But the basic point stands, no? We're underfunding basic checks as part of a shrinking state which exposes us all to poor value and risk.Tbf, her opening paragraph put paid to any semblance of fairness or balance. She then goes on to describe how a Labour council is sacking 3/4 of the relevant staff, so obviously it’s the dastardly Tories to blame. She should have retired years ago and taken her bitterness with her……