I'm sure the NZ Treasury used exactly the same logic and vetoed any expensive air-conditioning in any Treasury offices in Wellington or Auckland right? I mean it must be a small percentage of summer days that need any AC anyway in lovey NZ, right?
For that matter, it's only a small percentage of people that need to go to the bathroom in any workday, so why not cut those from their offices as well?
I am constantly astounded to hear of the influence that treasury and finance has over a nation's defence.