51.   The revised bill is aimed at placing large religious organisations which operate in more than one prefecture under the supervision of state authorities.

52.   The revised bill was expected to be debated and passed Thursday when the house plans to break for recess until after the election.

53.   Representatives of the local Roman Catholic church, which complained about the original bill, had relatively little to say about the revised bill.

54.   The LDP is expected to step up negotiations with other parties to assure a smooth passage of the revised bill.