1.   A joint statement to that effect was issued afterwards.

2.   A statement was issued finally repudiating the Nestorian position and affirming the Orthodox position.

3.   Area police, who were coordinating the tragedy coverage, issued a statement following complaints from some of the families.

4.   In answer to recent criticism the President has issued a statement explaining his policies.

5.   Other building societies said they were considering their options and would issue statements later today.

6.   Silva issued a statement denying all knowledge of the affair.

7.   Sony has issued a statement defending itself.

8.   The statement was issued after Miss Pollard refused to publish a retraction.