Example sentences of "a spokesman for " in BNC.
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1 | He was also a spokesman for God , even as Aaron was Moses ' spokesman . |
2 | A spokesman for the Police Dog Training School at RAF Newton said the need for instructors and dog handlers fluctuated . |
3 | Maen Reuan , a spokesman for the Khmer People 's National Liberation Front , said fighters of the non-communist movement killed eight soldiers in attacks on government outposts on Sunday . |
4 | A spokesman for Intel said no specific sites had been earmarked in the west of Scotland or in the M4 electronics belt in Wales . |
5 | A spokesman for British Gas said : ‘ It appears that gas was involved , although it looks as if it was a deliberate release rather than an accidental one . ’ |
6 | PANAMA CITY — Troops loyal to the Panamanian military leader , General Manuel Noriega , put down a coup attempt by junior officers in the capital yesterday after a day of heavy fighting , a spokesman for the Panama Defence Forces said . |
7 | ‘ Everything is under control , ’ said Major Edgardo Lopez Grimaldo , a spokesman for the PDF and a senior Noriega aide , as the rebels , in civilian dress , were led from the barracks by members of the 2000 Battalion , the general 's elite combat force . |
8 | ‘ It is impossible to determine the precise motive , ’ a spokesman for the Brussels prosecutor 's office commented . |
9 | A spokesman for the consortium lead firm , HDW in Kiel , confirmed that the contract for the two 1,550-tonne diesel-powered submarines had been signed . |
10 | Robert Knapp , a spokesman for Litton Industries in the US , said : ‘ We are not providing the submarines . |
11 | A spokesman for the Department of Trade and Industry said : ‘ The changes are generally to make the advertisements clearer and easier to understand . |
12 | A spokesman for Turning Point said that Mrs Page-Alucard had worked for the the charity for three years and was a very experienced and valuable worker . |
13 | In London , a spokesman for Knighton said the offer document for the take-over was ready to be sent to shareholders on Wednesday . |
14 | A spokesman for Ferranti said Sir Derek had no reason to fear a shareholders ' revolt and there were no indications that there would be one . |
15 | ‘ Good talent is being lost , particularly in the science and engineering areas , ’ said a spokesman for the Institution of Professionals , Managers and Specialists . |
16 | A spokesman for the CSO said : ‘ The Government Statistical Service has a high reputation for integrity , objectivity and honesty . |
17 | A spokesman for the ministry confirmed that an outbreak of food poisoning in Bedworth in July had been traced back to the monastery . |
18 | A spokesman for Phillips & Drew Fund Management , one of the largest fund managers in the City , said recent movements looked like the start of a downturn . |
19 | A spokesman for the ministry said it would continue consultation with Mother Catherine , and would be studying the papers submitted by the lawyers . |
20 | Ron Scriven , a spokesman for the Police Federation which represents police officers , said : ‘ If the Avon and Somerset report is forwarded to us we will study it and consider circulating the 43 forces in England and Wales with its findings . |
21 | ‘ We are now examining a few contradictions and will decide on the matter next week , ’ a spokesman for the Belgian cycling union said . |
22 | ‘ Do n't be surprised if we get a good result , ’ Colin Horgan , a spokesman for the club , said yesterday . |
23 | A spokesman for Umbro said : ‘ We 'll have to have a think about it . ’ |
24 | A spokesman for the British Army of the Rhine would not confirm or deny whether the documents were genuine , saying yesterday : ‘ We do not comment about these matters . ’ |
25 | Mrs Thatcher has a clear view of her role as Prime Minister and sees herself as an activist rather than an arbitrator in Cabinet disputes or a spokesman for a collective Cabinet view . |
26 | A spokesman for General Motors in Detroit said : ‘ We will need to develop advanced new technologies to meet the regulations . ’ |
27 | UK new cars sales plunged by nearly 26 per cent in February in what was described by a spokesman for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders as ‘ the biggest month-on-month February drop I can remember . ’ |
28 | A spokesman for PPL said that many hoteliers and restaurateurs believe that they only need a licence from the PRS to be fully covered . |
29 | A spokesman for Control Securities — the largest Asian-owned UK company to be affected by the BCCI collapse — refused to comment on the issues . |
30 | A spokesman for Sarova Hotels said : ‘ In the past we have had a satisfactory working relationship with BCCI and the current situation has not presented problems . ’ |