But spokesmen for consumer groups said stronger regulatory protection was needed.

The best outcome would have the merger go through, but only if British authorities impose regulatory protections.

We need both regulatory protections and financial assistance to guarantee that necessary long-term investments are being made.

Many of the other large commuter airlines began seeking alliances after a key regulatory protection expired in 1983.

Moreover, even those airlines that have long enjoyed political and regulatory protection from their governments are now being forced to consider serious changes to survive.

And while many investors are barely aware of the change, it may subject some of them to a worrisome gap in regulatory protection.

The Greenbelt provides regulatory protection from urban development pressure due to this population growth.

Senior officials at the commission said the proposals and rules would not reduce the regulatory protections already afforded to investors.

Stamps purchased for investment do not normally have any special regulatory protection for the purchaser.

We will identify areas for further work, to examine, and address clearly, evidenced shortcomings in existing regulatory protections.