Reform Media Summary - Monday 10 January 1 Messages Start Jan 10Th

Message Page 1 of 3

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:03 To: Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Monday 10 January 1 Messages start Jan 10th.

All the best

Nick. -----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:44 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Media Surrlmary - Monday 10 January

-----0rig ina l Messa From: Reform [m On Behalf Of Reform Sent: 10 January To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Media Summary - Monday 10 January Reform Media Summary

Monday 10 January Economy

Dr Patrick Nolan, Reform's Chief Economist, appeared on Moneybox to discuss Reform's proposal for broadening the VAT base. He noted the large number of items that are zero-rated and exempt from VAT is a factor in the UK having one of the most complex tax codes in the world. Broadening the VAT base would simplify the tax system and could be done in such a way that lower income families are compensated for the extra tax burden that they face (BBC /Player from 10.35).

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has said that he will veto "excessive" bonuses planned by the state-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland. However, he also hinted that if there are general commitments -from banks to lend more to small businesses they would have more freedom over bonuses (ET; Teleara~h:Times; Independenf; Dailv Express; Dailv Mail: BBC Online). In December house prices fell by 1.3 per cent from the previous month, according to the lender Halifax. Halifax has also said that increased reluctance to sell among homeowners might help reverse the imbalance among buyers and sellers in 201 1 (FT; Guardian; BBC Online). A report by the EEF industry federation has predicted that manufacturing will have a strong year led by a solid growth in exports. It warned, however, that consumer goods manufacturers could be damaged by a decrease in disposable income (FT). David Cameron has said that the policy of a fair fuel stabiliser may be difficult in the current economic climate, but is looking at how the burden of rising fuel prices could be shared between both the Treasury and motorists (Telearaph; Express; Dailv Mail; BBC Online). A new employment charter will give companies greater freedom to sack under-performing workers as part of an overhaul to employment laws to boost economic recovery. Companies will be able to sack employers after two years without fear of being taken to a tribunal for unfair dismissal ( Teleara~h). Leaders of some of Britain's largest businesses will today meet with David Cameron at Downing Street to discuss plans to create thousands of new jobs in a "jobs summit" (FT; BBC Online).

Health Message Page 2 of 3

Dr Patrick Nolan, Reform's Chief Economist, appeared on The Big Questions in a debate on obesity. He argued that "people have to be realistic and start taking greater care of themselves. We're talking about taxes, and we're talking about what the goverr~mentcan do, but actually at the end of the day it's our health, it's our bodies, it's our weight, and we've got to take responsibility for getting it off and looking after ourselves." (BBC IPlaver from 41.04).

The Chief Executive of Monitor, David Bennett, has today emphasised that governors of NHS hospitals should be fully trained to ensure they are ready for the greater responsibility placed on them by Government plans (EFT. The head of the paediatric dentistry at the Leeds Dental Institute has warned that dental care for children is in a poor state (Guardian).

Home Affairs

In a meeting between David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, and Home Secretary Theresa May, a replacement regime for control orders was agreed on. The regime will see an end to house arrest and a greater assumption that suspects will be prosecuted (Guardian).

The Minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller, is to put forward the idea that parents will pay to use the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (Teleara~h;Express). The Chief Executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection agency has today said that proposed plans to merge the organisation into the National Criminal Agency are "dangerous" (Times).

Politics

In a report published today by the Environmental Audit Committee the Government's decision to withdraw funding from the Sustainable Development Commission was criticised. According to the committee a watchdog needs to be in place in order to keep the green agenda accountable (Guardian).

Michael Gibbons, chairman of the Independent Regulatory Policy Committee, today accused Whitehall of being over-reliant on new regulations in shaping public policy (EFT. Education

Universities UK Chief Executive Nicola Dandridge has said that Government plans for poorer students to get two years' university tuition free of charge will "not be workable" across the board (BBC Online).

45 Great Peter Street London SW1 P 3LT Tel020 7799 6699

Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to Reform Bulletins. Message Page 3 of 3 Message Page 1 of 2

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:07 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Tuesday 11 January

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:47 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Media Si~mmary- Tuesday I I January

] On Behalf Of Reform Sent: I1 Janu To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Media Summary - Tuesday I1 January

Reform Media summary

Tuesday 11 January

Economy

A report by the British Chambers of Commerce has highlighted the slowing down of growth that ,occurred during the last quarter of 2010 as a risk to the recovery. The report observed that although manufacturing exports were strong, there was reduced output in the services sector (BBC Online).

