(Jimmy) Williams `We think this is more open and more democratic and affords the system the credit it deserves rather than the criticism it attracts.' -- Environment Minister Irving Pearman on plans to have an overseas Planning inspector consider the merits of planning appeals.

"It all means we will need to introduce cars with catalytic converters because right now there are 25 times more pollutants in our atmosphere than in the US, Japan or Europe.'' -- Mr. Pearman "The Post Office will be going forward under increasing competitive pressure.'' -- Finance Minister Grant Gibbons