MORE than 2,200 hours were devoted to staff training by accountants PM&M last year.

The firm, which has offices in Blackburn and Burnley, embarked on a major training and development programme in 1995.

"We believe our services are only as good as the people who provide them. That is why we are totally committed to an extensive and on-going programme of training and development," partner Jeremy Stirrup said at the firm's annual staff presentation evening held at Northcote Manor.

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