11.   A spokesman for Mr Berlusconi Declined to confirm or deny the reports.

12.   A spokesman for Nissan confirmed that the reduction in component spending would run into millions of pounds annually.

13.   A spokesman for President Clinton said assessment teams were studying the storm damage.

14.   A spokesman for Shaw said the resolution has a chance of winning approval in Congress.

15.   A spokesman for the airline said that much of the cost increase was caused by tightening of security.

16.   A spokesman for the bank said the computers will ensure that clients are not sold unsuitable products.

17.   A spokesman for the company affirmed that a merger was likely.

18.   A spokesman for the company denied reports that the new drug could cause heart attacks.