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| Civil servants walk out over cuts | Civil servants walk out over cuts |
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| Widespread disruption is expected across public services in Scotland as civil servants stage a one-day walkout. | Widespread disruption is expected across public services in Scotland as civil servants stage a one-day walkout. |
| The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union said action could disrupt court sittings and cause delays in job centres and passport offices. | The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union said action could disrupt court sittings and cause delays in job centres and passport offices. |
| Other services such as museums and galleries could also be affected. | Other services such as museums and galleries could also be affected. |
| The union said the strike was in response to Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision in July 2004 to cut more than 100,000 civil service jobs in the UK. | The union said the strike was in response to Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision in July 2004 to cut more than 100,000 civil service jobs in the UK. |
| The PCS's main rally is being held in Glasgow at 1200 GMT followed by a march through the city centre. | The PCS's main rally is being held in Glasgow at 1200 GMT followed by a march through the city centre. |
| This marks the beginning of a massive campaign of industrial action unless Gordon Brown sensibly negotiates Eddie ReillyPCS | |
| Picket lines are expected at government offices. | Picket lines are expected at government offices. |
| The strike could also have an impact on people submitting their tax returns on the self-assessment deadline. | The strike could also have an impact on people submitting their tax returns on the self-assessment deadline. |
| Eddie Reilly, Scottish secretary of the PCS, said: "Over two years ago, Gordon Brown announced he would cut over 100,000 civil service jobs. | |
| "We have seen almost 40,000 jobs go and our members are now facing the issue of compulsory redundancy notices. | |
| "If we add to that below inflation pay offers over recent years, our members have said enough is enough." | |
| He added: "This marks the beginning of a massive campaign of industrial action unless Gordon Brown sensibly negotiates with us to solve these problems." | |
| Candidates sitting their driving tests could also be affected if examiners choose to strike. | Candidates sitting their driving tests could also be affected if examiners choose to strike. |
| However, the Driving Standards Agency is urging candidates to report anyway. | However, the Driving Standards Agency is urging candidates to report anyway. |
| HM Revenue and Customs said it would aim to maintain a normal service. | HM Revenue and Customs said it would aim to maintain a normal service. |
| There are about 30,000 civil servants in Scotland. | There are about 30,000 civil servants in Scotland. |