"This patient had very robust decision-making capacity, " he said.

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Bath Rec Trust chairman David Dixon said although there was some frustration, he believed the four-month period would ensure a "really robust" decision-making process which "could stand up to public scrutiny should anyone want to challenge that decision in court later on".

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The council is now calling on the chief executive to seek robust support to defend the decision during any appeals.

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Most companies that have a robust culture of data-driven decision making have learned a how to avoid having a priesthood in the way of asking and answering questions.

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During a debate held on Wednesday, led by Mr Hilton, the council supported an amended motion calling for the chief executive to seek robust support to defend the unanimous decision of the planning committee.

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Fitch cited the UK's diversified economy, robust institutions and political stability in its decision, adding that the country's independent monetary policy framework gives it added flexibility.

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So far, the Internet decision-making process, like the Internet itself, has been remarkably robust.

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"We welcome the decision of the Health and Care Professions Council which endorses the immediate and robust actions taken by Luton Borough Council, " a spokesman said.

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Environment Minister John Griffiths responded to Conservative criticism by arguing that the decision was not taken suddenly or lightly and that the business case presented "really was robust".

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