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“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to overturn EU ruling on banning traditional barometer makers using mercury.”

Northern Ireland, child trafficking and the Gurkhas were on the agenda at PMQs.

Speech given by the Prime Minister at the Employment Summit in London, 12 January 2009

The Prime Minister has announced new measures aimed at giving more intensive help to those who are out of work and guaranteeing education or training for all school leavers.

The PM has stressed the need for international cooperation and a focus on job creation as key elements in the fight against recession.

The Prime Minister paid a visit to “Work Directions” in London today, a flagship Pathway-to-work venture providing employment support and advice to those on incapacity benefit or income support.

The economy, small businesses and employment were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister has travelled to Watford to open a new Sure Start facility and to meet people improving their job seeking skills at a Seetec Employment Centre.