Example sentences of "matter [vb mod] be [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 Unanimity is required for all important decisions , although in cases of disagreement the matter may be referred to the federal government for decision .
2 I will await you outside so that this matter may be finalized
3 The matter may be looked at retrospectively ( ie where the partner has been unable to work for some defined period or periods ) or prospectively ( where it has become apparent that the partner 's health has failed and will not improve ) .
4 If the evidential value of any social work record would not be compromised by the omission of certain names or sensitive information , the matter may be resolved by such action .
5 It is suggested er , by both myself and er my colleague that the matter should be adjourned for one week .
6 It is suggested er by both myself and er my colleague that the matter should be adjourned for one week .
7 It saw no need for immediate action but recommended that the matter should be kept under review .
8 stated that NVQ could affect membership degrees , and that the matter should be kept under continuing review .
9 It was as a result of the discovery that the Parliamentary history of the legislation gave conclusive support to the construction I preferred that your Lordships agreed that the matter should be re-argued to determine whether it was permissible to use the Parliamentary history as an aid to the interpretation of the legislation .
10 Should a dispute arise between the seller and the buyer , the matter should be referred to a mutually agreed Queen 's Counsel [ a senior lawyer ] whose decision would be binding .
11 If so , the House has the opportunity to consider whether the matter should be referred to the Committee of Privileges .
12 In case of dispute between custody officer and investigating officer ( who may often outrank him ) , section 39(6) provides that the matter should be referred to an officer of the rank of superintendent or above .
13 That letter was placed before a planning sub-committee on 17 March 1983 , when it was resolved that the matter should be referred to the works committee .
14 If such a settlement is agreed , the matter should be referred to your Underwriters immediately and they will decide what cover can be given for the future .
15 The headnote in the Weekly Law Reports is wrong : it states that the lease provided that disputes were to be referred to arbitration , whereas in fact the lease between Ipswich and Fisons said that if Fisons did not accept Ipswich 's terms the matter should be referred to an independent expert .
16 Does the Attorney-General accept that the many letters protesting at his view about Sunday trading , as expressed in the House , suggest that the matter should be reconsidered by the Government , especially as the approach appears to be inconsistent and hypocritical ?
17 Despite the summit 's deferral of direct aid , President Bush reaffirmed at the final press conference that the Group of Seven was united in its desire to help the Soviet Union , and that its decisions on this matter should be seen as " positive " .
18 The judges would , in effect , be saying that they were not willing to sanction the disbarment of a barrister pursuant to unfair procedures , and would be insisting that the matter should be handled again more appropriately .
19 To say that a question should be answered fully is not to say that irrelevant matter should be introduced into the answer .
20 It is of crucial importance that , while Social Services Departments , voluntary agencies , and professionals are adjusting their views and talking about issues relating to transracial adoption , the matter should be dealt with in a sensitive way .
21 However , he further submits that the Ontario court was ‘ an institution or other body ’ within the terms of the Convention which had a right to determine the child 's place of residence and that it was in the process of exercising that right by adjourning the matter to a date in August and by giving directions as to how the matter should be dealt with — that is to say , by hearing oral evidence .
22 Erm I always thought , as did most of our stewards , when I say most of out stewards , there was always the occasional steward that felt er the desire you know , was , was justified , that the matter should be dealt with now , and because the management did n't respond effectively , then we should walk out the door .
23 If so , a full explanation should be obtained from the Policyholder and thereafter the matter should be dealt with in accordance with normal indemnity considerations ( see GENERAL SCI 43 ) .
24 It was agreed that this matter should be dealt with by the new committee formed after the A.G.M.
25 The balance key must be used to maintain accuracy and if at any time this can not be done with the key , the matter should be reported immediately to your superior .
26 The NEC had suggested that the matter should be advised to Divisions , for each to nominate a person to attend and report back , with the possibility of the creation of a certificate of attendance .
27 The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say that the schemes have been highly successful , but I take issue with him on his assertion that the matter should be taken out of the hands of the district council and placed in the hands of the Scottish Office .
28 A letter from D. Eklund , a former partner in Buckinghamshire-based WinterTaylors solicitors , written on January 8 this year , said : ‘ I have formed the opinion that the conviction of Kenny Carter is not safe and that the matter should be looked into again . ’
29 As no progress could be made at that meeting , it was agreed that the matter should be brought to the next stage of procedures which is Joint Industrial Council .
30 The failure to gain the consent of opposition parties and the improvement in the situation led to the dropping of the second proposal in 1934 and the Cabinet then decided that the matter should be put on ice unless the position deteriorated and immediate legislation was thought necessary .
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