Editor's blog Thursday 18 February 2010: A swift rationalisation

'Ullo. No time at all today, so just to point you at this commentary from today's Times. Food for thought.

What do you think the NHS might be able to save if it got serious about pooling that which is sensibly done at scale? 2-3% of the budget?

When you're looking down the back of the sofa for £15-20 billion over the next three financial years, every little helps.

Oh ... and there's also this interview with genius comedy-documentary Yes, Minister authors Jan and Lynn. Go there now, and see you in Chichester.