And if we really must have one then the applicant should foot the whole bill, not the British taxpayer.

He did not of course reveal that the £4 million came from British taxpayers in the first place.

However, the focus of many British taxpayers will be how much it all costs.

Being financed by the British taxpayer was a great luxury.

If so is this really a prospect the British taxpayers should be looking for?

We know that British taxpayers' money will reach where it is really needed.

How much per hour is this war costing the British taxpayer?

Hardly an example of giving value for money to the British taxpayer!

Where is the money to help the British taxpayer afford all this?

They will take British taxpayers' money and cut the forest down anyway.