It pointed out that he was absent from some key meetings at which the Iran arms sales were discussed.

Would it help to use local interpreters, especially for key meetings, to avoid misunderstandings?

Other officials, elaborating on these remarks, said the two sides had differed over interpretation at several key meetings.

Justice Breyer said that the "key meeting" with employees had the future of the benefits plan as its main subject.

The Unite leader's intervention comes as the prime minister is preparing for a key meeting with union leaders today.

I will also have access to all the No 10 key meetings where issues relating to the civil service and its capacity are discussed.

He was involved in 1774 with a key meeting that agreed an early set of cricket rules including the leg before wicket rule.

Comprehensive reports from key technical and scientific meetings are also produced by the organisation.

Next week, the Federal Reserve is to hold a key strategy-setting meeting.

The congress is a key meeting at which Chinese leaders can be chosen and policies set.