41.   The Palestinians have said they would accept a gradual pullout from Hebron, but that Israel would have to commit itself to a firm timetable.

42.   The Palestinians say they have helped reduce violence, and want a firm timetable for the sides to implement the truce plan.

43.   The president of the federated farmers of New Zealand, Malcolm Bailey, said the firm timetable that has now been set is very encouraging.

44.   To underline the firm timetable, the Cabinet will meet once a month in Berlin starting Wednesday until Schroeder moves permanently next fall.

45.   Freeman also struck a conciliatory note in indicating that Britain would not insist on a firm timetable for lifting of the ban before calling off the disruptive tactics.

46.   Freeman also signalled greater flexibility by indicating that Britain would not insist on a firm timetable for lifting of the ban before calling off the disruptive tactics.

47.   Hogg told the Commons earlier Wednesday that Britain would not get a firm timetable from the EU on lifting the exports ban.

48.   There was no firm timetable for future negotiations, with Usery planning to meet separately with each side before scheduling another bargaining session.

49.   The commitment to a firm timetable for developing the debate represented a victory for the US over the hesitancy of its European allies.