Liam Fox on back foot as emails emerge in 'adviser' controversy

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At 9.55am on Friday June 17 Werritty replies to Boulter to tell him he would prefer to have the meeting at the hotel on the "41st floor lounge", the Guardian newspaper reported.

Dr Fox told the BBC that the meeting was "not that unusual," adding: "But these questions are reasonable questions for people to ask and I don't mind that. That is what you get in a democratic society.

"I think it is right that we look into the details of them, that is why I asked a senior official in the MoD to look into that, and of course, I will stand by whatever the findings are."

Dr Fox said he was on his way home from Afghanistan when the travelling party stopped over at an airbase in Dubai, "as we normally do, we quite often transit to switch on to civilian airliners".

The Prime Minister has tasked Sir Gus O'Donnell, head of the civil service, with bringing him the initial findings of the inquiry into Dr Fox's working relationship with former flatmate Adam Werritty. Mr Cameron wants the report on his desk by Monday.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Planning a Family Vacation to Dubai | Dubai Travel Guide

A trip to Dubai is something your family will never forget. It is the vacation of a life time. There the sun is constantly shining, the water is warm and crystal clear and the ocean has surprising marine life. It is a fascinating place where you can meet with famous people on the streets, drink your tea on the bottom of the ocean or swim in deserted islands. It is the place of all possibilities and it is the jewelry of the world.

Some people don’t think at Dubai for their family vacation because they have the misconception that it is only for the elite and the rich ones.

But that is not true. Dubai is also an alternative for families and offers many exciting adventures. The children can sun themselves on the beaches or play in the great Wild Wati Water Park. The adults can shop in the big shops or practice water sports. The possibilities are unique and plenty. The Mall of the Emirates has also an indoor skiing slope if you can believe that.

You can also take a hot air balloon ride with your family or sit and listen to music in some restaurant or pub. In this article you will find some tips on how to arrange a vacation for you and your family in Dubai.

Planning Tips

The females can wear swimwear if they are on at the beach or at the hotel swimming pool. But if they are in public places, the clothes should be conservative.

The electricity comes at 220 V AC, 50 Hz. You need t have a converter in order to use them. Many hotels and resorts offer that to the tourists.

In what food is concerned, there is a dinning etiquette in Dubai. There are some customs that you can be aware of.

Tipping is not necessary because they add a fee for that on the tab. But the hotel bellhops will expect tipping and you can do it.

If you don’t want to drag the family through public buses or taxies, you can rent a car. There are many renting companies. You need to have the passport with you if you want to rent one. Besides that, you must be careful in the rush hours. Many of the Dubai drivers are a bit crazy sometimes and the traffic can be a mess.

Source: Planning a Family Vacation to Dubai | Dubai Travel Guide

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