Sentence examples for sensible proportionate from inspiring English sources

"The plans in this bill are sensible, proportionate and targeted at a genuine and serious problem".

He was concerned about whether some Asbos were "appropriate, sensible, proportionate and just".

"We would urge the government to take account of these sensible, proportionate and considered recommendations and ensure that they are introduced quickly".

We need to make sure that what comes out is sensible, proportionate and fair and doesn't cost us all much more money and puts us at much more risk than the current situation.

(This) should help reassure the market that UK water regulation remains sensible and proportionate.

"It is imperative that we encourage sensible and proportionate decision-making, not the needless outlawing of age-old traditions".

Nigel Mills, Conservative MP for Amber Valley, also condemned the "hysterical, over-the-top criticism of a perfectly sensible and proportionate policy".

The Truth: John Bull brought the "daft decision" to the attention of the HSE who ruled the knife ban was neither sensible nor proportionate.

"Sending prison officers on detached duty is a sensible and proportionate way of managing temporary staffing shortfalls and is something the service has used for over 20 years.

He also says that a plan by the CIPD to create a code of good practice is welcomed as a "sensible and proportionate approach".

Mr Maude said the reforms were "sensible and proportionate".