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06 July 2005

Gold medal for London in dramatic 2012 win
seen at 22:25, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister says hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 will be 'momentous and tremendous' for the capital.
Sutcliffe acts to improve consumer safety
seen at 18:36, 6 July in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
New powers to improve consumer safety by giving enforcement agencies the power to recall dangerous products were published today by Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.   
Louise Casey
seen at 18:35, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Louise Casey had said apologised, or whether she had spoken to the Prime Minister, the PMS said not as far as she was aware. Asked if there was a problem with celebrity mandarins having a high profile, ...
Olympics
seen at 18:35, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any message of sympathy for President Chirac, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said the Prime Minister had already been asked about this during his live broadcast earlier. The...
Afternoon press briefing from 6 July 2005
seen at 18:34, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Olympics and Louise Casey.
Mod responds to defence select committee report on mod 'future capabilities'
seen at 17:17, 6 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The positive report from the Defence Select Committee on the MoD's 'Future Capabilities' plans and its endorsement of the MoD's proposals for modernising the Armed Forces were welcomed today by Defence Secretary...
Staffordshire marine helps youth to learn secret of running 62 miles at a stretch
seen at 17:17, 6 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A Staffordshire recruiting officer for the Royal Marines is sending one of its most extraordinary athletes to inspire young people attending The Mersey Youth Games this weekend (July 9-10).   
Client and contractor fined total of £48,000 for failure to manage asbestos
seen at 17:14, 6 July in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Two companies have been fined a total of £48,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos fibres during refurbishment work.   
Leaders touchdown for G8 summit
seen at 16:24, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
World leaders have been arriving at Prestwick airport all day in readiness for this week's Gleneagles discussions.
Review of NHS Research Ethics Committee System
seen at 15:21, 6 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Following a review of the NHS Research Ethics Committees (NHS RECS) system in England, a report was published on 6 June 2005. The report contains 9 recommendations all of which are of relevance to Scotland. The...
Benn announces major funding to combat polio
seen at 15:21, 6 July in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
International Development Secretary Hilary Benn today announced a multi-million pound package of funding to eradicate polio by the end of 2005 or early 2006 and to boost the effort to ensure the world stays polio...
Oft acts against misleading premium rate prize giveaways
seen at 15:12, 6 July in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has obtained undertakings from the promoter of two premium rate prize competitions that it will not use misleading advertising to promote such competitions.   
Highways agency new jam busting traffic officer service goes on tour
seen at 14:51, 6 July in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Congestion busting Highways Agency Traffic Officers are to go on tour across the region to explain the role of the new £5 million Regional Traffic Control Centre.   
A1 upgrade works between darrington and ferrybridge, west yorkshire
seen at 14:51, 6 July in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Traffic restrictions will begin on the A1 from 9 July, between Darrington and the M62 junction 33, near Ferrybridge, so that Highways Agency contractors can connect the new A1 motorway to the existing A1 carriageway...
Farm scheme brings countryside into the classroom
seen at 14:32, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A Northamptonshire farm is the first to be accredited as suitable for school visits under a national scheme to increase schools' access to farmland and provide safe, educational places for farmland and countryside...
Outbreak of bacterial kidney disease
seen at 14:32, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Movement of fish to and from Nidderdale Trout farm, Low Laith, North Yorkshire has been prohibited following detection of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD).   
Department of healh h launches its new vision for older people's mental health
seen at 14:31, 6 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new online publication outlining a vision of how health and social care services should work together to secure better services for older people was launched today by two Department of Health tsars.   
Tuberculosis: improvements to bcg immunisation programme
seen at 14:31, 6 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Changes to the BCG vaccination programme were announced today by the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson.   
Olympics
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of our Olympic presentation, the PMS said that he obviously thought it had been excellent having been in Singapore for the last two days he had seen at close hand the excellent...
Louise Casey
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about remarks made by the head of the anti-social behaviour unit, Louise Casey, which were critical of Government policy, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Home Office were looking into the...
J8 youngsters hand communique to Prime Minister
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Schoolchildren from the G8 nations have spoken to Tony Blair this morning about their plans to solve the world's biggest problems.
Gold medal for London in dramatic 2012 win
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister says hosting the Olympic Games will be 'momentous and tremendous' for the capital.
