These countries, however, need much higher prices to finance their state spending.

Free market think-tank New Zealand Initiative want spending limits enshrined in law.

EU average health spending remains approximately eight per cent of national income.

The political crisis has hurt business confidence and halted much government spending.

Higher government spending and aid from friendly countries certainly played a role.

However, several international charities expressed concern over the new trend in spending.

However, the association said it still welcomed the increased spending on health.

However, Thai flood concerns could pressure consumer spending in September-October, they said.

Commissioners need the same choice in spending public money on public services.

It is the third largest spending area behind social services and health.

This year, the government expects 4 percent growth, driven by public spending.

Increased government spending had bolstered Wellington recently, keeping unemployment low, he said.

To that effect, government will increase spending on schools and health care.

Education Minister Hekia Parata says the new spending will help 1250 children.

In fact, half of UK benefit spending actually goes on state pensions.

Congress' main power over the president is its control of federal spending.