It emerged from Downing Street yesterday that bankers may be asked to be more open about bonuses, but will not face a windfall tax or curbs on pay. 'The coalition will instead focus on getting banks to increase lending to stimulate growth. The Leader of the Opposition, Ed Miliband, has however called for a repeat of the bank bonus tax that was put in place last year (FT: FT: Times; Guardian; Independent; City A.M.; BBC Online).

A survey by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG shows that although for some retailers Christmas sales were good, underlying sales fell by 0.3 per cent in December. The BRC said that whereas food sales slowed a little, non-food had a "much tougher time". It also said the early winter weather in December had a negative impact on sales growth, which was already slow because of mounting concerns about the cuts and the wider economy (Independent; BBC Online).

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will today argue for charging utility companies an hourly rate to dig up the roads. 'The measure is believed to help decrease road congestion. If lane rental works in London, cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds could follow (Times).

Unite General Secretary, Len McCluskey, has defended the right of unions to strike against government cuts in an interview with the BBC (BBC Online).

Education

Many schools are expressing discontent ahead of the new GCSE performance measure, the "English baccalaureate", which will be included in school league tables to be published tomorrow. The tables will show the proportion of a school's pupils achieving A*-C passes in five core subject areas. The national results are expected to show around 15 per cent of pupils hitting the new benchmark nationwide, with fewer than 10 per cent in many schools (Guardian). Message Page 2 of 2

The standard of language lessons taught in secondary schools has been criticised. According to Ofsted, whilst primary schools were found to be doing well in developing the teaching of modern languages, secondary school language lessons are "weak (BBC Online). Home Affairs

The Cabinet will today approve the relaxation of control orders, which from now on will be called "terrorism prevention powers". The changes will include a reduction of the time limit on holding terrorism suspects without charge from 28 to 14 days, allowing suspects to use computers and mobile phones, the scrapping of relocation orders and travel bans to entire cities (Inde~endent).

'The Home Affairs Committee yesterday said the immigration system is still failing, showing that 61,000 asylum claimants are unlikely to be traced by immigration officials trying to clear backlogs. According to the committee, better scrutiny of applications would lead to "fewer delays, fewer appeals, less uncertainty for the applicant, less pressure on the officials themselves and probably lower costs for the UK taxpayer" (Guardian; BBC Online).

Politics

Labour have claimed that the Liberal Democrats have breached the Whitehall "purdah" rules which prevent a governing party from using its privileged position to gain advantage during an electio~i campaign. The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus OIDonnell, was asked to rule today on whether the Ministerial Code has been violated during the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election (Guardian).

In the latest survey by Corr~Resfor The Independent, Labour is on 42 per cent, the Conservatives are on 34 per cent and the Liberal Democrats on 12 per cent. This is the largest Labo~~rlead in polls since the general election in May (Independent). Health

Andrew Lansley, the Health Secretary, today welcomes proposals for a new body that would speed up applications by scientists to carry out health research. 'The Health Research Agency would act as a one- stop-shop for researchers, with the aim of making the UK a more attractive place for drug companies and other organisations to carry out trials (FJ Guardian; BBC Online).

45 Great Peter Street London SW1 P 3LT Tel020 7799 6699

Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity.

Sent to n.bosanquetQimperial.ac.uk: unsubscribe 1 update profile 1 forward to a friend 1 Message Page 1 of 3

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:08 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: New Report. Happy New Year! Nick.

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:47 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: New Report. Happy New Year! Nick.

To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: RE: New Report. Happy New Year! Nick.

Thanks Nick - looks interesting.

Happy New Year to you too.

~eaat-d s.

From: Bosanquet, Nick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 11 January 2011 15:25 To:Cc: w Subject: FW: New Report. Happy New Year! Nick.

www.volterra.co.uk I Add [email protected]

1 niA.;--Ar\nn4 ;mA/i;\n4rPPT\T\4rrn nnocn Message Page 2 of 3

VOLTERRA HEALTH LAUNCHES FIRST REPORT

A new report from Volterra Health shows that attempts to cut healthcare costs by focussing on 'medium-ticket' technologies and community services are likely to increase expenditure. Fragmented efforts to reform health systems in Europe and the USA have not been sufficient to shift healthcare fully away from the tra'ditional doctor-patient model of the late nineteenth century. Not only has this led to increasing costs from bolted-on reforms, it has also worsened health outcomes for patients.

