James Purnell Quotations

There is a possibility that the number of offences will increase. That in itself could be a sign of success because more people are using the powers of the act.

Maybe if they had had this system in place before Katrina, things might have turned out better. After what just happened there, I think it's a good idea everyone learn this.

This shows that lottery money is continuing to make an absolutely essential contribution to our film industry.

Northern Film & Media has successfully built on the creative strengths of the region, with its rich history of writing talent, whilst working actively to improve access to and engagement with film culture.

a textbook case for undue influence in will executions.

I didn't understand how that worked before, but I do now. I now know who to report to and how to get my stuff done.

It seems absolutely wrong that people should be able to profit in this cynical way from an event that is designed to highlight the need for action on poverty in Africa, and for which so many artists and others are donating their valuable time for nothing [on people selling Live8 concert tickets on eBay]

The LGA has been central in helping us to implement the act and has been extremely constructive all the way through. We want to continue to be constructive and that's why we are happy to have an early review of the guidance once 200,000 pubs, clubs and restaurants have been re-licensed.