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Britains defence bosses splashed out 730 million pounds on meals, hotels and taxis, more than twice the bill for troop vehicles.
London, June 30 : Britain's defence bosses splashed out 730 million pounds on meals, hotels and taxis, more than twice the bill for troop vehicles.
While civil servants lived high on the hog using first and business class travel, only œ330million was spent on defence vehicles, figures gained by the Mirror reveal.
Last night the shocking contrast enraged relatives of soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in ageing Snatch Land Rovers branded as death traps.
The spending figures for 2005/6, the latest available, were only released after a Mirror Freedom of Information request.
They show œ730million spent on "hotels, restaurants and transportation" and œ330million on "motor vehicles and parts".
Civil service expenses include first class train seats, business class flights and private taxis.
Officials are also put up in leading hotels around the world. They can claim back all meals, including wine with dinner.
ANI
