1.   A check of the ponds was in order because of both concern expressed by local citizens and normal operating procedure.

2.   An army spokesman said that the security vetting of personnel was a normal procedure in all defence forces.

3.   It appears that he was spared the normal procedure of having his fingerprints and photograph taken.

4.   It is the normal procedure in the vast majority of cases.

5.   This is normal procedure and need cause you no concern.

6.   On appeal he was found not guilty because he was carrying out a normal procedure approved by the medical profession.