11.   A spokeswoman for North West Water said the incinerator was only part of the functions at the proposed sludge treatment plant.

12.   A spokeswoman for the employment benefit adjudication office said it had received a file on the subject, which was under consideration.

13.   Mary Craven, spokeswoman for the Bingo Association of Great Britain, said the game had changed dramatically in recent years.

14.   Last night a spokeswoman for the Arts Centre said the festival has become a victim of its own success.

15.   A spokeswoman for North Tees health authority, where a scanner appeal had also been launched, was delighted at the health department announcement last Friday.

16.   A spokeswoman for Inntrepreneur confirmed Mr Frost had offered to meet Mrs Thompson and Mrs Robinson in Halifax or Tadcaster but was unable to comment further.

17.   A spokeswoman for New Careers said no comment could be made at present.

18.   A spokeswoman for the college said prices just covered costs.

19.   A spokeswoman for the Department of Transport said that diversions would only be in use at the weekend.