The full report, 'The Medical Arms Race, A Global Perspective', can be downloaded here. The full press release can be downloaded here.

THAMES ESTUARY DEVELOPMENT - TWO FIIVAL REPORTS RELEASED

The development of Greater London - in meeting the needs of the UK's capital and a competitive international city - has been subject of debate and occasional controversy in recent years. Should we build a third runway at Heathrow? Do we need any further infrastructural investment in the South East? What, where and can we afford it?

Last week the GLA and TFL released two new reports on the future of the Thames Estuary area, in which Bridget has been closely involved in understanding the economic case for development. (With Doug Oakervee, former Chair Crossrail, Bridget is co- founder of the Thames Estuary and Development Company ('TES'TRAD) and a member of the Mayor's Steering Group.)

The full press release can be found here. Download the full Mayor's Steering Group report here, and the Consultants' Group report here.

BRIDGET ROSEWELL WRITES PAPER ON UK INFRASTRUC1-URE PLANNIIVG

Policy Exchange has published a pamphlet by Bridget Rosewell entitled 'Planning Message Page 3 of 3

Curses'. It looks at the consequences that the UK's planning processes have had for investment in infrastructure and major projects.

Bridget argues that an edifice of technocratic modelling has obscured the real issues and that we need to take a different attitude to the benefits of projects to the economy, . to business cases, to developing long term frameworks rather than plans, and to allowing local areas to keep local taxes.

CHARLOlTE ALLDRIlT PRESENTS TO CONFERENCE IN NAPLES

Just managing to avoid the snow induced disruption, Charlotte presented to a group of CA academics in Naples working together as part of an EU project, the Open Collaboration for Policy Modelling (OCOPOMO).

Speaking on the problem of housing in Greater London, Charlotte suggested how OCOPOMO might use its techrliques (drawn from ICT, complexity science and social simulation) could offer insight.

* L

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:08 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Health Summit - "The future of long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 Febr~~ary2011 13:50 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Health Summit - "The future of long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

On Behalf Of Reform

To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Health Surr~mit- "The future of long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

"Paying for long term care" Association of British Insurers 51 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HQ 08.30 - 12.30 Tuesday 15 February Reform is delighted to invite you to its health summit, "Paying for long term care". Finding a funding solution for long term care will be one of the major challenges of this Parliament. An ageing population will mean that the costs of social care will continue to rise, creating a "funding gap" of at least E6 billion by 2026. All parties now agree that lo~gterm care should be funded by a partnership between the individual and the State, but there is debate about how this can be achieved in a way that is fair, equitable and sustainable. This event will explore how to deliver a better system of long term care that ensures higher quality for the individual and value for money for the taxpayer. It will be a major cross-party event bringing together a high level audience of leaders in the policy debate. Speakers include: Lord Warner Commission on Long Term Care Paul Lewis Financial journalist who presents MoneyBox on BBC Radio 4 Mark Pearson Head of Health, OECD Julia Unwin CBE Chief Executive, Joseph Rowntree Foundation Nick Starling Director of General Insurance and Health, ABI Places are limited. Please register your interest to [email protected]. Full programme details are below: 08.30 - 09.00 Tea and coffee 09.00 - 09.30 Welcome and introduction 09.30 - 10.00 Keynote speech: The case for change Lord Warner, Commission on Long Term Care and Former Health Minister, will be invited to give a keynote speech on the case for reforming long term care provision and, funding. This will be followed by a question and answer session. 10.00 - 11.OO The scale of the challenge This session will explore the costs of long term care. There are several themes. The first is the need for a greater understanding of the costs of care at a national level (given population ageing and changes in morbidity). The second is the need for households to recognise that they will need to contribute to care in Message Page 2 of 2 their old age. The third is the interaction of local authorities' care budgets and the NHS budget, with cuts in local authorities' budgets leading to greater pressure on resources within the NHS. This session may also explore supply side constraints in providing care - such as workforce issues. 11.OO - 11.30 Coffee 11.30 - 12.30 Options for funding long term care There is broadly a consensus that the costs of care should not be funded entirely through taxation. The terms of reference for the Comrr~issionon the Funding of Care and Support make clear that it will consider a range of funding ideas, including voluntary insurance and partnership schemes. This session will explore different funding models. 12.30 - Lunch and close Kindly sponsored by:

EPH ROWNTREE AVlvA FOUNDATION

Sent to [email protected]:unsubscribe I update profile I forward to a friend I , Message Page 1 of 2

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:09 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - 'Thursday 13 January

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:51 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Thursday 13 January

On Behalf Of Reform

To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Media Summary - 'Thursday 13 January

I1 Reform Media Summarva Thursday 13 January

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced that plans to scrap the default retirement age will go ahead this year, despite the objection of some business groups (LT; Teleqra~h;Mail; B B C Online). The Pensions Bill, published today, also includes a revision for companies to automatically enrol employees into a retirement scheme. The bill has been met with opposition as experts suggest the move will lead to a reduction of company contributions for existing members (Teleqraph). Figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request have revealed that "non-doms" are leaving the UK for the first time in five years. Experts say this is down to a corr~binationof increased taxation and complex regulations (Teleqraph; Citv A. M). Price comparison service uswitch yesterday revealed that customers have been paying 37 per cent more for gas and electricity than they were in 2008. Prospects for even higher prices have increased as the price of crude oil broke through $98 a barrel last night (Guardian). Health A leading charity is seeking a legal ruling to allow women to carry out early abortions at home. The High Court challenge is being contested by the Department of Health after talks broke down between Ministers and leaders of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Teleara~h;Guardian; Independent; Mail; BBC Online). Cancer charities have said that plans to abolish jobs in NHS cancer networks will threaten the survival of patients. The Department of Health has however suggested the networks could become social enterprises (Guardian). Politics

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has said that current laws could be tightened in efforts to prevent a "wave of irresponsible strikes" against public spending cuts (Telegraph; Times; Inde~endent;Mail).

Labour leader Ed Miliband has said that Labour was too slow in talking openly about spending cuts in the wake of the recession. He said the previous Labour Government must take some responsibility for not doing enough to regulate banks and balance the economy (Guardian; lndependenf). Education Figures released yesterday by the Government show that poorly performing schools spend almost double on supply staff and teaching assistants than their successful counterparts. The data suggests that pupil poverty, not school spending, is the better predictor of school performance (FT). Home Affairs Message Page 2 of 2

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the first three jails are due to close as part of the Government plans to cut the number of prisons. Kenneth Clarke, Secretary of State for Justice, said the jails were outdated and expensive (Times: Mail; BBC Online).

l ntern -REFORM 45 Great Peter Street London SW1P 3LT TelO20 7799 6699 Fax02072334446 www .reforrn.co.uk Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity.

Sent to [email protected]: unsubscribe I update profile I forward to a friend Message Page 1 of 2

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:09 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Friday 14 January

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:52 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Media Si~mmary- Friday 14 January

On Behalf Of Reform Sent: 14 Janu To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Media Summary - Friday 14 January 1 Reform Media Summarv I a Friday 14 January Economy The Government's plan to remove the compulsory retirement age of 65 has been met with criticism from business leaders, who say the plans undermine the aim of boosting enterprise and creating jobs. According to the Director-General Designate of the CBI, the outcome of the procedures "will be more unpleasant and costly legal action1'(FT). People over the age of 65 are opting to remain in the workforce in greater numbers. Data from the UK's Office for National Statistics show that 8.5 per cent of over-65s were in the workforce in the three months to October 2010, compared to 7.3 per cent in the same period two years earlier (LFT. Although UK manufacturing is growing at its fastest pace since 1994, with output 5.6 per cent higher than a year earlier, growth of British industrial production still lags behind internationally. The UK ranks 19th out of 27 European Union countries for the period since 2005, just marginally ahead of Portugal, Spain and Greece (Lq. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has said the Government will "not stand in the way" of eurozone recovery, but emphasised Britain will not join the single currency, integrate further into mechanisms within the euro or bail out any failing European economies (FT; Times; Guardian; BBC Online). Government figures have revealed that the petrol price rise will yield E2 billion extra in taxes for the ~overnmentthis year, increasing the pressureon David ~ameronto put in place the fuel duty "stabiliserYythat was a Conservative manifesto promise (Telearaoh). The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates at their current level of 0.5 per cent and unveiled no new quantitative easing measures (BBC Online). Health Some NHS consultants are earning in excess of E100,OOO in overtime payments on top of their basic salaries. The finding comes as the Department of Health highlighted the need for efficient use of money ( Telearaoh; BB C Online).