Prime Minister's Questions 6 July 2005
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott took questions in the house today as Tony Blair was in Gleneagles for the G8 summit.
Morning press briefing from 6 July 2005
seen at 14:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Louise Casey and Olympics.
'victory' for the trafalgar garden
seen at 11:27, 6 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Trafalgar Garden has been awarded a victorious bronze medal at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this week.   
Poplar solution to farm diversification
seen at 11:25, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Over the last 30 years intensive fruit & veg farming at Lower Lulham, Madley in Herefordshire has largely given way to tree plantations as the farming partnership of H A Snell & Sons has diversified into The Poplar...
Farm scheme brings countryside into the classroom
seen at 11:25, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The first farm has been accredited as suitable for school visits under a national scheme to increase schools' access to farmland and provide safe, educational places for farmland and countryside teaching.   
Drinking water inspectorate - launch of annual report 2004
seen at 11:25, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Drinking Water Inspectorate, the independent tap water watchdog, today announced figures showing how tap water quality in England and Wales measures up against the new more rigorous drinking water standards ...
Minister welcomes recognition of consumers within new drinking water report
seen at 11:25, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Consumer satisfaction is every bit as important as passing scientific tests when it comes to drinking water quality, Environment Minister Elliot Morley said today.   
Statistics Publication Notice: Economy Series: Scottish Manufactured Exports Estimates for the First Quarter of 2005
seen at 10:29, 6 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Index of Manufactured Exports 2005 Q1
Economy: Index of Production
seen at 10:23, 6 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Manufacturing: 1.9% three monthly fall
PM arrives in Gleneagles as G8 summit gets under way
seen at 10:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Prime Minister Tony Blair has arrived at Gleneagles, Perthshire, Scotland at the start of the G8 Gleneagles Summit.
Watch PMQs live at noon
seen at 10:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Watch Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott take questions in the House of Commons live from 1200BST today.
HM Revenue and Customs (Enforcement Activity)
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
In light of the judgments by Mr. Justice Crane in the case of Operation Venison on 24 June and by the Court of Appeal in the cases of Operation Hellvellyn and others on 4 July, I am announcing today that HMRC has...
The Economy
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the Budget that, owing to the sustained volatility in the oil market, the annual inflation only increase in main fuel duties would be deferred until 1 September.Following...
Legal Aid
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor has made the following statement in the other place today:"I have today published a paper outlining Government proposals...
Falcon Secure Trunk Communication System
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Today I am pleased to announce that BAE Systems Insyte has been selected as the preferred bidder for the FALCON Secure Trunk Communication System (increment A). The Ministry of Defence will now enter detailed negotiations...
Council of Europe's Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today arranged for copies of the second report on the implementation of the Council of Europe's charter for regional or minority languages to be placed in the Library of the House.The report details the measures...
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am announcing today the publication of the consultation on the "Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service".During the passage of the Mental Capacity Bill Ministers committed to consulting with interested stakeholders...
National Health Service Foundation Trusts
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Healthcare Commission (the statutory name of which is the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection) has today published the outcome of a review of national health service foundation trusts, copies of which...
Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General has made the following written ministerial statement:"I refer to the statement made today by my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary concerning Operation Venison...
Government Chemist Review 2004
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The eighth annual review of the Government Chemist has been received. The review will be laid before the Scottish Parliament and copies will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses plus those of the devolved Administrations...
PM addresses Olympic delegates as decision day arrives
seen at 09:23, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The London 2012 team gave their final presentation to the International Olympic Committee in Singapore this morning.
Immigration short-term holding centres - common deficiencies revealed
seen at 02:27, 6 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Greater management and oversight is needed into residential short-term holding centres, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Anne Owers said today as she published a report on three unannounced inspections.   
Home office response to hmcip reports on the unannounced inspections of harmondsworth immigration removal centre and three short-term immigration hold
seen at 02:27, 6 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Responding to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMCIP) inspection reports on the unannounced inspections of Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre and three short-term holding facilities, Home Office Minister...
Harmondsworth irc - improved environment, but concerns remain
seen at 02:27, 6 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Progress has been made at the Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre, but some fundamental concerns remain, according to the report of an unannounced inspection published today by Anne Owers, Chief Inspector of...