Bigger burden for taxpayers looms after court order on emergency power
Government likely to appeal judgment ordering that schools, hospitals be provided with generators
07 May 2023 - 00:04
Taxpayers face an enormous bill if the government has to implement the court ruling ordering it to equip hospitals, clinics, police stations and schools with generators and diesel to protect them from power cuts. ..
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