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24 May 2006

UNICEF Soccer Aid Event
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a cast list for the UNICEF Soccer aid event, the PMOS said that it would comprise of the following: England celebrities: Robbie Williams, Jamie Theakston, Bradley Walsh, Jonathan Wilkes, Ben Shephard, ...
Other business
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why we didn't just apologise over the auction of a signed copy of the Hutton report, the PMOS said that it was a matter for the Labour party and it would be entirely wrong for him to get involved....
President Mbeki
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister had discussed with the President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, the PMOS said that part of it was about the joint launch of the plan to help Southern Africa as a whole in terms of...
Washington trip
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister might discuss with President Bush and what was likely to be in his speech, the PMOS said that they would discuss the Doha round of trade talks, the Middle East Peace Process, particularly...
Home Office
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that John Reid would be sending a letter to the chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee about some of the evidence that he gave yesterday....
PM welcomes UNICEF football stars to Number 10
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has hosted a special reception for Soccer Aid in Downing Street. We have images from the event plus more information on the important work being carried out by UNICEF.
PM praises South Africa in Downing Street talks
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The strength of South Africa at the moment offers "very great hope" for the whole of the continent, Tony Blair has said.
Afternoon press briefing from 24 May 2006
seen at 22:23, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Home Office, Washington trip, President Mbeki, other business and the UNICEF Soccer Aid event
PM lends support to fans World Cup dream
seen at 18:22, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair was visited at Downing Street by the Nationwide Fans' Bus, which is travelling the UK collecting expressions of goodwill for the England Football team.
HMT/ODPM Consultation Paper: Planning Gain Supplement
seen at 16:33, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation response by Scottish Ministers.
Uk film industry joins forces with south africa
seen at 16:26, 24 May in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
A deal that will enable the UK and South African film industries to work together to create top class cinema was today signed by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and South African Culture Minister Pallo Jordan.
Sustainable Development: A Review of International Literature
seen at 14:39, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A review of literature and policy on a range of sustainable development issues. Individual topics of the review are: sustainable development theory; food; procurement; consumption; green jobs and enterprise; the...
Climate change and biodiversity in europe
seen at 14:31, 24 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A report published today by Environment Secretary David Miliband concludes that climate change poses an immediate challenge to the European Union target of halting biodiversity loss by 2010.
Government responds to royal commission report on marine environment
seen at 14:31, 24 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Government has published its response to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution's 25th Report (RCEP): "Turning the Tide - Addressing the impact of Fisheries on the Marine Environment".
Chevening
seen at 14:29, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why Jack Straw was keeping Chevening, the PMOS said that he was not. Even the Independent's political editor said their diary had been wrong. For the record it had been agreed on the day of the reshuffle that...
Mrs Blair
seen at 14:29, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by ITN whether Mrs Blair was going to apologise for signing a copy of the Hutton report, the PMOS said that it had been at a Labour Party related event so it would be wrong for him to comment....
Football Reception
seen at 14:29, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the reception was about, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was for UNICEF/Socceraid and guests would be the Socceraid players and UNICEF representatives....
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 14:29, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Iraq, immigration and education were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. You can watch the broadcast again here.
Morning press briefing from 24 May 2006
seen at 14:28, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Football Reception, Mrs Blair and Chevening
Justice Department Circular 4 of 2006 - Management of Offenders Act 2005
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Justice Department circular number 4 of 2006 about the Management of Offenders Act 2005
Achieving the Standard for Headship – Providing Choice and Alternatives - Consultation Responses
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to the consultation.
