The proposed but long-delayed Specialist and Critical Care Centre for Gwent would be a model for the new system, but the price tag has so far been a major impediment to its introduction.

BBC: "Very significant heat in the system"

"At least nine of the contractors we interviewed had shipments of goods critical to U.S. and coalition operations delayed as a result of unresolved tax assessments, " the Sigar audit said.

WSJ: Kabul's Tax Levies Raise Flags From U.S. Watchdog

Tasks that are not speed critical, like downloading files or sending emails, are delayed slightly to ensure that other services, such as streaming video, run smoothly.

BBC: Broadband companies offer clarity on connection slowing

Doing so can be absolutely critical to the arrest and prosecution of suspected perpetrators: Delayed notification allows the government to complete its investigation without giving the subjects the sort of heads-up that would certainly cause them to flee or destroy evidence.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Preserve the Patriot Act

Critical modernization programs, particularly in the Air Force, have been truncated, delayed, or reduced in scope.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century

Australia were, however, critical of mopping up arrangements at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium after the start of play was delayed for five hours.

BBC: Ricky Ponting