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28 February 2005

Review of cc merger analysis
seen at 22:08, 28 February in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
A report published today by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) assesses ten merger clearance decisions by the Competition Commission (CC) and determines whether subsequent market developments confirmed or...
Foreign office minister, bill rammell mp, reiterates commitment to chagossians
seen at 22:07, 28 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Bill Rammell, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, reiterated the British Government's commitment to organise a visit for one hundred Chagossians to visit their relatives' graves on the islands of Diego Garcia...
Analysis of Responses to the Consultation Document 'Proposals to Revise Existing Animal Welfare Legislation'
seen at 18:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation sought views on proposals to consolidate, amend and remedy defects in existing animal welfare legislati
Ministry of defence announces airtanker ltd as preferred bidder on fsta programme
seen at 18:09, 28 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Air Force is a step closer to getting a modern air refuelling aircraft under a Private Finance Initiative programme worth £13bn. The British based AirTanker consortium has today been selected...
New helicopter hotline goes live
seen at 18:09, 28 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A new freephone advisory service for members of the public enquiring about low flying military helicopter activity will go live from tomorrow, Tuesday 1 March, announced Ivor Caplin, Under Secretary of...
Railway approvals - hse publishes new guide
seen at 18:09, 28 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a web based revised guide on the Railway and Other Transport Systems (Approval of Works, Plant and Equipment) Regulations 1994 (ROTS) which incorporates...
Judgment: the queen v secretary of state for trade & industry
seen at 18:08, 28 February in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
JUDGMENT   
New international research agreement
seen at 18:07, 28 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A 'Framework Agreement on International Collaboration in Research and Development on Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems' was signed today by the UK, Canada, France, Japan, and United States. HM Ambassador...
Morning press briefing from 24 February: Commission for Africa, VE Day referendum, Terror, Attorney General's Advice on Iraq and MRSA.
seen at 18:06, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Commission for Africa, VE Day referendum, Terror, Attorney General's Advice on Iraq and MRSA.
Smoking
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PMOS could "shed any light" on a debate amongst Cabinet colleagues about John Reid's smoking in public places proposals, the PMOS said he was not aware of any debate on the matter....
Northern Ireland
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the implications of and the Government's attitude's to the demonstration yesterday in Belfast, the PMOS said that we had always believed that anyone who carried out a murder should be brought to justice...
Terror Laws
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him that the Prime Minister had signalled possible "compromises" on Friday, and was it now correct that today was not seen by the Government as a day to alter its proposals, but rather to explain ...
Palestinian Conference
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) briefed journalists on the details of the meeting on Palestine tomorrow. He said that this meeting would be one of the largest international gatherings on the Middle...
PM condemns 'callous' terrorist attack
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has condemned a suicide attack in Iraq which has killed at least 100 people and wounded many more.
Morning press briefing from 28 February
seen at 16:07, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Palestinian Conference, Terror Laws, Northern Ireland and Smoking.
Remarks by the rt hon gordon brown mp, chancellor of the exchequer at the opening of the wolverhampton learning quarter
seen at 14:13, 28 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
REMARKS BY THE RT HON GORDON BROWN MP, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER AT THE OPENING OF THE WOLVERHAMPTON LEARNING QUARTER   
Hot shopping tips for powys shoppers
seen at 14:13, 28 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Shoppers in Powys are being targeted by the OFT with hot shopping tips and advice as part of a major consumer awareness campaign.   
Jowell opens the door for uk film industry
seen at 14:10, 28 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Tessa Jowell today opened the door to a whole new world for the UK's film industry by inviting South Africa, China, India, Jamaica and Morocco to share their expertise and talent for film making with the...
Tessa jowell announces international cultural partnership - 30 places at top uk museums for south african trainees
seen at 14:10, 28 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Up to 30 training places at some of the UK's top museums are to be offered to young South African curators, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell announced today. They will help develop management and specialist...
Department of health launches major oral history project
seen at 14:09, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A major new project from the Department of Health will celebrate the contribution made by people from the Caribbean Commonwealth in the early years of the NHS.   
Griffiths announces fast-track to compensate 100,000 miners
seen at 14:09, 28 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Nigel Griffiths MP, the DTI Minister responsible for the Government's Coal Health Compensation Scheme, the world's largest personal injury compensation scheme, announced a new fast-track process starting...
