Sandy I agree Public Sector workers are taxpayers but it all comes from the private sector. We cannot afford such a large public sector now as like other countries we have to make sacrifices I hope HMG holds out and if required takes the issue to the electorate. For instance not that long ago LBC did not have their brand new extension to the Town Hall. Where did all these people work or was there less workers. Final Salary pensions are totally unfunded and cannot be justified . Perhaps best if everyone contributed to their own pension. No argument.