[Kursk]

I don't begrudge this particular client group from a little bit extra. No more than I begrudged the changes in stamp duty.

Is it that much different to all the other benefits dished out from the public purse such as tax credits, disability allowances, child benefit etc.

I imagine everyone gets a handout of one sort or another; why shouldn't the oldies have a few bob too? They pay/paid into the system.