national A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-16a.35WS.2 <p>On 26 April the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) handed down its judgment against Charles Taylor, former President of Liberia. The SCSL found Taylor guilty of all 11 charges against him, including crimes... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-16a.36WS.2 <p>I am announcing proposals to simplify and extend the processes where the police prosecute specified offences, (which currently cover a range of low level traffic cases), to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-16a.36WS.5 <p>Today, I am issuing directions under section 40(9) of the Airports Act 1986 to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) not to make references to the Competition Commission (CC) in respect of mandatory airport charges... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.23WS.2 <p>The regional growth fund (RGF) has allocated conditional offers to the value of &#163;1.4 billion to projects and programmes during the first two rounds of bidding during 2010 and 2011. Below is an update on ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.24WS.2 <p>I am pleased to announce the publication today of &#8220;Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability&#8212;progress and next steps&#8221;, the Government&#8217;s response... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.25WS.2 <p>The coalition Government, as part of their reform of the public bodies sector, have committed to undertake triennial reviews of all Executive and advisory non-departmental public bodies.</p><p>As part of this... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.26WS.2 <p>The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for South East Cambridgeshire (Mr Paice), represented the UK on 26 April covering the agriculture items... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.28WS.2 <p>I promised to update the House about ongoing activity in relation to Winterbourne View private hospital and other services for people with learning disabilities.</p><p>The House will wish to note that nine people... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.28WS.5 <p>I am today announcing the outcome of the red tape challenge spotlight on equalities, alongside the Government response to the consultation on the reform of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.</p><p>The ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.30WS.2 <p>On 7 March 2011 the Government announced our initial plans to introduce temporary airspace restrictions during the London Olympic and Paralympic games to help protect key games locations from potential airborne... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.30WS.4 <p>My statement of 14 July 2011, Official Report, column 55WS, announced a phased trial of operational freedoms at Heathrow airport to gather evidence in relation to the greater use of tactical</p><p>measures, in... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.32WS.2 <p>The DWP&#8217;s Work programme providers are required to ensure that stringent controls are in place to guard against fraud and to adhere to high standards of compliance in the operation of our</p><p>contracts... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.27.1 <p>My honourable friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise (Mark Prisk) has today made the following Statement.</p><p>The regional growth fund (RGF) has allocated conditional offers to the value of... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-15a.32.1 <p>My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.</p><p>My right honourable friend the Minister of State for ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-14a.19WS.2 <p>The United Kingdom Debt Management Office (DMO) has today published its business plan for the year 2012-13. Copies have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and are available on the DMO&#8217;s website... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-14a.19WS.4 <p>A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 15 May 2012. The following items are on the agenda to be discussed:</p><p>Revised Capital Requirement Rules (CRD IV)</p><p>Following... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-14a.20WS.2 <p>I should like to provide an update to the House regarding the continuing programme of investment at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).</p><p>On 3 April 2012 an agreement was reached between the Ministry ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-14a.21WS.2 <p>Following our decision last month to withdraw diplomatic staff from our embassy in Bamako temporarily and suspend all in-country services, we have reopened our embassy and resumed in-country services, including... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-14a.19.3 <p>I am today publishing two documents relating to the regulation of medical devices and other cosmetic interventions and stemming from the fraudulent use of non-medical grade silicone in the breast implants manufactured... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.1WS.2 <p>On 5 April 2012, I launched the National Careers Service, and published &#8220;The Right Advice at the Right Time&#8221; in which I said that we would establish an independent National Council for Careers.</p... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.1WS.5 <p>I am announcing a change in legislation to protect public finances and prevent tax avoidance. This follows a decision of the Court Justice of the EU which affects the way in which the UK treats certain face value... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.2WS.2 <p>The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels on 10-11 May. The culture, audio-visual and sport issues will be taken on 10 May. I will represent the UK at the culture and audio-visual... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.3WS.2 <p>I wish to inform the House today of the findings of the Army board of inquiry into the accident involving Squirrel ZJ 247 on 29 May 2008.</p><p>The purpose of the board of inquiry is to establish the circumstances... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.4WS.2 <p>I am announcing today that the Government are introducing the Electoral Registration and Administration Bill into the House of Commons. The Bill will tackle electoral fraud by speeding up the introduction of ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.5WS.2 <p>I have received the annual report of the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub-committees 2011, which has been published today.</p><p>Copies of the report have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.6WS.2 <p>My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on 14 May. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Development will... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.8WS.2 <p>Yesterday, the panel of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights met and rejected Abu Qatada&#8217;s request for a referral of the Court&#8217;s 17 January judgment to the Grand Chamber.</p><p>... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.8WS.4 <p>The Terrorism Act 2000 (Codes of Practice for the Exercise of Stop and Search Powers) Order 2012 has been laid before Parliament today. This order introduces codes of practice for Great Britain and Northern Ireland... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.10WS.1 <p>I am required under subsection (11) of section 203 of the Equality Act 2010 to report to Parliament on the exercise of a harmonisation power provided for in that section.</p><p>This reporting requirement is triggered... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.10WS.4 <p>The judiciary play a critical role in the administration of justice. It is therefore vital that we select candidates for judicial office on merit, through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.11WS.1 <p>My hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces and I wish to make the latest of our quarterly statements to the House giving details of the inquests of service personnel who have died overseas. As always, we... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.12WS.1 <p>The Government have today introduced legislation to enable the filming and broadcast of selected court proceedings in England and Wales.</p><p>As a first step, we plan to allow filming of judgments and legal ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.13WS.2 <p>Following yesterday&#8217;s State Opening of Parliament, and for the convenience of the House, I am listing below 15 Bills which the Government intend to bring forward in the current Session:</p><p>Banking Reform... