41.   Mr Christie would say only that a club statement would be issued later.

42.   The BBC governors issued their statement after meeting in private to discuss the Birt affair.

43.   The Iranian embassy issued a statement saying the murder was probably the result of a settling of old scores within the Iranian opposition.

44.   The doctors were rebuked yesterday by Fife Health Board, which issued a statement saying the unofficial letter had caused considerable distress to several couples.

45.   The statement was issued after Mr Major called in the commission president, who was already in London to give a lecture.

46.   Although the White House issued a statement of disapproval, President Bush ought to disown the pair himself.

47.   Although Allen played a pivotal role in choosing Walter, he was mum Wednesday about his departure, issuing no statements.

48.   Also, Enron is expected to issue a statement assuring that its core energy trading business is running as usual.

49.   Although he declined to be interviewed in depth, he issued a statement through his attorney.