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24 March 2005

What support is available for young Scottish students in higher education in 2005-06? updated February '05
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Funding for young students in higher education
Review of Funding of Learners Final Report
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Final Report from the funding of learners review
Prevention of Environmental Pollution From Agricultural Activity DOs and DON'Ts Guide
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A short version of the new "PEPFAA Code", targeted at individual farmers
Managing Debt
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A short leaflet on the availabilty of free money advice and of the new statutory Debt Arrrangement Scheme
A Policy on Architecture for Scotland - Progress Report 2005
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out progress in meeting architecture policy commitments since policy launch in 2001.
Airgun: Any Gun Can be Lethal in the Wrong Hands - If You Don't Need It, Get Shot of It
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Leaflet encouraging people to consider handing in air weapons and setting out the legislation
The Draft Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2005 and Proposals for a Private Water Supplies Grant Scheme - A Consultation
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Document contains appropriate Regulations to implement the Drinking Water Directive as it applies to private supplies in Scotland
People assisted through Supporting People funding: 2003-04
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on people assisted through Supporting People funding: 2003-04
Roads (Scotland) Act 1984; Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 M74 Special Road (Fullerton Road to West of Kingston Bridge) Orders - Report of Public Local Inquiry Into Objections
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
PLI Report
External Evaluation of Healthy Respect A National Health Demonstration Project Final Summary Report
seen at 22:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The final summary report of the external evaluaton of Phase One (2001-2004) of the national health demonstarion project Healthy Respect, carried out by Aberdeen University
Statement on behalf of the family of ian millar
seen at 18:08, 24 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
'Ian has left Nigeria and has returned to the UK. He has various friends and family in various parts of the UK and Europe and it is uncertain where he will settle down in the longer term. Ian is currently...
Kyrgyzstan: travel advice updated
seen at 18:08, 24 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today revised its Travel Advice for Kyrgyzstan. The advice now advises against all but essential travel to Kyrgyzstan. This is due to the increased level of civil insurgency...
External Evaluation of Healthy Respect A National Health Demonstration Project Final Summary Report
seen at 16:12, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The final summary report of the external evaluaton of Phase One (2001-2004) of the national health demonstarion project Healthy Respect, carried out by Aberdeen University
Statement of incidents at nuclear installations
seen at 16:10, 24 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
A statement on incidents at nuclear installations in Britain which meet Ministerial reporting criteria is reported to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State for Scotland...
Completed acquisition by somerfield plc of 114 stores from wm morrison supermarkets plc
seen at 16:09, 24 March in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Competition Commission invites evidence   
Hazardous waste regulations set to improve tracking of hazardous waste
seen at 16:09, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New Hazardous Waste Regulations for England were laid in Parliament today which introduce new and simpler procedures for tracking the movement of hazardous waste.   
Roads (Scotland) Act 1984; Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 M74 Special Road (Fullerton Road to West of Kingston Bridge) Orders - Report of Public Local Inquiry Into Objections
seen at 14:13, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
PLI Report
Speech by the rt hon gordon brown mp, chancellor of the exchequer at the muslim news awards for excellence 23 march 2005
seen at 14:12, 24 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Assalaamu alaikum   
Audit commission board appointments
seen at 14:11, 24 March in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford announced today that two new members will be appointed to the Board of the Audit Commission. They are Jim Coulter and Sir Thomas Legg.   
Partnering arrangement between mod and agusta westland
seen at 14:11, 24 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has today announced that it intends to develop a long-term partnering and business transformation arrangement with Agusta Westland, which has been outlined in a 'Heads of Agreement...
Darling announces £1.3 billion boost to reduce motorway congestion
seen at 14:11, 24 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Transport Secretary Alistair Darling announced a £1.38 billion package of schemes today to improve safety and reduce congestion on key sections of the motorway network in Yorkshire, Hampshire and ...
Progress on m40 junction 4 (handy cross) improvement scheme
seen at 14:11, 24 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Major improvements to the junction between the M40 and the A404 at Handy Cross near High Wycombe have been approved today by Transport Minister David Jamieson. The decision follows receipt of the Inspector...
Brucella investigation following high number of test failures
seen at 14:09, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has imposed precautionary movement restrictions on a farm in Derbyshire following a high number of brucella test failures.   
Appointment of child support agency chief executive
seen at 14:08, 24 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Today the Department for Work and Pensions announces the appointment of Stephen Geraghty as Chief Executive of the Child Support Agency. He was formerly Managing Director of Direct Line Group and will ...
