1.   The government continued to stand firm and no concessions were made.

2.   The government must continue this drive to find new, cleaner forms of energy.

3.   The situation could worsen this year as the government continues to clamp down on credit.

4.   Unemployment is a problem that many Western governments continue to face.

5.   The government should continue to use its influence for the release of all hostages.

6.   The government continued to believe it should give free rein to the private sector in transport.

7.   The government will continue to try to regenerate inner city areas.

8.   The government continued to face criticism from the Christian establishment.