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By Justin Parkinson 1159 Does the Speaker read our live text coverage? He takes action to cut back the murmerings referred to earlier - telling MPs not to hold private conversations. By Justin Parkinson 1207 In response to the first question Mr Brown says that, to ensure banks lend to businesses, they are being reshaped and regulated more.
1207 The prime minister says "no murderers should ever be able to destroy" the peace in Northern Ireland.
1203 We are under way. Mr Brown pays tribute to the soldiers and the policeman murdered in Northern Ireland. He sends his best wishes to those injured in Saturday's attack in Antrim.
1201 Nick Robinson predicts Mr Cameron will start his questioning on the killings in Northern Ireland.
1200 BBC political editor Nick Robinson says Mr Brown is likely to mention the death of Mr Cameron's son Ivan.
1159 Does the Speaker read our live text coverage? He takes action to cut back the murmurings referred to earlier - telling MPs not to hold private conversations.
1158 David Cameron is in place and going through his papers. Justice Secretary Jack Straw has arrived on the Labour benches.1158 David Cameron is in place and going through his papers. Justice Secretary Jack Straw has arrived on the Labour benches.
1158 Just a few minutes to go now. Several cabinet ministers are in, including Defence Secretary John Hutton. Nick Clegg, who has had a third child since the last of these sessions, is in place too.1158 Just a few minutes to go now. Several cabinet ministers are in, including Defence Secretary John Hutton. Nick Clegg, who has had a third child since the last of these sessions, is in place too.
1156 Back in the Daily Politics studio, Mr Byrne warns against "cutting back" spending during the recession. Ms May criticises the government's economic record.1156 Back in the Daily Politics studio, Mr Byrne warns against "cutting back" spending during the recession. Ms May criticises the government's economic record.
1156 Meanwhile, the Commons chamber is filling up. It's amazing how much the volume level rises in the minutes ahead of prime minister's questions of PMQs as it is known around Westminster. There is much murmuring. Health Secretary Alan Johnson is in his seat, reading rather than adding to the murmuring.1156 Meanwhile, the Commons chamber is filling up. It's amazing how much the volume level rises in the minutes ahead of prime minister's questions of PMQs as it is known around Westminster. There is much murmuring. Health Secretary Alan Johnson is in his seat, reading rather than adding to the murmuring.
1153 Ms May dismisses the government's claim that it is making efficiency savings. Mr Byrne disagrees. The overall tone of PMQs is likely to be very similar.1153 Ms May dismisses the government's claim that it is making efficiency savings. Mr Byrne disagrees. The overall tone of PMQs is likely to be very similar.
1149 Shadow work and pensions secretary Theresa May tells Daily Politics the government must do more to ensure savers do not lose out too much from the recent interest rate cuts.1149 Shadow work and pensions secretary Theresa May tells Daily Politics the government must do more to ensure savers do not lose out too much from the recent interest rate cuts.
1148 Cabinet Office minister Liam Byrne tells BBC Two's Daily Politics the government's VAT cut will help pensioner households.1148 Cabinet Office minister Liam Byrne tells BBC Two's Daily Politics the government's VAT cut will help pensioner households.
1147 From BBC political correspondent Ross Hawkins: Expect a sombre start to the session. David Cameron returns to the Commons for the first time after compassionate leave. The House is likely to reflect on the deaths in Northern Ireland. All three party leaders are back to PMQs but it won't quite feel like business as usual.1147 From BBC political correspondent Ross Hawkins: Expect a sombre start to the session. David Cameron returns to the Commons for the first time after compassionate leave. The House is likely to reflect on the deaths in Northern Ireland. All three party leaders are back to PMQs but it won't quite feel like business as usual.
1143 Wales questions is well under way, with secretary of state Paul Murphy fielding queries. He says it is up to banks to ensure lending to businesses occurs. The chamber is about one-third full.1143 Wales questions is well under way, with secretary of state Paul Murphy fielding queries. He says it is up to banks to ensure lending to businesses occurs. The chamber is about one-third full.
1142 Will anyone bring up the subject of the green custard thrown at Business Secretary Lord Mandelson last Friday? The peer likes to watch PMQs from the gallery and Tory MPs like to rile him.1142 Will anyone bring up the subject of the green custard thrown at Business Secretary Lord Mandelson last Friday? The peer likes to watch PMQs from the gallery and Tory MPs like to rile him.
1140 It has been revealed in the last few minutes that the Government has offered a grant of up to £27 million to Land Rover for the production of a new car. That could raise some interest in the Commons chamber.1140 It has been revealed in the last few minutes that the Government has offered a grant of up to £27 million to Land Rover for the production of a new car. That could raise some interest in the Commons chamber.
1139 Among those near the top of the listings to ask questions are Conservative Sir Nicholas Winterton and Labour's Phil Wilson, MP for Tony Blair's former constituency of Sedgefield. Before PMQs starts, it's Welsh questions, where Ann Winterton - wife of Sir Nicholas - was due to ask the first question. Feel free to have your say on PMQs and the political issues of the day using the form in the top right-hand corner of this page.1139 Among those near the top of the listings to ask questions are Conservative Sir Nicholas Winterton and Labour's Phil Wilson, MP for Tony Blair's former constituency of Sedgefield. Before PMQs starts, it's Welsh questions, where Ann Winterton - wife of Sir Nicholas - was due to ask the first question. Feel free to have your say on PMQs and the political issues of the day using the form in the top right-hand corner of this page.
1137 Mr Brown is likely to pay tribute to the two soldiers and the policeman killed in Northern Ireland during the last week.1137 Mr Brown is likely to pay tribute to the two soldiers and the policeman killed in Northern Ireland during the last week.
1136 On a crisp and fresh day at Westminster, Mr Brown is no doubt preparing for yet another grilling on the state of the economy. The arcane details of "quantitative easing" could come up, as could the controversial subject of bonuses for banking staff.1136 On a crisp and fresh day at Westminster, Mr Brown is no doubt preparing for yet another grilling on the state of the economy. The arcane details of "quantitative easing" could come up, as could the controversial subject of bonuses for banking staff.
1134 My colleague Ross Hawkins will be providing his insights on PMQs, while shadow work and pensions secretary Theresa May and Cabinet Office minister Liam Byrne will give us the insider view, courtesy of BBC Two's Daily Politics.1134 My colleague Ross Hawkins will be providing his insights on PMQs, while shadow work and pensions secretary Theresa May and Cabinet Office minister Liam Byrne will give us the insider view, courtesy of BBC Two's Daily Politics.
1133 Hello and welcome to out live text coverage of prime minister's questions. It's back to normal this week, with Gordon Brown returning to the cut and thrust of political debate following his trip to the United States. Conservative leader David Cameron is also back, after the death of his son Ivan two weeks ago. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg returns from his paternity leave.1133 Hello and welcome to out live text coverage of prime minister's questions. It's back to normal this week, with Gordon Brown returning to the cut and thrust of political debate following his trip to the United States. Conservative leader David Cameron is also back, after the death of his son Ivan two weeks ago. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg returns from his paternity leave.