SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making us more vulnerable to volatile world gas prices.
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when Ofsted research shows performance can take a significant dip.
Communities Minister, Andrew Stunell last week announced that the Department for Communities and Local Government will make available up to £10 million in funding to help English language training for speakers of other languages.
Neighbourhoods suffering the blight of empty homes could benefit from a £100 million boost to bring these properties back into use and provide stable homes for families in need, Communities Andrew Stunell announced last week.
Commenting on the re-election of Edward McMillan-Scott, Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire & Humber, as Vice-President of the European Parliament with the portfolio for Democracy and Human Rights, as well a new responsibility for Transatlantic Relations, British Foreign Office Minister and Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton Deane, Jeremy Browne said:
Responding to suggestions that married couples should receive tax breaks in the upcoming budget, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Parliamentary Party Committee, Stephen Williams said:
