Additionally, Bush's proposals would have company executives undertakeresponsibility for the employee's investments during such "blackout periods" when workers are not permitted to sell, and require a 30-day notice before such a blackout period can begin.
Israeli sources say Mr Sharon surprised the Palestinians by offering to withdraw his troops not just from northern Gaza but from the West Bank cities too if the Palestinians undertakeresponsibility for security in each area to be evacuated.
All UK government ministers have a responsibility to the citizens of all parts of the UK, and cannot undertake any activity that would undermine those duties.