I recall way back in the cold war days a smug Danish government minister praising her own country's spending on social services, child welfare and the like whilst making unfavourable comments on British spending in those areas.
She neglected to point out (if indeed she was aware) that at that time a British Armoured Division based in Germany had as its primary war role the defence of Danish territory in the event of a Soviet invasion.
Pleased to see that Denmark is pulling its weight in Afganistan now, although personally I'd like to see the whole lot pull out and leave the s**thole to the Afghans.
Wonder if his lordship has had a congratulatory phone call from Prince Philip btw
