It was certainly regarded as a very radical measure at the time.

The plan is an effort to forestall more radical measures being considered in Congress.

State environmental officials did not disagree but said radical measures were necessary to save the ancient species.

So they have taken a series of radical measures.

In addition, Ford took some radical measures to reduce the price on the car.

The legislation has to be made to look like a radical measure.

Yet today, prospects for such radical measures seem more remote than ever.

Producers have a right to expect Parliament to put forward the radical measures they need.

But that will not be enough - additional, radical measures are needed.

"I don't think we'll have any radical new measures," said one senior official.