1.   The despatch of the task force is purely a contingency measure.

2.   Mr Yeo insists no such contingency measures are needed.

3.   But the subject was placed on the agenda only as a contingency measure and no action is expected.

4.   Merlano said the contingency measures would be taken in three stages, depending on the length of the strike.

5.   Pentagon spokesman Dennis Boxx said the additional troop deployment was meant as a contingency measure.

6.   To limit disruption in case of future attacks, the exchange will rely on a combination of contingency measures, he said.

7.   Every contingency measure has to be balanced against the likelihood of its being put into effect.

8.   He said an increasing number of poisoning cases had made it necessary for the council and government departments to adopt contingency measures.

9.   Mr Lo said that most customers who suffered interference had already resumed normal operation following contingency measures taken by APT Satellite and customers.

10.   The British government flew tents, camp beds and medication to Montserrat last week as a contingency measure.