I'm sorry over Olympic security debacle, says G4S boss Nick Buckles

London : United Kingdom | Jul 17, 2012 at 5:22 AM PDT

Source: The independent

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Suggested Topics The head of G4S today insisted he was the right man to make sure the firm delivered as many Olympic guards as possible, despite the on-going security debacle. Nick Buckles said he was sorry and deeply disappointed after the firm, which is running the £284 million contract for Games security,... FULL ARTICLE AT The independent

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G4S head Nick Buckles will appear before parliament's Home Affairs Select Committee Tuesday

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