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"The first priority is to reduce the deficit and restore economic growth. Action will be taken to accelerate the reduction of the structural budget deficit."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Notes on: "The role of social enterprises, charities and co-operatives in our public services will be enhanced."
Notes on the Welfare Reform Bill proposed in the 2010 Queen's Speech.
Notes on: "The tax and benefits system will be made fairer and simpler."
Notes on: "The voice of patients and the role of doctors will be strengthened in the National Health Service."
Notes on: "We also look forward to receiving His Holiness Pope Benedict the Sixteenth in September."
A list of quotes relating to the Queen's Speech.
Notes on how the Armed Forces Bill will continue in force the legislation governing the Armed Forces and make provision for other defence matters.
The Terrorist Asset Freezing Bill will not be mentioned in the Queen's Speech, but is included in the list that is published alongside the Queen's Speech.
Action will be taken to reform the funding of political parties.
Queen’s Speech - Estimates for the public services Number 10. “Estimates for the public services will be laid before you.” All public spending…
“The role of social enterprises, charities and co-operatives in our public services will be enhanced.”
England's world-beating Twenty20 cricket team has visited Number 10 for a reception celebrating their success.
Briefing by the Prime Minister's spokesman on: the Queen's speech, Treasury savings announcement, BA strike, Prime Minister's living arrangements, Prime Minister's security and misc
The Queen’s Speech takes place once a year and forms the central part of the State Opening of Parliament.
A transcript of the joint press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor Merkel in Berlin on 21 May 2010.
The Government has today published three documents to ensure greater accountability and transparency for Ministers. External site: [Ministerial Code (Cabinet Office website)](http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/conduct-ethics…
Prime Minister David Cameron has held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have launched the government’s 5-year policy programme.
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