Jack straw condemns car bomb in hilla
seen at 14:09, 28 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"I utterly condemn today's attack in Hilla. There is no place for these horrific attacks in a civilised society. I was very sad to hear the loss of more innocent lives in Iraq and my thoughts go out to...
Maternity boost for working mums
seen at 14:08, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Mothers are to be offered an extra three months paid maternity leave under new plans announced by the Government.
'Think Clean Day' hammers home hygiene message
seen at 14:08, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Workers from across the NHS are taking part in a special day to promote cleanliness in hospitals.
Fast-track compensation for UK miners
seen at 14:08, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Up to 100,000 workers from the mining industry can now receive payments worth thousands of pounds for lung damage caused by their time underground.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Services: Guide to Community Planning
seen at 11:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide to cooperation with communities for Scottish fire and rescue services
Community Fire Safety - Business Development Plan
seen at 11:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide to fire safety planning for Scottish fire and rescue services
Building the Best Small Country in the World - Attracting Fresh Talent to Scotland
seen at 11:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Building the Best Small Country in the World - Attracting Fresh Talent to Scotland
Generalised land use database experimental statistics
seen at 11:09, 28 February in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
New figures published today present experimental statistics for land use as at 2001. They are provided for England at local authority and Census ward levels. The local authority level statistics can also...
Cleaners, nurses and doctors make improvements on think clean day
seen at 11:07, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Chief Nursing Officer demands action for cleaner, safer hospitals   
More money and choice for mums
seen at 11:07, 28 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Extra £1400 in best ever package for working parents   
Analysis of Religion in the 2001 Census
seen at 10:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report explores the characteristics of each of the religion groups in Scotland using information collected from the 2001 Census in Scotland.
Report of the Summary Justice Review Committee Summary of Responses to the Written Consultation - Final Report
seen at 10:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of consultation responses to the Summary Justice Review Committee Report
Further protection and rights for long residential leaseholders come into force
seen at 10:09, 28 February in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
From today long leaseholders in England will have improved protection and rights through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.   
Economy: UK Government Debt & Deficit
seen at 10:07, 28 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit 3.1% of GDP
Truants packed back to school in crackdown
seen at 10:07, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Pupils who skip classes are being targeted by the latest national 'sweep' of town centres.
Reforming Mental Health Law - Scottish Executive Newsletter 7 - February 2005
seen at 09:10, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Mental Health LAw Newsletter
Views sought on first draft strategy for horse industry
seen at 02:08, 28 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The first-ever strategy for the horse industry in England and Wales was launched in draft today by the British Horse Industry Confederation in partnership with Defra, DCMS and the Welsh Assembly Government...

26 February 2005

Foreign secretary condemns tel aviv bomb attack
seen at 16:07, 26 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary today issued a statement on last night's Tel Aviv bombing:   
Foreign secretary expresses condolences on death of un peacekeepers in drc
seen at 16:07, 26 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has today issued a statement on the attack on UN peacekeepers in Kafe, Ituri district in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which resulted in the killing of nine Bangladeshi...

25 February 2005

Proposals for Statutory Regional Transport Partnerships - Consultation Responses
seen at 18:10, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses
Bill rammell bound for uzbekistan
seen at 18:07, 25 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister, Bill Rammell, will visit Uzbekistan from the 2nd to 3rd March.   
Prime Minister's Press Conference
seen at 18:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
[This is the transcript of one of the Prime Minister's occasional press conferences; these are the words of the Prime Minister giving a statement and answering the questions of journalists. Unlike the PMOS's briefings...
PM's Press Conference - 25 February 2005
seen at 18:07, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair announced an increase in the national minimum wage in his monthly press conference. The Prime Minister also replied to questions on the Irish peace process, MRSA statistics, and the response to Syria following the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister.
Big increase in breast cancer detection
seen at 16:07, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
New statistics show a marked improvement in the number of cancers detected by breast screening.
Record number of police on the beat
seen at 16:07, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Police numbers have topped 140,000 for the first time ever. This is an increase of more than 3000 on 12 months ago.
Building a Better Scotland - Infrastructure Investment Plan: Investing in the Future of Scotland
seen at 14:17, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Infrastructure Investment Plan
Police numbers top 140,000 - special constables out in force
seen at 14:16, 25 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Police numbers have topped 140,000 for the first time ever, providing a record number of officers to police communities and provide reassurance to the public, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears announced...
