Sentence examples for parliamentary commitments from inspiring English sources

Smith's early parliamentary commitments in Salisbury therefore did not detract greatly from his ranching.

And we will see how fiscal credibility could be further enhanced by a stronger parliamentary commitment to the path of consolidation already agreed for 2016-17 and 2017-18.

Burstow came with strong credentials: a parliamentary commitment to the rights of older and disabled people and an understanding of social care.

Moreover, the European Commission affirmed its support for social protection as an integral part of development cooperation, and a number of MEPs affirmed their belief that the EU has a responsibility to invest in social protection, including through a European Parliamentary commitment to the issue.

Among the concessions gained by the latter were a firm commitment to parliamentary democracy; a welfare state establishing a basic floor of income and services for all citizens; a commitment of governments, of whatever political complexion, to an active full-employment policy; and the right of unions to free collective bargaining.

The opposition argued that the ruling made a mockery of the Coalition's commitment to higher parliamentary standards, and of Bishop's own commitment to be impartial in the speaker's chair.

Most helpful of all, perhaps, is her commitment to parliamentary government.

Still expressing "embarrassment" at his powers and commitment to parliamentary elections in October 2002, the general formally dissolved Parliament and named himself president.

Those who arrive as immigrants may have the right to express their cultural identities, but there is no right to repudiate, say, a commitment to parliamentary democracy.

That leaves us overly reliant on the good offices of the intelligence services; too trusting in their commitment to parliamentary oversight.

He said that the plan was a sign of General Musharraf's commitment to parliamentary elections in January and that the interim government "will be formed after consultation with opposition parties".