21.   If local authorities are to provide less, then the informal, voluntary and commercial sectors will need to provide more.

22.   In fact the water authorities are especially sensitive to criticism in the media.

23.   Island authorities are keen to take advantage of their position as a self-governing Crown protectorate to attract offshore investment funds.

24.   It is a moot point whether a supranational authority is also required.

25.   Its sole authority is that of the United Nations Organisation itself.

26.   Local authorities have been condemned for failing to tackle the problem of homelessness.

27.   Local authorities were upset because the initial letters of the phrase were highlighted, spelling an obscene word.

28.   Local authorities will be responsible for controlling discharges from smaller factories and license provisions for waste disposal contractors.

29.   Local authority spending perse is not included but grants to local authorities and their total capital spending are.