Over 11,000 cancers detected thanks to nhs breast screening programme
seen at 14:10, 25 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
1.4 million women screened in England last year   
Minimum wage above £5 this october
seen at 14:09, 25 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Guaranteed pay rise for 1.3 million low paid workers   
Review of causes of discrimination announced
seen at 14:09, 25 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Joint DTI and Cabinet Office Release   
Privy Council Appointment
seen at 14:09, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Robert William Ainsworth MP, be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.
Building a Better Scotland - Infrastructure Investment Plan: Investing in the Future of Scotland
seen at 12:51, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Infrastructure Investment Plan
Prime Minister's monthly press conference
seen at 12:50, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister announced an increase in the national minimum wage in his monthly press conference.
New £30 million royal navy warship to be built in portsmouth
seen at 11:09, 25 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today awarded the contract to build a brand new warship to VT Group, as production began on another vessel, the third Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond, at the Portsmouth shipyard.   
Hospital waiting and activity; breast screening; social care
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   
Over 11,000 cancers detected thanks to nhs breast screening programme
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
1.4 million women screened in England last year   
Strategy Unit
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Second Report of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit was "just glorified spin", coming when it did before a general election, the PMOS replied that the journalist seemed to know the date of the...
Attorney General Statement
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why Lord Falconer and Baroness Morgan "set out" his Parliamentary Written Answer of 17th March 2003, the PMOS said that as he had said in the morning lobby, he was not going to get involved in commenting...
MRSA
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him the Leader of the Opposition had blamed the Prime Minister for the rise of MRSA, because of his support for targets, the PMOS said he was not getting into a dialogue with the Leader of the Opposition....
Court Martial
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the PMOS was aware of any statement from the Attorney General regarding the court martial yesterday regarding abuse cases, the PMOS said he was not aware....
Terror Attack
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Met Commissioner's remarks about the Madrid bomb, if Ministers had been given warning about the dangers of an attack before or during an election, the PMOS said he had been asked a similar ...
Legislative Programme
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been a discussion at Cabinet this morning regarding future legislative programme, the PMOS said Cabinet discussed the future legislative programme all the time. Asked if the Queen's Speech had...
Press Conference/Minimum Wage announcement
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) informed journalists that the Prime Minister, along with Patricia Hewitt and Adair Turner of the Low Pay Commission, would announce the Government's response to the...
Afternoon press briefing from 24 February
seen at 11:07, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Press Conference/Minimum Wage announcement, Legislative Programme, Terror Attack, Court Martial, MRSA, Attorney General Statement and Strategy Unit.
Retention of Organs at Post-Mortem: Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on the Review Group Phase 3 Report
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the Retention of Organs at Post Mortem: Review Group Phase 3 Report consultation
Retention of Organs at Post-Mortem: Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on the Review Group - Phase 3 Report - Research Findings
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the Retention of Organs at Post Mortem: Review Group Phase 3 Report consultation
Legislation Relating to Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of written consultation responses to the consultation 'Legislation Relating to Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation'
Legislation Relating to Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Analysis of Consultation Responses Research Findings
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of written consultation responses to the consultation 'Legislation Relating to Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation'
Legislation Relating to Hospital Post-Mortem Examinations: Analysis of Consultation Responses Research Findings
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the consultation 'Legislation Relating to Hospital Post-Mortem Examinations'
Legislation Relating to Hospital Post-Mortem Examinations: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the consultation 'Legislation Relating to Hospital Post-Mortem Examinations'
Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on Existing Provisions and Licensing Arrangements of the Anatomy Act 1984 Research Findings
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the 'Consultation on Existing Provisions and Licencing Arrangements of the Anatomy Act 1984'
Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on Existing Provisions and Licensing Arrangements of the Anatomy Act 1984
seen at 10:09, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an analysis of the written responses to the 'Consultation on Existing Provisions and Licencing Arrangements of the Anatomy Act 1984'
Lord sainsbury outlines government plans for the safe and ethical development of nanotechnologies
seen at 10:07, 25 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Ensuring the safe and ethical development of new technologies so that their benefits can be rapidly gained is a priority for the Government, Lord Sainsbury, Science and Innovation Minister, said today ...
The board of the pension protection fund appoint director of operations
seen at 10:07, 25 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Pension Protection Fund   
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:07, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy rose by 0.7% in 2004 Q4
Consumer credit directive
seen at 09:07, 25 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The DTI today launched a consultation on the EU's draft Consumer Credit Directive.   
