Example sentences of "be [vb pp] a second time " in BNC.

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1 In opposing a Bill , however , the opposition ( occasionally it may be a dissident member of the government party ) will move an amendment not to the text of the Bill , but to the motion that the Bill be read a second time ( the motion before the House ) .
2 The usual one is an amendment to the effect ‘ that the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months ’ hence' when , historically , the session would have ended and the Bill thus have lapsed .
3 Mr. Brian Wilson ( Cunninghame , North ) : I beg to move , That the clause be read a Second time .
4 I beg to move , That the clause be read a Second time
5 Question put , That the clause be read a Second time :
6 I beg to move , That the clause be read a Second time .
7 The Question is , That the clause be read a Second time .
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