we have to make it easier on small businesses to take people on. the figures are good news. the claimant count is down 3,700 on the month. unemployment is defined by the ilo is down 9,000 and employment is up 167,000 on the quarter. we are helping small businesses by cutting the small business rate of corporation tax. we have the one in, one out rule so that regulations may be limited and we have a new enterprise capital fund to provide additional equity finance. we need to doand get them back in harriet harman. can i join the prime minister of ranger mccormick of the royal irish regiment who died on sunday. his brave services in our armed services will be remembered. and i also join our prime minister in sending our warmest congratulations to prince william and kate middleton on their engagement? mr. speaker, would the prime minister tell the house how many fewer police officers there will be as a result of his 20% real terms cut in the police budget. well, it will be
you ve been watching prime minister s question time. order, questions to the prime minister. mark lancaster. question number one, sir, prime minister, thank you mr. speaker. i m sure the whole house will wish to join me in paying tribute to ranger aaron mccormick of the first battalion who died on remembrance sunday. his commanding officer has described him as the epitome of the irish infantry soldier, tough, selfish, good humored and good compassion. he showed bravery leading the way in clear ieds for the safety of the civilians and his fellow soldiers. he send our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. i m sure the whole house would wish to join me in sending our warmest condolence to prince william and kate middleton on their engagement we look forward to the wedding itself with excitement and anticipation. mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and in addition to my duties in this house i shall have other duties today.
with my honorable friend. i m glad he was able to see the situation in gaza for himself. but some progress has been made since israel lifted some of the restrictiontions. here on c-span2, we ll leave the british house of commons now as they move on to other legislative business. you ve been watching prime minister s question time. order, questions to the prime minister. mark lancaster. question number one, sir, prime minister, thank you mr. speaker. i m sure the whole house will wish to join me in paying tribute to ranger aaron mccormick of the first battalion who died on remembrance sunday. his commanding officer has described him as the epitome of the irish infantry soldier, tough, selfish, good humored and good compassion. he showed bravery leading the way in clear ieds for the safety of the civilians and his fellow soldiers. he send our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. i m sure the whole house would wish to join me in sending our warmest co