Africa report date is set
seen at 09:06, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Commission for Africa's report will be published on 11 March the Prime Minister has announced.
The return of Dr. Pangloss
seen at 02:07, 25 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
I have been told by some health staff that you can now see a queue of ministerial cars outside each accident and emergency department, and that that queue is only outnumbered by the number of ambulances waiting ...
NEW! Email Alerts & Other Features
seen at 02:07, 25 February in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Since launching in June, we've made hundreds of small improvements to the site. However, the cold winter nights have sparked an explosion of activity, and we've launched a slew of new features in response to requests...

24 February 2005

Third sector summit launches full findings of the 2004 voluntary and community sector review
seen at 22:09, 24 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt. Hon Paul Boateng and Home Office Minister for Race Equality and Community Cohesion, Fiona Mactaggart today hosted a "Third Sector Summit" at Number 11 Downing Street...
Assembly 'delay' on diabetes test
seen at 22:07, 24 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
Assembly 'delay' on diabetes test - A diabetes charity claims the assembly is dragging its feet on a screening programme for the disease. [BBC News feed]
NEW! Email Alerts & Other Features
seen at 22:07, 24 February in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Since launching in June, we've made hundreds of small improvements to the site. However, the cold winter nights have sparked an explosion of activity, and we've launched a slew of new features in response to requests...
Scaffolding firm fined £30,000 following death of worker
seen at 18:09, 24 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted a scaffolding company, Crowe Fabrications Ltd, before the Old Bailey, London, following an investigation into a fatal incident on 12 July 2002 at Hindred...
Final meeting for Africa Commission
seen at 18:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The last full gathering of the Commission for Africa has taken place in London.
New report shows uk poised to meet the challenges of the modern world
seen at 16:08, 24 February in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Prime Ministers Strategy Unit   
Statement by denis macshane on fac report on western balkans
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
In response to the publication of the Foreign Affairs Committee Report on their Inquiry into UK policy towards the Western Balkans on 23 February, Denis MacShane UK Minister for Europe said:   
MRSA
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government's response to the NSO report that MRSA deaths have doubled since 1999, the PMOS said that as the ONS itself set out, firstly we recognised that this was a serious issue, but the ONS believed...
Attorney General's Advice on Iraq
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the meeting between Lord Falconer, Lord Goldsmith and Baroness Morgan, the PMOS said that he would neither comment on leaks nor on private meetings. Asked about whether the Parliamentary Statement on...
Terror
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if amendments to the Terror bill had been discussed at Cabinet, the PMOS said that Charles Clarke had been absent which perhaps indicated that the issue had not been a significant one at today's meeting. What...
VE Day Referendum
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Patricia Hewitt was right when she said the campaign for the referendum on the European Constitution would be launched on May 8th, which was the anniversary of VE day, the PMOS said that he didn't think...
Commission for Africa
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what we could expect from the meeting of the Commission for Africa today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that this was very much a working meeting, finalizing the report. What people would...
Morning press briefing from 24 February
seen at 16:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Commission for Africa, VE Day referendum, Terror, Attorney General's Advice on Iraq and MRSA.
Third HECA Progress Report for the Scottish Parliament
seen at 14:09, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
HECA Report to cover the progress of Local Authorities for the period Apr 2001 - Mar 2003
Oft welcomes cat judgment on construction contract collusion
seen at 14:09, 24 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT welcomes the judgments given today by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on the appeals brought by Apex Ashphalt and Paving Co Ltd and Richard W Price (Roofing Contractors) Ltd.   
Publication of dasa (defence analytical services agency) quarterly armed forces manning statistics
seen at 14:09, 24 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The latest Quarterly Statistics (National Office of Statistics TSP4) are now available on the DASA website at www.dasa.mod/uk   
Uk ratifies convention on public involvement in environmental issues
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Today the UK ratified the United Nations' Aarhus Convention, covering the public's involvement in three areas of environmental democracy; access to environmental information, participation in environmental...
Give carers a break
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Carers get extra £60m   
Drug related deaths down for third year running
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics for 1999 to 2003 show that drug related deaths fell for the third year in a row to reach their lowest level since 1997. The total reduction...
Johnson unveils principles to guide pension reform
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The principles set to underpin reform of state and private pensions, were outlined today by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Alan Johnson.   
National Maritime Museum Trustees
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today appointed Sir John Guinness and Mrs Gilly Drummond DL as Trustees of the National Maritime Museum. The term of each appointment will be for four years.
