11.   Ministers did agree that the IMF should accept the former republics as members by April.

12.   The ministers agreed on the urgency of the situation.

13.   EC ministers have agreed on measures to reduce water pollution by nitrates from chemical and natural fertilizers after a debate lasting two and a half years.

14.   European Community environment ministers have agreed in principle to introduce an energy tax to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and combat global warming.

15.   The ministers could not agree on rules for the return to Germany of illegally exported waste.

16.   A Government minister has agreed to investigate the case of RAF wives who face eviction from their homes because their marriages have broken down.

17.   Ministers have agreed to carry out a fundamental review of the way dentists are paid in order to avoid a repeat of the crisis.

18.   In the meantime, the transport ministers also agreed to harmonise standards for air traffic control equipment to try and cut down the delays at EC airports.

19.   APEC ministers have already agreed to make a major push to achieve WTO agreement on opening up financial services markets.

20.   But the ministers could not agree after a lengthy debate, so they instead vowed to continue assessing the level of threats.