Most of the embassy staff in Manila are locals, and obviously cost very little to employ.
I would be more impressed if the MPs took a 50% cut in their ridiculous (and self-awarded) salaries, and we stopped handing out money to corrupt 3rd world governments.
We should withdraw from the 'human rights' nonsense, stop benefits for fit and able people under retirement age, charge people to have children, re-grow some balls and look after our own.
