Preposition: about

• lack: We are concerned about the lack of support for light rail schemes.

• impact: This states the Government's concern about the impact of increases in water bills.

Object

• person: The court, if it approves, issues an Interim Order which stops any legal process against the person concerned.

Converse of object

• express: Members expressed some concern about the proposed withdrawal of the Care Taxi Voucher Scheme.

• raise: Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has raised concerns with the US Government.

• grow: Energy security and energy supply are growing European concerns.

• address: Patients should always address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

• voice: Russia has expressed support for a freeze, whilst China has voiced concerns about lack of flexibility on the part of the US.

• cause: There are a number whose behavior causes serious concern.

Adjective modifier

• serious: Any further prices rises would be a serious concern for those living on low incomes.

• grave: The next stage, from identification in PUBLIC BODIES: PROPOSALS FOR CHANGE to inclusion in the Bill, also causes grave concern.

• particular: Ethical conduct is a particular concern among more vulnerable service users.

• genuine: She said that, should there be a position of genuine concern she would report back to Council.

• environmental: Food miles Food miles have been under the spotlight recently as environmental concerns come to the fore.

• main: His main concern is security: " You don't know who the buyer is.

Noun used with modifier

• alcohol: Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse.

• safety: It is a good example of how we, as politicians, address safety concerns.

• security: Information security concerns are very crucial in the current business environment.

• privacy: Privacy concerns may require us to protect other files.

Preposition: for

• welfare: Until the 20 th Century there had been little or no concern for the welfare of zoo animals.