31. The one point cut in interest rates was a wise move. 32. The tax cut could be an engine of economic growth. 33. The tax cut is meant to cushion the blow of soaring gas prices. 34. The price cuts were in line with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. 35. There would be deep cuts in industrial subsidies, price liberalization and accelerated privatization. 36. Electricity supplies would be fixed and there would be cuts in supply if limits were exceeded. 37. Power cuts were not uncommon, following the bombing of power stations. 38. There would thus have to be drastic cuts in public expenditure, particularly in the soaring cost of unemployment benefits. 39. Government cuts were in social services such as education and health. 40. Disagreement over how the cuts are to be implemented is also expected. |