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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with reference to the answer of 16 September 2009, Official Report, column 2232W, on G20: public relations, what the cost to the public purse was of the external contracted staff; and from which companies they were contracted.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with reference to the answer of 16 September 2009, Official Report, column 2232W, on G20: public relations, what the cost to the public purse was of the external contracted staff; and from which companies they were contracted.
Asked by
Nick Hurd
(Conservative)
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 February 2010
For answer on
3 February 2010
Answered on
4 March 2010
A temporary unit was created within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to support posts across the world in their engagement with stakeholders overseas, help organise local events during the run up to the summit, as well as providing information for the London G20 summit website.The unit was staffed by FCO and temporary staff with specialist project co-ordination and website development skills. Temporary staff included a project co-ordinator and two events delivery co-ordinators hired from PA Consulting at a cost of £166,934. Two digital editors and a media co-ordinator were also hired through COI GovGap at a cost of £90,400. No external public relations or public affairs firms (consultancies) were contracted to provide support for the London G20 summit.
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
4 March 2010
Reference
506 c1311W; 315498
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman makes the very good point that it is important that nowhere in the world resorts to protectionism in this case. That is why the G20 summit last year was particularly successful. Some countries tried to advance significant protectionist measures across the EU, and we were wholeheartedly opposed to that. I should say, however, that this is not just about free trade; it is also about fair trade. That is why we want reform of the common agricultural policy as well.
The hon. Gentleman makes the very good point that it is important that nowhere in the world resorts to protectionism in this case. That is why the G20 summit last year was particularly successful. Some countries tried to advance significant protectionist measures across the EU, and we were wholeheartedly opposed to that. I should say, however, that this is not just about free trade; it is also about fair trade. That is why we want reform of the common agricultural policy as well.
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Asked by
Nigel Evans
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
We will have quite enough time for all these party political shenanigans, so will the Minister just focus on what needs to be done now? He knows that world trade dipped by 12 per cent. last year, which is an absolute disaster, and Pascal Lamy has already said that he believes high unemployment could lead to protectionism. The United States has got "buy American only" clauses in its stimulus package of $780 billion, which is regrettable. Will the Minister use his good offices to promote, and help ensure, world free trade?
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c785
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend's comments help to make the very good point that not a single major economy around the world is now proposing to make savage cuts. Indeed, all the major economies in the world, both within the European Union and elsewhere, are talking about how they can make sure that they maintain a level of fiscal stability by maintaining a fiscal stimulus. I would just quote the words of President Obama. He said last April:""I think that this kind of co-ordination really is historic…I think that's a testimony to the great work that Gordon Brown did…I'm very proud of what's been done.""
My hon. Friend's comments help to make the very good point that not a single major economy around the world is now proposing to make savage cuts. Indeed, all the major economies in the world, both within the European Union and elsewhere, are talking about how they can make sure that they maintain a level of fiscal stability by maintaining a fiscal stimulus. I would just quote the words of President Obama. He said last April:""I think that this kind of co-ordination really is historic…I think that's a testimony to the great work that Gordon Brown did…I'm very proud of what's been done.""
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Asked by
Neil Turner
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Will the Minister expand on that, and tell us whether any countries had been planning for that, and if they were, whether they thought that that was fiscally responsible and their patriotic duty?
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c785
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the outcomes of the London G20 summit.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the outcomes of the London G20 summit.
Asked by
Neil Turner
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 February 2010
For answer on
2 March 2010
Answered on
2 March 2010
In essence, the G20 London summit showed that international economic crises require international remedies in the form of clear and co-ordinated action in all the major economies. It is noticeable that not a single major economy currently believes in making savage cuts now.
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c784; 319385
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I congratulate the hon. Member for Rayleigh (Mr. Francois) on his ingenuity and imagination. In trying to stay within the realms of a discussion of the G20 meeting, I should say that he knows perfectly well that Greece is not a member of the G20, and at the moment I do not foresee any prospect of its joining the G20.
I congratulate the hon. Member for Rayleigh (Mr. Francois) on his ingenuity and imagination. In trying to stay within the realms of a discussion of the G20 meeting, I should say that he knows perfectly well that Greece is not a member of the G20, and at the moment I do not foresee any prospect of its joining the G20.
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Asked by
Mark Francois
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The G20 discussed maintaining financial stability, which is an issue for Britain and many other EU countries, not least Greece. Does not their fate show how wise we in Britain were to retain the pound sterling? Why is it still Government policy to consider joining the euro when recent events only reinforce how mistaken that would be?
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c785-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend makes a good point about the need for a full-time secretariat for the G20, because although there are those who adopt a rather little Englander attitude towards economic problems, around the world there is generally a consensus that big economic problems require big economic solutions. That means much more action on an international basis. I would also say, however, that if Britain is to get the best out of our relationship with India, we need to make sure that the whole of the EU plays a far more co-ordinated role in relation to India, and that requires action that the Conservative party always seems reluctant to take.
My right hon. Friend makes a good point about the need for a full-time secretariat for the G20, because although there are those who adopt a rather little Englander attitude towards economic problems, around the world there is generally a consensus that big economic problems require big economic solutions. That means much more action on an international basis. I would also say, however, that if Britain is to get the best out of our relationship with India, we need to make sure that the whole of the EU plays a far more co-ordinated role in relation to India, and that requires action that the Conservative party always seems reluctant to take.
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Asked by
Patricia Hewitt
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary for meeting members of the UK-India round table last Friday. Does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that the best way of recognising the rise of India and other new economies in the global economy would be to develop a strong permanent secretariat for the G20, and to locate it in New Delhi?
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c785
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
In essence, the G20 London summit showed that international economic crises require international remedies in the form of clear and co-ordinated action in all the major economies. It is noticeable that not a single major economy currently believes in making savage cuts now.
In essence, the G20 London summit showed that international economic crises require international remedies in the form of clear and co-ordinated action in all the major economies. It is noticeable that not a single major economy currently believes in making savage cuts now.
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
2 March 2010
Reference
506 c784
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many companies tendered for the contract for the supply of public relations services for the London Summit with the heads of the G20 in April 2009; and to which company the contract was awarded.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many companies tendered for the contract for the supply of public relations services for the London Summit with the heads of the G20 in April 2009; and to which company the contract was awarded.
Asked by
Nick Hurd
(Conservative)
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 January 2010
For answer on
2 February 2010
Answered on
10 February 2010
As stated in my reply to the hon. Member on 16 September 2009, Official Report, column 2232W, no external public relations or public affairs firms were contracted to provide support for the London G20 summit. Eight companies submitted bids.
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
10 February 2010
Reference
505 c984W; 315328
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what authority smoking rooms were set up for participants in the G20 summit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what authority smoking rooms were set up for participants in the G20 summit.
Asked by
Lord Jackson of Peterborough
(Conservative)
Answered by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 January 2010
For answer on
18 January 2010
Answered on
25 January 2010
Smoking rooms were not provided. I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my noble Friend Lord Darzi of Denham to the noble Lord Stoddart of Swindon on 24 March 2009, Official Report, House of Lords, column WA111.
Subjects
Greater London; G20
Date
25 January 2010
Reference
504 c587W; 311993
House
House of Commons