1.   The decision followed a hydrogen leak from the fuel system of the Atlantis shuttle, due for launch in mid-July with a secret military payload.

2.   The decision followed analysis of the national debate on the draft constitution, which showed that a sizeable minority were in favour of such a system.

3.   The decision followed the adoption of a Soviet proposal in January recommending hard-currency trading between member countries.

4.   The decision followed the uncovering of new evidence indicating an official cover-up of the Iran-contra arms-for-hostages scandal.

5.   The decision followed the recent approval of a Places of Worship Bill.

6.   The decision follows a review of production and distribution of products in all three regions.

7.   The decision follows a five year campaign by environmentalists.

8.   The decision follows growing concern that some groundwater in the area is rising through aquifers to the surface relatively swiftly, bringing the risk of contamination of local springs.

9.   The decision follows concern that concentrations in water supplies are exceeding EC permitted levels.

10.   The decision followed complaints from nearby villagers, and evidence of higher-than-average rates of leukaemia and congenital diseases in the area.