Lib Dem Chris Nicholson asks public servants in Streatham: 'where is the waste?'

3.09.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 2nd Sep 2009

Everyone employed in the public sector - including Streatham's army of hard-working teachers, care assistants, librarians and social workers - is being asked to say where they think taxpayers' money can be saved.

The Liberal Democrats launched a website today where people who work with taxpayers' money can submit suggestions on how to cut waste in the public sector. It can be accessed at the link below.

Chris Nicholson, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Clapham, Streatham and Brixton, said: "Every day out and about in the local area I meet public servants whose hard work and dedication are an inspiration to us all.

"They are the people who know what works and what doesn't in their chosen field, and frankly they're the ones I'd trust to say where cuts can be made safely without putting lives in danger.

"Unlike the Tories, who just want to take an axe to public sector jobs, and Labour, who only care about bailing out bankers, the Liberal Democrats will reduce public debt in a responsible way.

"That's why I'm asking the experts - the people on-the-ground who know how money can be saved without threatening essential services - where is the waste?"

"Drop me an email, or visit Nick Clegg's website: www.NickClegg.com/InTheKnow"