The ministers have debated what they call "separation," a concept that worries both the Americans and the Palestinians.

With his inner cabinet, the minister debated whether they could bluff the company into a much higher bid.

On 26 November, the two ministers heatedly debated the council over the issue.

But oil experts say the meeting could grow tense when the ministers debate how much production should be cut, and by whom, to re-establish the $21 price.

He and his ministers successfully debated the legateship with the popes and made peace with the Vatican.

Behind the closed doors of the Trêveszaal, ministers can freely debate proposed decisions and express their opinion on any aspect of cabinet policy.

The ministers had debated earlier whether to call for a boycott of Israeli products.

Obviously this is the same subject the foreign ministers will or may debate in Luxembourg on 8 October.

As you know, the ministers debated it at three sessions of the Council, namely in November, January and February.

But at the cabinet committee on Tuesday officials were told to leave the room as the ministers debated the decree.