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.14WS.2 <p>The second Session UK legislative programme unveiled in the Queen&#8217;s Speech on 9 May contains measures of relevance to the people of Northern Ireland.</p><p>The following is a summary of the legislation ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.14WS.5 <p>The legislative programme for the Second Session was outlined by Her Majesty on Wednesday 9 May.</p><p>The Government remain committed to reducing the deficit and restoring economic stability. This programme ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.16WS.2 <p>The Government&#8217;s legislative programme for the Second Session of Parliament was announced in the Queen&#8217;s Speech on 9 May. The programme contains a wide range of measures that will apply to Wales, ... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.16WS.5 <p>I am pleased to inform the House that there has been a recent change in the prime contractor network delivering the Government&#8217;s flagship Work programme.</p><p>Interserve, the international support services... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.17WS.1 <p>The Government have previously announced that we will work with credit unions to look at ways in which the future progress of this sector can best be supported.</p><p>A feasibility study looking at how credit... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11422 Asked to clarify the meetings between the PM and Rupert Murdoch, the PMS said that Downing Street had published the list of meetings and was confident that the list was correct. Asked whether the Government regarded... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11421 Thursday 26 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11419 Asked to clarify the number of times the PM had met Rupert Murdoch since the last election, the PMS said that Downing Street had already published details of meetings and we were confident that those details were... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11418 Asked whether there were going to be any announcements on troops pulling out of Afghanistan from the Defence Secretary, the PMS said that there was no new information on troop numbers in Afghanistan. original... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11417 Thursday 26 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/05/11/11420 Asked if the ONS GDP figures were to be revised down, that it would be a forward step, the PMS said that the ONS did revise its GDP figures from time to time, but that he was not going to speculate on any revisions... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.10.1 <p>Following yesterday's State Opening of Parliament and for the convenience of the House, I am listing below 15 Bills which the Government intend to bring forward in the current Session:</p><p>Banking Reform Bill... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.15.3 <p>My honourable friend the Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning (John Hayes) has today made the following Statement.</p><p>On 5 April 2012, I launched the National Careers Service... http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2012-05-10a.18.1 <p>My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Food and Farming (Jim Paice) has today made the following Statement.</p><p>I have received the annual report of the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11414 Asked if the ONS GDP figures were to be revised down, that it would be a forward step, the PMS said that the ONS did revise its GDP figures from time to time, but that he was not going to speculate on any revisions... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11413 Asked to clarify the number of times the PM had met Rupert Murdoch since the last election, the PMS said that Downing Street had already published details of meetings and we were confident that those details were... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11412 Asked whether there were going to be any announcements on troops pulling out of Afghanistan from the Defence Secretary, the PMS said that there was no new information on troop numbers in Afghanistan. original... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11411 Thursday 26 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11416 Asked to clarify the meetings between the PM and Rupert Murdoch, the PMS said that Downing Street had published the list of meetings and was confident that the list was correct. Asked whether the Government regarded... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/26/11415 Thursday 26 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/25/11410 Asked whether the PM was planning to make a speech about the economy, the PMS said the Government was going to stick to its plans on the economy, reducing the deficit to keep interest rates low. Asked whether the... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/25/11409 Asked whether the PMS could clarify the number of times Rupert Murdoch had met the PM, the PMS said that Downing Street had published a list of all the PM's meetings. Asked to clarify on the rules for ministers... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/25/11408 Thursday 10 May 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11357 Asked whether the unemployment figures released that morning showed green shoots, the PMS said that the figures showed encouraging signs and were a step in the right direction, but there was still a long way to... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11356 Wednesday 18 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11299 Asked whether the PM had any view on the cross party report into harmful online content and the impact on young children, the PMS said that the PM thought more must be done to protect children from harmful online... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11298 Asked whether the PM had any response to the news that Aung San Suu Kyi had agreed to visit Britain in the coming months, the PMS said that Downing Street had not received formal acceptance of the Prime Minister... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11119 Asked whether the unemployment figures released that morning showed green shoots, the PMS said that the figures showed encouraging signs and were a step in the right direction, but there was still a long way to... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/18/11296 Wednesday 18 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11179 Asked how worried the Government was that Abu Qatada could shortly be released on bail, the PMS said that if he applies for bail the Government would oppose the application vigorously. Asked whether the PM has ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11178 Asked for an update on House of Lords reform, the PMS said that the Government is waiting for the report of the Joint Committee. The coalition agreement says we will bring forward proposals for an elected upper... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11230 Asked whether the UK was going to commit further funds to the IMF, the PMS said she would not speculate on the outcomes of the Chancellor’s meetings in Washington DC. Asked whether the PM still thought it was important... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11353 Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11228 Friday 20 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11115 Asked whether the PM was concerned about the impact of Quantitative Easing on the economy, the PMS said that QE is a matter for the Bank of England. original source. http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11114 Asked whether the UK was going to commit further funds to the IMF, the PMS said she would not speculate on the outcomes of the Chancellor’s meetings in Washington DC. Asked whether the PM still thought it was important... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11113 Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11112 Friday 20 April 2012 ... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11062 Asked for an update on House of Lords reform, the PMS said that the Government is waiting for the report of the Joint Committee. The coalition agreement says we will bring forward proposals for an elected upper... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11061 Asked whether the PM was concerned about the impact of Quantitative Easing on the economy, the PMS said that QE is a matter for the Bank of England. original source. http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11060 Asked whether the UK was going to commit further funds to the IMF, the PMS said she would not speculate on the outcomes of the Chancellor’s meetings in Washington DC. Asked whether the PM still thought it was important... http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2012/04/20/11059 Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend...