A spokesman indicated that this move was also financially led.

Earlier in the day, spokesmen for both sides indicated they expected the amendment to pass.

Despite this, a spokesman for the mall's owner indicated in October 1997 that demolition was not being considered.

The spokesman said it was by far the largest concentration of rebel troops found and indicated a continuing buildup.

In the last few days, spokesmen for the Hamas movement have repeatedly indicated that they will express their opposition politically rather than by force.

But a spokesman for the company indicated that about 500 of the sales were made in late January.

However, the spokesman would not indicate the likely result of the discussions.

A Soviet spokesman indicated that another 140 were under review.

Permission was granted and a spokesman for the film indicated the schedule and budget had not been affected.

Abramovich's spokesman indicated that the loan had previously been repaid.