41.   An investigation by a inter-departmental committee also said the government delayed implementing the embargo in other British dependent territories such as Bermuda, Gibraltar and Hong Kong.

42.   At its regular weekly session, the Swiss government delayed approving the foreign members and was vague about the future role of Wiesel.

43.   At its regular weekly session, the Swiss government delayed confirming the foreign members and was vague about the future role of Wiesel.

44.   Bank shares fell on comments by ruling Liberal Democratic Party members suggesting that the government might delay establishing a body to buy bank stocks.

45.   Britain is particularly concerned that the German government has delayed its decision until the autumn.

46.   But the government delayed formal acceptance of the office.

47.   Democratic Party chairman Martin Lee Chu-ming said the government should delay the drafting of the anti-subversion legislation.

48.   Earlier Wednesday, three major banks called on the government to delay the Yukos offering to clarify the terms of the deal.

49.   He added the government was not delaying the implementation of the High Court verdict but such regulations needed time to pass through routine measures.

50.   He also said the government had delayed granting visas to the others, preventing them from monitoring some phases of the elections preparation.