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900 | Brown ally rejects Budget spree | Chancellor Gordon Brown's closest ally has denied suggestions there will be a Budget giveaway on 16 March. Ed Balls, ex-chief economic adviser to the Treasury, said there would be no spending spree before polling day. But Mr Balls, a prospective Labour MP, said he was confident the chancellor would meet his fiscal ru... | politics | Chancellor Gordon Brown' s closest ally has denied suggestions there will be a Budget giveaway on 16 March. Ed Balls, ex-chief economic adviser to the Treasury, said there would be no spending spree before polling day. But Mr Balls, a prospective Labour MP, said he was confident the chancellor would meet his fiscal ru... | ['Division', 'Agency', 'Advisor', 'Bureau', 'Committee'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number900[/INST] Passage : Chancellor Gordon Brown' s closest ally has denied suggestions there will be a Budget giveaway on 16 March. Ed Balls, ex-chief economic adviser to the Treasury, said there would be no spending spree before polling day. But Mr Balls, a prospective La... |
901 | 'Errors' doomed first Dome sale | The initial attempt to sell the Millennium Dome failed due to a catalogue of errors, a report by the government's finance watchdog says. The report said too many parties were involved in decision-making when the attraction first went on sale after the Millennium exhibition ended. The National Audit Office said the Do... | politics | The initial attempt to sell the Millennium Dome failed due to a catalogue of errors, a report by the government' s finance watchdog says. The report said too many parties were involved in decision-making when the attraction first went on sale after the Millennium exhibition ended. The National Audit Office said the Do... | ['convert', 'retain', 'improve', 'rebuild', 'sell'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number901[/INST] Passage : The initial attempt to sell the Millennium Dome failed due to a catalogue of errors, a report by the government' s finance watchdog says. The report said too many parties were involved in decision-making when the attraction first went on sale after ... |
902 | Fox attacks Blair's Tory 'lies' | Tony Blair lied when he took the UK to war so has no qualms about lying in the election campaign, say the Tories. Tory co-chairman Liam Fox was speaking after Mr Blair told Labour members the Tories offered a "hard right agenda". Dr Fox told BBC Radio: "If you are willing to lie about the reasons for going to war, I ... | politics | Tony Blair lied when he took the UK to war so has no qualms about lying in the election campaign, say the Tories. Tory co-chairman Liam Fox was speaking after Mr Blair told Labour members the Tories _____ a" hard right agenda". Dr Fox told BBC Radio :" If you are willing to lie about the reasons for going to war, I gu... | ['having', 'offered', 'favoured', 'favored', 'preferred'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number902[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair lied when he took the UK to war so has no qualms about lying in the election campaign, say the Tories. Tory co-chairman Liam Fox was speaking after Mr Blair told Labour members the Tories _____ a" hard right agenda". Dr Fox told BBC Radio... |
903 | Women MPs reveal sexist taunts | Women MPs endure "shocking" levels of sexist abuse at the hands of their male counterparts, a new study shows. Male MPs pretended to juggle imaginary breasts and jeered "melons" as women made Commons speeches, researchers from Birkbeck College were told. Labour's Yvette Cooper said she found it hard to persuade Commo... | politics | Women MPs endure" shocking" levels of sexist abuse at the hands of their male counterparts, a new study shows. Male MPs pretended to juggle imaginary breasts and jeered" melons" as women made Commons speeches, researchers from Birkbeck College were told. Labour' s Yvette Cooper said she found it hard to persuade Commo... | ['given', 'started', 'had', 'become', 'paid'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number903[/INST] Passage : Women MPs endure" shocking" levels of sexist abuse at the hands of their male counterparts, a new study shows. Male MPs pretended to juggle imaginary breasts and jeered" melons" as women made Commons speeches, researchers from Birkbeck College were ... |
904 | Campbell: E-mail row 'silly fuss' | Ex-No 10 media chief Alastair Campbell is at the centre of a new political row over an e-mail containing a four-letter outburst aimed at BBC journalists. Mr Campbell sent the missive by mistake to BBC2's Newsnight after it sought to question his role in Labour's controversial poster campaign. He later contacted the s... | politics | Ex-No 10 media chief Alastair Campbell is at the centre of a new political row over an e-mail containing a four-letter outburst aimed at BBC journalists. Mr Campbell sent the missive by mistake to BBC2' s Newsnight after it sought to question his role in Labour' s controversial poster campaign. He later contacted the ... | ['newsletter', 'comment', 'letter', 'comments', 'mail'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number904[/INST] Passage : Ex-No 10 media chief Alastair Campbell is at the centre of a new political row over an e-mail containing a four-letter outburst aimed at BBC journalists. Mr Campbell sent the missive by mistake to BBC2' s Newsnight after it sought to question his ro... |
905 | Crucial decision on super-casinos | A decision on whether to allow Westminster to legislate on super-casinos is set to be made by the Scottish Parliament. The government has plans for up to eight Las Vegas style resorts in the UK, one of which is likely to be in Glasgow. Scottish ministers insist they will still have the final say on whether a super-ca... | politics | A decision on whether to allow Westminster to legislate on super-casinos is set to be made by the Scottish Parliament. The government has plans for up to eight Las Vegas style resorts in the UK, one of which is likely to be in Glasgow. Scottish ministers insist they will still have the final say on whether a super-cas... | ['Scottish', 'United', 'ruling', 'Liberal', 'Welsh'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number905[/INST] Passage : A decision on whether to allow Westminster to legislate on super-casinos is set to be made by the Scottish Parliament. The government has plans for up to eight Las Vegas style resorts in the UK, one of which is likely to be in Glasgow. Scottish mini... |
906 | Mrs Howard gets key election role | Michael Howard's ex-model wife, Sandra, is to play a leading role in the Conservative election campaign. Mrs Howard will make solo visits to target seats as well as accompanying her husband on his helicopter campaign trail criss-crossing the country. Mr Howard will host a news conference at the party's London HQ ever... | politics | Michael Howard' s ex-model wife, Sandra, is to play a leading role in the Conservative election campaign. Mrs Howard will make solo visits to target seats as well as accompanying her husband on his helicopter campaign trail criss-crossing the country. Mr Howard will host a news conference at the party' s London HQ eve... | ['Howard', 'Fox', 'Morris', 'Regan', 'Armstrong'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number906[/INST] Passage : Michael Howard' s ex-model wife, Sandra, is to play a leading role in the Conservative election campaign. Mrs Howard will make solo visits to target seats as well as accompanying her husband on his helicopter campaign trail criss-crossing the countr... |
907 | PM apology over jailings | Tony Blair has apologised to two families who suffered one of the UK's biggest miscarriages of justice. The prime minister was commenting on the wrongful jailing of 11 people for IRA bomb attacks on pubs in Guildford and Woolwich in 1974. Mr Blair said: "I am very sorry that they were subject to such an ordeal and in... | politics | Tony Blair has apologised to two families who suffered one of the UK' s biggest miscarriages of justice. The prime minister was commenting on the wrongful jailing of 11 people for IRA bomb attacks on pubs in Guildford and Woolwich in 1974. Mr Blair said :" I am very sorry that they were subject to such an ordeal and i... | ['created', 'aired', 'read', 'televised', 'recorded'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number907[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair has apologised to two families who suffered one of the UK' s biggest miscarriages of justice. The prime minister was commenting on the wrongful jailing of 11 people for IRA bomb attacks on pubs in Guildford and Woolwich in 1974. Mr Blair ... |
908 | Howard rebuts asylum criticisms | Tory leader Michael Howard has gone on the offensive in response to people questioning how a son of immigrants can propose asylum quotas. Mr Howard, whose parents fled the Nazi threat to come to the UK, says the claim would mean no-one from an immigrant family could become premier. His comments come in a BBC document... | politics | Tory leader Michael Howard has gone on the offensive in response to people questioning how a son of immigrants can propose asylum quotas. Mr Howard, whose parents fled the Nazi threat to come to the UK, says the claim would mean no-one from an immigrant family could become premier. His comments come in a BBC documenta... | ['fine', 'party', 'assembly', 'hard', 'fashion'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number908[/INST] Passage : Tory leader Michael Howard has gone on the offensive in response to people questioning how a son of immigrants can propose asylum quotas. Mr Howard, whose parents fled the Nazi threat to come to the UK, says the claim would mean no-one from an immig... |
909 | Blair rejects Tory terror offer | Tony Blair has rejected a Conservative compromise offer that could have eased the passage of anti-terror legislation. The Tories wanted a sunset clause inserted in the Anti-Terrorism Bill that would have forced ministers to revisit it in November. Mr Blair said the bill, which brings in house arrest for terror suspec... | politics | Tony Blair has rejected a Conservative compromise offer that could have eased the passage of anti-terror legislation. The Tories wanted a sunset clause inserted in the Anti-Terrorism Bill that would have forced ministers to revisit it in November. Mr Blair said the bill, which brings in house arrest for terror suspect... | ['conduct', 'entirety', 'remainder', 'text', 'whole'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number909[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair has rejected a Conservative compromise offer that could have eased the passage of anti-terror legislation. The Tories wanted a sunset clause inserted in the Anti-Terrorism Bill that would have forced ministers to revisit it in November. M... |
910 | Talks held on Gibraltar's future | Two days of talks on the future of Gibraltar begin at Jack Straw's country residence later on Wednesday. Officials at the two-day summit at the foreign secretary's official Kent house, Chevening, will plan a new forum on the Rock's future. In October, Mr Straw and his Spanish counterpart Miguel Moratinos agreed to es... | politics | Two days of talks on the future of Gibraltar begin at Jack Straw' s country residence later on Wednesday. Officials at the two-day summit at the foreign secretary' s official Kent house, Chevening, will plan a new forum on the Rock' s future. In October, Mr Straw and his Spanish counterpart Miguel Moratinos agreed to ... | ['affairs', 'communities', 'country', 'case', 'future'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number910[/INST] Passage : Two days of talks on the future of Gibraltar begin at Jack Straw' s country residence later on Wednesday. Officials at the two-day summit at the foreign secretary' s official Kent house, Chevening, will plan a new forum on the Rock' s future. In Oct... |
911 | Crisis 'ahead in social sciences' | A national body designed to tackle skills shortages in key subjects should be set up, a committee of MPs has said. There was an "absolute crisis" in the recruitment of statisticians and other social science experts, the Commons science and technology committee added. "Major problems" are expected over the next 10 yea... | politics | A national body designed to tackle skills shortages in key subjects should be set up, a committee of MPs has said. There was an" absolute crisis" in the recruitment of statisticians and other social science experts, the Commons science and technology committee added." Major problems" are expected over the next 10 year... | ['manage', 'support', 'enhance', 'assist', 'coordinate'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number911[/INST] Passage : A national body designed to tackle skills shortages in key subjects should be set up, a committee of MPs has said. There was an" absolute crisis" in the recruitment of statisticians and other social science experts, the Commons science and technolog... |
