31.   A Treasury spokesman said there was no need to hold a press conference with every rate change.

32.   A Wilson spokesman said the governor is reluctant to approve a state takeover of a federal responsibility.

33.   An Alcoa spokesman said costs generally rise when revenue increases.

34.   An army spokesman said that the security vetting of personnel was a normal procedure in all defence forces.

35.   An army spokesman said the curfew would continue until further notice, but army radio said it would be lifted on Sunday.

36.   An investigation of the incidents was opened earlier last month but so far no one has been punished, Marine spokesmen said.