Two RAF C17 aircraft loaned to the French mission in Mali have been used to transport military equipment and service personnel.

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Most attendees would have killed for such transport since the shuttle bus service left a lot to be desired.

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Gavin Strang (Transport) and David Clark (Public Service) have been attacked by so many colleagues (off the record of course) that it would be a glorious feat if they survived.

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Agreements would also have to be reached with the Department for Transport on security fencing, airline operators on hangars and the fire service on what facilities it would require to keep costs down.

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Mobile commerce is driving the requirement for mobile remote payments, creating new revenue potential for businesses involved in the value chain including Communications Service Providers, banks and credit card companies, transport operators and merchants and also postal operators who have diversified by offering banking services and mobile services through their vast networks.

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