1.   A London Underground spokesman defended the decision to hold the train until police arrived.

2.   Once the dust had settled Beck defended his decision.

3.   Rutskoi, who had forcefully supported the imposition of a state of emergency, defended his decision in the face of increasing criticism.

4.   Defending the decision, Dhlakama said that it was not enough to just call a ceasefire.

5.   Individuals may have to defend their decisions in court, and if they cannot demonstrate a systematic approach, they are liable to find this difficult to do.

6.   The Roads Minister, Kenneth Carlisle, defended the decision to more than double the costs of the road by citing the beauty and sensitivity of the countryside.

7.   But the council is defending its decision... it says it has to find savings to balance its budget.

8.   The trustees of a charity which was left a manor house in the will of a wealthy widow have defended their decision to sell it.

9.   Thames Valley Police have defended their decision to pursue a stolen car at high speed through a city centre.

10.   THE Labour leader of Darlington Borough Council is reported as defending a decision to snub a delegation from the South African government visiting the North-East.