Bill for ministers’ helicopter use soars 50%

THE bill for the use of helicopters by ministers has soared by nearly 50% in the past two years.

Bill for ministers’ helicopter use soars 50%
Sat, 14 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

The number of flights rose by almost 40% between 2006 and 2008 — with the total cost rising from e72,415 to e106,370.

The figures show:

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