912 | Tsunami debt deal to be announced | Chancellor Gordon Brown has said he hopes to announce a deal to suspend debt interest repayments by tsunami-hit nations later on Friday. The agreement by the G8 group of wealthy nations would save affected countries £3bn pounds a year, he said. The deal is thought to have been hammered out on Thursday night after Jap... | politics | Chancellor Gordon Brown has said he hopes to announce a deal to suspend debt interest repayments by tsunami-hit nations later on Friday. The agreement by the G8 group of wealthy nations would save affected countries £3bn pounds a year, he said. The deal is thought to have been hammered out on Thursday night after Japa... | ['Foreign', 'Prime', 'Labour', 'State', 'Chief'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number912[/INST] Passage : Chancellor Gordon Brown has said he hopes to announce a deal to suspend debt interest repayments by tsunami-hit nations later on Friday. The agreement by the G8 group of wealthy nations would save affected countries £3bn pounds a year, he said. The ... |
913 | Straw to attend Auschwitz service | Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit Auschwitz for the 60th anniversary of the former Nazi concentration camp's liberation, it has been announced. Prince Edward will also join the UK delegation in Poland for National Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January. Between 1.1 and 1.5 million people, mainly Jews, were killed... | politics | Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit Auschwitz for the 60th anniversary of the former Nazi concentration camp' s liberation, it has been announced. Prince Edward will also join the UK delegation in Poland for National Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January. Between 1. 1 and 1. 5 million people, mainly Jews, were kill... | ['young', 'additional', 'Million', 'percent', 'million'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number913[/INST] Passage : Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit Auschwitz for the 60th anniversary of the former Nazi concentration camp' s liberation, it has been announced. Prince Edward will also join the UK delegation in Poland for National Holocaust Memorial Day on 27... |
914 | Drink remark 'acts as diversion' | The first minister's statement that it was okay to get drunk "once in a while" has diverted attention from the real issues, it has been claimed. Jack Law, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said Jack McConnell's comment was "ill-advised". The media attention had helped to move the focus from Scotland's binge ... | politics | The first minister' s statement that it was okay to get drunk" once in a while" has diverted attention from the real issues, it has been claimed. Jack Law, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said Jack McConnell' s comment was" ill-advised". The media attention had helped to move the focus from Scotland' s bing... | ['say', 'acknowledge', 'recognise', 'decide', 'understand'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number914[/INST] Passage : The first minister' s statement that it was okay to get drunk" once in a while" has diverted attention from the real issues, it has been claimed. Jack Law, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said Jack McConnell' s comment was" ill-advised". ... |
915 | Concerns at school diploma plan | Final appeals are being made for the government not to ditch the reform plan for England's secondary schools put forward by the Tomlinson report. The government's response to the plan for a four-tier diploma to replace all existing 14-19 qualifications is expected next week. Some are worried it could be scuppered if,... | politics | Final appeals are being made for the government not to ditch the reform plan for England' s secondary schools put forward by the Tomlinson report. The government' s response to the plan for a four-tier diploma to replace all existing 14-19 qualifications is _____ next week. Some are worried it could be scuppered if, a... | ['reported', 'published', 'approved', 'expected', 'revealed'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number915[/INST] Passage : Final appeals are being made for the government not to ditch the reform plan for England' s secondary schools put forward by the Tomlinson report. The government' s response to the plan for a four-tier diploma to replace all existing 14-19 qualifica... |
916 | Blair backs 'pre-election budget' | Tony Blair has backed Chancellor Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report amid opposition claims he was too bullish about the state of the UK economy. In a speech in Edinburgh, the prime minister said Thursday's report reinforced stability and opportunity. And that would be central to Labour's next election campaign, plannin... | politics | Tony Blair has backed Chancellor Gordon Brown' s pre-Budget report amid opposition claims he was too bullish about the state of the UK economy. In a speech in Edinburgh, the prime minister said Thursday' s report reinforced stability and opportunity. And that would be central to Labour' s next election campaign, plann... | ['Democrats', 'others', 'and', 'they', 'supporters'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number916[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair has backed Chancellor Gordon Brown' s pre-Budget report amid opposition claims he was too bullish about the state of the UK economy. In a speech in Edinburgh, the prime minister said Thursday' s report reinforced stability and opportunity... |
917 | Nat Insurance to rise, say Tories | National Insurance will be raised if Labour wins the next election, Tory leader Michael Howard has claimed. Tony Blair has said he does not want higher tax rates for top earners but on Wednesday said other tax promises would be left to Labour's manifesto. Prime minister's questions also saw Mr Blair predict that new ... | politics | National Insurance will be raised if Labour wins the next election, Tory leader Michael Howard has claimed. Tony Blair has said he does not want higher tax rates for top earners but on Wednesday said other tax promises would be left to Labour' s manifesto. Prime minister' s questions also saw Mr Blair predict that new... | ['questions', 'bill', 'policy', 'issues', 'movement'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number917[/INST] Passage : National Insurance will be raised if Labour wins the next election, Tory leader Michael Howard has claimed. Tony Blair has said he does not want higher tax rates for top earners but on Wednesday said other tax promises would be left to Labour' s man... |
918 | E-University 'disgraceful waste' | A failed government scheme to offer UK university courses online has been branded a "disgraceful waste" by MPs. The e-University was scrapped last year, having attracted only 900 students at a cost of £50m. Chief executive John Beaumont was paid a bonus of £44,914, despite a failure to bring in private sector backers... | politics | A failed government scheme to offer UK university courses online has been branded a" disgraceful waste" by MPs. The e-University was scrapped last year, having attracted only 900 students at a cost of £50m. Chief executive John Beaumont was paid a bonus of £44, 914, despite a failure to bring in private sector backers... | ['refuse', 'hesitated', 'failed', 'loved', 'struggled'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number918[/INST] Passage : A failed government scheme to offer UK university courses online has been branded a" disgraceful waste" by MPs. The e-University was scrapped last year, having attracted only 900 students at a cost of £50m. Chief executive John Beaumont was paid a b... |
919 | Brown visits slum on Africa trip | Chancellor Gordon Brown has visited Kenya's biggest shantytown as he opened a week-long visit to Africa. Mr Brown's trip is designed to highlight how the UK wants to make Africa's problems a priority of its chairmanship of the G8 this year. He will see an HIV/Aids orphanage in Tanzania and a women's credit union in M... | politics | Chancellor Gordon Brown has visited Kenya' s biggest shantytown as he opened a week-long visit to Africa. Mr Brown' s trip is designed to highlight how the UK wants to make Africa' s problems a priority of its chairmanship of the G8 this year. He will see an HIV / Aids orphanage in Tanzania and a women' s credit union... | ['Indonesia', 'Israel', 'Azerbaijan', 'Iran', 'Africa'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number919[/INST] Passage : Chancellor Gordon Brown has visited Kenya' s biggest shantytown as he opened a week-long visit to Africa. Mr Brown' s trip is designed to highlight how the UK wants to make Africa' s problems a priority of its chairmanship of the G8 this year. He wi... |
920 | UK 'needs true immigration data' | A former Home Office minister has called for an independent body to be set up to monitor UK immigration. Barbara Roche said an organisation should monitor and publish figures and be independent of government. She said this would counter "so-called independent" groups like Migration Watch, which she described as an an... | politics | A former Home Office minister has called for an independent body to be set up to monitor UK immigration. Barbara Roche said an organisation should monitor and publish figures and be independent of government. She said this would counter" so-called independent" groups like Migration Watch, which she described as an ant... | ['Evans', 'Taylor', 'King', 'Thompson', 'She'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number920[/INST] Passage : A former Home Office minister has called for an independent body to be set up to monitor UK immigration. Barbara Roche said an organisation should monitor and publish figures and be independent of government. She said this would counter" so-called i... |
921 | Blair sets date for Africa report | The Commission for Africa's report will be released on 11 March - Comic Relief day, Tony Blair has said. July's G8 summit in Gleneagles in Perthshire - chaired by the prime minister - will use the report as the basis for talks on Africa. The announcement followed the final meeting of the commission - which includes s... | politics | The Commission for Africa' s report will be released on 11 March-Comic Relief day, Tony Blair has said. July' s G8 summit in Gleneagles in Perthshire-chaired by the prime minister-will use the report as the basis for talks on Africa. The announcement followed the final meeting of the commission-which includes singer B... | ['also', 'often', 'been', 'critics', 'some'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number921[/INST] Passage : The Commission for Africa' s report will be released on 11 March-Comic Relief day, Tony Blair has said. July' s G8 summit in Gleneagles in Perthshire-chaired by the prime minister-will use the report as the basis for talks on Africa. The announcemen... |
922 | Butler launches attack on Blair | Former civil service chief Lord Butler has criticised the way Tony Blair's government operates, accusing it of being obsessed with headlines. He also attacked the way the Iraq war was "sold" to the public, with important warnings on the strength of the intelligence left out. Tory leader Michael Howard said Lord Butle... | politics | Former civil service chief Lord Butler has criticised the way Tony Blair' s government operates, accusing it of being obsessed with headlines. He also attacked the way the Iraq war was" sold" to the public, _____ important warnings on the strength of the intelligence left out. Tory leader Michael Howard said Lord Butl... | ['citing', 'with', 'addressing', 'giving', 'placing'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number922[/INST] Passage : Former civil service chief Lord Butler has criticised the way Tony Blair' s government operates, accusing it of being obsessed with headlines. He also attacked the way the Iraq war was" sold" to the public, _____ important warnings on the strength o... |
923 | Lib Dems demand new inquiry | A judge should look into the David Blunkett controversy as key questions remain unanswered, the Lib Dems say. Sir Alan Budd's inquiry linked the ex-home secretary to the speeding up of a visa claim by his ex-lover's nanny. But he could not say whether Mr Blunkett had treated the nanny as a special case or had used he... | politics | A judge should look into the David Blunkett controversy as key questions remain unanswered, the Lib Dems say. Sir Alan Budd' s inquiry linked the ex-home secretary to the speeding up of a visa claim by his ex-lover' s nanny. But he could not say whether Mr Blunkett had treated the nanny as a special case or had used h... | ['strong', 'good', 'fair', 'tough', 'potential'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number923[/INST] Passage : A judge should look into the David Blunkett controversy as key questions remain unanswered, the Lib Dems say. Sir Alan Budd' s inquiry linked the ex-home secretary to the speeding up of a visa claim by his ex-lover' s nanny. But he could not say whe... |
924 | UK set to cut back on embassies | Nine overseas embassies and high commissions will close in an effort to save money, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has announced. The Bahamas, East Timor, Madagascar and Swaziland are among the areas affected by the biggest shake-up for the diplomatic service for years. Other diplomatic posts are being turned over t... | politics | Nine overseas embassies and high commissions will close in an effort to save money, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has announced. The Bahamas, East Timor, Madagascar and Swaziland are among the areas affected by the biggest shake-up for the diplomatic service for years. Other diplomatic posts are being turned over to... | ['new', 'rotation', 'support', 'reconnaissance', 'field'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number924[/INST] Passage : Nine overseas embassies and high commissions will close in an effort to save money, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has announced. The Bahamas, East Timor, Madagascar and Swaziland are among the areas affected by the biggest shake-up for the diploma... |
