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15 December 2005

New era for naval shipbuilding and ship support in north west
seen at 18:32, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...
Patient choice gets public endorsement in social survey
seen at 18:26, 15 December in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
More than 60 per cent of people think patients should be able to choose which hospital they go to for treatment, according to a leading social research survey.
Reid: uk must continue to lead the field in missiles
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The UK must retain its capability to produce Complex Weapons according to the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), published today, announced Secretary of State for Defence John Reid today.
Reid: defence industrial strategy offers challenges and opportunities for the north west aerospace industry
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The aerospace industry in the North West must seize the opportunities set out by the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), published today, Secretary of State for Defence John Reid announced.
Reid: defence industrial strategy offers challenges and opportunities for the midlands and north east
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The defence industry in the Midlands and North East must seize the opportunities set out by the defence industrial strategy (DIS), published today, announced Secretary of State for Defence John Reid.
New era for naval shipbuilding and ship support in scotland
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...
New era for naval shipbuilding and ship support in north east
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...
New era for naval shipbuilding and ship support in south west
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...
Cultural items totalling £5.6 million in value saved for the nation following export deferral
seen at 16:32, 15 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has, today, published her first report on the export controls on objects of cultural interest, as required by the Export Control Act 2002. This report is published...
School fruit and vegetable scheme-summer term results of pesticide residues testing
seen at 16:31, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The latest results from the Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC), programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children as part of the Department of Health's school fruit scheme...
Pesticide residues committee - second quarter report 2005
seen at 16:31, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The latest results from the Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC), programme of pesticide residue testing in food were published today.
Biodiversity grant scheme launched working to halt the loss of biological diversity
seen at 16:31, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Today (Thursday 15 December 2005) Dr. Andy Brown, English Nature's Chief Executive, launched the new Countdown 2010 Biodiversity Action Fund during the The World Conservation Union (IUCN) UK committee meeting in...
Morning press briefing from 15 December 2005
seen at 16:29, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Summit and Lord Birt
PM arrives at important EU summit
seen at 16:29, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
European leaders have gathered in Brussels for the Council meeting, which Tony Blair is chairing.
Speech by the rt hon gordon brown mp, chancellor of the exchequer, at new york university,
seen at 14:32, 15 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check against delivery
Committee disappointed at 'an opportunity missed' on ministerial public appointments. welcome for local government changes - government replies to its
seen at 14:32, 15 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
The Committee on Standards in Public Life regrets the failure of Government to accept its recommendations on clarifying, simplifying, and making more transparent the rules on Ministerial involvement in senior public...
Reid unveils radical overhaul of uk defence industry
seen at 14:31, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Launching the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), John Reid said:
Quarry industry beats 'hard target'
seen at 14:30, 15 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The quarry industry has celebrated surpassing its 'Hard Target' in reducing all reportable injuries by 52% in five years from a baseline of 655 to 317 in the reporting year 2004/05.
Hse statement: buncefield oil depot investigation
seen at 14:30, 15 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Following the excellent work of both the Police and Fire Services, as well as many other agencies, and the successful existinguishing of the fires on the Buncefield Oil Storage site, Hertfordshire Constabulary has...
Lessons learned go beyond oakington
seen at 14:30, 15 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Lessons from a report published into allegations of racism and mistreatment at Oakington Immigration Reception Centre will be applied across the whole detention estate, the Home Office said today.
Partnership approach to tackle extremism
seen at 14:30, 15 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
An update on the action plan set out in the wake of the London bombings of 7 July today shows the Government is making substantial progress in its fight against terrorism and extremism.
Jowell and allen: every corner of the country to feel the 2012 effect
seen at 14:27, 15 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The whole of the UK can - and will - benefit from London staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Better regulation in the automative sector
seen at 14:26, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett today welcomed the outcome of the final High-Level meeting of the CARS 21 group (Competitive Automotive Regulatory Systems for the 21st century) as another positive step in...
Review of implementation of waste directive announced
seen at 14:26, 15 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Progress on the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (known as WEEE) is to be reviewed immediately, Energy Minister, Malcolm Wicks said today.
