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04 March 2005

Hse publishes research into factors motivating employers to comply with health and safety law
seen at 18:13, 4 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today publishes the results of a survey of over 1700 employers asking what factors motivated them to comply with health and safety law.   
Tree climbing research should help prevent accidents
seen at 18:13, 4 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Information which should reduce accidents amongst arborists by helping them to select the best rope access or work positioning system for treework has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (...
New table centrepiece 'blooms' at Number 10
seen at 18:07, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A giant silver rose with mechanical petals will take pride of place during state dinners at Number 10 Downing Street.
Agri-Environment Case Studies - Improving Advie on Practical Habitat Management
seen at 16:11, 4 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To determe whether agri-environment site objectives are being delivered and to produce information on Best Management Practice.
Consultation on proposals for transposition and implementation of Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise
seen at 16:11, 4 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on implementation of EC Environmental Noise Directive
Second annual report highlights progress for local e-government
seen at 16:10, 4 March in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
The second annual report on the National Strategy for Local e-Government, published today by ODPM, sets out key areas of progress and identifies what's still required to meet the December 2005 local e-...
Scotland's Transport Future: Guidance on Local Transport Strategies
seen at 14:11, 4 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on Local Transport Strategies
Private members bill to tackle mobile phone theft
seen at 14:09, 4 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
In support of the Bill, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said:   
Full list of appointments to the new forest national park authority
seen at 14:08, 4 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael today announced the people he intends to appoint to the New Forest National Park Authority, following an open recruitment exercise. They are:   
10 year disqualification for cancer cure director
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A director of a company who used fear tactics and misleading advertising to sell vulnerable elderly people a 'cure' for prostate cancer has been disqualified from acting as a company director for 10 years...
Statement by bill rammell on elections in kyrgyzstan
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Responding to today's EU statement on the elections in Kyrgyzstan and the OSCE's interim conclusions, Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell said:   
Statement by bill rammell on elections in tajikistan
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell said in response to today's EU statement on the elections in Tajikistan and the OSCE's interim conclusions:   
Change of ambassador to colombia
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Haydon Warren-Gash has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Colombia in succession to Sir Thomas Duggin who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Warren -Gash will...
Tackling cardiac deaths
seen at 14:07, 4 March in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
NHS heart disease services have now helped save 25,000 lives and cut surgery waiting times dramatically.
Health services
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how much of the reduction was down to improved health lifestyles, and how much was down to clinical treatment, the PMOS said he was not a medical expert and he would direct the journalist to the DoH for that...
John Reid
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was happy that John Reid was not going to visit Margaret Dixon, the PMOS replied that John Reid had set out his reasons yesterday and that belonged in the party political phase, which...
BBC
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister or the Government have a view about the BBC's decision to pay license payers money to Brendan Fearon, the PMOS said there were rules and regulations surrounding such matters, and no doubt...
Ken Livingstone
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Downing Street agreed with Ken Livingstone that Arial Sharon was a war criminal, and that Israel was engaging in ethnic cleansing, the PMOS that Mr. Livingstone was speaking for himself and was not a member...
Northern Ireland
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the reaction was to Gerry Adams turning in names to the police ombudsman regarding the Robert McCartney case, the PMOS said what was important was not so much the reaction of either the British or Irish...
Councils urged not to waste recycling opportunity
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Local authorities with poor records of recycling and composting must clean up their acts, Environment Minister Elliot Morley has told a conference for local government.
Nation's hearts beating more healthily
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Improved heart disease treatment and health measures have saved around 25,000 lives in the last six years, according to new data.
Morning press briefing from 4 March
seen at 14:07, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Ken Livingstone, BBC, John Reid and Health Services.
Recycling: minister turns spotlight on poor performers
seen at 11:08, 4 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Minister Elliot Morley has confirmed that he will be turning the spotlight on councils with poor records of recycling and composting.   
25,000 lives save by speedier heart treatment- correction
seen at 11:07, 4 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
CORRECTED VERSION - NUMBERED PARAGRAPH 3.   
NHS
seen at 11:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was appropriate for the Government to be seen squabbling with the opposition party over the health of a 69 year old woman, for instance through today's visit to Warrington, the PMOS said that he was ...
Taoiseach
seen at 11:07, 4 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what transpired at the meeting with the Taoiseach and whether the subject of Robert McCartney was raised the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that yes the issue was discussed and both the Prime...
Afternoon press briefing from 3 March
seen at 11:07, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Taoiseach and the NHS.
New forest national park - minister invites innovative thinking for new fund
seen at 10:07, 4 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Individuals, businesses and community groups in and around the New Forest are being encouraged by Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael to start thinking now about how they would like to use the Sustainable...
Output and employment in the construction industry
seen at 10:07, 4 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Output (Tables 1 to 3)   
Farmers encouraged to go 'green'
seen at 10:06, 4 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Birds, animals and wild flowers will flourish on the farms of the future, under a landmark scheme to reward environmentally aware farming.
Cc accepts emap undertakings
seen at 09:08, 4 March in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has accepted undertakings from Emap Plc (Emap) which will ensure that the company sells the ABI Building Data Limited (ABI) business, which it acquired last year.