Met's Akers to be questioned over G4S staffing shortfall
Senior police officers will today be questioned about the shortfall in Olympics security staff provided by the private firm G4S.
The Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers is due to give evidence to the Home Affairs select committee on the hacking of mobile communications, but she will also be asked about the staffing failures.
Last week G4S announced its Olympics shortcomings cost the firm £50m.
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