An outbreak of Newcastle disease, a notifiable disease affecting poultry, has been confirmed in a number of pheasants intended for shooting in Surrey.   

Foreign Office Minister, David Triesman, met the Colombian Foreign Minister, Carolina Barco, on 14 July. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw also attended part of the meeting.   

Annotated bibliography to accompany review of literature relating to mental health legislation.

An update of previous reviews of mental health legislation, including the perspectives of all stakeholder groups.

An update of previous reviews of mental health legislation, including the perspectives of all stakeholder groups.

Analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft Code of Practice and proposed regulations accompanying the new Mental Health Act

Analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft Code of Practice and proposed regulations accompanying the new Mental Health Act

A draft regulatory impact assessment on the implementation of Parts 7 and 8 of the ASB etc.(Scotland) Axct 2004.

Defence Secretary John Reid today saw the RAF's state-of-the-art Typhoon aircraft in action at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford.   

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Asked if the Prime Minister was disappointed by Mr. Byers' admission, the PMOS interrupted the journalist and said he could not comment on an ongoing court case. Asked if the PMOS looked forward to commenting at...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Appointments, terror legislation, Sir Ian Blair interview/intelligence, Stephen Byers.

A Bill paving the way for the London Olympics was published today, less than 10 days after Britain won the right to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   

A study to investigate whether drinking tap water increases the risk of developing Crohn's disease has concluded there is no connection.   

Issued on behalf of: National Fallen Stock Company   

Movement of fish to and from Test Valley Trout (Itchen), a rainbow trout farm based in Hampshire, is now prohibited following the recent detection of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD).   

Transporting food - from field to plate - has a growing impact on road congestion, traffic accidents and noise pollution, according a new report.

Tony Blair told youngsters today about the importance of tackling poverty. He praised Stephenson Way Primary School for joining a campaign to improve education levels in the world's poorest continent.

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) briefed journalists on this morning's Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet collectively expressed their sincere thanks to the emergency services, the police, staff working ...

Asked whether it was known if the proposal to tighten exclusion powers would cover people already in the UK who had been excluded from other countries, or instead would it only cover asylum seekers, the Prime Minister...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Anti-terror legislation.

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Sir Brian Bender to be permanent secretary at the Department of Trade and Industry.

Experimental statistics on those employed in the public sector in Scotland in Quarter 1 2005

Full Report of a module of questions aimed at exploring public attitides towards young people, with particular reference to youth crime.

Summary Report of a module of questions aimed at exploring public attitides towards young people, with particular reference to youth crime on the 2004 Scottish Social Attitudes survey.

Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare   

Growth slows in 04-05

Advice on organising Galas and Events on Public Roads

Consultation paper on controls on the Adult Entertainment industry in Scotland

The National Statistics annual report for 2004–05 is being published and laid before the House today. Copies are available in the Libraries of both Houses. The report can also be obtained free on the National ...

I have today placed in the Libraries of both Houses copies of updated guidance to officials from Government Departments and agencies on "Departmental Evidence and Response to Select Committees". The Government are...

I have today laid before the House a copy of the planning inspectorate's annual report and accounts for 2004–05. Copies of the report have been made available in the Libraries of both Houses.The report gives an...

Following the outcome of our financial modelling, I am now able to confirm household income thresholds for the new maintenance grant, which is to be introduced to help low income students enter and continue in higher...

My noble Friend, the Lord Bach, has agreed to the future direction of DEFRA's laboratory strategy, which aims to deliver a long term sustainable future for DEFRA's laboratories: the Central Science Laboratory (CSL...

The 2004–05 annual report and accounts for the Veterinary Medicines Directorate will be laid before Parliament today. Copies will be available in the Library of the House.

I am pleased to place copies of the reports by the Environment Agency and that collated by the Government Office for the north-west in the Library of the House.I welcome these reports on how the flooding in Carlisle...

I have today arranged for the annual reports of the Life Sentence Review Commissioners and the Sentence Review Commissioners to be laid in the House. Copies of the reports have been placed in the Libraries of both...

The police ombudsman for Northern Ireland's annual report for 2004–05 is published today. Copies will be available in the Libraries of both Houses.

The targets, which have been set for 2005–06, are based on the strategic aims and objectives of the agency as set out in section 4 of its corporate and business plan. The targets are in line with the Department...

The annual report of HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate has today been published and laid before Parliament. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Today I am launching our consultation on draft regulations that will for the first time outlaw age discrimination in employment and vocational training. The Coming of Age consultation will end on 17 October 2005...

On 7 and 8 July, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions hosted a meeting of EU employment and social policy Ministers in Belfast, to discuss how member states might raise employment levels...

The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council report (Cm 6553) has been published. After careful consideration I have accepted all the recommendations. Amending legislation will be laid before Parliament.In brief the...

People across Europe took part in a two minute silence yesterday. It was organised in memory of those killed and injured a week ago in the London terrorist attacks. Tony Blair observed the silence in 10 Downing ...

Transporting food to supermarkets for consumers to buy is causing climate change, road congestion, accidents and noise pollution, according to a new report published today by Defra.

The health secretary will be able to take sanctions against hospitals who fail to follow the new hygiene code, as the government cracks down on infections such as MRSA.

Tony Blair has spoken of the courage and resolve shown by police officers in the aftermath of the London bombings. He saluted them in the garden of 10 Downing Street at the annual Police Bravery Awards.

Food transport has a significant and growing impact on road congestion, road accidents, climate change, noise and air pollution according to a new report published today by Defra.   

Clear standards and tough inspection for all healthcare providers   

Trade unions wanting to improve efficiency are invited to bid for a share in the Government's Union Modernisation Fund from today, Employment Relations Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has announced.