925 | Labour targets 'hardcore truants' | A fresh crackdown on persistent truants in England has been launched by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly. Serial truants make up one in 13 pupils. Previous initiatives brought 40,000 pupils back to school since 1997, according to official statistics. Parenting contracts, penalty notices and "fast track" prosecution sys... | politics | A fresh crackdown on persistent truants in England has been launched by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly. Serial truants make up one in 13 pupils. Previous initiatives brought 40, 000 pupils back to school since 1997, according to official _____. Parenting contracts, penalty notices and" fast track" prosecution systems ... | ['records', 'findings', 'figures', 'calculations', 'statistics'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number925[/INST] Passage : A fresh crackdown on persistent truants in England has been launched by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly. Serial truants make up one in 13 pupils. Previous initiatives brought 40, 000 pupils back to school since 1997, according to official _____. Pare... |
926 | Blunkett sorry over murder plan | David Blunkett has apologised to MPs after the Home Office announced "prematurely" via press release a review of murder laws. The home secretary confirmed the review was to get under way in the wake of a Law Commission report which branded the current murder law as "a mess". He said the review would look at partial d... | politics | David Blunkett has apologised to MPs after the Home Office announced" prematurely" via press release a review of murder laws. The home secretary confirmed the review was to get under way in the wake of a Law Commission report which branded the current murder law as" a mess". He said the review would look at partial de... | ['most', 'truly', 'second', 'particularly', 'highly'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number926[/INST] Passage : David Blunkett has apologised to MPs after the Home Office announced" prematurely" via press release a review of murder laws. The home secretary confirmed the review was to get under way in the wake of a Law Commission report which branded the curre... |
927 | Hunt demo at Labour meeting | Pro-hunt supporters are set to protest at Labour's spring conference. The Countryside Alliance says it expects up to 4,000 supporters to demonstrate against the hunting ban. They have agreed to keep to a demonstration site on the other side of the River Tyne from the conference venue in Gateshead. A bid to overturn t... | politics | Pro-hunt supporters are set to protest at Labour' s spring conference. The Countryside Alliance says it expects up to 4, 000 supporters to demonstrate against the hunting ban. They have agreed to keep to a demonstration site on the other side of the River Tyne from the conference venue in Gateshead. A bid to overturn ... | ['Chamber', 'Table', 'Court', 'Order', 'House'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number927[/INST] Passage : Pro-hunt supporters are set to protest at Labour' s spring conference. The Countryside Alliance says it expects up to 4, 000 supporters to demonstrate against the hunting ban. They have agreed to keep to a demonstration site on the other side of the... |
928 | Protesters plan airport challenge | Campaigners against the expansion of Britain's airports have begun challenging the government's plans in the High Court. BAA's expansion of Stansted Airport in Essex by building an extra runway is one of the most fiercely opposed plans. Opponents say the £2bn cost of the new runway could not be met unless cash from H... | politics | Campaigners against the expansion of Britain' s airports have begun challenging the government' s plans in the High Court. BAA' s expansion of Stansted Airport in Essex by building an extra runway is one of the most fiercely opposed plans. Opponents say the £2bn cost of the new runway could not be met unless cash from... | ['know', 'expected', 'found', 'want', 'trust'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number928[/INST] Passage : Campaigners against the expansion of Britain' s airports have begun challenging the government' s plans in the High Court. BAA' s expansion of Stansted Airport in Essex by building an extra runway is one of the most fiercely opposed plans. Opponents... |
929 | Tories attack burglar 'U-turns' | Tory leader Michael Howard has accused Tony Blair of performing U-turns over rules on using force against burglars. The government has ruled out amending the present law, which allows "reasonable force" in self defence. Mr Howard branded the decision unacceptable, saying: "It is not householders who should be frighte... | politics | Tory leader Michael Howard has accused Tony Blair of performing U-turns over rules on using force against burglars. The government has ruled out amending the present law, which allows" reasonable force" in self defence. Mr Howard branded the decision unacceptable, saying :" It is not householders who should be frighte... | ['from', 'among', 'between', 'without', 'towards'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number929[/INST] Passage : Tory leader Michael Howard has accused Tony Blair of performing U-turns over rules on using force against burglars. The government has ruled out amending the present law, which allows" reasonable force" in self defence. Mr Howard branded the decisio... |
930 | Leaders meet over Turkish EU bid | Tony Blair has met Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to talk about Turkey entering the EU. The Downing Street talks covered a range of other topics ahead of an EU summit in Brussels later in the week. Mr Blair is an enthusiastic proponent of talks to bring Turkey within ... | politics | Tony Blair has met Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to talk about Turkey entering the EU. The Downing Street talks covered a range of other topics ahead of an EU summit in Brussels later in the week. Mr Blair is an enthusiastic proponent of talks to bring Turkey within t... | ['currently', 'shall', 'should', 'could', 'will'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number930[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair has met Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to talk about Turkey entering the EU. The Downing Street talks covered a range of other topics ahead of an EU summit in Brussels later in the week. M... |
931 | Choose hope over fear - Kennedy | Voters will have a clear choice between the politics of fear and the politics of hope in the next general election, said Charles Kennedy. In his New Year message the Liberal Democrat leader said Labour and the Conservatives were united in relying on fear and "populist scares". He said his party was the one of hope an... | politics | Voters will have a clear choice between the politics of fear and the politics of hope in the next general election, said Charles Kennedy. In his New Year message the Liberal Democrat leader said Labour and the Conservatives were united in relying on fear and" populist scares". He said his party was the one of hope and... | ['European', 'constitutional', 'basic', 'local', 'modern'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number931[/INST] Passage : Voters will have a clear choice between the politics of fear and the politics of hope in the next general election, said Charles Kennedy. In his New Year message the Liberal Democrat leader said Labour and the Conservatives were united in relying on... |
932 | Profile: David Miliband | David Miliband's rapid rise through the ranks of government continues with his promotion to Cabinet Office minister. Elected in a safe Labour seat in 2001 his previous job was school standards minister - a role he won in May 2002. Prior to the last election he was a key figure in New Labour as the head of the Downing... | politics | David Miliband' s rapid rise through the ranks of government continues with his promotion to Cabinet Office minister. Elected in a safe Labour seat in 2001 his previous job was school standards minister-a role he won in May 2002. Prior to the last election he was a key figure in New Labour as the head of the Downing S... | ['through', 'from', 'and', 'before', 'with'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number932[/INST] Passage : David Miliband' s rapid rise through the ranks of government continues with his promotion to Cabinet Office minister. Elected in a safe Labour seat in 2001 his previous job was school standards minister-a role he won in May 2002. Prior to the last e... |
933 | Borders rail link campaign rally | Campaigners are to stage a rally calling for a Borders rail link which was closed in 1969 to be reopened. They will mark the 36th anniversary of the line closure, which ran from Edinburgh through the Borders and on to Carlisle, with a walk at Tweedbank. Anne Borthwick, of Campaign for Borders Rail, said reopening the... | politics | Campaigners are to stage a rally calling for a _____ rail link which was closed in 1969 to be reopened. They will mark the 36th anniversary of the line closure, which ran from Edinburgh through the Borders and on to Carlisle, with a walk at Tweedbank. Anne Borthwick, of Campaign for Borders Rail, said reopening the Wa... | ['passenger', 'single', 'road', 'Borders', 'redundant'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number933[/INST] Passage : Campaigners are to stage a rally calling for a _____ rail link which was closed in 1969 to be reopened. They will mark the 36th anniversary of the line closure, which ran from Edinburgh through the Borders and on to Carlisle, with a walk at Tweedban... |
934 | 'Hitler' row over Welsh arts cash | An artist critical of Welsh arts funding being brought under assembly government control has denied comparing the idea with dictatorships in Russia and Germany. Shani Rhys James is worried that the Arts Council of Wales may be taken over by the Welsh Assembly Government. Culture Minister Alun Pugh said it would be "c... | politics | An artist critical of Welsh arts funding being _____ under assembly government control has denied comparing the idea with dictatorships in Russia and Germany. Shani Rhys James is worried that the Arts Council of Wales may be taken over by the Welsh Assembly Government. Culture Minister Alun Pugh said it would be" cras... | ['placed', 'done', 'distributed', 'brought', 'back'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number934[/INST] Passage : An artist critical of Welsh arts funding being _____ under assembly government control has denied comparing the idea with dictatorships in Russia and Germany. Shani Rhys James is worried that the Arts Council of Wales may be taken over by the Welsh ... |
935 | Lords wrong on detainees - Straw | Jack Straw has attacked the decision by Britain's highest court that detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights laws. The foreign secretary said the right to life was the "most important liberty" and the government had a duty to protect people from terrorism. Law lords were "simply wrong" ... | politics | Jack Straw has attacked the decision by Britain' s highest court that detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights laws. The foreign secretary said the right to life was the" most important liberty" and the government had a duty to protect people from terrorism. Law lords were" simply wrong" ... | ['situation', 'judgment', 'country', 'language', 'facts'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number935[/INST] Passage : Jack Straw has attacked the decision by Britain' s highest court that detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights laws. The foreign secretary said the right to life was the" most important liberty" and the government had a... |
936 | Profile: David Blunkett | Before he resigned the position of home secretary on Wednesday, David Blunkett had been in charge of a substantial body of government portfolios including race, policing and immigration. His responsibilities in running the Home Office included civil emergencies, security, terrorism and expenditure. Named home secreta... | politics | Before he resigned the position of home secretary on Wednesday, David Blunkett had been in charge of a substantial body of government portfolios including race, policing and immigration. His responsibilities in running the Home Office included civil emergencies, security, terrorism and expenditure. Named home secretar... | ['that', 'where', 'whilst', 'whether', 'this'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number936[/INST] Passage : Before he resigned the position of home secretary on Wednesday, David Blunkett had been in charge of a substantial body of government portfolios including race, policing and immigration. His responsibilities in running the Home Office included civil... |
937 | Strike threat over pension plans | Millions of public service workers could strike if ministers scrap their final salary pension scheme and make them work longer, warn union leaders. The Cabinet Office has confirmed it is reviewing the current pension system, prompting unions representing 4.5m workers to threaten united action. They believe the plans ... | politics | Millions of public service workers could strike if ministers scrap their final salary pension scheme and make them work longer, warn union leaders. The Cabinet Office has confirmed it is reviewing the current pension system, prompting unions representing 4. 5m workers to threaten united action. They believe the plans ... | ['and', 'anyone', 'however', 'that', 'which'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number937[/INST] Passage : Millions of public service workers could strike if ministers scrap their final salary pension scheme and make them work longer, warn union leaders. The Cabinet Office has confirmed it is reviewing the current pension system, prompting unions represe... |
938 | Parties warned over 'grey vote' | Political parties cannot afford to take older UK voters for granted in the coming election, says Age Concern. A survey for the charity suggests 69% of over-55s say they always vote in a general election compared with just 17% of 18 to 24 year olds. Charity boss Gordon Lishman said if a "decisive blow" was struck at t... | politics | Political parties cannot afford to take older UK voters for granted in the coming election, says Age Concern. A survey for the charity suggests 69 % of over-55s say they always vote in a general election compared with just 17 % of 18 to 24 year olds. Charity boss Gordon Lishman said if a" decisive blow" was struck at ... | ['government', 'Minister', 'council', 'board', 'cabinet'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number938[/INST] Passage : Political parties cannot afford to take older UK voters for granted in the coming election, says Age Concern. A survey for the charity suggests 69 % of over-55s say they always vote in a general election compared with just 17 % of 18 to 24 year olds... |
939 | MPs quiz aides over royal income | Senior officials at the two bodies generating private income for the Queen and Prince of Wales are to be questioned by MPs. Aides from the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall will appear before the Commons Public Accounts Committee. It has been reported they could be questioned about Prince Charles' spending on ... | politics | Senior officials at the two bodies generating private income for the Queen and Prince of Wales are to be questioned by MPs. Aides from the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall will appear before the Commons Public Accounts Committee. It has been reported they could be questioned about Prince Charles' spending on C... | ['Albert', 'Michael', 'Frederick', 'Elizabeth', 'Charles'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number939[/INST] Passage : Senior officials at the two bodies generating private income for the Queen and Prince of Wales are to be questioned by MPs. Aides from the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall will appear before the Commons Public Accounts Committee. It has been... |
940 | Tory leader 'cleared' over work | Scottish Conservative Party leader David McLetchie claims he has been cleared over a potential conflict of interest. The Edinburgh MSP earns up to £30,000 a year from the law firm Tods Murray, where he is a partner. Mr McLetchie said he has taken advice from Holyrood officials about what details he needs to declare. ... | politics | Scottish Conservative Party leader David McLetchie claims he has been cleared over a potential conflict of interest. The Edinburgh MSP earns up to £30, 000 a year from the law firm Tods Murray, where he is a partner. Mr McLetchie said he has taken advice from Holyrood officials about what details he needs to declare. ... | ['borrow', 'live', 'know', 'break', 'retire'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number940[/INST] Passage : Scottish Conservative Party leader David McLetchie claims he has been cleared over a potential conflict of interest. The Edinburgh MSP earns up to £30, 000 a year from the law firm Tods Murray, where he is a partner. Mr McLetchie said he has taken a... |
941 | Blair and Blunkett Sheffield trip | Tony Blair is to join Home Secretary David Blunkett in a visit to Sheffield on Thursday. Mr Blunkett's conduct is being looked at to establish whether he abused his position in relation to his ex-lover. The Parliamentary standards watchdog is looking at his decision to give Kimberly Quinn free rail tickets. He is als... | politics | Tony Blair is to join Home Secretary David Blunkett in a visit to Sheffield on Thursday. Mr Blunkett' s conduct is being looked at to establish whether he abused his position in relation to his ex-lover. The Parliamentary standards watchdog is looking at his decision to give Kimberly Quinn free rail tickets. He is als... | ['answer', 'hear', 'address', 'receive', 'face'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number941[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair is to join Home Secretary David Blunkett in a visit to Sheffield on Thursday. Mr Blunkett' s conduct is being looked at to establish whether he abused his position in relation to his ex-lover. The Parliamentary standards watchdog is looki... |
942 | Student 'fee factor' played down | A rise has been recorded in the number of students from south of the border applying to universities in Scotland. However, Lifelong Learning Minister Jim Wallace said that this would not result in Scottish students missing out. Applications from England and Wales rose by 17% between January 2005 and the previous year... | politics | A rise has been recorded in the number of students from south of the border applying to universities in Scotland. However, Lifelong Learning Minister Jim Wallace said that this would not result in Scottish students missing out. Applications from England and Wales rose by 17 % between January 2005 and the previous year... | ['leave', 'stop', 'fail', 'are', 'continue'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number942[/INST] Passage : A rise has been recorded in the number of students from south of the border applying to universities in Scotland. However, Lifelong Learning Minister Jim Wallace said that this would not result in Scottish students missing out. Applications from Eng... |
943 | Anglers 'could face prosecution' | Anglers and fishermen could find themselves prosecuted under plans to crack down on animal cruelty, a committee of MPs has warned. Sloppy wording of the draft animal welfare bill could leave anglers facing court even though it was not intended, the environment select committee said. The MPs said they were "concerned"... | politics | Anglers and fishermen could find themselves prosecuted under plans to crack down on animal cruelty, a committee of MPs has warned. Sloppy wording of the draft animal welfare bill could leave anglers facing court even though it was not intended, the environment select committee said. The MPs said they were" concerned" ... | ['intervention', 'oversight', 'investigation', 'amendment', 'overhaul'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number943[/INST] Passage : Anglers and fishermen could find themselves prosecuted under plans to crack down on animal cruelty, a committee of MPs has warned. Sloppy wording of the draft animal welfare bill could leave anglers facing court even though it was not intended, the ... |
944 | Clarke to press on with ID cards | New Home Secretary Charles Clarke has vowed to plough on with plans for ID cards despite a call for him to "pause for thought" from Charles Kennedy. The Lib Dem leader said David Blunkett's resignation was a "good opportunity" to question whether the legislation was necessary. But Mr Clarke said he had supported the ... | politics | New Home Secretary Charles Clarke has vowed to plough on with plans for ID cards despite a call for him to" pause for thought" from Charles Kennedy. The Lib Dem leader said David Blunkett' s resignation was a" good opportunity" to question whether the legislation was necessary. But Mr Clarke said he had supported the ... | ['said', 'were', 'felt', 'agreed', 'thought'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number944[/INST] Passage : New Home Secretary Charles Clarke has vowed to plough on with plans for ID cards despite a call for him to" pause for thought" from Charles Kennedy. The Lib Dem leader said David Blunkett' s resignation was a" good opportunity" to question whether t... |
945 | Scots smoking ban details set out | Smoke-free areas will save lives and improve Scotland's health, First Minister Jack McConnell has insisted. He told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday that a "comprehensive ban" on smoking in public places would be introduced by the spring of 2006. Mr McConnell said the country's health rates were "lamentable" not ... | politics | Smoke-free areas will save lives and improve _____' s health, First Minister Jack McConnell has insisted. He told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday that a" comprehensive ban" on smoking in public places would be introduced by the spring of 2006. Mr McConnell said the country' s health rates were" lamentable" not le... | ['Alberta', 'Canada', 'children', 'Scotland', 'today'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number945[/INST] Passage : Smoke-free areas will save lives and improve _____' s health, First Minister Jack McConnell has insisted. He told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday that a" comprehensive ban" on smoking in public places would be introduced by the spring of 2006. ... |
946 | MPs criticise child access system | Divorced parents seeking access to their children are often disadvantaged by the legal system, MPs have said. The Constitutional Affairs Select Committee said parents with custody could exploit delays in the system to stop former partners gaining access. Courts should be used as a last resort, but where they are, the... | politics | Divorced parents seeking access to their children are often disadvantaged by the legal system, MPs have said. The Constitutional Affairs Select Committee said parents with custody could exploit delays in the system to stop former partners gaining access. Courts should be used as a last resort, but where they are, thei... | ['women', 'children', 'states', 'minors', 'patients'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number946[/INST] Passage : Divorced parents seeking access to their children are often disadvantaged by the legal system, MPs have said. The Constitutional Affairs Select Committee said parents with custody could exploit delays in the system to stop former partners gaining ac... |
947 | Nuclear strike 'key terror risk' | The UK and US must realise they cannot prevent all terror attacks and should focus on making sure they are not nuclear strikes, says a top academic. Amitai Etzioni, a key influence on New Labour thinking, says the US emphasis on an "Axis of Evil" is misplaced. The priority should instead be on "failing states", inclu... | politics | The UK and US must realise they cannot prevent all terror attacks and should focus on making sure they are not nuclear strikes, says a top academic. Amitai Etzioni, a key influence on New Labour thinking, says the US emphasis on an" Axis of Evil" is misplaced. The priority should instead be on" failing states", includ... | ['therefore', 'will', 'simply', 'cannot', 'must'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number947[/INST] Passage : The UK and US must realise they cannot prevent all terror attacks and should focus on making sure they are not nuclear strikes, says a top academic. Amitai Etzioni, a key influence on New Labour thinking, says the US emphasis on an" Axis of Evil" is... |
948 | Russian ex-spy on hunger strike | An ex-Russian intelligence officer who risked his life spying for MI6 is entering the seventh week of a hunger strike near 10 Downing Street. Viktor Makarov, 50, claims he has been betrayed by the British authorities, who promised he would live like an "average British citizen". But despite a £65,000 settlement four ... | politics | An ex-Russian intelligence officer who risked his life spying for MI6 is entering the seventh week of a hunger strike near 10 Downing Street. Viktor Makarov, 50, claims he has been betrayed by the British authorities, who promised he would live like an" average British citizen". But despite a £65, 000 settlement four ... | ['important', 'intercepted', 'foreign', 'illegal', 'some'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number948[/INST] Passage : An ex-Russian intelligence officer who risked his life spying for MI6 is entering the seventh week of a hunger strike near 10 Downing Street. Viktor Makarov, 50, claims he has been betrayed by the British authorities, who promised he would live like... |
949 | Lib Dems 'to target stamp duty' | The Liberal Democrats are promising to raise the stamp duty threshold if they win the general election, in a bid to court first-time house buyers. Vince Cable, the party's Treasury spokesman, said raising the threshold to £150,000 would prevent over 400,000 home-buyers from paying the tax. He said first-time buyers w... | politics | The Liberal Democrats are promising to raise the stamp duty threshold if they win the general election, in a bid to court first-time house buyers. Vince Cable, the party' s Treasury spokesman, said raising the threshold to £150, 000 would prevent over 400, 000 home-buyers from paying the tax. He said first-time buyers... | ['according', 'left', 'belonging', 'awarded', 'reported'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number949[/INST] Passage : The Liberal Democrats are promising to raise the stamp duty threshold if they win the general election, in a bid to court first-time house buyers. Vince Cable, the party' s Treasury spokesman, said raising the threshold to £150, 000 would prevent ov... |