Strategies to Address Gender Inequalities in Scottish Schools: A Review of the Literature
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Web only report accompanying Insight 31
Statistics on Abortions Performed in Scotland up to 2005
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This publication contains information on abortions by: NHS Board and local council area Age Estimated gestation Grounds for abortion Parity (ie number of preceding completed pregnancies) Method of termination Deprivation Ground E diagnosis (The diagnosis of those with a substantial risk of being seriously handicapped)
Review of Strategies to Address Gender Inequalities in Scottish Schools
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Web only report accompanying Insight 31
Insight 31: Review of Strategies to Address Gender Inequalities in Scottish Schools
seen at 12:05, 24 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report provides findings of research including a substantial review of the literature on gender inequalities in schools, information from local authorities and schools on policy and practice in relation to gender...
Property investor gives undertakings to court
seen at 12:02, 24 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Keith Fryer, a sole trader trading as Capital Funding, has given undertakings to the High Court that he will not make misleading representations to home sellers.
Turn in your knife before it's turned on you
seen at 11:59, 24 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The first national knife amnesty for over 10 years begins today as people in England and Wales are encouraged to hand over their knives to their local police.
Consumers: 21st century legal services
seen at 11:54, 24 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Radical changes to the £19 billion provision of legal services - including one-stop shops for house buying and dealing with bereavement - will flow from new legislation published today which puts consumers...
Legal services ombudsman welcomes consumer focused reforms
seen at 11:54, 24 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The Legal Services Ombudsman and Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has welcomed the publication of the Government's draft Bill on the reform of legal services.
Involvement is power: rosie winterton announces details of national resource centre for patient and public involvement
seen at 11:52, 24 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A further step towards making it easier for people to get involved in their local health services was announced by Health Minister Rosie Winterton today. A new national Patient and Public Involvement Resource Centre...
Government and public support for renewables remains strong wicks tells industry conference
seen at 11:45, 24 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
NOP survey finds 85% public backing for renewable energy
Kim howells responds to the uk inquest into the death of james miller
seen at 11:23, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the verdict of unlawful killing reached today by the UK inquest into the death of James Miller in Israel in 2003, Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells commented:   
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the state of israel
seen at 11:22, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Tom Phillips CMG has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Israel in succession to Mr Simon McDonald CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Phillips...
The foreign secretary comments on the attacks on mosques in najaf and baghdad
seen at 11:22, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, said today,   
Final day of humanitarian visit to the chagos islands
seen at 11:22, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A group of Chagossians visited Diego Garcia on the final leg of their humanitarian visit to the Chagos islands on 6 April.   
Foreign office minister urges restraint in the gaza strip
seen at 11:21, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Dr Howells, Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, said today:   
Nepal travel advice update
seen at 11:21, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Nepal. We are now advising against all but essential travel to Nepal during the current period of enhanced tension.   
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the united arab emirates
seen at 11:21, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Edward Oakden has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in succession to Mr Richard Makepeace who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Oakden ...
Foreign office minister condemns killing of palestinian girl
seen at 11:21, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells said:   
Kim howells condemns bombing in pakistan
seen at 11:20, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following today's attack in Karachi's Mishtar Park, Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells has commented:   
Foreign secretary's statement on iran nuclear programme
seen at 11:20, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today Jack Straw said:   
Chad travel advice update
seen at 11:20, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Chad. We are now advising against all travel to Chad.   
Eu information website goes live at www.europe.gov.uk
seen at 11:20, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A new website providing straightforward, factual and accessible information on the European Union was launched today by the Minister for Europe Douglas Alexander. The site is launched as initial findings from a ...
Foreign secretary condemns today's bombing in israel
seen at 11:19, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"I deplore this senseless and totally unjustified terrorist attack. I condemn those who are responsible and extend my sympathies to the families and friends of those who have been killed or wounded. It is particularly...
Foreign secretary travels to the kingdom of saudi arabia 18 - 19 april 2006
seen at 11:19, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, travels to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. He will attend the Two Kingdom's Conference in Riyadh. The conference is an opportunity for the UK and Saudi Arabia to discuss regional...
Solomon islands: foreign office amends its travel advice
seen at 11:18, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for the Solomon Ilsands. We are now advising against all but essential travel due to civil unrest in the country.   
