Corrupt Pigs at the Trough-British Department of Health apologises over tax deals 'misunderstanding'

[malaise]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/feb/15/department-of-health-tax-deals-misunderstanding
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The Department of Health has apologised after documents sent to the Guardian showed that contrary to assurances given to parliament, more than 25 senior staff employed by the department are paid salaries direct to limited companies, with the likely effect of reducing their tax bills.

In some cases, the documents show the named individuals are being paid more than £250,000 a year, as well as additional expenses.

The department claimed the 25 were not civil servants, or technically even staff, although a large number have been employed by the department for many years and hold very senior positions. It said the arrangements will be subject to review by the Treasury.

One Whitehall source said: "We cannot defend these arrangements, but it may be it is very common in Whitehall and this is just the tip of an iceberg."

[onethatcares]

1. have you seen the little piggies

with their piggie wives?

Yep, the problem is worldwide. It's even worse when it comes to the IMF.

I keep waiting for Leonard Cohen to sing, "Austerity is coming to the U.S.of A" because I feel that what

is going on now in Greece, Spain and Europe is gonna hit us all and the very wealthy will be doing just fine.

[provis99]

2. Big man, pig man..

Big man, pig man, ha ha, charade you are
You well heeled big wheel, ha ha, charade you are
And when your hand is on your heart
You're nearly a good laugh
Almost a joker
With your head down in the pig bin
Saying "keep on digging"
Pig stain on your fat chin
What do you hope to find?
When you're down in the pig mine
You're nearly a laugh
You're nearly a laugh
But you're really a cry.

Pink Floyd, Pigs