950 | Kelly trails new discipline power | Teachers could get more powers to remove unruly pupils from classes under a "zero tolerance" drive, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has suggested. Ms Kelly told the BBC progress had been made against severely disruptive children but parents were still worried about lower level problems. The minister also confirmed she... | politics | Teachers could get more powers to remove unruly pupils from classes under a" zero tolerance" drive, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has suggested. Ms Kelly told the BBC progress had been made against severely disruptive children but parents were still worried about lower level problems. The minister also confirmed she ... | ['minister', 'figure', 'administrator', 'authority', 'worker'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number950[/INST] Passage : Teachers could get more powers to remove unruly pupils from classes under a" zero tolerance" drive, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has suggested. Ms Kelly told the BBC progress had been made against severely disruptive children but parents were stil... |
951 | Citizenship event for 18s touted | Citizenship ceremonies could be introduced for people celebrating their 18th birthday, Charles Clarke has said. The idea will be tried as part of an overhaul of the way government approaches "inclusive citizenship" particularly for ethnic minorities. A pilot scheme based on ceremonies in Australia will start in Octob... | politics | Citizenship ceremonies could be introduced for people celebrating their 18th birthday, Charles Clarke has said. The idea will be tried as part of an overhaul of the way government approaches" inclusive citizenship" particularly for ethnic minorities. A pilot scheme based on ceremonies in Australia will start in Octobe... | ['everyone', 'this', 'you', 'things', 'they'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number951[/INST] Passage : Citizenship ceremonies could be introduced for people celebrating their 18th birthday, Charles Clarke has said. The idea will be tried as part of an overhaul of the way government approaches" inclusive citizenship" particularly for ethnic minorities... |
952 | England children's tsar appointed | The first children's commissioner for England has been appointed. Great Ormond Street Hospital professor of child health, Al Aynsley-Green, was chosen by the government and will start the £100,000-a-year job immediately. He will oversee a £2.5m annual budget and have the power to look into "any matter relating to the... | politics | The first children' s commissioner for England has been appointed. Great Ormond Street Hospital professor of child health, Al Aynsley-Green, was chosen by the government and will _____ the £100, 000-a-year job immediately. He will oversee a £2. 5m annual budget and have the power to look into" any matter relating to t... | ['provide', 'accept', 'offer', 'work', 'start'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number952[/INST] Passage : The first children' s commissioner for England has been appointed. Great Ormond Street Hospital professor of child health, Al Aynsley-Green, was chosen by the government and will _____ the £100, 000-a-year job immediately. He will oversee a £2. 5m a... |
953 | EU China arms ban 'to be lifted' | The EU embargo on arms exports to China is likely to be lifted in the next six months despite US objections, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. The 15-year-old ban was imposed in the aftermath of China's crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square. Mr Straw told a Commons select committee human rights concerns... | politics | The EU embargo on arms exports to China is likely to be lifted in the next six months despite US objections, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. The 15-year-old ban was imposed in the aftermath of China' s crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square. Mr Straw told a Commons select committee human rights concerns... | ['NATO', 'commentators', 'Bloomberg', 'Beijing', 'Britain'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number953[/INST] Passage : The EU embargo on arms exports to China is likely to be lifted in the next six months despite US objections, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. The 15-year-old ban was imposed in the aftermath of China' s crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen ... |
954 | 'Debate needed' on donations cap | A cap on donations to political parties should not be introduced yet, the elections watchdog has said. Fears that big donors can buy political favours have sparked calls for a limit. In a new report, the Electoral Commission says it is worth debating a £10,000 cap for the future but now is not the right time to intro... | politics | A cap on donations to political parties should not be introduced yet, the elections watchdog has said. Fears that big donors can buy political favours have sparked calls for a limit. In a new report, the Electoral Commission says it is worth debating a £10, 000 cap for the future but now is not the right time to intro... | ['claimed', 'suggests', 'says', 'proposed', 'thought'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number954[/INST] Passage : A cap on donations to political parties should not be introduced yet, the elections watchdog has said. Fears that big donors can buy political favours have sparked calls for a limit. In a new report, the Electoral Commission says it is worth debatin... |
955 | Cardinal criticises Iraq war cost | Billions of pounds spent on conflict in Iraq and in the Middle East should have been used to reduce poverty, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has said. The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales made the comments on BBC Radio 4 and will re-iterate his stance in his Christmas Midnight Mass. The cardinal used ... | politics | Billions of pounds spent on conflict in Iraq and in the Middle East should have been used to reduce poverty, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O' Connor has said. The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales made the comments on BBC Radio 4 and will re-iterate his stance in his Christmas Midnight Mass. The cardinal used ... | ['will', 'makes', 'does', 'best', 'passes'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number955[/INST] Passage : Billions of pounds spent on conflict in Iraq and in the Middle East should have been used to reduce poverty, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O' Connor has said. The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales made the comments on BBC Radio 4 and will re... |
956 | Assembly ballot papers 'missing' | Hundreds of ballot papers for the regional assembly referendum in the North East have "disappeared". Royal Mail says it is investigating the situation, which has meant about 300 homes in County Durham are not receiving voting packs. Officials at Darlington Council are now in a race against time to try and rectify the... | politics | Hundreds of ballot papers for the regional assembly referendum in the North East have" disappeared". Royal Mail says it is investigating the situation, which has meant about 300 homes in County Durham are not receiving voting packs. Officials at Darlington Council are now in a race against time to try and rectify the ... | ['women', 'whether', 'all', 'female', 'where'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number956[/INST] Passage : Hundreds of ballot papers for the regional assembly referendum in the North East have" disappeared". Royal Mail says it is investigating the situation, which has meant about 300 homes in County Durham are not receiving voting packs. Officials at Dar... |
957 | Muslims discuss election concerns | Issues that Muslims should be considering before voting in the next general election are to be debated by UK community representatives. The event is being held by the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), which believes Muslim voters could influence the result in up to 50 constituencies. Last year MAB, which opposed t... | politics | Issues that Muslims should be considering before voting in the next general election are to be debated by UK community representatives. The event is being held by the Muslim Association of Britain ( MAB ), which _____ Muslim voters could influence the result in up to 50 constituencies. Last year MAB, which opposed the... | ['enables', 'feels', 'believes', 'hopes', 'suggests'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number957[/INST] Passage : Issues that Muslims should be considering before voting in the next general election are to be debated by UK community representatives. The event is being held by the Muslim Association of Britain ( MAB ), which _____ Muslim voters could influence t... |
958 | Drive to 'save' festive holidays | Efforts are being made to 'protect' workers' days off on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Support is being sought for a bill which would ensure that large retailers in Scotland remain closed on Christmas Day and 1 January. The Usdaw trade union said shop workers should be able to enjoy a break with their families. M... | politics | Efforts are being made to' protect' workers' days off on Christmas Day and New Year' s Day. Support is being sought for a bill which would ensure that large retailers in Scotland remain closed on Christmas Day and 1 January. The Usdaw trade union said shop workers should be able to enjoy a break with their families. M... | ['routes', 'locations', 'holidays', 'Tuesday', 'dates'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number958[/INST] Passage : Efforts are being made to' protect' workers' days off on Christmas Day and New Year' s Day. Support is being sought for a bill which would ensure that large retailers in Scotland remain closed on Christmas Day and 1 January. The Usdaw trade union sa... |
959 | Blair hails Turkey-EU talks deal | Tony Blair has hailed a deal bringing Turkey a step closer to EU membership as important for the world's future "peace and prosperity". Mr Blair has been a leading advocate of Turkish membership despite controversy surrounding the idea. Leaving a Brussels summit Mr Blair said "the fact Turkey is a Muslim country does... | politics | Tony Blair has hailed a deal bringing Turkey a step closer to EU membership as important for the world' s future" peace and prosperity". Mr Blair has been a leading advocate of Turkish membership despite controversy surrounding the idea. Leaving a Brussels summit Mr Blair said" the fact Turkey is a Muslim country does... | ['qualify', 'mean', 'constitute', 'warrant', 'represent'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number959[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair has hailed a deal bringing Turkey a step closer to EU membership as important for the world' s future" peace and prosperity". Mr Blair has been a leading advocate of Turkish membership despite controversy surrounding the idea. Leaving a B... |
960 | Guantanamo pair's passport ban | The government has written to two of the British men freed from Guantanamo Bay telling them they will not be allowed passports. A letter sent to Martin Mubanga said his British passport would not be issued in the light of evidence gathered against him by the US. This suggested he was likely to take part in action aga... | politics | The government has written to two of the British men freed from Guantanamo Bay telling them they will not be allowed passports. A letter sent to Martin Mubanga said his British passport would not be issued in the light of evidence gathered against him by the US. This suggested he was likely to take part in action agai... | ['still', 'cannot', 'should', 'would', 'shall'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number960[/INST] Passage : The government has written to two of the British men freed from Guantanamo Bay telling them they will not be allowed passports. A letter sent to Martin Mubanga said his British passport would not be issued in the light of evidence gathered against h... |
961 | Commons hunt protest charges | Eight protesters who stormed the House of Commons chamber during a debate on the Hunting Bill have been charged with disorderly conduct. The men were arrested in September after bursting into the chamber causing a hunting ban debate to be halted. Those charged included Otis Ferry, the 22-year-old son of rock star Bry... | politics | Eight protesters who stormed the House of Commons chamber during a debate on the Hunting Bill have been charged with disorderly conduct. The men were arrested in September after bursting into the chamber causing a hunting ban debate to be halted. Those charged _____ Otis Ferry, the 22-year-old son of rock star Bryan F... | ['including', 'were', 'concerned', 'named', 'included'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number961[/INST] Passage : Eight protesters who stormed the House of Commons chamber during a debate on the Hunting Bill have been charged with disorderly conduct. The men were arrested in September after bursting into the chamber causing a hunting ban debate to be halted. Th... |
