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20 May 2005

Electoral Commission
seen at 18:08, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we were going to accept the Electoral Commission's recommendations, the PMS said we were going to consider them. The Electoral Administration Bill would shortly be introduced. This would put forward a number...
Prime Minister's Health
seen at 18:08, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an update on the Prime Minister's back, the PMS said the Prime Minister was fine and was working as usual. Asked if he had fallen off his running machine, the PMS said the Prime Minister was not sure...
UK Rebate
seen at 18:08, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the UK Budget rebate had been discussed during the Prime Minister's meeting with Mr. Barosso this morning, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said they had looked ahead to issues on the current EU agenda...
Deadline extended for environmental stewardship scheme
seen at 16:09, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The deadline for applications into the Entry Level (ELS) and Organic Entry Level (OELS) strands of the new Environmental Stewardship Schemes has been extended.   
SME Collaborative Research Programme: Application Pack
seen at 14:13, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
SCORE Application Pack
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAS): Attainment of National Qualifications in the Scottish Pilots: Final Report to the Scottish Executive
seen at 14:13, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The evaluation compares attendance and attainment in East Ayrshire, Glasgow, Dundee, and West Dumbartonshire to a control group of schools where EMAs had not been introduced at that time
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) Attainment of National Qualifications in the Scottish Pilots - Research Findings
seen at 14:13, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The evaluation compares attendance and attainment in East Ayrshire, Glasgow, Dundee, and West Dumbartonshire to a control group of schools where EMAs had not been introduced at that time
Keeping farmers informed about health and safety - hse launches agriculture e- bulletin
seen at 14:12, 20 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an agriculture e-mail bulletin to update farmers and others about the latest health and safety issues.   
Appointment of first chief inspector of hm inspectorate of court administration
seen at 14:10, 20 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Eddie Bloomfield has been appointed as Chief Inspector of the newly established HM Inspectorate of Court Administration, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer announced ...
Consultation launched on eu timber licensing scheme to combat illegal logging
seen at 14:09, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A consultation has been launched this week to look at how the European proposal for a new licensing scheme to control timber imported into the European Community will affect UK stakeholders.   
Johnson annouces new chair of small business council
seen at 14:09, 20 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Trade and Industry Secretary Alan Johnson today announced the appointment of Julie Kenny CBE as the new Chair of the Small Business Council (SBC).   
Change of ambassador to the republic of moldova
seen at 14:08, 20 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr John Beyer has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova in succession to Mr Bernard Whiteside who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Beyer will take up...
EU Referendum
seen at 14:08, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the principle was behind the idea that we should have our referendum either last, or almost last, and whether there was any truth to the idea that the Government thought it was a good ploy to be able...
Northern Ireland
seen at 14:08, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any insight into the Northern Ireland Talks, especially Reverend Paisley's comments about a fresh start the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said, as a quick reminder of where we were...
Teachers to lead in school respect drive
seen at 14:08, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Teachers who are experts in school discipline will form a new group to help tackle pupil behaviour, the Government announced today.
Morning press briefing from 20 May
seen at 14:08, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: UK Rebate, Prime Minister's Health and the Electoral Commission.
Misleading prize draw stopped by oft action
seen at 11:12, 20 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Prize giveaway promoter Crystal Clear Marketing Ltd (CCM) has given binding undertakings that it will not publish misleading mailings following action by the OFT.   
Afternoon press briefing from 19 May
seen at 11:08, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman: Northern Ireland and EU Referendum.
Hse publishes revised guidance on preventing slips and trips to help caterers comply with the law
seen at 10:12, 20 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes a revised guidance for caterers on preventing slips and trips.   
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 10:08, 20 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly: April £0.2 bn current budget deficit
"Making a difference: taking forward our priorities"
seen at 09:08, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
On 11 May I published "Making a difference: taking forward our priorities". Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.It is also available on the Department for Constitutional Affairs website at
Defence Bills Agency (Key Targets)
seen at 09:08, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Defence Bills Agency (DBA) for the financial year 2005–06. The targets, which build on the already high standards of service provided by the agency since...
Rural Payments Agency
seen at 09:08, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have set the Rural Payments Agency the following performance targets for 2005–06.CustomersTo commence payments under the single payment (SPS by February 2006 and to process and pay 96 per cent. of valid SPS ...
Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland
seen at 09:08, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's corporate plan for 2005–08 and business plan for 2005–06 in the Libraries of both Houses.The business plan contains 10 key performance targets I have set for...
Mod welcomes national audit office report into project management
seen at 02:12, 20 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today welcomed the publication of the National Audit Office (NAO) report: 'Driving The Successful Delivery of Major Defence Projects: Effective Project Control is a Key Factor in Successful...