Google has a long history of supporting the development of free software through its Summer of Code program.

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It is the middle of summer in paradise and we are learning how to code and market iPhone apps.

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He added that the publication of the statements, just hours before MPs set off for their 11-week summer break, means the prime minister has "violated his own ministerial code of conduct 10 times in one day".

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The review came complete with a code of practice that the government wants to rush into effect by the summer.

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Among his proposals are a code of conduct for MPs, plans for which are expected to be brought forward before the summer recess, and an independent body to police MPs' claims.

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