Virus alert service helps surfers stay safe online
seen at 14:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Internet users can help protect themselves from viruses and hackers by using a free alerting service launched by the Government.
Scottish Planning Policy SPP 20 - Role of Architecture and Design Scotland
seen at 11:10, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draws together and reinforces the Executive's published design policy commitments and sets out the role of Architecture and Design Scotland.
making choices, facing challenges: developing your research career in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions
seen at 11:10, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Information booklet on how to consider a future research career in Nursing, Midwifery and the Allied Health Professions
Bridge parapet safety works to the m3 junction 9/a34 interchange, at winchester
seen at 11:09, 24 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
CORRECTED VERSION   
New forest national park becomes a reality
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
March 1st 2005 is the birth date of the New Forest National Park, Alun Michael Rural Affairs Minister confirmed today. The New Forest becomes the newest member of the National Parks family and the first...
Hutton rings the changes on nhs telephone numbers
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
National and Premium Rate Phone Numbers Banned From April   
Poles fill holes
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Rosie Winterton meets NHS Dental recruits in Poland   
New figures show fall in housing benefit fraud and error
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Housing Benefit fraud and error has been cut by around £60m official estimates published by DWP today show.   
Commission for Africa
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about what we could expect from the Commission for Africa, the PMOS said that tomorrow was the final drafting session. What people will get is some idea of the literally thousands of people who had been spoken...
Belmarsh Detainees
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why we were passing this legislation if, as the leader of the opposition had pointed out this afternoon, police already had very similar powers to arrest people suspected of terrorist activities, the PMOS ...
Charles Clarke/Anti Terror
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was committed to the idea that the Home Secretary initiated a control, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister had given a very clear explanation at PMQs earlier today. The Prime Minister said...
Attorney General
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to clarify if the words of the Written PQ of March 17th were drafted by the Attorney General, or were they drafted instead by Downing Street, the PMOS said that for the avoidance of all doubt, the PMOS referred...
Royal Wedding/Legal Advice
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to go to the Royal wedding, or just the reception, or the blessing, etc, the PMOS that he would await an invitation before making a comment or speculating. Put to him that so...
Terror Attack figures
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been a previous occasion when the Prime Minister had given casualty figures with regards to a terrorist attack, as he had done in today's PMQs, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman said that...
Afternoon press briefing from 23 February
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Terror Attack Figures, Royal Wedding/Legal Advice, Attorney General, Charles Clarke/Anti Terror, Belmarsh Detainees and Commission for Africa.
Privy Council Appointments
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable John Alastair Cameron, Lord Abernethy and the Honourable Alan Charles Macpherson, Lord Johnston, be sworn of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council ...
Ringing the changes for premium rate health lines
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Expensive telephone numbers that charge patients over the odds to call NHS services have been outlawed.
National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today re-appointed Dr Derek Langslow as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a term of three years from 18 February 2005.
Pensioners urged to fight cold snap with Winter Fuel Payments
seen at 11:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
As snow and ice grip the UK, the Government has reminded elderly people to claim their Winter Fuel Payment.
Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 2003-04
seen at 10:09, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An annual publication providing information on Scottish Local Authority income and expenditure, outstanding debt, and local taxes
Benefits and Tax Credits in Scotland August 2004
seen at 10:09, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistical Publication Notice
Blood testing following criminal incidents where there is a risk of infection: Proposals for Legislation
seen at 10:09, 24 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on legislative proposals to enable those who are put at risk of infection with a blood borne disease as a result of a crime to apply for the assailant to provide a blood sample
Fraud and error in housing benefit april 2002 to march 2004
seen at 10:07, 24 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
First Release Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare   
Health: Summer Mortality
seen at 10:07, 24 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths up in August heatwave
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 10:07, 24 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.7% rise in fourth quarter 2004
Health: MRSA
seen at 10:07, 24 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths continue to increase in 2003
Prime Minister's Question Time 23 February
seen at 10:07, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair answered questions about the education system, the terror control orders, housing, hospice care and tackling drug dealers during his weekly PMQs.
Prime Minister's Question Time February 23
seen at 09:06, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair answered questions about the education system, the terror control orders, housing, hospice care and tackling drug dealers during his weekly PMQs.
Final meeting for Africa Commission
seen at 09:06, 24 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The last full gathering of the Commission for Africa before their final report is published takes place in London today.
