1.   A few posts were filled by the vote of the assembly but most office holders were appointed by the government in London.

2.   Staff are also seconded to fill established posts in geological survey departments in the developing nations of the Commonwealth.

3.   Unfortunately they were unable to find a suitable person to fill the post.

4.   His post was filled on a temporary basis by Roger Bacon, his deputy, until such time as the PCP elected a replacement.

5.   He had filled the post in an acting capacity since the resignation of Vitaly Masol in October.

6.   Mr Ozal is now under pressure to seek agreement with the opposition on a suitably dignified figure to fill the post.

7.   In Italy also high diplomatic posts were often filled by generals and occasionally admirals.

8.   Future governments whatever their political persuasion, will as we all know perfectly well be tempted to fill these posts on police authorities with political allies.