Despite government assurances that «no grammar school will lose its right to select pupils by academic ability as a result of converting to become an academy,» the National Grammar Schools Association has urged schools to «exercise extreme caution» before making the change. (politics.co.uk)
This followed government assurance of amnesty to any cattle rustler who willingly surrendered his weapons. (punchng.com)
MOSCOW Grain exporters in southern Russia are seeking government assurances that shipments will not be disrupted during the World Cup soccer finals because of tight security on roads and at ports, industry sources said. (reuters.com)