And here is a quote from that allegedly independent Bain inquiry which came up woth those "modernising" and "reforming" proosals that the Government is trying to impose on the fireservice:

"Pay linked to reform will unlock the individual's potential ... new and exciting career paths, more suited to personal aspirations and circumstances ... enable the individual to take control ... coupled with a greater respect for personal and cultural differences ... as everyone develops their own careers and skills and embraces change, the higher performance which results will bring higher salaries."

Who can keep a straight face at that kind of managerial version of psycho-babble? Who could trust anyone who puts thta kind of stuff down on paper in this kind of context?

Spanish practices? Double dutch reforms proposals.

(That quote from the Bain report is is taken from a letter in today's Guardian)