Asked whether the PM shared Boris Johnson’s enthusiasm for him assuming a supreme power in England to push through his agenda on the third runway at Heathrow, the PMS said she would not comment on Boris' statement...
Asked whether ministers had been asked to stop commenting on Leveson, the PMS said the Government had not been providing any running commentary on the potential outcome of the Leveson Inquiry. She said the whole...
Asked whether the PM would give a more considered reaction to the Greek election, the PMS said the election was the start of a process and it could be some days before a government was formed. So from the Government...
Asked whether the PM thought an excessive amount was being spent on milk in nurseries, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMS) said he had not explicitly expressed his view but the Government was outlining...
Monday 18 June 2012 ...
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Total installed capacity and the number of installations by tariff band and technology type.
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food (James Paice) has today made the following Statement.
Following the review of the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG), ...
Today, as part of their ongoing review of employment law, the Government have launched a consultation on changes to the rules on collective redundancy. In the consultation we are seeking views on changes to both...
The Government have today introduced the Small Charitable Donations Bill into Parliament. This will enable charities to claim gift aid-style payments on the small cash donations that they receive. Charities and...
A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Luxembourg on 22 June 2012. The following items are on the agenda to be discussed:
Recovery and Resolution of Credit Institutions ...
In June 2011, the Government consulted on introducing a statutory residence test and reforming the concept of ordinary residence.
On 6 December 2012, the Government announced that legislation would take...
I represented the United Kingdom at the EU Energy Council in Luxembourg on 15 June 2012.
The Commission and presidency gave progress reports on negotiations of the proposal for a regulation on guidelines...
Following the review of the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG), I am pleased to announce that DEFRA will be establishing a new Bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England (TBEAG).
TBEG ...
I would like to update the House on progress made with regards to the partial renewal of the European Court of Justice’s judiciary this October.
I am pleased to announce that Mr Christopher Vajda ...
The Government are committed to strengthening and reinvigorating Britain’s diplomatic network overseas.
On 11 May 2011, I announced plans to open six new embassies and up to seven new consulates-general...
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will be held today, 21 June 2012 in Luxembourg. I will represent the United Kingdom.
The main discussion will be a policy debate on the...
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
Total installed capacity and the number of installations by tariff band and technology type.