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24 May 2005

Correction to the action plan - chancellor launches better regulation action plan
seen at 18:13, 24 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, this morning launched a Better Regulation Action Plan to boost flexibility and enterprise. A full copy of the Action Plan is attached.   
New hygiene code to ensure standards are met
seen at 18:09, 24 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary announces legislation to toughen up inspection regime and impose appropriate sanctions   
Legislative Programme
seen at 18:08, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Department for Constitutional Affairs will be taking forward proposals and legislation on reform of the House of Lords, electoral administration, criminal defence services, the coroner system, reform of legal...
Criminal Defence Service Bill: Framework Document
seen at 18:08, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My Department will issue a written statement tomorrow.
Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
seen at 18:08, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The 2003–04 annual report for the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health [HC 7], was laid before Parliament today. Copies are available in the Library.
Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
seen at 18:08, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The 2002–03 annual report for the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health, [HC 6], was laid before Parliament today. Copies are available in the Library.
Crossrail: Environmental Statement
seen at 18:08, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Department for Transport invited comments on the Environmental Statement for Crossrail when it was published in February. That comment period closed on 17 May, and we have received a substantial number of submissions...
Office of Chief Researcher Research Findings No. 11/2005: Seed Communications Strategy Research
seen at 16:13, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research examines how Education Department information is communicated to stakeholders (teachers, local authorities & parents) and describes the possible improvements they identified.
Termination of Pregnancy Statistics - 2004 Annual Update
seen at 16:13, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
2004 annual update of statistics on abortions performed in Scotland as well as miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) requiring hospital inpatient treatment.
Research Findings No.18/2005: Investigation of Access to Public Services in Scotland using British Sign Language
seen at 16:13, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research report exploring the extent of access to public services in sign language (BSL)by Deaf people
Housing Trends in Scotland: Quarter ending 31 December 2004
seen at 16:13, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Housing Trends in Scotland: Quarter ending 31 December
Chancellor launches better regulation action plan
seen at 16:13, 24 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, this morning launched a Better Regulation Action Plan to boost flexibility and enterprise. A full copy of the Action Plan is attached.   
Road company ordered to pay £97,000 after worker burned to death
seen at 16:12, 24 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
A road contractor was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay £22,000 costs by Lincoln Crown Court yesterday (Monday) after a worker was burned to death while cleaning a tanker.   
New chair of independent fees review panel, licensing act 2003
seen at 16:10, 24 May in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Sir Leslie Elton will be the chair of an independent panel, which will ensure the Licensing Act fees are set at the right level for businesses and for local authorities, James Purnell announced today.   
Retailer fined for selling illegal imported veterinary medicines
seen at 16:09, 24 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A Hull-based firm and its director have been fined by a court after admitting veterinary medicines offences.   
Kofi Anan
seen at 16:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if UN Secretary General Kofi Anan enjoyed the full support of the British Government, the PMOS said yes. The Prime Minister kept in regular contact with Kofi Anan and no doubt would continue to do so....
G8
seen at 16:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister's intentions to visit the G8 heads of state, the PMOS said that he realised that some journalists had been otherwise engaged yesterday but he had announced yesterday morning that the...
Cabinet Committees
seen at 16:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) announced the new configuration for Cabinet Committees. The reason for the new structure was to, on one hand, better reflect the Government's manifesto commitments, ...
PM makes changes to Cabinet committees
seen at 16:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has announced a restructuring of the Cabinet committee system, reducing them in number from 61 to 44.
Morning press briefing from 24 May 2005
seen at 16:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Cabinet Committees, G8 and Kofi Anan.
Scottish Executive Education Department Communications Strategy Research Final Report
seen at 14:14, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research examines how Education Department information is communicated to stakeholders (teachers, local authorities & parents) and describes the possible improvements they identified.
Legal aid reforms in the magistrates' courts
seen at 14:10, 24 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Measures to reform legal aid in the magistrates' courts in order to bring costs under better control and provide better value for money for the taxpayer were published today.   
BBC Strike
seen at 14:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government had to say about the strike by BBC staff today, the PMOS said that it was a matter for the BBC. Put to him that it was matter for the Government because of the BBC's role...
G8 Security Costs
seen at 14:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him that the costs of the G8 conference in Gleneagles might not be value for money, the PMOS said that the details of costs were down to the local authorities and responsible departments. No one was pretending...
Machinery of Government
seen at 14:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the point of today's changes in the machinery of Government were, the PMOS said that it was all covered in the Press Note. It was a sensible re-arrangement of Government. Asked which department would ...
French Referendum
seen at 14:08, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Jack Straw had been getting unduly involved in the French referendum on the EU constitution by expressing his wish that the French people voted yes, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS), said ...
Chancellor promises 'light touch' for business
seen at 14:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown promises an end to 'Victorian' methods of regulation at a Downing Street meeting of industry leaders.
Payment systems task force announces faster payments service
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT NEWS NETWORK ON BEHALF OF THE PAYMENT SYSTEM TASK FORCE CHAIRED BY THE OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING   
Oft accepts commitments from tv eye
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
First commitments case under UK competition law   
Eu emissions trading scheme: trading gets the green light with opening of uk registry
seen at 11:10, 24 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Joint News Release with DTI   
Eu ets: announcement of final allocations - eu emissions trading scheme get the green light
seen at 11:09, 24 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Joint Press Notice - Defra / DTI EU Emissions Trading Scheme: Trading gets the green light with opening of UK Registry   
Foreign secretary introduces european union bill
seen at 11:09, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, introduced the European Union Bill in the House of Commons on 24 May. This Bill gives effect to the EU Constitutional Treaty in UK law (through amendment to the 1972 European Communities...
Civilian Gallantry List
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the names shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for Bravery.
Afternoon press briefing from 23 May 2005
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: French Referendum, Machinery of Government, G8 Security Costs and BBC Strike.
Cabinet Committees
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today announced a restructuring of the Cabinet committee system following the General Election.
Funding boost for solar power
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Solar energy continues to expand across the UK as government moves towards 10 per cent renewable electricity target.
Investigation of Access to Public Services in Scotland Using British Sign Language
seen at 10:14, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research report exploring the extent of access to public services in sign language (BSL)by Deaf people
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 10:08, 24 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.1% fall in first quarter 2005
London transport museum and religious shrine in east anglia share in funding for clean energy
seen at 09:09, 24 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Government allocates £1.35 million for 14 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Civilian Gallantry List
seen at 09:08, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve, the names shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for Bravery.
Smes missing out on benefits of competition
seen at 02:29, 24 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Campaign launched to highlight importance of competition law  Â