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New measures could soon be put in place to combat the growing "culture of blame" in Britain, the Prime Minister announced today.
"The culture of blame which pertains in this country today is an unhealthy and debilitating trend," the Prime Minister said. "A democratic government cannot allow itself to be swayed merely by the opinions of the public, unless those opinions convey a duly positive and constructive attitude."
The Government is known to be concerned about the resignation of former Minister of Freedom, David Blunted, because of blame attached to him. It is feared that, if nothing is done, blame might also be attached to other ministers, thus limiting their freedom of action.
The Department of Overseas Development has been feeling particularly harassed over the past few weeks because of the public response to the earthquake in south-east Asia. Donations from members of the public amounted to twice the original aid pledge by the Government, thus forcing a larger pledge and a considerable degree of financial readjustment within the Department.
Up to five hundred civil servants may have to be laid off in order to pay for the increased aid budget this year, it is believed. Shadow development minister Fletcher Hyoid said in Parliament today that the Government was placing the needs of foreigners above those of the British people and the American government.
It is possible that Mr Hyoid's attack is the latest reason for the Prime Minister's announcement concerning Britain's "blame culture". The proposed measures will include several new laws and a widening of some which are presently in effect.
Among other things, the libel laws will be extensively revised and updated so that suits can be brought against those who blame others. There will also be a new law against "incitement to moral hatred" which will help to ensure the freedom of ministers to act as necessary without undue concern for image or spin, the Prime Minister said.
New measures could soon be put in place to combat the growing "culture of blame" in Britain, the Prime Minister announced today.
"The culture of blame which pertains in this country today is an unhealthy and debilitating trend," the Prime Minister said. "A democratic government cannot allow itself to be swayed merely by the opinions of the public, unless those opinions convey a duly positive and constructive attitude."
The Government is known to be concerned about the resignation of former Minister of Freedom, David Blunted, because of blame attached to him. It is feared that, if nothing is done, blame might also be attached to other ministers, thus limiting their freedom of action.
The Department of Overseas Development has been feeling particularly harassed over the past few weeks because of the public response to the earthquake in south-east Asia. Donations from members of the public amounted to twice the original aid pledge by the Government, thus forcing a larger pledge and a considerable degree of financial readjustment within the Department.
Up to five hundred civil servants may have to be laid off in order to pay for the increased aid budget this year, it is believed. Shadow development minister Fletcher Hyoid said in Parliament today that the Government was placing the needs of foreigners above those of the British people and the American government.
It is possible that Mr Hyoid's attack is the latest reason for the Prime Minister's announcement concerning Britain's "blame culture". The proposed measures will include several new laws and a widening of some which are presently in effect.
Among other things, the libel laws will be extensively revised and updated so that suits can be brought against those who blame others. There will also be a new law against "incitement to moral hatred" which will help to ensure the freedom of ministers to act as necessary without undue concern for image or spin, the Prime Minister said.
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