1.   The summit conclusions that will be signed on Friday were prepared in advance and cannot be altered.

2.   But EU sources indicated that while the summit conclusions would take these concerns, their central thrust would still amount to a commitment to British-style deregulation.

3.   The summit conclusions also issued a warning about the Middle East peace process following the change of government in Israel.

4.   The summit conclusions embodied the notion that the key to turning economic growth into jobs was increased competitiveness.