OAPs' assembly council tax demo
seen at 02:07, 24 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
OAPs' assembly council tax demo - Pensioners demand a change to the council tax system as they protest at the Welsh assembly. [BBC News feed]

23 February 2005

Construction industry renews its determination to health and safety commitments
seen at 22:08, 23 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Senior executives and union representatives from across the construction industry met this afternoon at a Construction Health and Safety Summit held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London...
The EC Egg Marketing Standards Regulations Explanatory Leaflet
seen at 18:09, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Egg Marketing Explanatory Leaflet
National Standards for Victims of Crime
seen at 16:10, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out the minimum standards of service that victims of crime should receive from all criminal justice agencies and the children's hearing system.
Advice for road users travelling to the carling cup final liverpool vs chelsea
seen at 16:08, 23 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Major roads and motorways leading to the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, for the Carling Cup Final match on Sunday 27 February at 3pm, are likely to be busy both before and after the game.   
Highways agency warns drivers to take extra care with snow expected overnight and tomorrow
seen at 16:08, 23 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Road users are being warned by the Highways Agency to take extra care when travelling overnight and tomorrow morning as snow and low temperatures are forecast in many parts of the country.   
Time is running out to claim fuel money
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Pensioners who have not yet claimed their Winter Fuel Payment were today urged to do so straight away by Pensions Minister, Malcolm Wicks.   
Belmarsh Detainees
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why it was now safe to release people who had been in prison for 3 years, the PMOS said that what was important to recognise that to some extent the debate over control orders had been dominated by one...
Ken Livingstone
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still felt that Ken Livingstone should apologise, the PMOS said that he had dealt with this issue yesterday albeit in a somewhat disembodied form, he was happy however to reiterate it...
Education
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the statistics released today by OFSTED which indicated that 50% of boys and 30% of girls left Primary school without sufficient literacy skills, the PMOS said that what was also important was...
Attorney General's Legal Advice (War)
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Government had not published the Attorney General's advice the PMOS the Attorney General had made it clear that he had given that advice, that it was his independent advice, and that in his opinion...
Lord Chancellor's Legal Advice (Royal Wedding)
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what kind of advice Downing Street was giving to Buckingham Palace the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that in terms of the advice we gave, as we had set out at the time of the announcement...
Morning press briefing from 23 February
seen at 16:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lord Chancellor's Legal Advice (Royal Wedding), Attorney General's Legal Advice (War), Education, Ken Livingstone and Belmarsh Detainees.
Maintaining Houses-Preserving Homes - A Report on Responses to the Consultation - Research Findings
seen at 14:09, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report analyses responses to the housing consultation 'Maintaining Houses - Preserving Homes'.
Renewing Local Democracy: Report of The Widening Access To Council Membership Progress Group
seen at 14:09, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report from working group established by Ministers to consdier aspects of encouraging a wider section of the community to consider standing for election to local authorities
Renewing Local Democracy: Report of The Councillors' Remuneration Progress Group
seen at 14:09, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of the working group established by Ministers to consider aspects of a remuneration, pension and one-off severance scheme for councillors
Oft announces provisional conclusions on newspaper and magazine distribution
seen at 14:09, 23 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today announced its provisional conclusions on the compatibility with competition law of exclusive distribution arrangements between newspaper and magazine publishers and wholesalers.   
£154 million to save homes in bath world heritage site
seen at 14:08, 23 February in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Hundreds of homes, three churches, and a primary school are to be saved from collapse into the mines much of Bath was quarried from, Planning Minister Keith Hill announced at Combe Down today.   
Tackling the 'compensation culture' new action group meets
seen at 14:07, 23 February in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
A joint Action Group comprising almost thirty Government, public and private sector bodies meets for the first time today.   
Promoting independence - extra care housing gets £40m cash boost
seen at 14:07, 23 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Community care Minister Stephen Ladyman today announced the winning bids for this year's £40m Extra Care Housing Fund.   
Dishonest serial bankrupt jailed in dti prosecution
seen at 14:07, 23 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A Grantham man who obtained goods on credit while bankrupt and dishonestly avoided paying for them, has been imprisoned for six months following a DTI prosecution.   
Change of ambassador to turkmenistan
seen at 14:07, 23 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Peter Butcher has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Turkmenistan in succession to Mr Paul Brummell who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Butcher will take up...
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 14:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair answered questions about the education system, the terror control orders, housing, hospice care and tackling drug dealers during his weekly PMQs.
