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15 February 2006

Statement of nuclear incidents at nuclear installations
seen at 22:28, 15 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
A statement on incidents at nuclear installations in Britain that meet Ministerial reporting criteria is reported to the Secretaries of State for Trade and Industry and for Scotland and published every quarter by...
Design for manufacture homes planned for maidstone hospital site
seen at 18:30, 15 February in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
A new community made up of well-designed, energy efficient, flexible homes is planned for a former hospital site in Coxheath, near Maidstone, Kent, as part of the Deputy Prime Minister's Design for Manufacture competition...
PMQs
seen at 18:23, 15 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the BBC if given that the Prime Minister was taking PMQs despite the absence of the leader of the opposition David Cameron it was a sign that the Prime Minister did not trust any other member of his...
Richard Gillingwater
seen at 18:23, 15 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about whether Richard Gillingwater would step down as Chief Executive of the Shareholder Executive, the PMOS said that Richard Gillingwater had not said that he would be leaving. His contract ran until September...
Smoking
seen at 18:23, 15 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what impact the outcome of the Smoking vote had had on Patricia Hewitt's authority, and when had the Prime Minister made up his mind on what action was necessary, the PMOS said that if you went back to Prime...
Glorification of Terror
seen at 18:23, 15 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was likely to use the phrase "it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing" during PMQs this afternoon, when asked about the forthcoming legislation...
Dorset air cadet to fly with the red arrows
seen at 16:32, 15 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A high-flying young air cadet from Ferndown, Dorset is due to fly with the world-famous Red Arrows on Thursday 16th February 2006. Richard Jarvis, 19, will become one of the very few people in the world invited...
Hse seeks views on domestic gas safety
seen at 16:31, 15 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking a major review of the domestic gas safety regime. Whilst the number of reported deaths associated with gas has reduced over recent years, tragic incidents still...
Morning press briefing from 15 February 2006
seen at 16:24, 15 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Glorification of Terror, Smoking, Richard Gillingwater and PMQs
E-planning targets smashed by local authority performance
seen at 14:30, 15 February in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Local planning authorities (LPAs) have surpassed tough government standards for e-planning, new figures show today.
Hse seeks views on domestic gas safety
seen at 14:29, 15 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking a major reviewing of the domestic gas safety regime. Whilst the number of reported deaths associated with gas has reduced over recent years, tragic incidents...
Justice speeds up as hampshire witnesses get faster court updates
seen at 14:26, 15 February in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
A new award-winning computer system that gets court information to victims, witnesses of crime and crime fighters much quicker has been launched in Hampshire.
Treasure finders who donate will be thanked by ministerial certificate
seen at 14:26, 15 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Culture minister David Lammy has announced that, from this year, he will be awarding official certificates to all those who decline rewards for treasure finds.
Help shape the economic health of the uk
seen at 14:24, 15 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A fundamental review of areas that qualify for economic funding to help boost competitiveness was launched today by the Rt. Hon. Alun Michael, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions.
Coal cleans up
seen at 14:24, 15 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Coal powered more than half of the nation's peak electricity demand this winter and will form an important part of the Energy Review's analysis, Malcolm Wicks told the industry today.
The foreign secretary, jack straw, to visit algeria, 15-16 february 2006
seen at 14:23, 15 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary will pay his first official visit to Algeria from 15-16 February 2006.
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 14:22, 15 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The terror laws, energy prices and care for the elderly were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. The transcript of today's session will be available here later.
Essex dental practitioner has consumer credit licence refused by the oft
seen at 11:30, 15 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
An Essex-based dental practitioner has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT. This decision will not take effect until the end of an appeal process (see note 5).
Watch Prime Minister's Questions NOW!
seen at 11:22, 15 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in Parliament in his weekly PMQ session.
Abstract of Scottish Agricultural Statistics 1982 to 2005
seen at 10:33, 15 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Tables showing Scottish crops, livestock and labour totals from 1982 to 2005.
Circuit bench retirementjudge nigel howarth
seen at 10:27, 15 February in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Nigel Howarth will retire from the Circuit Bench on the Northern Circuit on 17 February 2006.
Nhs capital allocations for 2006/7
seen at 10:26, 15 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
£2bn of funding includes a 50% cash boost for the mental health estate
Labour market figures - february 2006
seen at 10:25, 15 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Labour market figures published today, along with DWP benefit statistics published last month, show that:-
Labour Market: Employment
seen at 10:24, 15 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate falls to 74.5% in 3 months to Dec 2005
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 10:24, 15 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Pay growth steady in year to Dec 2005
Ambitious, Excellent Schools: Progress Report
seen at 09:35, 15 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Ambitious excellent Schools progress report
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Dawn Primarolo, Paymaster General, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary supplementary estimate, HM Revenue and Customs departmental expenditure limit will be increased by £21,249,000 from £5,033,971,000 to &pound...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (John Healey, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, HM Treasury resource DEL will be increased by £914,000 from £256,064,000 to £256,978,000. The administration...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Ivan Lewis, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, National Savings and Investments DEL will be increased by £2,500,000 from £179,794,000 to, £182,294,000 and...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (John Healey, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Office for National Statistics DEL will increase by £178,000 from £170,924,000 to £171,102,000 and the...
