1.   And now Lord Chancellor Lord MacKay has warned that spending cuts are likely to severely restrict the amount of aid available.

2.   But smaller deficits brought on either by spending cuts or higher taxes reduce purchasing power.

3.   In a climate of radical spending cuts, the latter seems highly unlikely.

4.   Mr Breaux would find some spending cuts but partially replace the energy tax by increasing the tax on petrol.

5.   Not surprisingly, businesses that rely on government contracts are being hit badly by the spending cuts.

6.   President Reagan agreed to accept tax increases immediately in exchange for spending cuts to be named later.

7.   Republican voters say they want low taxes and prudent spending cuts.

8.   Republican voters say they want lower taxes and sensible spending cuts.

9.   Spending cuts will mean fewer social workers.