responsibilities.

I think that's the first time I've had a compliment from you - thanks

[DodgyAgent]

Move to Somalia. No taxes there so I hear - provided you have a big enough gun.
Should suit your half-baked "libertarian" ideas.

Still a closet leftie - the holiday has not purged that then

[TheFaQQer]

Looks quite clear & informative to me, in general terms at least.

Unbelievable that HMR&C spends over £12 B, which is almost half the NHS budget of c £28 B !

That includes paying tax credits etc. I think.

[sasguru]

Still a closet leftie - the holiday has not purged that then

You're still a cretin, and nothing can ever purge that.