"In welcoming the appointment we are concerned at the cost of the appointment, given the austerity measures facing the public service, and the limited contribution an appointment of a few days per month would make, " said the spokesman.

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"We are in regular touch with local authorities about what might be available and are grateful for the contribution they make to the Prison Service, " she said.

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And we have an interest in making sure that companies that benefit from an educated workforce, a free health service, a solid and reliable legal system and an efficient transport network, make their proper contribution to an infrastructure whose absence would be devastating to them.

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As another example, if you beef up customer service to improve churn, you directly impact future costs, and therefore deteriorate the potential cash flow contribution.

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In fact, that service should now, finally be candidly recognized: The Washington Times' most signal contribution to its city and the nation beyond has been the cumulative effect of the informed commentary she and her counterparts on the paper's editorial pages have shepherded through the years.

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