962 | Child access laws shake-up | Parents who refuse to allow former partners contact with their children could be electronically tagged under plans being considered by ministers. Curfews and community service orders were other options which could be used if court orders to allow parental access were defied, Lord Falconer said. The constitutional affa... | politics | Parents who refuse to allow former partners contact with their children could be electronically tagged under plans being considered by ministers. Curfews and community service orders were other options which could be used if court orders to allow parental access were defied, Lord Falconer said. The constitutional affa... | ['defend', 'charge', 'jail', 'find', 'treat'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number962[/INST] Passage : Parents who refuse to allow former partners contact with their children could be electronically tagged under plans being considered by ministers. Curfews and community service orders were other options which could be used if court orders to allow pa... |
963 | MPs to debate 'euthanasia laws' | MPs are preparing to debate a bill which critics claim would legalise euthanasia "by the back door". The bill would give legal force to "living wills", where people say they want medical treatment withheld if they become severely incapacitated. The Mental Capacity Bill has broad support from charities who say it woul... | politics | MPs are preparing to debate a bill which critics claim would legalise euthanasia" by the back door". The bill would give legal force to" living wills", where people say they want medical treatment withheld if they become severely incapacitated. The Mental Capacity Bill has broad support from charities who say it would... | ['that', 'That', 'wherein', 'since', 'until'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number963[/INST] Passage : MPs are preparing to debate a bill which critics claim would legalise euthanasia" by the back door". The bill would give legal force to" living wills", where people say they want medical treatment withheld if they become severely incapacitated. The ... |
964 | Talks aim to avert pension strike | Talks aimed at averting a series of national strikes over pensions reforms will take place this weekend. Five public sector unions will hold private talks with Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at Labour's spring conference in Gateshead. They want the government to withdraw regulations - due to be introduced in wee... | politics | Talks aimed at averting a series of national strikes over pensions reforms will take place this weekend. Five public sector unions will hold private talks with Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at Labour' s spring conference in Gateshead. They want the government to withdraw regulations-due to be introduced in weeks... | ['space', 'jobs', 'independence', 'pension', 'position'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number964[/INST] Passage : Talks aimed at averting a series of national strikes over pensions reforms will take place this weekend. Five public sector unions will hold private talks with Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at Labour' s spring conference in Gateshead. They wan... |
965 | Opposition grows to house arrests | The Conservatives have expressed "serious misgivings" about government plans for keeping UK and foreign terror suspects under house arrest. Michael Howard said he would not back the Home Secretary's plans for "control orders" which include home detention. "I do not believe that anyone should be deprived of their libe... | politics | The Conservatives have expressed" serious misgivings" about government plans for keeping UK and foreign terror suspects under house arrest. Michael Howard said he would not back the Home Secretary' s plans for" control orders" which include home detention." I do not believe that anyone should be deprived of their libe... | ['terror', 'continued', 'economic', 'terrorism', 'Israeli'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number965[/INST] Passage : The Conservatives have expressed" serious misgivings" about government plans for keeping UK and foreign terror suspects under house arrest. Michael Howard said he would not back the Home Secretary' s plans for" control orders" which include home det... |
966 | Visa decision 'every 11 minutes' | Visa processing staff are sometimes expected to rule on an application every 11 minutes, MPs have said. Pressure was placed on staff to be efficient, rather than to do a thorough examination of an application, the Public Accounts Committee found. Every officer had an annual target of 8,000 applications - equivalent t... | politics | Visa processing staff are sometimes expected to rule on an application every 11 minutes, MPs have said. Pressure _____ placed on staff to be efficient, rather than to do a thorough examination of an application, the Public Accounts Committee found. Every officer had an annual target of 8, 000 applications-equivalent t... | ['measures', 'should', 'first', 'was', 'only'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number966[/INST] Passage : Visa processing staff are sometimes expected to rule on an application every 11 minutes, MPs have said. Pressure _____ placed on staff to be efficient, rather than to do a thorough examination of an application, the Public Accounts Committee found. ... |
967 | 'No more concessions' on terror | Charles Clarke says he has "no desire" to offer more concessions on his controversial anti-terror plans to get them on to the statute book. MPs voted in favour of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill after Mr Clarke agreed to key changes - but Labour's majority was reduced to 14. The Bill now faces opposition from peers ... | politics | Charles Clarke says he has" no desire" to offer more concessions on his controversial anti-terror plans to get them on to the statute book. MPs voted in favour of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill after Mr Clarke agreed to key changes-but Labour' s majority was reduced to 14. The Bill now faces opposition from peers an... | ['direct', 'enforcement', 'executive', 'control', 'immediate'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number967[/INST] Passage : Charles Clarke says he has" no desire" to offer more concessions on his controversial anti-terror plans to get them on to the statute book. MPs voted in favour of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill after Mr Clarke agreed to key changes-but Labour' s m... |
968 | No to Royal succession shake-up | A Labour peer has withdrawn proposals to give female members of the Royal Family the same rights as males. The legislation would have ended the right of male heirs with older sisters to succeed to the Crown. It would also have torn up ancient legislation banning heirs to the throne marrying Roman Catholics. But the g... | politics | A Labour peer has withdrawn proposals to give female members of the Royal Family the same rights as males. The legislation would have ended the right of male heirs with older sisters to succeed to the Crown. It would also have torn up ancient legislation banning heirs to the throne marrying Roman Catholics. But the go... | ['party', 'situation', 'time', 'parliament', 'future'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number968[/INST] Passage : A Labour peer has withdrawn proposals to give female members of the Royal Family the same rights as males. The legislation would have ended the right of male heirs with older sisters to succeed to the Crown. It would also have torn up ancient legisl... |
969 | BNP leader Nick Griffin arrested | The leader of the British National Party has been arrested as part of a police inquiry following the screening of a BBC documentary. A party spokesman said Nick Griffin was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatred. West Yorkshire police confirmed they had arrested a 45-year-old m... | politics | The leader of the British National Party has been arrested as part of a police inquiry following the screening of a BBC documentary. A party spokesman said Nick Griffin was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatred. West Yorkshire police confirmed they had arrested a 45-year-old ma... | ['indicted', 'imprisoned', 'fired', 'booked', 'arrested'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number969[/INST] Passage : The leader of the British National Party has been arrested as part of a police inquiry following the screening of a BBC documentary. A party spokesman said Nick Griffin was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatr... |
970 | Boris opposes mayor apology | Ken Livingstone should "stick to his guns" and not apologise for his "Nazi" comment to a Jewish reporter, Tory MP Boris Johnson has insisted. Mr Johnson also claimed Tony Blair's intervention in the row was "an attempt to reassure Jewish voters". London mayor Mr Livingstone says he is "standing by" his remarks which ... | politics | Ken Livingstone should" stick to his guns" and not apologise _____ his" Nazi" comment to a Jewish reporter, Tory MP Boris Johnson has insisted. Mr Johnson also claimed Tony Blair' s intervention in the row was" an attempt to reassure Jewish voters". London mayor Mr Livingstone says he is" standing by" his remarks whic... | ['for', 'during', 'given', 'behind', 'before'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number970[/INST] Passage : Ken Livingstone should" stick to his guns" and not apologise _____ his" Nazi" comment to a Jewish reporter, Tory MP Boris Johnson has insisted. Mr Johnson also claimed Tony Blair' s intervention in the row was" an attempt to reassure Jewish voters".... |
971 | Report attacks defence spending | The Ministry of Defence has been criticised over the soaring spending costs and growing delays of its top equipment projects. A National Audit Office report on the 20 biggest projects says costs have risen by £1.7bn in the past year. It says there is "little evidence" the MoD's performance had improved, despite the i... | politics | The Ministry of Defence has been criticised over the soaring spending costs and growing delays of its top equipment projects. A National Audit Office report on the 20 biggest projects says costs _____ risen by £1. 7bn in the past year. It says there is" little evidence" the MoD' s performance had improved, despite the... | ['have', 'will', 'being', 'only', 'would'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number971[/INST] Passage : The Ministry of Defence has been criticised over the soaring spending costs and growing delays of its top equipment projects. A National Audit Office report on the 20 biggest projects says costs _____ risen by £1. 7bn in the past year. It says there... |
972 | Brown names 16 March for Budget | Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced. The Budget, likely to be the last before the General Election, will be at 1230 GMT on that Wednesday, just after Prime Minister's question time. The annual event is when the chancellor outlines the governm... | politics | Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced. The Budget, likely to be the last before the General Election, will be at 1230 GMT on _____ Wednesday, just after Prime Minister' s question time. The annual event is when the chancellor outlines the govern... | ['last', 'that', 'each', 'Black', 'Prime'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number972[/INST] Passage : Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced. The Budget, likely to be the last before the General Election, will be at 1230 GMT on _____ Wednesday, just after Prime Minister' s ques... |
973 | Asylum children to face returns | The UK government is planning to return asylum seeker children without parents to Albania. The trial scheme, which could start in weeks, may be extended to apply to children from other countries. Children's charities have reacted with alarm, saying the policy amounts to forcible removal and may not guarantee the safe... | politics | The UK government is planning to return asylum seeker children without parents to Albania. The trial scheme, which could start in weeks, may be extended to apply to children from other countries. Children' s charities have reacted with alarm, saying the policy amounts to _____cible removal and may not guarantee the sa... | ['only', 'for', 'compulsory', 'total', 'multiple'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number973[/INST] Passage : The UK government is planning to return asylum seeker children without parents to Albania. The trial scheme, which could start in weeks, may be extended to apply to children from other countries. Children' s charities have reacted with alarm, saying... |
974 | 'Fido' to be taken off vote lists | The risk of pets and children being given votes could be cut by changing how people register to vote, the UK elections watchdog has said. Those are some of the mistakes found under the current system, where one person in each household applies for voting forms for the other occupants. The Electoral Commission says en... | politics | The risk of pets and children being given votes could be cut by changing how people register to vote, the UK elections watchdog has said. Those are some of the mistakes found under the current system, where one person in each household applies for voting forms for the other occupants. The Electoral Commission says ena... | ['intending', 'admitted', 'entitled', 'obliged', 'able'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number974[/INST] Passage : The risk of pets and children being given votes could be cut by changing how people register to vote, the UK elections watchdog has said. Those are some of the mistakes found under the current system, where one person in each household applies for v... |
975 | 'More to do' on adult literacy | The government will only hit its target for improving adult maths and literacy skills if courses are made more attractive, a report says. The National Audit Office praised ministers for reaching the benchmark of 750,000 adults in England gaining basic qualifications by this year. But a target of 1.5 million more by 2... | politics | The government will only hit its target for improving adult maths and literacy skills if courses are made more attractive, a report says. The National Audit Office praised ministers for reaching the benchmark of 750, 000 adults in England gaining basic qualifications by this year. But a target of 1. 5 million more by ... | ['died', 'years', 'million', 'species', 'degrees'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number975[/INST] Passage : The government will only hit its target for improving adult maths and literacy skills if courses are made more attractive, a report says. The National Audit Office praised ministers for reaching the benchmark of 750, 000 adults in England gaining ba... |
976 | Tory backing for ID cards | The Tories are to back controversial government plans to introduce ID cards. The shadow cabinet revealed its support ahead of next week's Commons vote on a bill to introduce compulsory ID. The decision follows a "tough meeting" where some senior Tories argued vociferously against the move, party sources told the BBC.... | politics | The Tories are to back controversial government plans to introduce ID cards. The shadow cabinet revealed its support ahead of next week' s Commons vote on a bill to introduce compulsory ID. The decision follows a" tough meeting" where some senior Tories argued vociferously against the move, party sources told the BBC.... | ['2001', '2011', 'now', 'tonight', '2016'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number976[/INST] Passage : The Tories are to back controversial government plans to introduce ID cards. The shadow cabinet revealed its support ahead of next week' s Commons vote on a bill to introduce compulsory ID. The decision follows a" tough meeting" where some senior To... |
977 | Labour's 'EU propaganda' | A "taxpayer subsidised propaganda exercise" on the EU is being used to lull the British public into a false sense of security, say the Tories. Shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram told MPs a new White Paper was part of trying to soften up opinion ahead of the referendum on the EU constitution. His claims were deni... | politics | A" taxpayer subsidised propaganda exercise" on the EU is being used to lull the British public into a false sense of security, say the Tories. Shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram told MPs a new White Paper was part of trying to soften up opinion ahead of the referendum on the EU constitution. His claims were denie... | ['African', 'those', 'Muslim', 'other', 'American'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number977[/INST] Passage : A" taxpayer subsidised propaganda exercise" on the EU is being used to lull the British public into a false sense of security, say the Tories. Shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram told MPs a new White Paper was part of trying to soften up opinion... |
978 | Hague 'given up' his PM ambition | Former Conservative leader William Hague says he will not stand for the leadership again, having given up his ambition to be prime minister. Mr Hague, 43, told the Daily Telegraph he would now find a life dominated by politics too "boring" and unfulfilling. Mr Hague, who stepped down after his party's 2001 election d... | politics | Former Conservative leader William Hague says he will not stand for the leadership again, having given up his ambition to be prime minister. Mr Hague, 43, told the Daily Telegraph he would now find a life dominated by politics too" boring" and unfulfilling. Mr Hague, who stepped down after his party' s 2001 election d... | ['list', 'board', 'group', 'line', 'bench'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number978[/INST] Passage : Former Conservative leader William Hague says he will not stand for the leadership again, having given up his ambition to be prime minister. Mr Hague, 43, told the Daily Telegraph he would now find a life dominated by politics too" boring" and unful... |
979 | Job cuts 'false economy' - TUC | Plans to shed 71,000 civil service jobs will prove to be a "false economy" that could hamper public sector reforms, according to a TUC report. Public and Commercial Services union members have already voted to strike over cuts for one day on 5 November. The TUC said cuts would deliver less than 6% of the £22bn minist... | politics | Plans to shed 71, 000 civil service jobs will prove to be a" false economy" that could hamper public sector reforms, according to a TUC report. Public and Commercial Services union members have already voted to strike over cuts for one day on 5 November. The TUC said cuts would deliver less than 6 % of the £22bn minis... | ['Kelly', 'Barber', 'Lyons', 'McCarthy', 'Sullivan'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number979[/INST] Passage : Plans to shed 71, 000 civil service jobs will prove to be a" false economy" that could hamper public sector reforms, according to a TUC report. Public and Commercial Services union members have already voted to strike over cuts for one day on 5 Nove... |
980 | UK's 'useless' quangos under fire | The UK has 529 quangos financed with billions of pounds of taxpayers' cash - many of which are useless or duplicate each other's efforts, a report claims. Essential Guide to British Quangos 2005 author Dan Lewis said at least 111 of the appointed bodies had been set up since Labour won power in 1997. He urged a limit... | politics | The UK has 529 quangos financed with billions of pounds of taxpayers' cash-many of which are useless or duplicate each other' s efforts, a report claims. Essential Guide to British Quangos 2005 author Dan Lewis said at least 111 of the appointed bodies had been set up since Labour won power in 1997. He urged a limit o... | ['Committees', 'Tests', 'Bills', 'Rights', 'contracts'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number980[/INST] Passage : The UK has 529 quangos financed with billions of pounds of taxpayers' cash-many of which are useless or duplicate each other' s efforts, a report claims. Essential Guide to British Quangos 2005 author Dan Lewis said at least 111 of the appointed bod... |
981 | Howard backs stem cell research | Michael Howard has backed stem cell research, saying it is important people are not frightened of the future. The controversial issue was a feature of the recent US presidential election, where George Bush opposed extending it. But the Tory leader argued there was a moral case for embracing science which could help v... | politics | Michael Howard has backed stem cell research, saying it is important people are not frightened of the future. The controversial issue was a feature of the recent US presidential election, where George Bush opposed extending it. But the Tory leader argued there was a moral case for embracing science which could help vi... | ['here', 'what', 'many', 'there', 'them'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number981[/INST] Passage : Michael Howard has backed stem cell research, saying it is important people are not frightened of the future. The controversial issue was a feature of the recent US presidential election, where George Bush opposed extending it. But the Tory leader a... |
982 | Howard unveils Tory asylum plans | Tory plans to cut immigration to the UK are not racist and will make the asylum system fairer for genuine refugees, Michael Howard has said. As his party set out detailed asylum reform plans, Mr Howard said they would help smash people smuggling gangs. There would be an annual limit on asylum and all claims would be ... | politics | Tory plans to cut immigration to the UK are not racist and will make the asylum system fairer _____ genuine refugees, Michael Howard has said. As his party set out detailed asylum reform plans, Mr Howard said they would help smash people smuggling gangs. There would be an annual limit on asylum and all claims would be... | ['amongst', 'versus', 'about', 'for', 'across'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number982[/INST] Passage : Tory plans to cut immigration to the UK are not racist and will make the asylum system fairer _____ genuine refugees, Michael Howard has said. As his party set out detailed asylum reform plans, Mr Howard said they would help smash people smuggling g... |
983 | Campaign 'cold calls' questioned | Labour and the Conservatives are still telephoning the millions of people who have signed up to make sure they do not get marketing "cold calls". The parties say they can stick to the rules by ensuring that their calls are not marketing - for instance by asking about people's voting intentions. The Lib Dems are askin... | politics | Labour and the Conservatives are still telephoning the millions of people who have signed up to make sure they do not get marketing" cold calls". The parties say they can stick to the rules by ensuring that their calls are not marketing-for instance by asking about people' s voting intentions. The Lib Dems are asking ... | ['misleading', 'more', 'considered', 'investigating', 'purely'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number983[/INST] Passage : Labour and the Conservatives are still telephoning the millions of people who have signed up to make sure they do not get marketing" cold calls". The parties say they can stick to the rules by ensuring that their calls are not marketing-for instance... |
984 | Tory leader quits legal position | David McLetchie has resigned from his post as a partner in a legal firm following criticism over his dual role. The Scottish Conservative leader had insisted that his legal work with Tods Murray did not influence the causes he supports. But on Friday he said: "I have tendered my resignation as a partner with immediat... | politics | David McLetchie has resigned from his post as a partner in a legal firm following criticism over his dual role. The Scottish Conservative leader had insisted that his legal work with Tods Murray did not influence the causes he supports. But on Friday he said :" I have tendered my resignation as a partner with immediat... | ['repeatedly', 'always', 'was', 'once', 'reportedly'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number984[/INST] Passage : David McLetchie has resigned from his post as a partner in a legal firm following criticism over his dual role. The Scottish Conservative leader had insisted that his legal work with Tods Murray did not influence the causes he supports. But on Frida... |
985 | MSPs hear renewed climate warning | Climate change could be completely out of control within several decades, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning a committee of MSPs. Experts are giving evidence on the subject to the Scottish Parliament's environment committee. Officials believe nuclear energy and wind farms may be better options than... | politics | Climate change could be completely out of control within several decades, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning a committee of MSPs. Experts are giving evidence on the subject to the Scottish Parliament' s environment committee. Officials believe nuclear energy and wind farms may be better options than... | ['patterns', 'heights', 'height', 'formation', 'velocity'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number985[/INST] Passage : Climate change could be completely out of control within several decades, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning a committee of MSPs. Experts are giving evidence on the subject to the Scottish Parliament' s environment committee. Offi... |
986 | Vouchers 'to cut winter deaths' | Pensioners are being promised energy savings by the Liberal Democrats, as snow and cold temperatures continue. The party says the plans could save the average pensioner £100 every year and cut winter deaths. The government gives £200 for winter fuel to households with people over 60, or £300 where people are over 80.... | politics | Pensioners are being promised energy savings by the Liberal Democrats, as snow and cold temperatures continue. The party says the plans could save the average pensioner £100 every year and cut winter deaths. The government gives £200 for winter fuel to households with people over 60, or £300 where people are over 80. ... | ['essential', 'suitable', 'approved', 'free', 'popular'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number986[/INST] Passage : Pensioners are being promised energy savings by the Liberal Democrats, as snow and cold temperatures continue. The party says the plans could save the average pensioner £100 every year and cut winter deaths. The government gives £200 for winter fuel... |
987 | New 'yob' targets to be unveiled | Fifty new areas getting special help to fight anti-social behaviour in England and Wales will be named on Thursday. Ten areas have already had access to special prosecutors and local experts and the government is now expanding the crackdown to more towns and cities. Details of how many anti-social behaviour orders (A... | politics | Fifty new areas getting special help to fight anti-social behaviour in England and Wales will be named on Thursday. Ten areas have already had access to special prosecutors and local experts and the government is now expanding the crackdown to more towns and cities. Details of how many anti-social behaviour orders ( A... | ['ways', 'measures', 'goals', 'initiatives', 'projects'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number987[/INST] Passage : Fifty new areas getting special help to fight anti-social behaviour in England and Wales will be named on Thursday. Ten areas have already had access to special prosecutors and local experts and the government is now expanding the crackdown to more ... |
