One fact for sure is that Bob Ainsworth was (plus or minus 1) No25 within a UK Cabinet of 27, whereas Dr Fox I believe is No5 in precedence in the present Cabinet - a position more usual in the history of UK cabinets. That I think speaks volumes of Brown's attitude to defence despite us engaged in warfare which he constantly claimed was essential for the UK's security and national interest - a real non sequitor - delinquent leadership is a phrase I would use.