Chris Huhne hints at shift in public sector cuts

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BBC News - 09/10/10

Public sector cuts could be scaled back if economic conditions deteriorate or improve, a cabinet minister has said.

Lib Dem energy secretary Chris Huhne told the Daily Telegraph the spending reductions due to be outlined on 20 October were not "lashed to the mast".

The government may have to "tack about" to get to where it wants to if the economic winds change, he indicated.

Meanwhile, Chancellor George Osborne has stressed that the coalition's cuts will be phased in over four years.

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I think they're all at sea. Lashed to the mast indeed. Where's me cat??