Hamilton and some other conservative ministers had also opposed the treaty.

When it comes to voting, the prime minister did not oppose or propose the tests.

But the foreign minister's stand appeared to be a lonely one: some ministers from his own party, Labor, also opposed a meeting before violence ceased.

Mr. Sharon's ministers now oppose the plan 12 to 11, according to political analysts.

Ministers opposed to high-speed line between London and the North back away from full-scale rebellion.

Does the Minister oppose that, or will the road to Maastricht be littered with hypocrisy?

Protestant and left-wing ministers strongly opposed the Movement faction.

The ministers actively oppose the notion that there must be a special reason for using dyes in otherwise colourless substances.

Minister of Finance Ivan Vyshnegradsky even opposed this late ban.

Minister of Education Janet Ecker opposed this policy change.