The wrong vaccine?

Has the government ordered the wrong sort of vaccine?

The Government has rejected claims that it ordered the wrong sort of smallpox vaccine as a protection against bio-terrorism.

We consult a leading British expert, John Oxford, Professor of Virology at Queen Mary School of Medicine in London and ask which strain is the most effective vaccine?

The Liberal Democrats, who have accused ministers of favouring a company with strong Labour links, say ministers could clear up the confusion by publishing the advice on which they based their decision.

Dr Evan Harris MP, the Liberal Democrat Health Spokesman, tells The World at One that there is a greater need for openness so there can be scientific debate.

Labour and the Unions

Tony Blair has held private talks with the new left-wing leader of Britain's second largest trade union, AMICUS.

Derek Simpson tells us what happened - and wonders how a Labour minister found so much time to campaign against his election.

Specialist schools

And we report on the trouble some head-teachers are having raising sponsorship for specialist status for their schools.

Listen to Jane Dreaper's special report.