The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has been criticised by Labour for not running a flu immunisation campaign late last year. Government health officials said that an estimated four million people in England who are at risk of severe complications or death if they contract seasonal flu remain unvaccinated this year (Guardian). Education A number of Sure Start Centres are facing closure due to budget cuts, in order to target resources at the most deprived areas (BBC Online). The accountancy firm KPMG has launched a scheme to pay the tuition fees for four years of a degree course at Durham University for pupils who will then take up trainee places at the firm (Times: BBC Online). Message Page 2 of 2

Politics 'The Labour Party candidate won the by-election in Oldham East and Saddleworth yesterday with an increased majority of 3,558. Labour secured 14,718 votes, the Liberal Democrats came in second with 11,160 and the Conservative vote dropped to 4,481 votes (Telegraph; Times; Guardian: BBC Online). Labour opposes the referendum on the alternative vote and constituency boundaries planned on May 6 as the party believes constituency boundaries are "gerrymandered" to help the Conservatives. Some in the Conservative party have accused Labour peers of employing "delaying tactics" over the bill (FT; Guardian; BBC Online). Home Affairs A former senior diplomat has accused Army officials of sending troops to Afghanistan to prevent their forces being reduced as the Iraq conflict began to scale down (Times).

l ntern

45 Great Peter Street London SW1P 3LT Tel020 7799 6699 www. reform.co.uk

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:09 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform - The Week

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:52 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform - The Week

n Behalf Of Reform

To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform - The Week

1 Reform - The Week I

Michael Gove's major education announcement this week included important new data showing that there is no correlation between school spending and the achievement of pupils. The data is very strong evidence, against the Government's decision to "protect" the schools budget.

Reformer of the week

Michael Gove, who championed the release of data, showing how spending extra doesn't necessarily lead to better GCSE scores. The key graph is on page 3 of this PDF.

Reactionary of the week

Andy Burnham, Shadow Education Secretary, who criticised the English Baccalaureate, saying it would "create a new generation of failing schools". In fact, as Reform's research has shown, many schools fail pupils now by refusing to offer them a core academic education.

Good week for

Populism Chancellor George Osbourne warned that no measure is "off the table" if banks refuse to cut the size of annual bonuses.

Humility Labour leader Ed Miliband will reportedly say tomorrow that the previous Government should have done more to reduce public spending.

Business freedom Reportedly the Government is keen to move towards more flexible err~plovmentregulation through a series of reviews.

Bad week for Message Page 2 of 2

Fuel prices Despite ambitions to share the burden of rising fuel prices between the Goverrlment and consumers, Prime Minister David Cameron outlined the difficulties of implementing "fair fuel stabilisers".

Manufacturing Official *figures have shown that although UK marlufacturing is growing at its fastest rate since 1994, it lags well behind other European countries.

Young peoplesgprospects 'The "Enqlish baccalaureate", the newly introduced GCSE performance measure, has been achieved by only one in six pupils in England.

Quote of the week

"I believe what we're introducirlg is set to become the blueprint for all the other 'big four' services #firms,and other employers, to follow."

Oliver Tant, KPMG's head of audit, announcing that the firm will start six-year training contracts which pay the tuition fees and accommodation costs of half of its graduate entrants.

Reform9sweek

On Saturday Dr Patrick Nolan, Reform's Chief Economist, appeared on Moneybox to argue that broader~ing the VAT base would simplify the tax system. It could be done in such a way that lower income farrlilies would be corr~pensatedfor the extra tax burden that they would face.

On Sunday Dr Nolan appeared on The Big Question in a debate on obesity. He said that instead of Government intervention, people should take responsibilitv for their own health.

On Tuesday Reform held a lunch seminar with Rt Hon Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Secretary of State for Health, on value for money in the NHS.

On Thursday Reform held the third in a series of roundtable events on the defence budget. Peter Luff MP, Minister of State for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, led a seminar on improvements to defence procurement.

Follow Reform on Facebook and Twitter -Intern 45 Great Peter Street London SW1 P 3LT Tel020 7799 6699 www. ref0rm.co.u k

Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity.

