21.   Roberts said, though, that he would hold off until the Justice Department completes its inquiry.

22.   Stephanie McNeil, a spokeswoman, said it could be weeks or even months before the inquiry was completed.

23.   Suspects may no longer be identified in newspapers or on television until inquiries are completed, for instance.

24.   The extension suggests that the government is seeking to maintain the maximum possible leverage over Milken while the SEC completes its inquiry.

25.   The inquiry was completed early the next spring.

26.   But Home Secretary Michael Howard insisted it would be foolish to rush into new laws before Cullen completes his inquiry.

27.   But in his remarks Friday, Valencia said the government may allow the peace conference to go forward even before prosecutors complete their inquiry.

28.   He has said charges against soldiers involved in the March uprising will be withheld until the second inquiry is completed.

29.   He said the inquiry would be completed by Tuesday and it would then be decided what further actions to be taken.

30.   It said it had not had enough time itself to complete the inquiry.