He said the fact that it had been tabled by representatives of the five main parties showed a "unity of purpose".

BBC: Emergency Life Support Skills

The government was counting on a speedy recovery from recession to help it fulfil its main purpose, which is to eliminate the structural fiscal deficit by 2015.

ECONOMIST: The Tories

Its main purpose appears to be to defend the interests of the Universal Church by deterring attacks from its powerful enemies, which include the Catholic church and Globo.

ECONOMIST: Brazil

The main purpose of a criminal sentence is to protect society from further crime by giving offenders a chance to learn from their mistakes, develop socially responsible behaviour and be able to live a crime-free life after their release from prison.

UNESCO: M��nster Prison Library

The main purpose of UNESCO, according to its Constitution is to contribute to peace and security by promoting the collaboration of nations through education, science and culture.

UNESCO: About Us