New specialist diplomas and 'toughening up' of GCSEs
seen at 14:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has revealed the Government's White Paper response to the Tomlinson review into secondary qualifications.
Committee welcomes mori survey on ministerial public appointments
seen at 11:09, 23 February in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
The Committee on Standards in Public Life welcomed today the publication of new research, produced by MORI for the Public Appointments Commissioner. This shows that in addition to a low level of public...
Public appointments commissioner - new mori survey shows more needs to be done to improve public confidence
seen at 11:08, 23 February in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
New research, produced by MORI for the Public Appointments Commissioner, shows that more needs to be done to increase confidence in the system of Ministerial appointments to public bodies.   
"meeting the pensions challenge"
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Adair Turner, Chair of the Pensions Commission, will today outline the major pensions challenge facing Scotland as he presents the findings of the Pensions Commission's first report Pensions: Challenges...
John Major article
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government agreed with an article in which John Major said the Government had dealt in "political black arts" and "demeaning politics", the PMOS said there was an element of party politics...
Poland/Airbus
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to confirm if the Prime Minister, along with President Chirac and Chancellor Schroeder had written to the Polish Government encouraging them to purchase Airbus planes, rather than Boeing, and if so, were there...
China/Arms Embargo
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any discussion of China at the breakfast meeting, and did the Prime Minister still believe the arms embargo should be lifted, the PMOS replied that we recognised that the US had concerns, and ...
Royal Wedding
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government could envisage any legislation being introduced, either before or retrospectively relating to the Royal wedding, the PMOS said the Government had given its view to the Palace, as it was required...
Ken Livingstone Apology
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's reaction was towards Ken Livingstone's refusal to apologise about his recent comments to a journalist, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister had given his personal view last week ...
Northern Ireland
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Paul Murphy's statement to the House of Commons later today would be a definite and substantive response to the IMC report to the Northern Bank robbery, and also if there was a need for a Government motion...
President Bush/Prime Minister
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him that President Bush was "full of very warm words" for the Prime Minister, why had the Prime Minister not said anything in return, or was that just a "difference in style", the PMOS said...
Palestine Conference
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what would be the significance of President Bush's remarks on the Palestine Conference next week; did they lend some "much needed gravitas", and also what was the Prime Minister's response on Darfur...
Training
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if France and Germany were planning ahead in the form of training, or were they contributing towards a trust fund, and also why the Prime Minister appeared to be keeping a low profile today, the PMOS said ...
Iran
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him that President Bush had renewed his threat to Iran yesterday regarding their nuclear ambitions, and whether the Prime Minister could see any circumstances where we would join forces, the PMOS replied ...
EU/US Conference
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more information on where and when the EU/US conference may take place, and why was it decided to go "this route" rather than take an existing format, such as NATO or the UN, the PMOS replied that...
Iraqi Government
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the scale of help which would be given to the Iraqi Government, and what it would mean to the removal of British troops from Iraq, and when that might happen, the PMOS said that the scale of help...
Brussels Brief
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman briefed journalists from Brussels via a phone link-up. He said that the Prime Minister had met President Bush this morning. He said that we had been very encouraged by what...
Anti Terror Law
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government was trying to get across in the documents released in conjunction with the Home Secretary's Statement the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that they were intended to set out the situation...
Morning press briefing from 22 February
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Brussels Brief, Iraqi Government, EU/US Conference, Iran, Training, Palestine Conference, President Bush/Prime Minister, Northern Ireland, Ken Livingstone...
Afternoon press briefing from 22 February
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Anti Terror Law.
Budget date set for 16 March
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced.
Government wants more 'open and diverse' honours system
seen at 11:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Changes planned for the honours system will make it more transparent and easier to understand.
Statistics Publication Notice- Scottish Household Survey (2004-Quarter 3)
seen at 10:09, 23 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Announcement of the Scottish Household Survey 2004 quarter 3 release
Cc consults on emap undertakings
seen at 10:08, 23 February in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) is consulting on undertakings from Emap Plc (Emap) which will ensure that the company sells the ABI Building Data Limited (ABI) business, which it acquired last year.   
Commissioning savings offer cash injection for gp services
seen at 10:07, 23 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More cash could soon be invested in a range of GP services as a result of the Government's scheme to allow practices to directly commission services.   
Britain way ahead of europe on employment
seen at 10:07, 23 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Britain would have four million fewer people in work if it had the same average employment rate as the European Union, Minister for Work Jane Kennedy said today.   
