Example sentences of "be [adj] that the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | British sources say they already have the potential power-unit and are half-convinced that the French may already be quite advanced in the aero-dynamics of the bodyshell . |
| 2 | I am grateful that the hon. Gentleman pointed out that the closure of pubs , which was a common feature of the industry before the orders were thought of , has nothing to do with the Government 's policy or the MMC inquiry . |
| 3 | I am sorry that the right hon. Member for Yeovil did not have the grace to accept that . |
| 4 | I am sorry that the Prime Minister is continuing to run away from the electorate . |
| 5 | There is widespread interest in that aspect , and I am sorry that the Prime Minister does not take this opportunity to make clear what should be a very straightforward point . |
| 6 | I am sorry that the Labour party 's chief spokesman on health did not rise to respond to these matters . |
| 7 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman still does not understand that the whole drive behind the reforms is to back the general practitioner 's decision with money so that choice becomes reality . |
| 8 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman is so far behind the evolution of his party 's policy . |
| 9 | Occasionally it is important to ensure that people are protected , such as the brave police officers , both men and women — I am sorry that the hon. Member for Workington ( Mr. Campbell-Savours ) has not time to listen — who serve abroad as drugs liaison officers on difficult and dangerous work . |
| 10 | I framed my remarks in a hypothetical context following on from delegation to the regional arts boards , and I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not there to listen and to learn . |
| 11 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman can not see the broader picture of what is happening to the other units and that it is not an unfair arrangement . |
| 12 | I am sorry that the hon. Member for Sherwood ( Mr. Stewart ) appears about to leave the Chamber , as I intend to refer to him . |
| 13 | I am sorry that the hon. Member for Bristol , South ( Ms. Primarolo ) is not in her place . |
| 14 | I am sorry that the hon. Member for Blackburn is not here to set the hon. Member for Leeds , Central right . |
| 15 | I am sorry that the hon. Lady was not here for the debate . |
| 16 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not able to join us in Committee because I have enjoyed his contributions in previous Committees of which he has been a member . |
| 17 | Sunsail are insistent that the only people allowed into their engines are their own mechanics : but there were no Sunsail mechanics around . |
| 18 | The Secondary Examinations Council has been insistent that the new examination is not geared to any particular percentage of the ability range , as O level and even CSE were . |
| 19 | I am afraid that the present Leader of the House has added to that ignoble record . |
| 20 | I am afraid that the Labour party is still in the 1960s and 1970s . |
| 21 | I am afraid that the right hon. Lady sold this country short on that occasion . |
| 22 | I am afraid that the local production — certainly at this early stage — is only in low numbers , so there wo n't be any massive sums involved , but in view of this , and to settle the negotiations as soon as possible , I suggest setting a flat rate of 7% on all three titles involved . |
| 23 | I am afraid that the local production — certainly at this early stage — is only in low numbers , so there wo n't be any massive sums involved . |
| 24 | I am afraid that the proposed law changes could fundamentally alter the game . |
| 25 | Mr. Grist : I am afraid that the Hon. Gentleman took a little too long in preparing that question . |
| 26 | I am afraid that the hon. Gentleman is anticipating what my right hon. Friend will say on the matter . |
| 27 | I am afraid that the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull , East ( Mr. Prescott ) has a regrettable tendency not to bother with the facts , but to jump to conclusions in the immediate aftermath of any accident , before any of the facts are known to him or to anyone else . |
| 28 | I am afraid that the hon. Gentleman has not understood the working of housing benefit . |
| 29 | I am delighted that the right hon. Gentleman has come up with some further suggestions . |
| 30 | Textiles workers , Greater London Staff Association , Apex , tailor and garment workers , they were all wooed by other unions but they all had the good sense to merge into the G M B. In the next few months we 'll be joined by members of E F T A T. I am delighted that the Special E F T A T Conference voted in favour of the G M B. I welcome that decision and I pay tribute to the many colleagues who worked so hard to achieve that victory . |