Example sentences of "be whether it [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The principle must be whether it is right to use public money to reward something that has happened anyway or to encourage something that might not happen if we do not use that public money . |
| 2 | Erm in my experience it 's quite normal for erm a period after the close of the enquiry to be erm given to erm the planning authority or authorities to on other matters which are outstanding at the close of the enquiry , whether it 's two weeks , whether it 's whether it 's very very common , it 's it 's reasonable that the authority should have that opportunity to . |
| 3 | Many additions are made to the basic cheeses , such as mushrooms peppercorns , garlic and herbs , but the greatest distinguishing factor between one Brie and the next is whether it is made with pasteurised or fresh , untreated milk . |
| 4 | The question is whether it is worth while to make an alteration by which you will gain at most two and a half minutes … |
| 5 | Although two injections a day may be desirable the next question is whether it is possible . |
| 6 | One area of contention is whether it is appropriate to describe the new arrangements as evidence of a growth of local corporatism , or even ‘ corporatism at local level ’ ( Cawson , 1985b ) . |
| 7 | The only question which arises is whether it is possible to construe a trust wording . |
| 8 | The question for the emperor is whether it is reasonable for him to claim the trust . |
| 9 | The first is whether it is possible to agree upon a generic curriculum , based on a set of headings or topics , which may be treated quite differently by those in different disciplines ( e.g. typographers , computer scientists ) . |
| 10 | The second related issue is whether it is appropriate to set down a single structure which puts topics under specific headings , given the interdisciplinary nature of the subject . |
| 11 | The question about the early training approach is whether it is the mother or the child who is trained . |
| 12 | The broader test , however , is whether it is correct to extend regulation at all . |
| 13 | The second question about the WGMS that must be addressed is whether it is technically sound . |
| 14 | What is more questionable , however , is whether it is possible to extend the direct response approach indiscriminately . |
| 15 | One of the simplest and most basic semantic judgements one can make concerning an utterance in one 's native language is whether it is to some degree odd or not . |
| 16 | A central question in the present case is whether it is open to your Lordships ' House to follow their judicial brethren overseas down the road of development of the law ; and , if so , whether it would be appropriate to do so , and which is the precise path which it would then be appropriate to choose . |
| 17 | The crucial question is whether it is appropriate for your Lordships to do so . |
| 18 | I am satisfied , therefore , that the issue which arises for determination , that is whether it is in the children 's interests that the mother should be permitted to live with them in England or whether they should be brought up in Australia where they could have more frequent contact with their father , may properly be determined in either court . |
| 19 | There also arises a more general question , which is whether it is open to this court to exercise the statutory discretion conferred by section 13(3) of the Administration of Justice Act 1960 , or R.S.C. , Ord. 59 , r. 10(3) , so as to perfect an invalid order of committal and thereby to continue the imprisonment of a contemnor currently in prison under an invalid order . |
| 20 | ‘ Ideology ’ is an indispensable term in sociological analysis , but the first level of difficulty is whether it is used to describe : ( a ) the formal and conscious beliefs of a class or other social group — as in the common usage of ‘ ideological ’ to indicate general principles or theoretical positions or , as so often unfavourably , dogmas ; or ( b ) the characteristic world-view or general perspective of a class or other social group , which will include formal and conscious beliefs but also less conscious , less formulated attitudes , habits and feelings , or even unconscious assumptions , bearings and commitments . |
| 21 | The question is whether it is really adaptable . |
| 22 | The question is whether it is worthwhile to check out the " priorities even when we seem to have what we want . |
| 23 | I agree it 's important , what I have no feel for , is whether it is something which helps to make a decision as to where the new settlement might go . |
| 24 | The test for whether treatment is necessary is whether it is in the best interests of the patient . |
| 25 | The question people will ask is whether it is a budget for Britain or a budget for the Tories and the answer is that it is clearly the latter . |
| 26 | The question at issue is whether it is ‘ better ’ for the bilateral cases to have both joints replaced in a single operation or to have each joint treated separately in operations , say , six months apart . |
| 27 | whether , I du n no , what it is whether it is your your tummy reduced or |
| 28 | I assume Chairman that that if this amendment is whether it is carried or not we should be debating the other amendments separately . |
| 29 | Anyway , the important thing is not whether people believe in something or not — the important thing is whether it 's actually true or not . |
| 30 | It does n't matter what the flavour is whether it 's strawberry , orange anything . |