ERICH HONECKER, the former East German leader who organised the construction of the Berlin Wall, died yesterday at the age of 81 after a long battle against liver cancer. Nevertheless, several agencies now insist on references from their contractors. Leg-room in the back is generous and the split rear seats fold forward to extend the large, low-lipped boot. 'We must reinforce these measures,' he said.The Prime Minister sought to reassure the public that the realignment would make little difference to them individually.

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