Foreign office welcomes review of public diplomacy
seen at 14:25, 15 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Lord Triesman today welcomed a review of public diplomacy by Lord Carter of Coles.
New job for Lord Birt
seen at 14:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
After 6 years as a strategy adviser to the Prime Minister, Lord Birt has decided to leave Number 10 to take up a position with Terra Firma.
Ian Watmore appointed as new head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit
seen at 14:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has been pleased to approve the appointment of Ian Watmore as head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. This follows an open competition to succeed Sir Michael Barber.
Government publishes response to standards advice
seen at 14:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Changes are being made to the way public appointments are made, Tony Blair has announced.
PM reveals updated committee details
seen at 14:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Cabinet committees on 'flu and data sharing have been created, the latest list published by the PM shows.
New Cabinet Committees announced
seen at 14:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today announced in a parliamentary written statement that an updated copy of the list of Cabinet Committees, their full membership and terms of reference had been placed in the Libraries of both...
Consultation on the Revised Standard for Headship in Scotland: Summary and Analysis of Responses
seen at 11:33, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis and summary of Standard for headship consultation responses.
CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005: The Scottish Charity Appeals Panel: Consultation Paper
seen at 11:33, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
consultation for the Scottish Charity Appeals Panel
CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005: Proposals for Charities and Benevolent Fundraising Regulations: Consultation Paper
seen at 11:33, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
consultation for the charities and Benevolent Fundraising Regulations
Glasgow estate agents stop breaching the law
seen at 11:32, 15 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Following action by the OFT two directors and one former manager of Countrywide North Limited, the Scottish subsidiary of Countrywide plc, the largest estate agency group in the UK, have been required to change...
Housing statistics 2005
seen at 11:31, 15 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Statistical Release
Public confidence at the heart of local government conduct regime
seen at 11:31, 15 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Woolas publishes new paper to support ongoing development of good conduct
Government response to the graham report is 'too little, too late' - public appointments commissioner
seen at 11:29, 15 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Public Appointments Commissioner, Baroness Fritchie, today replied to the Government's response to the tenth report from the Committee on Standards in Public Life (the Graham report) and expressed her disappointment...
Government publishes response to the tenth report of the committee on standards in public life
seen at 11:29, 15 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Government is today publishing its response to the tenth report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, "Getting the Balance Right: Implementing Standards of Conduct in Public Life".
Ian watmore appointed head of the prime ministers's delivery unit
seen at 11:29, 15 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the Prime Minister's announcement today, Sir Gus O'Donnell, Secretary of the Cabinet and Head of the Home Civil Service, welcomed the appointment of Ian Watmore as Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery...
New survey shows 94 percent of adults living in england engaged in at least one cultural or sporting activity during the past year
seen at 11:27, 15 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
'Taking Part' Tessa Jowell unveils first results of who does - and doesn't - attend or participate in DCMS-sponsored activities
Defra and its agencies publish sustainable development action plans
seen at 11:27, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra and its agencies are publishing sustainable development action plans this month, to show how they're putting sustainable development into practice.
Defra announces new measures to tackle bovine tb in england
seen at 11:27, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New measures to tackle bovine TB in cattle in England, including the pre-movement testing of cattle and a 12-week consultation on badger culling, were announced by Defra today.
Margaret beckett welcomes independent quarantine review
seen at 11:27, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
An independent review of the UK's avian quarantine system published today was welcomed by Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Wicks accepts recommendations on coal health schemes
seen at 11:26, 15 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Minister Calls On Law Society To Act Rigorously On Legal Costs
Extending working life: a review of the research literature
seen at 11:26, 15 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS EXTENDING WORKING LIFE DIVISION
Fraud and error in income support jobseekers allowance and pension credit from april 2004 to march 2005
seen at 11:26, 15 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 11:25, 15 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Continued pick-up in November 2005
Health: Cigarette Smoking
seen at 11:25, 15 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Slight fall in smoking prevalence
People & Migration: Moves within UK
seen at 11:25, 15 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
1 in 9 moved in year to April 2001
Stormont Spy Ring
seen at 11:24, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the abandonment of charges against those accused of the Stormont spy ring, the PMOS said there was a legal difficulty in answering this and the Prime Minster's answer had reflected that at Prime Minister...
