Let’s have smart meters to measure the competence of public servants

THERE was much about the new EU measures to combat climate change during the week. One of the big changes for this country will be the introduction of smart electricity meters to help people measure how they consume electricity, but it would be a lot more effective if we came up with a way of measuring the competence of our public servants.

The smart meters are being promoted as a way to save money for electricity consumers. They are, in effect, smart meters for stupid people.

The current meters tell people how much electricity they are using, and people know that the more electricity they use, the more they have to pay.