One secret pact signed in 1969 by President Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato allowed the U.S. to reintroduce nuclear weapons into Okinawa in times of emergency, and with prior consultation with Japan.

NPR: Japan Confirms Secret Nuclear Pacts With U.S.

Ofcom started a consultation process on the emergency number issue in July 2007.

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The results of a public consultation on the closure of four hospital accident and emergency units in north-west London have been released.

BBC: Charing Cross Hospital

The consultation focuses on five areas - the midwifery-led birthing unit, accident and emergency and out of hours, planned care, acute medicine and children's services.

BBC: Grantham Hospital