This field was the only place Council encouraged grass to grow.

The European Council would encourage other governments to submit such programmes.

This means that the Council will encourage the control of the magpies, including the supply of traps.

The Council encouraged the strengthening of regional and local institutions.

The Council also encouraged the establishment of seminaries.

This Council encourages the student population to practice responsible drinking and never to drive while under the influence of alcohol.

The Council will encourage bus operators to take full advantage of the new grants scheme.

Of course the Council welcomes and encourages this debate with the European Parliament.

The Council therefore encouraged Iceland to continue this practice.

So, my question is: Will the Council please stick to its guns on this and encourage the British presidency to do the same?