Sent to [email protected]: unsubscribe I update profile ( forward to a friend Message Page 1 of 2

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14: 10 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Mond,ay 17 January

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:53 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Media Summary - Monday 17 January

From: Reform [mailt On Behalf Of Reform Sent: 17 January 2011 12:19 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Media Summary - Monday 17 January

1I Reform'Media Summarv* Monday 17 January Economy

Andrew Haldenby, Director of Reform, was quoted in an article in The Observer on Sunday discussing 'the opening up of the public sector to private firms. Andrew said "some of our public services are unusual in terms of the extent to which they are still provided by government or public organisations", pointing out that in Germany the private sector now provides more hospitals than the public sector (Observer).

Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, has said that remote areas will soon be assisted by a discount on petrol duty. Some petrol stations, notably in northern areas, are already charging E1.40 a litre which the Government has described as a "serious issueJ1.(Teleuraph; Express; Sun; Mirror).

Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, has proposed an increase in paternity leave to encourage more balanced parenting. Business leaders have warned that the changes are "an obstacle to job creation" (ET; Telearaoh; Times: Inde~endent;B BC Online; City A. M.).

Ernst and Young have stated in their quarterly report that the Bank of England should ignore calls to raise interest rates (FT; BBC Online).

A survey of 400 companies, conducted by General Electric, has shown that high-technology manufacturing has considerable potential to boost Britain's economy in the next few years (m. Health

This week Ministers are to publish legislation to overhaul the health service, scrapping Primary Care Trusts and health authorities and handing power and financial controls to GPs. 141 consortia have signed up to run in shadow form until purchasing powers are formalised in two years' time (FT; Telearaoh; Times; Citv A. M.: BBC Online;).

Senior figures from the BMA, Royal College of Nursing, Unison and Unite have voiced their "extreme concerns" over plans to introduce greater competition into the NHS. John Black, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, has also criticised the speed of cuts (Times; Guardian; BBC Online). Politics Message Page 2 of 2

In his first major speech of the year, David Cameron, the Prime ~inister,will today emphasise the importance of public service reform, attacking critics who claim he is being over-ambitious (FTT Teleuraph; BBC Online).

Simon Hughes, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, confirmed that he was holding discussions with the Labour party before Wednesday's vote over the decision to abolish the Educational Maintenance Allowance. The move was welcomed by Ed Miliband, Leader of the Opposition (Guardian). Home Affairs

Public sector bodies will have to spend WO million a year on new equality audits that include asking staff questions about their religion and sexuality. Under the Equality Duty, state bodies with more than 150 staff will have to publish annual updates on the diversity of their workforces (Telegraph).

REFORM 45 Great Peter Street London SW1 P 3LT TelO20 7799 6699 Fax02072334446 www.refonn.co.uk Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity.

/ Sent to [email protected]: unsubscribe I update profile I forward to a friend I Message Page 1 of 3

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14: 10 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Health Summit - "Paying for long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 13:57 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Health Summit - "Paying for long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

From: Reform [mailtog On Behalf Of Reform Sent: 31 January 2011 1738 To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: Reform Health Summit - "Paying for long term care" - Tuesday 15 February

Reform: Health Summit "Payingfor long term care"

Association of British Insurers 51 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HQ

08.30 - 12.30 Tuesday 15 February

Reform is delighted to invite you to its health summit, "Paying for long term care". Findii solution for long term care will be one of the major challenges of this Parliament. An agei will mean that the costs of social care will continue to rise, creating a "funding gap" of at ' billion by 2026. All parties now agree that long term care should be funded by a partners the individual and the State, but there is debate about how this can be achieved in a way 1 equitable and sustainable.

This event will explore how to deliver a better system of long term care that ensures high( the individual and value for money for the taxpayer. It will be a major cross-party event 1: together a high level audience of leaders in the policy debate.

Speakers include: Message Page 2 of 3

Lord Warner Commission on Long Term Care

Penny Mordaunt MP Chair, All Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People

Paul Lewis Financial journalist who presents MoneyBox on BBC Radio 4

Mark Pearson Head of Health, OECD

Richard Humphries Senior Fellow - Social Care, King's Fund

Julia Unwin CBE Chief Executive, Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Nick Starling Director of General Insurance and Health, ABI

Places are limited. Please register your interest to [email protected].

Full programme details are below:

08.30 - 09.00 Tea and coffee

09.00 - 09.30 Welcome and introduction

09.30 - 10.00 Keynote speech: The case for change

Lord Warner, Commission on Long Term Care and Former Health Minister, will be invited t keynote speech on the case for reforming long term care provision and funding. This will be 1 by a question and answer session.

