31.   Corus, the British steel company, will freeze pay at all levels this year to conserve cash, the company confirmed Monday.

32.   In view of the current economic conditions, the board has considered it prudent to conserve cash.

33.   MRCB added that continuing efforts were made to conserve cash within the group to retain additional liquidity through internal sources.

34.   The suspension of interest payments was necssary to conserve cash for operating costs and to avoid becoming insolvent.