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  I lose track of Alexander as soon as he mentions things like 'ecclesiastical' or Henry VIII....
  
  I do not accept that all 'help' to 'disadvantaged' people is good, appropriate, cost effective or at the right level. A lot of it locks people in to poverty representing a hand out rather than a hand up. Alexander offered too broad a brush and would need to be much more specific in what he said for a proper debate. I am, incidentally, in favour of a safety net for those who hit hard times but the extent of that safety net is a subject to debate.
  
  I disagree totally with him on Defence - spending on defence is the most important part of public spending and it is the first duty of government. That should be the last thing cut.

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