988 | Kennedy calls for Iraq exit plans | Tony Blair should set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq in the wake of next Sunday's elections in the country, Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has said. In a speech focusing on issues arising from the re-election of George W Bush, Mr Kennedy said Iraq had become a "crucible of militant terrorism". He wants to see a... | politics | Tony Blair should set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq in the wake of next Sunday' s elections in the country, Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has said. In a speech focusing on issues arising from the re-election of George W Bush, Mr Kennedy said Iraq had _____ a" crucible of militant terrorism". He wants to see a ... | ['formed', 'suffered', 'been', 'become', 'taken'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number988[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair should set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq in the wake of next Sunday' s elections in the country, Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has said. In a speech focusing on issues arising from the re-election of George W Bush, Mr Kennedy said... |
989 | McConnell in 'drunk' remark row | Scotland's first minister has told a group of high school pupils that it is okay to get drunk "once in a while". Jack McConnell was speaking to more than 100 secondary pupils from schools in the Highlands about the problems of binge drinking and drink promotions. He has been criticised by the SNP for encouraging youn... | politics | Scotland' s first minister has told a group of high school pupils that it is okay to get drunk" once in a while". Jack McConnell was speaking to more than 100 secondary pupils from schools in the Highlands about the problems of binge drinking and drink promotions. He has been criticised by the SNP for encouraging youn... | ['dangers', 'rise', 'prevalence', 'trend', 'evil'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number989[/INST] Passage : Scotland' s first minister has told a group of high school pupils that it is okay to get drunk" once in a while". Jack McConnell was speaking to more than 100 secondary pupils from schools in the Highlands about the problems of binge drinking and dr... |
990 | Brown hits back in Blair rift row | Gordon Brown has criticised a union leader who said conflict between himself and Tony Blair was harming the workings of government. Jonathan Baume, of the top civil servants' union, spoke of "competing agendas" between Mr Brown and Mr Blair. But the chancellor said Mr Baume was never at meetings between himself and t... | politics | Gordon Brown has criticised a union leader who said conflict between himself and Tony Blair was harming the workings of government. Jonathan Baume, of the top civil servants' union, spoke of" competing agendas" between Mr Brown and Mr Blair. But the chancellor said Mr Baume was never at meetings between himself and th... | ['were', 'might', 'became', 'that', 'arose'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number990[/INST] Passage : Gordon Brown has criticised a union leader who said conflict between himself and Tony Blair was harming the workings of government. Jonathan Baume, of the top civil servants' union, spoke of" competing agendas" between Mr Brown and Mr Blair. But the... |
991 | Tories 'would cut number of MPs' | The Conservative Party would cut the number of MPs by about one-fifth if they were elected, Tory leader Michael Howard has said. The plan forms part of the party's "smaller government bill", to be unveiled later this week. Mr Howard told the Sunday Times the party would also reduce the number of government special ad... | politics | The Conservative Party would cut the number of MPs by about one-fifth if they were elected, Tory leader Michael Howard has said. The plan forms part of the party' s" smaller government bill", to be unveiled later this week. Mr Howard told the Sunday Times the party would also reduce the number of government special ad... | ['5000', '000', 'thousand', 'thousands', '1000'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number991[/INST] Passage : The Conservative Party would cut the number of MPs by about one-fifth if they were elected, Tory leader Michael Howard has said. The plan forms part of the party' s" smaller government bill", to be unveiled later this week. Mr Howard told the Sunday... |
992 | UK plan to deport terror suspects | Deals are being sought to allow the UK to deport terror suspects to their home countries without risk of them being tortured or sentenced to death. Home Secretary Charles Clarke told the Times he hoped agreement with several countries could be reached. The move follows a Law Lords judgement that the detention of 12 m... | politics | Deals are being sought to allow the UK to deport terror suspects to their home countries without risk of them being tortured or sentenced to death. Home Secretary Charles Clarke told the Times he hoped agreement with several countries could be reached. The move follows a Law Lords judgement that the detention of 12 me... | ['addressing', 'placing', 'running', 'avoiding', 'finding'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number992[/INST] Passage : Deals are being sought to allow the UK to deport terror suspects to their home countries without risk of them being tortured or sentenced to death. Home Secretary Charles Clarke told the Times he hoped agreement with several countries could be reach... |
993 | Ministers deny care sums 'wrong' | Ministers have insisted they are committed to free personal care for the elderly despite research suggesting the cost of the policy was under-estimated. A report by the Fraser of Allander Institute says the decision to push ahead with the flagship policy was based on flawed research. Deputy Health Minister Rhona Bran... | politics | Ministers have insisted they are committed to free personal care for the elderly despite research suggesting the cost of the policy was under-estimated. A report by the Fraser of Allander Institute says the decision to push ahead with the flagship policy was based on flawed research. Deputy Health Minister Rhona Brank... | ['looks', 'turns', 'called', 'insists', 'urged'] | 3 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number993[/INST] Passage : Ministers have insisted they are committed to free personal care for the elderly despite research suggesting the cost of the policy was under-estimated. A report by the Fraser of Allander Institute says the decision to push ahead with the flagship p... |
994 | Blair stresses prosperity goals | Tony Blair says his party's next manifesto will be "unremittingly New Labour" and aimed at producing "personal prosperity for all". The prime minister is trying to draw a line under speculation over the state of his relationship with Gordon Brown with the speech in Chatham, Kent. He is saying that prosperity means bo... | politics | Tony Blair says his party' s next manifesto will be" unremittingly New Labour" and aimed at producing" personal prosperity for all". The prime minister is trying to draw a line under speculation over the state of his relationship with Gordon Brown with the speech in Chatham, Kent. He is saying that prosperity means bo... | ['Minister', 'secretary', 'departments', 'policy', 'allies'] | 5 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number994[/INST] Passage : Tony Blair says his party' s next manifesto will be" unremittingly New Labour" and aimed at producing" personal prosperity for all". The prime minister is trying to draw a line under speculation over the state of his relationship with Gordon Brown w... |
995 | Guantanamo man 'suing government' | A British terror suspect held in Guantanamo Bay for 33 months plans to sue the government, it is reported. Martin Mubanga claimed in the Observer that an MI6 officer played a key role in consigning him to the US camp in Cuba, following his arrest in Zambia. Mr Mubanga, 32, from Wembley, London, said he was brutally i... | politics | A British terror suspect held in Guantanamo Bay for 33 months plans to sue the government, it is reported. Martin Mubanga claimed in the Observer that an MI6 officer played a key role in consigning him to the US camp in Cuba, following his arrest in Zambia. Mr Mubanga, 32, from Wembley, London, said he was brutally in... | ['Office', 'Services', 'affairs', 'Minister', 'Secretariat'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number995[/INST] Passage : A British terror suspect held in Guantanamo Bay for 33 months plans to sue the government, it is reported. Martin Mubanga claimed in the Observer that an MI6 officer played a key role in consigning him to the US camp in Cuba, following his arrest in... |
996 | Council tax rise 'reasonable' | Welsh councils should set their taxes at "reasonable levels" after being given an average funding increase of 6%, says the assembly government. Finance Minister Sue Essex said it was a "good deal" for local government. The £3.2bn settlement includes the "full" £7.4m from the UK Treasury announced by Chancellor Gordon... | politics | Welsh councils should set their taxes at" reasonable levels" after being given an average funding increase of 6 %, says the assembly government. Finance Minister Sue Essex said it was a" good deal" for local government. The £3. 2bn settlement includes the" full" £7. 4m from the UK Treasury announced by Chancellor Gord... | ['and', 'than', 'they', 'that', 'would'] | 1 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number996[/INST] Passage : Welsh councils should set their taxes at" reasonable levels" after being given an average funding increase of 6 %, says the assembly government. Finance Minister Sue Essex said it was a" good deal" for local government. The £3. 2bn settlement includ... |
997 | Blunkett row should end - Blair | Prime Minister Tony Blair said it was time to draw a line under the controversy surrounding David Blunkett. The Tories and the Lib Dems have called for a second inquiry into the fast-tracking of a visa application for Mr Blunkett's ex-lover's nanny. Sir Alan Budd found a "chain of events" linked Mr Blunkett to Leonci... | politics | Prime Minister Tony Blair said it was time to draw a line under the controversy surrounding David Blunkett. The Tories and the Lib Dems have called for a second inquiry into the fast-tracking of a visa application for Mr Blunkett' s ex-lover' s nanny. Sir Alan Budd found a" chain of events" linked Mr Blunkett to Leonc... | ['called', 'asked', 'arranged', 'insisted', 'provided'] | 2 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number997[/INST] Passage : Prime Minister Tony Blair said it was time to draw a line under the controversy surrounding David Blunkett. The Tories and the Lib Dems have called for a second inquiry into the fast-tracking of a visa application for Mr Blunkett' s ex-lover' s nann... |
998 | Minimum rate for foster parents | Foster carers are to be guaranteed a minimum allowance to help cover their costs, the government has announced. Payment levels vary from area to area, with some carers getting just £50 a week for clothes, food and other costs. Minister for Children, Young People and Families Margaret Hodge said new plans will ensure ... | politics | Foster carers are to be guaranteed a minimum allowance to help cover their costs, the government has announced. Payment levels vary from area to area, with some carers getting just £50 a week for clothes, food and other costs. Minister for Children, Young People and Families Margaret Hodge said new plans will ensure f... | ['know', 'desire', 'ought', 'need', 'wish'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number998[/INST] Passage : Foster carers are to be guaranteed a minimum allowance to help cover their costs, the government has announced. Payment levels vary from area to area, with some carers getting just £50 a week for clothes, food and other costs. Minister for Children,... |
999 | Royal couple watch nation's mood | Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are awaiting the nation's reaction after announcing they are to be married on 8 April. Mrs Parker Bowles will take the title HRH Duchess of Cornwall after a civil ceremony to be held at Windsor Castle. A Daily Telegraph poll of 1,313 people suggests two-thirds of Britons suppo... | politics | Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are awaiting the nation' s _____ after announcing they are to be married on 8 April. Mrs Parker Bowles will take the title HRH Duchess of Cornwall after a civil ceremony to be held at Windsor Castle. A Daily Telegraph poll of 1, 313 people suggests two-thirds of Britons support... | ['blessing', 'anniversary', 'verdict', 'reaction', 'engagement'] | 4 | <s>[INST] give me blank-reasoning question number999[/INST] Passage : Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are awaiting the nation' s _____ after announcing they are to be married on 8 April. Mrs Parker Bowles will take the title HRH Duchess of Cornwall after a civil ceremony to be held at Windsor Castle. A Daily ... |
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