So...lets get this right
1. The politicians insist on massive cuts to personnel and equipment to get them out of a financial hole they have dug for themselves
2. The Civil Servants implement government policy (its what they do...sometimes)
3. Government is in office for 4 years or so.
4. CS implements policy quickly (with an eye on their own jobs, perhaps?)
5. It goes to worms
6. Government, (Still in a massive hole) sharply criticises the CS for complying with Government policy...
What next? Back to Cats & Traps?