In fact, the 'SS-18 Mod 5' takes advantage of new technology to effect a massive improvement in the weapons-delivery potential and accuracy of its predecessor.

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Supt Alan Smailes, who chairs the Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group, said the figures showed efforts to eradicate the issue were having an effect.

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"DFID needs to do more and to take a tougher, clearer stance on the importance of cost and service performance information, and in particular indicators of education delivery and attainment if it is to make sure its contributions achieve the maximum good effect, " he said.

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