Education White Paper
seen at 11:24, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had meant when he said that he would stick with his Education White Paper that he would not consider or debate the changes put down by colleagues, the PMOS said that we should separate...
EU Budget
seen at 11:24, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how we expected discussions to go when President Barroso had said the UK's proposals were not good enough and the French were calling for a complete review of the rebate mechanism, the Prime Minister's Official...
Afternoon press briefing from 14 December 2005
seen at 11:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Budget, Education White Paper and Stormont Spy Ring
Teenage Pregnancies update to 31 March 2004
seen at 09:33, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Teenage pregnancy figures for the period 1991/92 to 2003/04.Including delivery and abortion rates and information by Board and Council area
Mental Health Law Research Update and Agenda 2005-07
seen at 09:33, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An update on changes to Scottish Mental Health Law and an outline of the research programme designed to assess the impact of he new legislation, and provide an evidence base for future policy development.
Better Regulation Bill (Consultation Responses) (Jim Murphy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Cabinet Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
A copy of the summary of the public consultation on proposals for a Better Regulation Bill is today being placed in the House Library and on the website of the Cabinet Office Better Regulation Executive at:http...
Co-ordinated Online Record of Electors (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place today, 14 December 2005:"Today, I am pleased to...
Boundary for Wales Commission Report (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today laid the Report of the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for Wales, and associated Draft Order, before Parliament. The Report, and associated Draft Order, will affect Welsh Parliamentary Constituencies...
Autumn Performance Report (John Reid, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of the Ministry of Defence's "Autumn Performance Report". This shows that Defence has continued to deliver on its primary objectives in the last six months. ...
Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) (John Reid, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has today taken a major step forward in its plans to acquire two new Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF) for the Royal Navy. These carriers will provide mobile, flexible, independent bases from...
14–19 Education and Skills Implementation Plan (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today placed copies of 14–19 Education and Skills Implementation Plan in the Libraries of both Houses.The Implementation Plan sets out what the reform programme we set out in the 14–19 White Paper published...
European Union Budget 2007–13 (Jack Straw, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
As presidency of the European Union, Her Majesty's Government are today circulating to all member states of the European Union revised proposals for the European Union budget in the next financial period 2007–13...
NHS Ambulance Trusts (Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
A review of ambulance services, "Taking Healthcare to the Patient: Transforming NHS Ambulance Services" was published in June 2005. It set out a clear strategic direction for ambulance services that would improve...
Animal Procedures Committee (Andy Burnham, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
On behalf of the Home Secretary and the Minister for the Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety for Northern Ireland, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sara Nathan to chair ...
Zimbabwe (Immigration Removals) (Tony McNulty, Minister of State (Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality), Home Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
On 27 June my right honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for the Home Department made a statement on the return of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe and on 6 and 18 July he updated the House on that issue. ...
Northern Ireland Departments (Priorities and Budget 2006–08) (Angela Smith, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office (Lord Rooker) has made the following ministerial statement:Following consultation on the Government's "Draft Priorities and Budget for Northern...
Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland (Angela Smith, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office (Lord Rooker) has made the following ministerial statement:"The Government have today published the first Investment Strategy for Northern...
European Union Transport Council (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I chaired the Transport Council in Brussels on 5 December. The Minister of State, my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Dr. Ladyman), was in the UK national seat.The Council received a progress report from...
Local Transport Capital Settlement (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Today I am announcing firm allocations for the 116 local highway authorities and six Passenger Transport Authorities in England, outside London, for capital expenditure in 2006–07. This will amount, in total, to...
PM meets 'children of courage' at Number 10
seen at 09:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Brave youngsters enjoyed a breakfast reception in Downing Street after dropping in to see Tony Blair on their way to a special presentation ceremony.