Vote rigging: I was there
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
This rather invalidates the results, and perhaps explains why Peter Black is doing so well. (Aside from the fact that the Lib Dems have been the most assiduous and connected bloggers until Bloggers4Labour...
The Wallace Collection
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today reappointed Lady Irvine and Carole Stone as Trustees of the Wallace Collection for a term of four years. Lady Irvine's second term will run from 16 February and Carole Stone's second...
National Gallery Trustee
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Professor Mervyn King as a Trustee of the National Gallery. The term of appointment will be for four years from 26 March 2005.
Tate Gallery Trustee
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today appointed Patricia Lankester as a Trustee of the Tate Gallery. The term of appointment will be for four years from 13 April 2005.
Pilot schemes tackle urban flood risk
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Devastating flash floods like the one suffered by the village of Boscastle in 2004 may be avoided in future, under Government plans to lessen the impact of flooding and natural erosion.
Hospital patients get surgical support
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
People undergoing operations are set to benefit from plans to create a group of specialist surgery assistants.
European Union needs 'open and flexible' economy, says Prime Minister
seen at 14:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Boosting Europe's economy will be the focus of the European Union's efforts over coming months, according to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Publication of the finance bill
seen at 11:11, 24 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Measures to deliver the Government's objective of building a strong economy and fair society with opportunity and security for all, were set out by the Chancellor in his Budget Statement last week.   
Delivering safer, more reliable journeys on england's motorways and trunk roads
seen at 11:10, 24 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Highways Agency Business Plan 2005/06 published   
Reducing bureaucracy and helping bereaved people - government report published today
seen at 11:09, 24 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Regulatory Impact Unit   
Pilot schemes proposed to tackle urban flood threat
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
This year work will start to identify the best approach to managing urban flood risk, predicted to be a significant future threat for many towns and cities in England.   
Changes to waste licensing to benefit environment and industry
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New amendments to the licensing regulations for waste management published today will help protect the environment and human health, as well as save industry money.   
Agriculture in the united kingdom 2004
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra, on behalf of the Agricultural Departments of the United Kingdom, today published Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2004, which describes the situation in agriculture during 2004. It reports on ...
Patients to get faster access to surgery
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
CONSULTATION FOR SURGICAL CARE PRACTITIONERS' NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED   
Future transport systems examined
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Putting the 'green' into everyday transport, maintaining the UK's competitiveness and identifying new robust, sustainable and safe solutions to transport infrastructure challenges, are just a few of the...
Fraud and error in income support, jobseeker's allowance and pension credit from april 2003 to march 2004
seen at 11:08, 24 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare   
Butler Report
seen at 11:07, 24 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if in response to the WMS this morning, there would no more "sofa meetings" and meeting minutes would be taken from now on, as outlined in the Butler Report, the PMOS said we would implement the Butler...
Arms Embargo to China
seen at 11:07, 24 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government's position was on the arms embargo to China, the PMOS said we had always been supportive of the EU position, whilst at the same time recognising that the code that would replace the arms...
European Council meeting/UK Rebate
seen at 11:07, 24 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a Government response to President Chirac's comments about the British rebate, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that if anyone cared to type the words : President Chirac; rebate...
Afternoon press briefing from 23 March
seen at 11:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: European Council/UK Rebate, Arms Embargo to China and Butler Report.
People assisted through Supporting People funding: 2003-04
seen at 10:11, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on people assisted through Supporting People funding: 2003-04
Strengthened planning policy for flood risk areas will ensure sustainable development - hill
seen at 10:10, 24 March in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Planning Minister Keith Hill today announced the revision and strengthening of planning policy on development and flood risk, Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) 25, as part of the Government's overall approach...
£1 million in grants to the livestock and dairy sector
seen at 10:08, 24 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Food and Farming Minister Larry Whitty today announced awards totalling £1m to help the livestock and dairy sector adapt and prosper.   
Afternoon press briefing from 23 March
seen at 10:07, 24 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: European Council/UK Rebate, Arms Embargo to China and Butler Report.
The Draft Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2005 and Proposals for a Private Water Supplies Grant Scheme - A Consultation
seen at 09:12, 24 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Document contains appropriate Regulations to implement the Drinking Water Directive as it applies to private supplies in Scotland
Shortlisted!
seen at 09:08, 24 March in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
Shortlisted! - Rather scarily this blog has been shortlisted in the Guardian Backbencher's Political Awards. Competition is stiff and includes fellow Liberal Democrats, Sandra Gidley and Lynne Featherstone...