Typically British.
In that something visually stunning and wonderful needs to mention taxpayers' money
We have a body called The Taxpayers Alliance (I won't even credit them with an apostrophe, as the newspapers never do). They appear to exist solely to allow the Hate Mail and the Express to quote them about wasting taxpayers' money.
Merkins and Aussies, count yourselves blessed!
PS - lovely find Bruce - I knew nothing about it. I tend to retreat into a media-free zone when the 'rents are away.