When pressed with a question about whether the two military officers had been doing his bidding through any kind of diversion scheme, Mr. Reagan said, "I don't know."

This diversion scheme has also not materialized till now.

At one of their regular training days Northamptonshire magistrates are hearing about the virtues of the diversion scheme.

Later the Bargi diversion scheme was planned, increasing the total irrigation potential to 4,370 square kilometres.

Surveys have shown that of 4,500 youngsters on diversion schemes to stop them stealing cars, only about 100 have reoffended.

Colonel North testified that Mr. Casey had enthusiastically endorsed the diversion scheme.

Mr. Moyer has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his involvment in the diversion scheme, the Commerce Department said.

This meeting may have been the embryo of the diversion scheme.

Mr. Casey, according to the account, said he "believed" in the diversion scheme involving the rebels, known as the contras.

Mr. Casey, according to the account, said he "believed" in the contra diversion scheme.