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By Civil Service World
02 Jun 2017
Civil Service World's regular guide to the very best in Whitehallese
An issue can no longer be “parked” as it is now in the public domain, and someone will have to do something about it.
Machinery of government change Think Titanic and deckchairs, but with less calm and reserve.
Seed it Plant a very vague idea in people’s minds – hopefully if it all goes wrong they won’t remember who put it there.
Dealt with in a timely manner During this parliament, if you’re lucky.
Pump priming Bribe an industry into doing something nobody but the government wants.
Efficiency review No, really, we mean it this time!
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