Example sentences of "a citizens ' " in BNC.
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1 | John Major juggled a pledge to privatise the rail and coal industries with plans for a citizens ' charter to guarantee public services . |
2 | Building a citizens ' Europe |
3 | Our aim is to create a citizens ' Europe in which power lies as close to the citizen as possible . |
4 | Building a citizens ' Europe |
5 | For many , having the facilities of a Citizens ' Advice Bureau in the village means there is someone who will listen to their problems and offer confidential and expert advice . |
6 | Also , a citizens ' programme review committee should be established . |
7 | Knowing that mere seconds might mean the difference between life and death for the hundreds of people trapped by the explosions , IMDEC responded immediately by setting up a citizens ' coordinating committee , drawing on the expertise and resources of 27 social and human rights organisations . |
8 | He once tried to found a citizens ' police under the ‘ Fifth Estate ’ to monitor the doings of the FBI and the Central Intelligence Agency . |
9 | You can go to the housing department of your local authority or new town , or a Housing Aid and Advice Centre , or a Citizens ' Advice Bureau , and ask for a copy of an explanatory leaflet and registration form about the Tenants Exchange Scheme . |
10 | New Forum , which had first emerged in September 1989 [ see p. 36895 ] , decided at a delegates ' conference in Leipzig on Jan. 6 not to form a political party but to remain a citizens ' movement which was " open to citizens of different ideological and party opinions " . |
11 | Although Gates announced a 10-point plan to restore public confidence in the force , and established a citizens ' panel to investigate the King case , he rejected all demands for his resignation or retirement . |
12 | On July 22 , 1991 , the government published a Citizens ' Charter intended to improve public services [ see p. 38355 ] . |
13 | Patten also announced a comprehensive package of social and economic reforms , including the establishment of a monetary authority to ensure monetary stability , the establishment of a business council to advise the Governor " on how best we can sustain our economic growth " , a review of freedom of information and press laws , the introduction of a citizens ' charter to make bureaucracy more accountable , and the abolition of capital punishment . |
14 | The little boy was discovered in his buggy at a citizens ' advice bureau with a note pinned to him . |
15 | Her toddler Gareth Mr Ashworth 's son was missing and the hunt was extended to Scotland after the youngster was abandoned at a citizens ' advice bureau near Glasgow . |