Monday, 11 October 2010
My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement. I attended the European Council meeting on 16 September, with the Foreign Secretary. The focus of the Council...
On 13 August, Sir Philip Green was commissioned by the Prime Minister to conduct an external review of Government efficiency. Sir Philip submitted his findings and recommendations to the Chief...
I would like to update hon. Members on the main items of business undertaken by my Department during the Conference Adjournment 2010. Transparency The Department is continuing its commitment to...
The coalition programme for Government said that the Government would examine the case for a United Kingdom Sovereignty Bill affirming that ultimate authority remains with Parliament. The common...
I wish to make the House aware that I will publicly launch HMG's strategy on global abolition of the death penalty at an event in the FCO today to mark the world day and European day against the...
The Government published a new outcomes focused implementation plan for the National Dementia Strategy on 28 September 2010. "Quality outcomes for people with dementia: building on the work of...
The first triennial review of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), "How Fair is Britain?", has been laid before the House. Copies will be made available in the Vote Office.
The Under-Secretary of State for Education, the Minister with responsibility for children and families, my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) and I wish to make...
I attended the European Council meeting on 16 September, with the Foreign Secretary. The focus of the Council discussion was how to strengthen the EU's relationships with emerging powers,...
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