~o.oo- 11.00 The scale of the challenge

This session will explore the costs of long term care. There are several themes. The first is thr a greater understanding of the costs of care at a national level (given population ageing and c morbidity). The second is the need for households to recognise that they will need to contrib in their old age. The third is the interaction of local authorities' care budgets and the NHS bu cuts in local authorities' budgets leading to greater pressure on resources within the NHS. TI may also explore supply side constraints in providing care - such as workforce issues.

11.30 - 12.30 Options for funding long term care

There is broadly a consensus that the costs of care should not be funded entirely through tax. terms of reference for the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support make clear that i consider a range of funding ideas, including voluntary insurance and partnership schemes. 'I Message Page 3 of 3 session will explore different funding models.

12.30 - Lunch and close

Kindly sponsored by:

rn A AVlVA

Sent to [email protected]: unsubscribe I update profile 1 forward to a friend Message Page 1 of 4

From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 201 1 14:1 1 To: IMPFOI Subject: FW: Reform Big Society Conference with Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP - Thursday 31 March 201 1

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick Sent: 10 February 2011 14:OO To: Bosanquet, Nick Subject: FW: Reform Big Society Conference with Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP - Thursday 31 March 201 1

-----Original Message----- From: Bosanquet, Nick

To: Subject: RE: Reform Big Society Conference with Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP - Thursday 31 March 2011

Yes would like to come--count me in.

All the best

Nick.

We would be delighted if you are able to attend:

"Building the Big Society"

Clifford Chance 10 Upper Bank Street London El4 5JJ

31 March 2011 The Big Society is at the core of this Government's plans for office. As David Cameron said in one of his first announcenieiits as Prime Minister:

"I would like it to be one opthe great legacies of this government: building the Big Sociew. And the big ask, ijyou like, @om us to you, is: what more can we do to make itpossible? What steps do you need us to take?"

The Big Society encompasses a new approach to delivering public services and social responsibility. This conference will address these ideas and act as a practical forum to develop them into workable solutions.

The speakers include: Message Page 2 of 4

The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP Minister for Government Policy The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP Chair, Backbench Committee for the Cabinet Office and Social Action Sir Stephen Bubb Chief Executive, ACEVO

Jesse Norman MP Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire and author, The Big Society Matthew Taylor Chief Executive, RSA

Patrick Butler Editor of Society, Health and Education Policy, The Guardian

Ali Parsa Managing Partner, Circle Christopher Hyman Chief Executive, Serco Group plc

Chris Cummings .Chief Executive, TheCityUK

Colm Reilly Head of Government Practice, PA Consulting

Tickets for the event are priced at £50 per person (free for Reform Associates, Partners and Corporate Partners; limited free tickets for charities).

RSVP to @,reform.co.uk.

Full programme details:

08.15 - 08.45 Tea and coffee

08.45 - 08.50 Welcome and introduction

Andrew Haldenby, Director, Reform

08.50 - 09.40 Session 1: Defining the Big Society

Speakers:

Coln~Reilly, Head of Government Practice, PA Consulting Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Chair, Backbench Committee for the Cabinet Office and Social Action Sir Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive, ACEVO

09.40 - 10.10 Tea and coffee Message Page 3 of 4

10.10 - 11.00 Session 2: Delivering the Big Society

9 Speakers:

Ali Parsa, Managing Partner, Circle Patrick Butler, Editor of Society, Health and Education Policy, The Guardian Christopher Hyman, Chief Executive, Serco Group plc

11.00 - 11.30 Session 3: Keynote speech by Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP

11.30 - 11.50 Tea and coffee

11.50 - 12.40 Session 4: Financing the Big Society

Speakers:

David Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer, Social Finance Chris Curnmings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK David Easton, Associate, Bridges Ventures Peter Mann, Chief Executive Officer, Skandia

12.40 - 13.10 Session 5: Debate - Can big ideas succeed in politics?

Speakers:

Jesse Norman MP, Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire and author, The Big Society Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSA

13.10 - 13.15 Close

Andrew Haldenby, Director, Reform

13.15 - 14.15 Lunch

This conference is kindly sponsored by:

7undraising & Events Director Message Page 4 of 4

45 Great Peter Street London SW1 P 3LT

Tel020 7799 6699 Mobile e www. reform.co.uk

Reform is an independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity.