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Tuesday 9th March 2010
We will respond to questions about training, says Rammell
- 17:55
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- 09/03/10
- Bill Rammell MP, Defence minister
- BBC News
Mr Rammell said that the government would respond to questions raised by an inquest today into the death of four soldiers and would ensure that they demonstrate how the situtation has improved. "my thoughts are very much with the families of the fallen, dedicated soldiers," he said. "Clearly o...
Pritchard: Tories absolutely not in a panic over polls
- 13:26
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- 09/03/10
- Mark Pritchard MP, Conservative MP
- World at One, BBC Radio 4
Mr Pritchard said the Conservatives are "absolutely not in a blind panic" despite a poll for the Times showing Labour and the Tories both have about 38% in 100 key marginal seats. He said: "If you asked me if we wanted to be twenty points ahead we’d say 'yes of course'. But is the Conservative Pa...
Huhne 'not aware' of being backed by any non-dom donors
- 12:19
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- 09/03/10
- Chris Huhne MP, Liberal Democrats Home Affairs...
- The Daily Politics, BBC 2
Mr Huhne said he was "not aware" of being backed by any non-dom donors. He has faced accusations from the Conservatives that his bid for the Liberal Democrat leadership in 2007 was backed by someone who is "reported" to be non-domiciled for tax purposes. But Mr Huhne said that "as far as I kno...
Hilary Benn: Government won't burden responsible dog owners
- 11:50
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- 09/03/10
- Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environ...
- BBC News
Mr Benn rejected suggestions that proposed new laws on keeping dangerous dogs would penalise responsible dog owners. Under government proposals announced today, dog owners could be required to insure themselves against their pet attacking someone. Mr Benn said: “We do not want to put burdens o...
Tories have been 'constructive' over devolution, says Cameron
- 10:38
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- 09/03/10
- David Cameron MP, Leader of the Opposition
- BBC News/Sky News
Mr Cameron said the Conservative party had played "the most constructive role we possibly could" in the talks over the devolution of policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland, but he said he could not force the Ulster Unionists to vote for the measures. He said he did not regret his party's...
Cameron spoke to Empey after Bush call, Paterson confirms
- 08:53
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- 09/03/10
- Owen Paterson MP, Shadow Northern Ireland secret...
- Today, Radio 4
Mr Paterson confirmed that David Cameron had spoken to UUP leader Reg Empey following his call from ex-president George W Bush, but said it wasn’t for the Conservatives to order the UUP around. The Ulster Unionist Party yesterday said it would vote against a deal to transfer policing and justice ...
Science investment key to job creation, says Lord Sainsbury
- 08:41
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- 09/03/10
- Lord Sainsbury, Labour Peer
- The Today Programme, BBC Radio 4
Lord Sainsbury said government investment in science research was crucial for future job creation. He warned that the current climate of fiscal consolidation meant there was a danger of government prioritising current expenditure against future long-term investment. "I would say to the British...
Huge progress being made in Helmand, says Ainsworth
- 08:14
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- 09/03/10
- Bob Ainsworth MP, Secretary of State for Defence
- BBC News
Mr Ainsworth said that British forces had made "huge progress" in fighting the Taliban in Helmand province and said the opening stages of Operation Moshtarak had gone well. He said that whilst there was the possibility of British forces "giving up" control of some areas of Helmand to the US force...
Bulldozing expats' homes will hinder Spanish housing market - Bryant
- 08:03
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- 09/03/10
- Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Europe
- GMTV
Mr Bryant warned that Spanish authorities' decision to bulldoze the homes of British expatriates would hinder the recovery in the Spanish housing market. “The Spanish economy is in a really tricky situation. British and German people won't be buying houses unless they know it's secure," he said. ...
Update sex offenders register for internet age - Huhne
- 08:00
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- 09/03/10
- Chris Huhne MP, Liberal Democrats Home Affairs...
- Today, Radio 4
Mr Huhne said the sex offenders register needs to be updated for the internet age. “I think one of the key things on the sex offenders register is that it needs to be upgraded for the internet age,” he said. He said that at present internet activity of people on the sex offenders register was ...
