Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Evidence-based binge drinking
Whilst not wishing in anyway to endorse behaviour that might be classed as anti-social, those of us who are regularly lectured by the Assembly Education Minister and others about 'evidence-based policy making' know precisely what Louise Casey means:
'her strongest criticism was reserved for Downing Street, which she suggested was "obsessed" with conducting extensive research before formulating policies.
She apparently joked that she would "deck" Downing Street policy advisers if they kept spouting jargon at her. '
Her views on Ministers are enlightening to say the least:
Speaking in Stratford-upon-Avon, Ms Casey told her audience: "I suppose you can't binge drink anymore because lots of people have said you can't do it. I don't know who bloody made that up, it's nonsense."
On the tape, obtained by BBC News, she said some ministers might perform better if they "turn up in the morning pissed".
"Doing things sober is no way to get things done," she added.
The Committee that will eventually be charged with writing the new super-powered Assembly's standing orders should take note.
'her strongest criticism was reserved for Downing Street, which she suggested was "obsessed" with conducting extensive research before formulating policies.
She apparently joked that she would "deck" Downing Street policy advisers if they kept spouting jargon at her. '
Her views on Ministers are enlightening to say the least:
Speaking in Stratford-upon-Avon, Ms Casey told her audience: "I suppose you can't binge drink anymore because lots of people have said you can't do it. I don't know who bloody made that up, it's nonsense."
On the tape, obtained by BBC News, she said some ministers might perform better if they "turn up in the morning pissed".
"Doing things sober is no way to get things done," she added.
The Committee that will eventually be charged with writing the new super-powered Assembly's standing orders should take note.
