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245 | _aDefence spending | ||
260 | _c2007 | ||
520 | _aTo overcome cuts in defence spending Britain's armed forces are making increasing use of Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs). There are multi-billion pound PFIs for headquarters buildings, training, and one is being negotiated for air refueling. This article is concerned that PFIs are being used to overcome the budget limitations at a time when the UKs armed forces are extensively committed to war fighting overseas. | ||
650 | _aPRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE | ||
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_aBRITAIN _xDEFENCE BUDGET |
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_aEconomist : _g13 January 2007, p.51 |
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