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Crass public spending cuts would wreak havoc, warns union

Source: guardian.co.uk Society

Nov 04, 2009

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Public services under increased pressure due to recession and workers fear the effect of spending cuts, poll finds

Brendan Barber, the TUC leader, has warned that big public spending cuts could cause "social and economic damage" as survey findings show Britons have become increasingly reliant on public services to cope with the recession.

A poll conducted for the TUC by the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) suggests pressure on services has increased as people turn to local services such as debt counselling, business advice, and housing and job searches.

Yet the survey of 2,000 public sector workers found the majority fear the quality of services will decline at a time of rising need in the face of spending cuts talked up by mainstream political parties.

The survey found 92% feel pressure on services has increased as a result of the recession, with just over half saying they expected reductions in the services their organisations provide as a result of budget cuts.

The union umbrella body commissioned the survey following alarm among public sector un

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