Example sentences of "government have taken a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 This Conservative Government has taken a lead in working to protect the ozone layer .
2 While making it easier for people to build up considerable capital assets , and to pass these on intact , the Government has taken a number of measures that have allowed many people to acquire capital assets for the first time .
3 The Government have taken a stand on the right principles , and when my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister goes to Maastricht to uphold them , he will have the overwhelming support of the House and the country , whatever the outcome of the summit .
4 of that fund was paid in by the Government , but now the Government have taken a holiday .
5 The Government have taken a number of steps to promote the provision of affordable homes for exactly the people whom the hon. Gentleman mentions .
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