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Fri, 2012-01-20 00:55
London's Metropolitan Police also spent more than £200,000 calling directory services for contact numbers, at a time when forces across Britain are sacking tens of thousands of staff under an austerity drive.
A spokesman said the Met was committed to reducing costs but said there were "evidential and operational reasons" to use the telephone services. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act showed the force spent £16,879 to find the exact time from the Speaking Clock last year and £18,402 the year before. "We are committed to reducing such costs wherever possible," a Met spokesman said.
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