Overseas Aid ?

[Observer II]

Another example of politicians being at odds with public opinion:-   A YouGov poll majority supported a cut in Overseas Aid, yet we've got opposition Parties being supported by Tory Wets;  trying to overturn a Gov reduction.   But what we never seem to tackle in this issue, is the question of cost effectiveness, in terms of how much money actually gets to the points of need, and how much is taken by recipient Governments/Leaders, to fill their personal bank accounts or spend on arms etc.  Along side this. we have a large charity industry supposedly making similar donations to third world Nations, only to learn that the CEO's of these charities are consuming large sums in salaries.   We also have support to Nations, that are sufficiently wealthy to fund their own space programs and nuclear arms capabilties.   So perhaps some track and trace by auditors would help in ensuring effective allocation of UK tax-payer's money ?     

[asperity]

Employ an army of desk jockeys to monitor another army of desk jockeys then? Sounds cost effective............................................................................................

[Davy51]

We should be able to rely on the likes of Saudi Arabia with its wealth to preserve the welfare of the civilian victims in Yemen . The UN needs  to grow a pair & ensure that aid doesn't fall on the usual contributors.

[Observer II]

4 hours ago, asperity said:

Employ an army of desk jockeys to monitor another army of desk jockeys then? Sounds cost effective............................................................................................

Sounds like the philosophy of the EU.