But why spend on procurement when you know you arent going to be around past the next election and the electorate dont even see results? Why pay for a400M for example when the cash could go on employing a few extra public sector workers or pay for a million hip replacements?
Thats the fickle reality we face. The other reality is government spending across ALL departments will be cut. If those in the NHS think they can be smug, just wait till the next election. IMO, it will be one of the biggest recipients of future government cuts, together with expenditure on Department for Work and Pensions.