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| 1218: Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg picks up the same theme and asks what evidence there is that the government's bank bail-out is actually working. This prompts a shopping list of measures the government has taken from Mr Brown, who adds he is ready to take further measures if necessary. | |
| 1217: Howls of laughter and much jeering as Mr Cameron quotes Tony Blair's former economic adviser Derek Scott, who has since become a leading critic of the government. The basic message is that Gordon Brown's abandoned his previous views on prudence and unfunded tax cuts. This is all getting very technical. Mr Brown tries to bring it back to basics accusing the Tories of wanting to do nothing and Labour "is going to be the party that helps people through this downturn". He adds, with a flourish, knowing he gets the final say in these clashes, "we would act, they would refuse to act". | |
| 1214: Time for a lecture on the difference between monetary and fiscal policy from Mr Brown after the Tory leader accuses the PM of not knowing the difference. Monetary action will not be enough to help families and business, says Mr Brown - fiscal measures are also needed. | |
| 1214: From Have Your Say: "As the prime minister seems to be so fond of getting embroiled in worthless debates over 'entertainment', maybe the question he should be answering today is: Was John Sergeant right to leave Strictly Come Dancing?"Alex Docherty, Bolton | |
| 1213: From Have Your Say: "New Labour have spent years increasing the tax take from the UK Population plus allowed public borrowing and personal credit to grow out of control. How can the Prime Minister endorse a public spending spree on borrowed money?"Clive Hamilton, Woking | |
| 1210: It's Mr Brown's turn to go all party political - saying the Tories opposed his measures on the economy. Have the Tories changed their tune on the government's planned fiscal stimulus, he asks. Mr Cameron said he was talking about specific action to help small businesses. Mr Brown says that means a fiscal expansion. | |
| 1208: Good bread and butter stuff on small businesses from Mr Cameron, who seems determined to have a less confrontational PMQs this week. He says he supports the government's efforts to keep credit lines open - but is it working and could the government do more? Such as "new institutions" to underwite lending? | 1208: Good bread and butter stuff on small businesses from Mr Cameron, who seems determined to have a less confrontational PMQs this week. He says he supports the government's efforts to keep credit lines open - but is it working and could the government do more? Such as "new institutions" to underwite lending? |
| 1206: David Cameron strikes a note of humility, after last week's stormy session which saw him flare up at Mr Brown over the Baby P case. He thanks the prime minister for agreeing to an independent inquiry into the Baby P case, saying it was never about party politics. | 1206: David Cameron strikes a note of humility, after last week's stormy session which saw him flare up at Mr Brown over the Baby P case. He thanks the prime minister for agreeing to an independent inquiry into the Baby P case, saying it was never about party politics. |
| 1205: A soft question from a Labour backbencher gives Mr Brown the chance to hail his economic strategy. But here comes Cameron. | 1205: A soft question from a Labour backbencher gives Mr Brown the chance to hail his economic strategy. But here comes Cameron. |
| 1203: And we're off. Gordon Brown begins with a question from Tory MP Phillip Dunne about the falling value of the pound. He hits back by advising Tory MPs not to talk down the pound - quoting Lady Thatcher, to cheers and jeers all round, who said running down the pound was not the "British way". | 1203: And we're off. Gordon Brown begins with a question from Tory MP Phillip Dunne about the falling value of the pound. He hits back by advising Tory MPs not to talk down the pound - quoting Lady Thatcher, to cheers and jeers all round, who said running down the pound was not the "British way". |
| 1159: Ex-Tory leader Michael Howard says on Daily Politics that David Cameron has to go on the economy, especially his "path to prudence" set out on Tuesday. | 1159: Ex-Tory leader Michael Howard says on Daily Politics that David Cameron has to go on the economy, especially his "path to prudence" set out on Tuesday. |
| 1156: As MPs gather in the Commons there is shock in Westminster at the news that ex-TV political correspondent John Sergeant has quit Strictly Come Dancing. Will backbench MPs be able to resist mentioning it? | 1156: As MPs gather in the Commons there is shock in Westminster at the news that ex-TV political correspondent John Sergeant has quit Strictly Come Dancing. Will backbench MPs be able to resist mentioning it? |
| 1154: The economy, with the pre-Budget report coming up on Monday, is expected to be the main subject for the session. Especially after the Conservative announcement on Tuesday that they will no longer be committed to Labour's spending plans for 2010/11. They say that the government's plans for further unfunded tax cuts are irresponsible. | 1154: The economy, with the pre-Budget report coming up on Monday, is expected to be the main subject for the session. Especially after the Conservative announcement on Tuesday that they will no longer be committed to Labour's spending plans for 2010/11. They say that the government's plans for further unfunded tax cuts are irresponsible. |
| 1151: It's been a hugely busy day so far. There have been new laws outlined on prostitution, the BNP's membership list has been leaked - and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has suggested the government lend directly to business or the mortgage market. | 1151: It's been a hugely busy day so far. There have been new laws outlined on prostitution, the BNP's membership list has been leaked - and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has suggested the government lend directly to business or the mortgage market. |
| 1145: Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. The half hour session begins at noon. You can watch live on this page, and read the key points as they happen. We'll be taking in the views of BBC experts and guests from television and radio programmes. And you can have your say too via our live Have Your Say debate | 1145: Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. The half hour session begins at noon. You can watch live on this page, and read the key points as they happen. We'll be taking in the views of BBC experts and guests from television and radio programmes. And you can have your say too via our live Have Your Say debate |