Infrastructure matters; not just the physical systems, road and power plants, but the ‘command’ infrastructure (see articles in this issue on transport, energy, local and national governance). Locally the Hastings ‘command’ — ten ‘gagging orders’ so far, against whistle-blowers and others — thus far, does not have the systems, nor perchance the political or moral will, to deal with inefficient local government officers at high level. Likewise,central government, which should have both the knowledge base and the access to expert advice to interpret it, for the transport and energy needs of those whom it governs. Yet still the road system is inadequate and there is no clear energy policy aimed at the delivery of energy 24/7 regardless of calm seas, still air or cloudy skies.
