Ministers reacted after lawyers who specialise in representing prisoners criticised plans to cut legal aid provision.

Campaigners vehemently argue that governments should not view it as a means by which gaps in legal aid provision can be filled.

The government also altered its student aid provisions, eliminating student grants while enhancing loan remission.

Sometimes, food aid provisions will require certain types of food be purchased from certain sellers, and food aid can be misused to enhance the markets of donor countries.