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14 October 2005

Look back at the PM's week
seen at 18:26, 14 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Here we reflect on a busy week for Tony Blair, which was overshadowed by the terrible earthquake in south Asia, which has killed tens of thousands and left many more homeless.
The Future of Cancer Services for Children and Young People in Scotland
seen at 14:32, 14 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A report produced by the Children's Cancer Services in Scotland working group commissioned by the Child Health Support Group
Advice for All: Publicly Funded Legal Assistance in Scotland - The Way Forward - a Consultation
seen at 14:32, 14 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to Advice for All consultation
Politicians and drugs
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that politicians should answer questions about whether they had taken drugs in the past, the PMOS said that it would be unwise for him to be drawn into other people's contests...
Condoleezza Rice
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be meeting with US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice when she visited London this weekend, the PMOS confirmed that the Prime Minister would be meeting with her over the weekend...
Zimbabwe deportation
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Government would now do about the lost deportation case, the PMOS said that no doubt the Foreign Office and Home Office would want to look at the judgement and give a considered reply. Asked if we...
Avian bird flu
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
On the farming and vet side the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Government would be clearly represented at the meeting in Brussels. The Prime Minister would get an update on ...
Afternoon press briefing for 13 October 2005
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Bird Flu, Mr Barroso meeting, Common Agricultural Policy, EU Economy, Earthquake, Early release scheme, Iran-Dr Liam Fox letter and Harold Pinter Nobel...
Morning press briefing from 14 October 2005
seen at 14:31, 14 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Avian bird flu, Zimbabwe deportation, Condoleezza Rice and Politicians and Drugs
Harold Pinter Nobel Prize
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would congratulate Harold Pinter on his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, the PMOS said of course we would congratulate Harold Pinter on the recognition he had received. Asked if...
Iran-Dr Liam Fox letter
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the PMOS that Dr. Fox had sent the Prime Minister a letter regarding clarification of the position of British troops ability to persuade people to attach them in Iran, possibly form over the border in Iraq...
Early release scheme
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's view was of the proposal being considered by the Home Office of extending the early release scheme, the PMOS said that Fiona MacTaggart today had stressed that no decision had been...
Earthquake
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if anyone from the British Government was planning a visit to the areas affected by last week's earthquake, the PMOS said that DFID and the FCO were leading on this. The important point at this stage was that...
EU Economy
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the Chancellor's comments on the EU economy, the PMOS said the Prime Minister had set out his view of the weaknesses of the European economy and what we had to do to respond...
Common Agricultural Policy
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still thought the CAP should be abolished, and did he agree with Peter Mandelson's comments that "things would look very different in six or seven years time", the PMOS said that...
Mr Barosso meeting
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for information on the Prime Minister's meeting with Mr. Barroso, the PMOS said it was a preparation for the Hampton Court summit, and how we put forward the economic reform agenda which we had discussed with...
Bird Flu
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if bird flu had been discussed at this morning's Cabinet, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that bird flu had not been discussed. However, since the news from Turkey had broken, DEFRA ...
Afternoon press briefing for 13 October 2005
seen at 11:21, 14 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Bird Flu, Mr Barosso meeting, Common Agricultural Policy, EU Economy, Earthquake, Early release scheme, Iran-Dr Liam Fox letter and Harold Pinter Nobel...
Double Taxation (Botswana)
seen at 09:22, 14 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
A new Double Taxation Convention with Botswana was signed on 9 September 2005. After signature, the text of the Convention was deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs...
Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel
seen at 09:22, 14 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today published the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel combined Corporate Plan (2004–07) and Business Plan (2005–06). The Corporate Plan sets out the long term strategic goals for the Panel over...
Oversight Commissioner's Report
seen at 09:22, 14 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today laid before this House a copy of the Oversight Commissioner's second statutory report for the year 2005 which was published on 27 September, in accordance with Section 68(4)(a) of the Police (Northern...
Performers' Moral Rights
seen at 09:22, 14 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Two World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) treaties in the fields of copyright and performances are to be specified as European Community treaties in a Statutory Instrument being laid before Parliament. ...
Benefit Fraud
seen at 09:22, 14 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Department for Work and Pensions publishes a report on its strategy for reducing benefit fraud today. The report describes how fraud in the benefit system has reduced to around £0.9 billion—less than...
HM Inspectorate of Prisons HMP Aberdeen - Inspection: 20 - 22 June 2005
seen at 02:22, 14 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION OF HMP ABERDEEN