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Over-protective government in Granville? (5,5)

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I believe the answer is:

nanny state

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'government in granville?' is the definition.
'nanny state' can be an answer for 'government' (I have seen 'Overprotective government ' mean 'nanny state' so perhaps 'government' could also mean 'nanny state'). I'm not certain of the 'in granville?' bit.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for nanny state that I've seen before include "Overprotective government deplored by Thatcher" , "Interfering government" , "Interfering authorities" , "Undue government interference with personal choice?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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