1.   As the political complexion of successive governments changed, so - frequently - did many of the top appointments in broadcasting.

2.   Furthermore, successive governments have appeared to accept this definition of ethnic relations as largely a question of immigration control.

3.   Some strategic direction is essential, as successive governments have recognised.

4.   Successive Conservative governments implemented policies which reversed the slight trend for income redistribution to poorer groups.

5.   Successive governments have exploited our weakness for anything tax-free with a series of investment schemes.

6.   Successive governments have failed to tackle the problem of international debt.

7.   Successive governments, however, have made it clear that any alteration of the state pension ages is unlikely.

8.   The officers were more or less able to dictate terms to successive governments.

9.   It is necessary to distinguish the policies of two successive governments.

10.   In Britain, for example, successive governments have managed to almost wholly withdraw from the provision of public sector housing.