Asked if the deal on public sector pensions was not a "bit beer and sandwiches", and why did the Prime Minister allow his capitulation just before Adair Turner made the private sector work for longer, the...

Asked what the Government's reaction was to the reported kidnapping of the Irish journalist Rory Carroll, the PMOS said that obviously we were concerned by the reports and the Foreign Office would be working with...

Asked to clear up what the Prime Minister answered at PMQs today about compensation to victims of terror, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that what the Prime Minister was saying was that we were...

Asked about the summit, the PMOS said it was very much about debating the issue of how the EU met the challenge of globalisation in order to get the priorities right in the EU before we got to the December...

Asked about bail being granted to 4 terror suspects awaiting deportation, the PMOS said that Hazel Blears had released a statement which whilst expressing disappointment stressed two things. First, that this in ...

Asked about the Prime Minister's Avian Flu meeting the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that the National Farmers' Union (NFU) were putting out a press release. It talked about putting guidance on...

Asked if was the Prime Minister still comfortable that this was the right time to raise the overall tax burden on the economy following today's economic growth figures that showed another slowdown in the third quarter...

Asked what the Government's attitude to Clare Short's Bill requiring a vote in Parliament before troops could be deployed, the PMOS said that the fact of the matter was that there had been a vote before Iraq. As...

Asked about the article in the Times suggesting displeasure in Downing Street at the way Alan Johnson handled the public sector pensions agreement, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that people...

Here we reflect on some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair this week. You will find a number of links within the text which will take you to the relevant story, transcript or photo gallery - as well ...

Falling sick, being a victim of crime or facing an emergency are traumatic events under any circumstances. When such problems happen abroad they can be even more difficult and frightening. So there is no more important...

In accordance with Section 20(5) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, I have placed the Committee's annual report for 2004 in the Library today. Among other things the report includes;Changes agreed ...

I am announcing today the publication of a consultation paper setting out the Government's proposals for restructuring probation to reduce re-offending.In January 2004, the Government published "Reducing Crime—Changing...

Following a request from the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Chris Huhne) in a written question, to which I replied on 18 July 2005, Official Report, Column 1281W, I agreed to facilitate the setting up of briefing sessions...

I have today placed in the Library the latest quarterly progress report on pension credit, with figures to the end of June. The report gives the number of households and individuals receiving pension credit overall...

Three RAF Chinook helicopters will be sent to Pakistan to help with the earthquake relief effort, part of a further pledge of £20 million of aid announced by the International Development Secretary.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Public Sector Pensions deal, Clare Short's Bill and Economy

A wide-ranging package of new proposals put forward by teachers to 'reaffirm respect' in the classroom has been welcomed by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Avian Flu meeting, Suspected Terrorists on bail and EU informal summit

The Queen has been pleased to appoint His Honour Judge Gruffydd Huw Morgan Daniel as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Gwynedd following the retirement of Professor Eric Sunderland.

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA, be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.

Scottish Executive representations to BAA on the Edinburgh Airport Outline Master Plan.

0.6% 3 monthly rise into August 2005

Economy grows by 0.4% in Q3 2005

This Summary provides a post-campaign evaluation of the 2004/05 domestic abuse media camapign.

This report provides a post-campaign evaluation of the 2004/05 domestic abuse media campaign.

Falling sick, being a victim of crime or facing an emergency are traumatic events under any circumstances. When such problems happen abroad they can be even more difficult and frightening. So there is no more important...

In accordance with Section 20(5) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, I have placed the Committee's annual report for 2004 in the Library today. Among other things the report includes;Changes agreed ...

I am announcing today the publication of a consultation paper setting out the Government's proposals for restructuring probation to reduce re-offending.In January 2004, the Government published "Reducing Crime—Changing...

Following a request from the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Chris Huhne) in a written question, to which I replied on 18 July 2005, Official Report, Column 1281W, I agreed to facilitate the setting up of briefing sessions...

I have today placed in the Library the latest quarterly progress report on pension credit, with figures to the end of June. The report gives the number of households and individuals receiving pension credit overall...