101.   He said the problem of late delivery of houses was instead caused by contractors who had delayed their projects.

102.   Hong Kong originally hoped to open the airport this year, but the project was delayed by an acrimonious battle between China and Britain over financing.

103.   However, some prudent developers are downsizing or delaying projects and if the trend continues, this projection may be reduced.

104.   However, the question of whether the state agency would be subject to fines should the project be delayed has yet to be resolved.

105.   In addition to budget problems, the project has been delayed by bid-rigging and by resistance from some local residents.

106.   Inuit leaders are seeking a court order to prevent the work, contending the projects should be delayed until a full environmental review is completed next year.

107.   It is a loss for us if the project is delayed.

108.   Israel and the Palestinians agreed on the industrial zones several years ago but the project has been delayed by bureaucratic and security-related complications.

109.   It said the ministry gave no reason for delaying the project, which has been pending with successive governments for the past three years.

110.   It is unclear if the appeal to the Council of State could delay the project.