ASSESSMENT
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Remember that nobody owes you a living. The office is paid for by
the taxpayers and we must ensure that it renders services of value considerably
in excess of the cost. If this is not
the money could be put to better
use in other services."
Directive to City District Officers.
109.
I have in the course of this report mentioned various specific points where we have learnt lessons and think we see scope for
improvement. In this final section I offer a more general assessment of the scheme and set down some important considerations relating to
its future.
110.
The most heartening aspect of the launching of this scheme has been the generally favourable reception given to it. From the time the proposals were announced the concept of a regionalised, approachable, local manifestation of the central Government has been welcomed.
As appointments were made and as reports began to be published of the activities of the C.D.0.s this favourable reception was maintained. This was found in the press and in public comment.
We have discounted much of the favourable
comment made direct to C.D.O.s, lest it be no more than politeness, but C.D.O.s have also overheard comment not made to them of a similarly
favourable nature. I believe the scheme has
already made a significant contribution to the emphasis that the Government wishes to be placed on the personal concern which its
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