Electoral Pilots (May 2006) (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place yesterday."The Government is continuing to look...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Privy Council Office total DEL will be increased by £2,381,000 from £4,451,000 to £6,832,00 and the administration...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Constitutional Affairs, Northern Ireland Court Service and National Archives: Public Records Office and Historical Manuscripts...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of any supplementary estimate, the Department for Culture Media and Sport's departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £22,448,000 from £1,630...
Ministry of Defence Votes A 2006–07 (John Reid, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Ministry of Defence Votes A 2006–07, will be laid before the House on 14 February as HC 869. This outlines the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for service in the armed forces for financial year 2006...
National Employer Advisory Board (Don Touhig, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Following an open competition which attracted a strong field of applicants, I am pleased to advise the House of the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of one member to the National Employer Advisory...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (John Reid, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce that Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Ministry of Defence Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) will be increased by £1,303,494,000...
Surface Warship Maintenance and Repair Arrangements (John Reid, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce new, alternative contracting arrangements for surface warship maintenance and repair. These arrangements were signalled as part of the wider Defence Industrial Strategy and today's announcement...
Military Air Radar Services (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence has today signed a contract with National Air Traffic Services (En Route) plc for approximately £725 million to provide an en route air traffic control...
MARS Programme (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce that the following three companies have been chosen to compete for the role of Integrator for the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) programme:AMECKBRRaytheon Systems LtdMARS...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (John Prescott, Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's Departmental Expenditure Limits for 2005–06 will change as follows:(1) The Office of the Deputy...
Housing Corporation Powers (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Office of the Deputy Prime Minister)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government will legislate to modernise the Housing Corporation's decision making arrangements as necessary, at the earliest opportunity. This will clarify its ability to delegate decisions from the Board to ...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Education and Skills Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) (including the Office for Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of ...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Jim Knight, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Rural Affairs, Landscape and Biodiversity), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs DEL will be increased by £187,231,000 from £3,164,819,000 to &...
Waste Strategy for England (Consultation) (Ben Bradshaw, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Local Environment, Marine and Animal Welfare), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am today announcing publication of the consultation document on the review of England's Waste Strategy.The consultation document sets out the progress made since 2000 in meeting the Government's objectives and...
Afghanistan: Counter Narcotics (Kim Howells, Minister of State (Middle East), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
In his opening remarks to the London Conference on Afghanistan held on 31 January to 1 February, His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, described narcotics and terrorism as...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Jack Straw, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £185,034,000 from £1,818...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department of Health's element of the Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) will be increased by £112,322,000 from £78,591,189,000 to &...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Paul Goggins, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 09:25, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Plans to change the Charity Commission's Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) and administration budget for 2005–06.Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Charity Commission...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Charles Clarke, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Plans of changes to the Departmental Expenditure Limits ("DEL") and Administration Budget for 2005–06.Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Home Office's Departmental Expenditure...
Spring Supplementary Estimates (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for International Development departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £46,111,000 from &pound...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State for Wales)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) will be taking a 2005–06 Spring Supplementary Estimate. The effect this will have is to increase the NIO's Resource DEL by £36,241,000...
Spring Supplementary Estimates (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimates, the Scotland Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) will be increased by £108,539,000 (net of depreciation) from £23,...
Spring Supplementary Estimates (Mike O'Brien, Solicitor General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Attorney General's DEL will be increased by £14,290,000 from £702,733,000 to £717,023,000 and the Administration...
Shaken Baby Syndrome (Mike O'Brien, Solicitor General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. Friend the Attorney General has made the following Oral Statement."I wish to make a statement announcing the outcome of my review of Shaken Baby Syndrome cases and to also make the House aware of new...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department of Trade & Industry's DEL will be increased by £576,302,000 from £6,374,488,000 to £6,950,790...
Spring Supplementary Estimates (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Department for Transport DEL for 2005–06 will be increased by £270,488,000 from £11,723,915,000 to £11...
London and Continental Railways (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
With construction of the link nearing completion, my Department has been considering its future relationship with the project and with London and Continental Railways, who are responsible for the construction and...
Silverlink Metro (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
From 11 November 2007, responsibility for Silverlink Metro services will be transferred to Transport for London (TfL).Silverlink Metro consists of train services between Richmond and North Woolwich, Gospel Oak: ...
Spring Supplementary Estimate (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Work and Pensions DEL will be increased by £120,787,000 from £8,827,404,000 to £8,948,191...
PM "humbled" as he visits historic African site
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The ending of apartheid is "living proof" that change can happen in Africa, Tony Blair has said on a visit to Kilptown.
Watch Prime Minister's Questions live here today
seen at 09:24, 15 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQ session. You will be able to watch the broadcast live here from 1200 GMT.
Growing interest in caring careers according to new data
seen at 02:22, 15 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
National social work and social care recruitment drive launched today