Put that a Cardinal who was originally supposed to be accompanying the Pope was now not coming due to comments he had made referring to the UK as a third world country , the PMS said that he hadn't seen the comments...
Asked if the Prime Minister believed the figure of 4 billion of extra savings quoted by the Chancellor, as Iain Duncan Smith clearly didn't, the PMS replied that the Chancellor had said several billion pounds...
Asked about the proposed trade agreement with Pakistan and whether the EU would look to enhance Pakistan's trading relationship with the EU through tariffs with the country, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) ...
Asked for the Prime Minister's reaction to the freeze in the TV licence fee, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the proposals and that there would be no increase in the licence fee on 1 April 2011, but that...
Asked whether the Prime Minister supported delaying a decision on Trident until after the next election, the PMS said that the decision on Trident had already been taken and that the Coalition agreement set out...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled journalists that the Prime Minister spoke to President Barroso last night about the free trade agreement with Korea and that it had made progress over night...
Put that the former Deputy Prime Minister had said that he was considering seeking a judicial review into the alleged hacking of some MPs' phones, the PMS said that the position remained as set out by the Home ...
Asked if the Business Secretary, Vince Cable had been slapped down for saying that the government's temporary cap on skilled migrants from outside the UK would be damaging for British businesses, the Prime Minister...
Human trafficking, welfare reform and defence contracts were on the agenda at today’s Prime Minister’s Questions.
The Prime Minister also took questions on parliamentary reform, human rights...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: European Council, spending review and Cardinal’s comments
European CouncilAsked about the proposed trade agreement with Pakistan and whether...
Prime Minister David Cameron has attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. The agenda focused on foreign policy issues and the promotion of international trade.
At the meeting the PM urged EU...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: EU, Trident and TV licence fee
EUThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled journalists that the Prime Minister spoke to President...
A transcript of Prime Minister David Cameron’s press conference at the close of the European Council in Brussels on 16 September.
Read the transcriptPRIME MINISTER Welcome, everybody; thank you...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: immigration and phone hacking allegations
ImmigrationAsked if the Business Secretary, Vince Cable had been slapped down for saying that the government...
Britannia Land Management Ltd
Saturday 18 September to Friday 24 September
Two men who failed to pay a record £184.6 million in the largest ever confiscation order secured by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), yesterday received extended jail terms of ten years each.
Photograph attached: Residents at last year’s celebrations at St Matthias Community Centre in Poplar
Road users visiting the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament, at the Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journeys and allow plenty of time to get to the event.
Environment Minister Richard Benyon met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding at a flood summit.
A consultation on updating the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (CoPSAC) was launched today by the Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts and the Government Chief Scientific Adviser...
The way vulnerable adults are kept safe from harm is to come under  review from Tower Hamlets Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee as part if its work to improve services for local people.
This week, three-time bankrupt Terence Kenneth Freeman (formerly known as Terence Kenneth Sparks), had his ban from acting as a company director extended following an investigation into the affairs of GFX Capital...
Photograph attached: Sammy Herbert from Little Big One Theatre performing an Anansi Spider storytelling session at one of last year’s events.
20 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
Four men from Co Armagh have been arrested in a major cross border operation to tackle suspected fuel fraud, tax evasion and money laundering.
Essential maintenance work will be carried out on a busy road bridge near Chichester in West Sussex next weekend.
A Norwegian longline fishing vessel, with 13 crew on board, was left without power after a major fire in its engine room.
Around 250 young people with special needs took part in their very own paralympic sports day in Tower Hamlets this week (Tuesday 14 September 2010).
ONGOING SCHEMES
New, amended and ongoing works
New scheme
M5 J12 Gloucester – overnight work
New work
An Atherton roofer has appeared in court after being spotted working on roofs with no safety equipment to prevent him and his staff falling off.
The Foreign Affairs Council was held on 10 September in Brussels. I represented the UK.
The agenda items covered were as follows:
Economic Partnership Agreements
This was an opportunity for ...
The Finance Bill will be published on Thursday 30 September.
Explanatory notes on the Bill will be available in the Vote Office and the Printed Paper Office and placed in the Libraries of both Houses on...
Today the Government are publishing a consultation document on a special administration regime for investment firms. Copies of the document entitled, "Special Administration Regime for Investment Firms" have ...
The BBC Trust has proposed forgoing the planned rise in the licence fee in 2011-12. The Government welcome the proposal and have decided that there will be no increase in the licence fee on 1 April 2011.
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I wish to inform the House about the unsolicited mail campaign Ministry of Defence (MOD) will be running in the lead-up to Christmas (which is 100 days from today).
This Government are dedicated to the ...
On 26 May this year, during the debate on the Queen's Speech, I confirmed that we would be honouring the pledge we made in opposition to hold an independent review of the evidence relating to the tragic accident...
I have set Animal Health (AH) the following performance targets for 2010-11:
Value for money
Increased operational efficiency.
Produce a detailed, specific and costed road map for change to ...
The informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers "Gymnich" was held in Brussels on 10 and 11 September. The UK was represented by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary. I represented the UK at the General Affairs...
In his statement of 23 March 2009, Official Report, columns 4-6WS, the former Foreign Secretary informed the House that the element of the ex gratia Iraq locally employed staff assistance scheme which applied...
I am keen to keep Members fully informed on the European Union. I would, therefore, like to draw Members' attention to a letter and note on the priorities of the Belgian presidency of the European Union, which...
The Government have reviewed options to regulate the private military and security company industry, with the aim of promoting high standards in the private military and security company industry internationally...
I am today publishing the Government's response to the recent public consultation on car parking at national health service hospitals issued by the previous Administration before the election.
That consultation...
I regret to inform the House that there was an inaccuracy in an answer given by the hon. Member for Tynemouth (Mr Campbell), in answer to parliamentary question 313016 on 3 March 2010, Official Report, column...
Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period...
The Home Office is today launching a public consultation on a proposed legislative reform order, made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, to make a temporary amendment to the Epping Forest Act...
I am announcing today proposals to bring the tribunals judiciary in England and Wales under the overall leadership of the Lord Chief Justice. The changes require primary legislation and I hope to include them...
I am publishing today, 16 September, a consultation paper on proposals to amend the criteria defining strategic national corridors (SNCs). This will result in the identification of roads, including the Al between...
The Government are proposing to make changes to the provision of interpretation and translation services across the justice sector. We need to reduce waste and cut costs but we shall do so in a way that safeguards...
M5 J12 Gloucester – overnight work
New, amended and ongoing works
A Norwegian longline fishing vessel, with 13 crew on board, was left without power after a major fire in its engine room.
20 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
New work
Britannia Land Management Ltd
Saturday 18 September to Friday 24 September
Two men who failed to pay a record £184.6 million in the largest ever confiscation order secured by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), yesterday received extended jail terms of ten years each.
Photograph attached: Residents at last year’s celebrations at St Matthias Community Centre in Poplar
Road users visiting the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament, at the Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journeys and allow plenty of time to get to the event.
Environment Minister Richard Benyon met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding at a flood summit.
A consultation on updating the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (CoPSAC) was launched today by the Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts and the Government Chief Scientific Adviser...
The way vulnerable adults are kept safe from harm is to come under  review from Tower Hamlets Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee as part if its work to improve services for local people.
This week, three-time bankrupt Terence Kenneth Freeman (formerly known as Terence Kenneth Sparks), had his ban from acting as a company director extended following an investigation into the affairs of GFX Capital...
Photograph attached: Sammy Herbert from Little Big One Theatre performing an Anansi Spider storytelling session at one of last year’s events.
20 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
Four men from Co Armagh have been arrested in a major cross border operation to tackle suspected fuel fraud, tax evasion and money laundering.
Essential maintenance work will be carried out on a busy road bridge near Chichester in West Sussex next weekend.
A Norwegian longline fishing vessel, with 13 crew on board, was left without power after a major fire in its engine room.
Around 250 young people with special needs took part in their very own paralympic sports day in Tower Hamlets this week (Tuesday 14 September 2010).
ONGOING SCHEMES
New, amended and ongoing works
New scheme
M5 J12 Gloucester – overnight work
New work
An Atherton roofer has appeared in court after being spotted working on roofs with no safety equipment to prevent him and his staff falling off.
Britannia Land Management Ltd
Saturday 18 September to Friday 24 September
Two men who failed to pay a record £184.6 million in the largest ever confiscation order secured by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), yesterday received extended jail terms of ten years each.
Photograph attached: Residents at last year’s celebrations at St Matthias Community Centre in Poplar
Road users visiting the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament, at the Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journeys and allow plenty of time to get to the event.
Environment Minister Richard Benyon met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding at a flood summit.
A consultation on updating the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (CoPSAC) was launched today by the Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts and the Government Chief Scientific Adviser...
The way vulnerable adults are kept safe from harm is to come under  review from Tower Hamlets Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee as part if its work to improve services for local people.
This week, three-time bankrupt Terence Kenneth Freeman (formerly known as Terence Kenneth Sparks), had his ban from acting as a company director extended following an investigation into the affairs of GFX Capital...
Photograph attached: Sammy Herbert from Little Big One Theatre performing an Anansi Spider storytelling session at one of last year’s events.
20 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
Four men from Co Armagh have been arrested in a major cross border operation to tackle suspected fuel fraud, tax evasion and money laundering.
Essential maintenance work will be carried out on a busy road bridge near Chichester in West Sussex next weekend.
A Norwegian longline fishing vessel, with 13 crew on board, was left without power after a major fire in its engine room.
Around 250 young people with special needs took part in their very own paralympic sports day in Tower Hamlets this week (Tuesday 14 September 2010).
ONGOING SCHEMES
New, amended and ongoing works
New scheme
M5 J12 Gloucester – overnight work
New work
An Atherton roofer has appeared in court after being spotted working on roofs with no safety equipment to prevent him and his staff falling off.