21.   Ramli said the council could not act against the operators as there were no laws governing them now.

22.   Some Western diplomats said the council could act late Friday, but a vote might be delayed until the weekend or early next week.

23.   The council cannot act until Britain formally announces that it will lead the force, which had been expected Friday but may be delayed, diplomats said late Thursday.

24.   The council acted on a recommendation from the international commission which oversees the accord.

25.   The council acts as a final court for several former British Caribbean colonies.

26.   The council acts like a Parliament and reflects government opinion.

27.   The council is also acting against indiscriminate felling of trees with the setting up of a new committee to oversee and monitor such activities.

28.   The council will act as consultant for the party and government and help make contacts with foreign investors, the Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday.

29.   The council will act as the central body to discuss water sources with the various states and supply water to states which were facing short supply, he said.

30.   The council acts as a final appeals court for the former British colony.