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By Justin Parkinson 1218 Mr Cameron says the torture of two boys in Doncaster shocked the country and that there is danger of a "cover-up". Mr Brown says he has taken Lord Laming's advice, as well as that of organisations dealing with childcare issues. By Justin Parkinson 1227 On to the Iraq inquiry, Mr Brown says he will give evidence at any stage when he is asked to do so, whether this is before or after the general election.
1227 After a friendly question from Labour's David Chaytor, Mr Brown praises the government's efforts to restrict the level of unemployment.
1226 Tory Gregory Barker says the government is "weak and incoherent", in the words of a former senior civil servant. He is cut short by the Speaker. Mr Brown makes a joke about Tory policy on married couples' allowance. He launches into some electioneering, saying unemployment is down and attacking Conservative economic policy.
1226From BBC political correspondent Iain Watson: David Cameron chose to be statesmanlike on Haiti. He had emailed Conservative supporters asking them to donate to the relief effort and was determined not to be divisive. So he simply asked for an update which gave Gordon Brown an opportunity to highlight how closely he was working with President Obama to co-ordinate the international effort. In the current febrile pre-election period it appears to take a natural disaster to blur party political dividing lines. David Cameron then did mention family policy but not exactly as predicted - pointing out potential failings in child protection in Doncaster. When David Cameron first raised the issue of Baby P in Haringey at Question Time he set off a chain of events which culminated in the sacking of the director of children's services in the borough but also made Gordon Brown look extremely uncomfortable and, critics say, not empathetic enough. Today the prime minister looked more comfortable but David Cameron was able to portray himself as an advocate of openness by calling for publication of the full report and not just a summary of the serious case review into the torturing of the two children in Doncaster. It's a difficult balancing act for the leader of the opposition- there's a fine line between being seen as a protector of children and a politician who's seen to exploit a tragic crime but from the reaction in the house, probably remained on the right side of the line.
1223 Commons Speaker John Bercow makes his now weekly intervention, seeking to hush MPs, who he thinks got too excited during the spats between the PM and the Lib Dem leader.
1222 Mr Clegg asks why the part state-owned Royal Bank of Scotland will lend money for the takeover of Cadbury. Mr Brown says Mr Clegg is abandoning his liberal principles. The Lib Dem says it is "plain wrong" to use taxpayers' money to help the takeover, which will cost British jobs. But the PM says Mr Clegg has nothing to offer on the economic debate.
1220 Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg expresses his sympathy to the families of soldiers killed in Afghanistan and the people of Haiti.
1218 Mr Cameron says the torture of two boys in Doncaster shocked the country and that there is danger of a "cover-up". Mr Brown says he has taken Lord Laming's advice, as well as that of organisations dealing with childcare issues.
1216 The Tory leader says the publication of summaries in previous cases - such as that of Baby Peter - has not led to real change. Mr Brown says all relevant professionals he knows recommend that summaries should be published. The lessons of Doncaster need to be addressed, he adds.1216 The Tory leader says the publication of summaries in previous cases - such as that of Baby Peter - has not led to real change. Mr Brown says all relevant professionals he knows recommend that summaries should be published. The lessons of Doncaster need to be addressed, he adds.
1214 Mr Cameron says the report of the Doncaster review should be published in full, rather than the current plan to only publish a summary. Mr Brown says it is important not to "pre-judge" the review and that giving a summary will allow the protection of children's identity.1214 Mr Cameron says the report of the Doncaster review should be published in full, rather than the current plan to only publish a summary. Mr Brown says it is important not to "pre-judge" the review and that giving a summary will allow the protection of children's identity.
1212 Mr Cameron moves on to the issue of child care in Doncaster. He says many "warning signs" were missed before the case of two boys torturing two other boys. Mr Brown says a case review is under way. This is likely to demonstrate flaws in the organisation of social services, he adds.1212 Mr Cameron moves on to the issue of child care in Doncaster. He says many "warning signs" were missed before the case of two boys torturing two other boys. Mr Brown says a case review is under way. This is likely to demonstrate flaws in the organisation of social services, he adds.
1210 The PM says there are lessons to be learned from Haiti and that the world must have funding to be in place to move at a "moment's notice" when such disasters occur.1210 The PM says there are lessons to be learned from Haiti and that the world must have funding to be in place to move at a "moment's notice" when such disasters occur.
1209 Mr Brown says he fears news of further deaths of UK citizens in Haiti may be announced. He tells the Tory leader that the has offered 400 million euros to help the country.1209 Mr Brown says he fears news of further deaths of UK citizens in Haiti may be announced. He tells the Tory leader that the has offered 400 million euros to help the country.
1207 Tory leader David Cameron pays tribute to the UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan and the UK people helping efforts in Haiti. He asks what the government is doing to help Haiti. Mr Brown says the UK is sending a boat to help unload supplies to the country and is speaking to US President Barack Obama about aid efforts.1207 Tory leader David Cameron pays tribute to the UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan and the UK people helping efforts in Haiti. He asks what the government is doing to help Haiti. Mr Brown says the UK is sending a boat to help unload supplies to the country and is speaking to US President Barack Obama about aid efforts.
1205 Senior Labour MP Tony Wright calls the takeover of Cadbury by US firm Kraft an "outrage". Mr Brown says he hopes Kraft will allow UK workers to keep their jobs.1205 Senior Labour MP Tony Wright calls the takeover of Cadbury by US firm Kraft an "outrage". Mr Brown says he hopes Kraft will allow UK workers to keep their jobs.