Patients say NHS is improving
seen at 10:07, 23 February in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
NHS hospital patients say they are waiting less time for emergency treatment and outpatient departments, two major national surveys have found.
Toasting success of life-saving equipment
seen at 10:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Famous explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was among those who attended a special lunch to celebrate the remarkable progress of a national life-saving campaign.
Watch Prime Minister's Questions here live
seen at 09:07, 23 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will answer questions in Parliament today during his weekly PMQ session.
General idiocy
seen at 02:07, 23 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
It had to happen - anonymous comment posting is permitted on this site so someone decided to parade their idiocy. No suprise they kept themselves anonymous. It's like this: this website was put together very quickly using a standard CivicSpace template to get things up and running asap. Over time we'll make the adjustments needed to make it nice and accessible.

22 February 2005

Hse announces site blitz
seen at 22:09, 22 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be carrying out a blitz of construction sites across Great Britain in March as part of a nationwide initiative to tackle serious work-related ill health.   
Builder convicted for assaulting hse inspector
seen at 22:09, 22 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Eric Dawson, a local builder, was given a four month custodial sentence at Hartlepool Magistrates Court today (22 February 2005), following his attack on a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspector. ...
Bed shortage postpones cancer op
seen at 22:07, 22 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
Bed shortage postpones cancer op - A great grandmother's cancer surgery is cancelled for the third time in as many weeks due to a shortage of intensive care beds. [BBC News feed]
Late widow's 34 hours on trolley
seen at 22:07, 22 February in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
Late widow's 34 hours on trolley - A family talks of their anger after a 94-year-old relative dies days after a 34-hour wait on a trolley in casualty. [BBC News feed] The spokesman also said pressures on the emergency unit remained significant and there were occasions when patients had to wait longer than the hospital would have liked
Helping You Get a Handle on the Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment Toolkit
seen at 18:11, 22 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A leaflet providing an overview to the Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment toolkit and provides an insight into it's use and content.
Family procedure rule committee appointment
seen at 18:08, 22 February in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Constitutional Affairs Secretary and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has appointed Mike Hinchliffe, Deputy Legal Director of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), to the Family...
Gambling bill reaches the house of lords
seen at 18:08, 22 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Gambling Bill received its second reading in the Lords today as it continued its progress through Parliament.   
Sir ranulph fiennes attends celebration of life saving programme
seen at 18:08, 22 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
World famous expedition leader Sir Ranulph Fiennes will join Health Secretary John Reid at a special lunch this Thursday to celebrate the lives saved by a national programme to place emergency equipment...
Scottish summit for dealing with sexual offences
seen at 18:07, 22 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Top lawyers from across the UK have met in Eidnburgh to talk about the falling rate of convictions in rape cases.
Video speech by the rt hon gordon brown mp, chancellor of the exchequer to the 'competing in the global economy' - science and innovation conference
seen at 16:10, 22 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Because of my visit to China, I am sorry not to be able to be with you in person today at this hugely important conference to celebrate British science.   
Spring supplementary estimates 2004-05
seen at 16:10, 22 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Spring Supplementary Estimates, presented to the House of Commons today, seek £7,067 million in resources and £6,074 million in cash. The Estimates seek increased resources and cash for existing ...
£650,000 fines following sugar factory death
seen at 16:09, 22 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Fines totalling £650,000 have been imposed on two companies following the death of a woman at a British Sugar plc factory.   
Rise in pension credit will help pensioners most in need
seen at 16:08, 22 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Boosting Pension Credit by almost an extra £10 a month will help tackle pensioner poverty, Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson said today.   
Patients positive about NHS
seen at 16:07, 22 February in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
NHS hospital patients say they are waiting less time for emergency treatment and outpatient departments, two major national surveys have found.
Holiday hotspots opened up to Chinese tourists
seen at 16:07, 22 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A new marketing campaign is aiming to increase the number of tourists from China to the UK. The aim is to attract upwards of 200,000 visitors a year by 2010.
Government helps out Beslan kids
seen at 16:07, 22 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Russian region devastated by the Beslan school terrorist atrocity is receiving a cash boost.
Worldwide sweep for internet spam scams
seen at 14:09, 22 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT will join forces with government agencies around the world for the next 48 hours in a co-ordinated assault upon scammers and spammers. The OFT will join its partners in the International Consumer...