The governor's office insisted that there had been no promise and that there was no money available.

And the coroner's office didn't insist on it.

The county property appraiser's office had insisted that the park, despite its biblical motif, was taxable, just like Disney World.

The education secretary's office insisted that Gove had, in an earlier letter, rejected the possibility of public funding.

The mayor's office insists there is enough power to support Mr. Bloomberg's proposed use of the building.

Ms. Hood's office insists that voters need not be told of the affidavit option.

There has been no contact between the two, Mr. Brown's office insists.

But his office insisted it was not good politics to be seen to take industrial action before negotiations had been exhausted.

The mayor's office insisted that work was under way to keep fare increases to the minimum over the next few years.

From the start, the Governor's office has insisted that poor andrural areas be included.