1.   As a result, too many private contractors fail to deliver what they promise-or worse, commit fraud.

2.   But federal workers and private contractors not being paid are frightened about failing to meet mortgage and other financial obligations.

3.   Epp noted that the film had been processed by a private contractor.

4.   Here, as elsewhere, hospital cleaning services were won by a private contractor.

5.   Hugely complicated contracts were drawn up, which predictably deterred a number of potential private contractors.

6.   Mr Kiley complained that the Government had withdrawn concessions that would have given him some power over the private contractors.

7.   No one has thought through what happens when a group of private contractors are killed or taken hostage.

8.   Over recent years track repair was carried out by private contractors.

9.   Several contracts were awarded to private contractors especially in cleansing - and the whole issue attracted widespread publicity.