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Old 22-09-2024, 21:18   #335
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Re: Here comes the tax rises

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Originally Posted by Escapee View Post
The rules around accepting freebies need to be cleared up, perhaps the same rules should apply to all public servants.

I have been on a number of overseas trips with civil servants attending, and on every occasion they have been very wary of accepting any hospitality.

I have experienced instances where they have contacted their organisation to check if they are allowed to accept an invitation to go out for a meal in the evening, and I have also experienced instances in the US where I have gone out in the evening with the supplier for ribs or a steak etc, and the civil servant has declined to attend for fear of getting into trouble.
There's accepting the odd gift and there's being bought,this government of self service is up for sale.
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