What does the Chancellor of the Exchequer doo?
he's the guy in control of the countries budgets. he is the one that says that social security gets X amount this year, military gets Y amounts this year and healthcare gets Z.... oh and the guy that ensures he receives A, B and C amounts.
in short he is the accountant/book keeper of the government funding (tax)
It is wonderful that people in those positions get their hands on our little golden coins! How would they know about it if they haven't tried it. All their counselors don't know jack. They only know the old monetary systems and just keep on pointing out the 'risks' of Bitcoin and not the advantages!!!