1204 Lib Dem frontbencher Danny Alexander says the people of the Highlands will miss out on the transition to broadband internet access. Mr Brown says 95% of the population will be guaranteed access soon. He says that, over time, problems in rural areas should be solved.1204 Lib Dem frontbencher Danny Alexander says the people of the Highlands will miss out on the transition to broadband internet access. Mr Brown says 95% of the population will be guaranteed access soon. He says that, over time, problems in rural areas should be solved.
1203 Gordon Brown begins by paying tribute to soldiers killed this week in Afghanistan and also pays his condolences to the people of Haiti, following the devastating earthquake.1203 Gordon Brown begins by paying tribute to soldiers killed this week in Afghanistan and also pays his condolences to the people of Haiti, following the devastating earthquake.
1202From BBC political correspondent Iain Watson: As MPs gather for today's gladitorial battle the prime minister will no doubt take any opportunity to point to signs of economic recovery and will be helped by today's figures showing unemployment falling slightly. The Conservatives are launching their draft manifesto on families today so David Cameron may want to take this opportunity to highlight how family-friendly a future Conservative government would be, while trying to portray the Labour government as dysfunctional. He may also be tempted to talk about problems in getting funding from the then chancellor Gordon Brown to order military equipment which the former defence secretary Geoff Hoon alluded to during the Iraq inquiry - possibly territory which the Lib Dems will seek to occupy, though they may want to highlight their pledge to help the young unemployed.1202From BBC political correspondent Iain Watson: As MPs gather for today's gladitorial battle the prime minister will no doubt take any opportunity to point to signs of economic recovery and will be helped by today's figures showing unemployment falling slightly. The Conservatives are launching their draft manifesto on families today so David Cameron may want to take this opportunity to highlight how family-friendly a future Conservative government would be, while trying to portray the Labour government as dysfunctional. He may also be tempted to talk about problems in getting funding from the then chancellor Gordon Brown to order military equipment which the former defence secretary Geoff Hoon alluded to during the Iraq inquiry - possibly territory which the Lib Dems will seek to occupy, though they may want to highlight their pledge to help the young unemployed.
1200 And we're off. Just before it starts BBC political editor Nick Robinson tells Daily Politics better unemployment figures will allow Mr Brown to say that economists predicted the situation would be worse and predicted that David Cameron will try to avoid the subject.1200 And we're off. Just before it starts BBC political editor Nick Robinson tells Daily Politics better unemployment figures will allow Mr Brown to say that economists predicted the situation would be worse and predicted that David Cameron will try to avoid the subject.
1157 Some unexpected backing for the world's most powerful man, following an electoral disaster in Ted Kennedy's old Massachusetts Senate seat. Lord Tebbit says he might have voted for Democrat Barack Obama for president, had he been American, even though he is a "right-wing Tory".1157 Some unexpected backing for the world's most powerful man, following an electoral disaster in Ted Kennedy's old Massachusetts Senate seat. Lord Tebbit says he might have voted for Democrat Barack Obama for president, had he been American, even though he is a "right-wing Tory".
1155 International development questions are taking place ahead of PM's questions. The chamber is pretty busy.1155 International development questions are taking place ahead of PM's questions. The chamber is pretty busy.
1154 Former Tory chairman Lord Tebbit tells BBC Two's Daily Politics that David Cameron must be a "leader", rather than a "follower", when it comes to reforming the tax system, including putting policies in place to help sustain families.1154 Former Tory chairman Lord Tebbit tells BBC Two's Daily Politics that David Cameron must be a "leader", rather than a "follower", when it comes to reforming the tax system, including putting policies in place to help sustain families.
1152 Unusually the two MPs at the top of the list to ask the PM a question - other than the Tory and Lib Dem leaders - are both frontbenchers. They are Danny Alexander - Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg's chief-of-staff - and Greg Barker, the Tories' shadow climate change secretary. That should allow both main opposition parties an extra hit. Labour's David Chaytor is next on the list.1152 Unusually the two MPs at the top of the list to ask the PM a question - other than the Tory and Lib Dem leaders - are both frontbenchers. They are Danny Alexander - Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg's chief-of-staff - and Greg Barker, the Tories' shadow climate change secretary. That should allow both main opposition parties an extra hit. Labour's David Chaytor is next on the list.
1151 We also hear that Gordon Brown is to make a statement on counter-terrorism after PMQs ends at about 1230 GMT.1151 We also hear that Gordon Brown is to make a statement on counter-terrorism after PMQs ends at about 1230 GMT.
1150 So, what's on the horizon today, as the pre-election skirmishing between the main parties goes on - and on? Perhaps the debate between Labour and the Tories about family policy? Maybe the rise in inflation this week, or the fall in unemployment? Could former defence secretary Geoff Hoon's appearance before the Iraq inquiry get a mention?1150 So, what's on the horizon today, as the pre-election skirmishing between the main parties goes on - and on? Perhaps the debate between Labour and the Tories about family policy? Maybe the rise in inflation this week, or the fall in unemployment? Could former defence secretary Geoff Hoon's appearance before the Iraq inquiry get a mention?
1149 Hello and welcome to our live video and text coverage of prime minister's questions. This week, my colleague Iain Watson will be providing expert analysis. Meanwhile, via BBC Two's Daily Politics, we will get the inside track from former Conservative chairman Lord Tebbit and Communities Secretary John Denham.1149 Hello and welcome to our live video and text coverage of prime minister's questions. This week, my colleague Iain Watson will be providing expert analysis. Meanwhile, via BBC Two's Daily Politics, we will get the inside track from former Conservative chairman Lord Tebbit and Communities Secretary John Denham.