He was elated that after long agitation he and others had secured great improvements in the public shelters in the district.

However, Parker was popular among the profession as he secured improvements in judicial salaries and pensions.

His appointment (subject to Senate approval) was widely interpreted as a sign of the Bush administration's determination to secure still further improvements in US-Soviet relations.

Each Initiative set out to create sustainable change in their areas of focus by securing positive improvements in policy, practice and public attitudes.

He was also active in securing public improvements for his district, and served on the committee that framed much of the early aviation legislation.

Instead, it is about ratcheting up pressure on schools, without providing the support and resources they need to assist them in securing further improvements.

These are useful lessons which should be equally applicable to future attempts at securing organisational improvements through computerisation.

In order to secure further improvements, it is to be hoped that the Commission will continue to appreciate the importance of constructive cooperation.

But she added, "If we want to move in this direction to secure improvements, as the public wants, there have to be some changes in liability and malpractice."

It inspired him to make the programme Jamie's School Dinners and embark on a campaign, lobbying ministers and securing improvements across the country.