Foreign office welcomes public accounts committee report on consular services
seen at 11:18, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today welcomed a report by the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons on Consular services to British nationals.   
Kim howells welcomes endorsement of new afghan cabinet
seen at 11:18, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, has welcomed the outcome of yesterday's vote by the Wolesi Jirga (lower parliament) for the new Afghan Cabinet:   
Kim howells welcomes king of nepal's announcement handing power to political parties
seen at 11:17, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, has welcomed King Gyanendra of Nepal's commitment today to hand over all executive powers to the seven party alliance under a Prime Minister of their choice:   
Fco minister to speak on uk's relationship with overseas territories
seen at 11:17, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Lord Triesman, the FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories, will make a speech in the Turks and Caicos Islands on 24 April, taking stock of the relationship between the UK and the territories.   
Statement on iraq
seen at 11:17, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary today issued the following statement:   
Foreign office congratulates mara yamauchi on her london marathon performance
seen at 11:17, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following Mara Yamauchi's performance in the London Marathon Sir Michael Jay, Head of the Diplomatic Service, said:   
Foreign secretary condemns egypt bombings
seen at 11:15, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has condemned today's bombings in the Egyptian resort of Dahab:   
Kim howells welcomes king of nepal's announcement that he will reinstate parliament
seen at 11:15, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells has welcomed King Gyanendra of Nepal's announcement on 24 April that he will recall the Nepalese Parliament. The first session of the recalled Parliament will be on 28 April...
Egypt travel advice
seen at 11:15, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The FCO has made factual amendments to its Travel Advice for Egypt to draw attention to yesterday evening's terrorist outrage in Dahab, Egypt. However, it has not changed the level of its advice, nor is it advising...
Joint ministerial statement on darfur
seen at 11:14, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary today expressed their concern at reports of recent attacks in Darfur, and the possible effect of these on the peace process.   
Indonesia: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 11:14, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Indonesia. We are now advising avoiding the areas surrounding the volcanic Mt Merapi in Central Java.   
Open advertising for recruits to the secret intelligence service (sis)
seen at 11:14, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On 27 April 2006, the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS, also known as MI6) will begin open advertising for the first time in its 97 year history, as a means of expanding the Service to meet 21st Century challenges...
Foreign secretary welcomes iaea director general's report on iran's nuclear programme
seen at 11:14, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today Jack Straw said:   
Statement by minister for europe on imprisonment of belarusian opposition leader
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On 27 April the Belarusian authorities sentenced Alexander Milinkevich and other members of the opposition to 15 days in prison for their participation in a rally to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl...
Minister for europe douglas alexander mp supports eu action to postpone serbia and montenegro's eu negotiations
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
In response to Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn's decision to disrupt Serbia and Montenegro's (SaM) Stabilisation Association Agreement (SAA) negotiations over its non-compliance with the International Criminal...
Nepal: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Nepal. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel in Nepal.   
Darfur peace talks - statement from minister for africa and minister for trade, investment and foreign affairs
seen at 11:13, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman of Tottenham, and the Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, Mr Ian Pearson, today issued the following statement about the Darfur Peace Talks to the House of ...
Foreign office amends travel advice for east timor
seen at 11:12, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for East Timor. They are now advising against all but essential travel due to the potential for politically motivated violence.   
Fco world cup consular preparations: exercise '66
seen at 11:12, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
As part of the FCO's commitment to ensure a safe and successful tournament, staff at the FCO, the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulate in Dusseldorf participated in a live exercise to test our responses to...
Statement by the foreign secretary on the uk's election to the un human rights council
seen at 11:12, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, commenting on the election of the UK to the UN Human Rights Council said:   
Margaret beckett to appoint a special representative on climate change
seen at 11:12, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP, today announced that she would be appointing a Special Representative on Climate Change.   
Uk and mexico sign trade agreement in vienna
seen at 11:11, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK and Mexico today signed a bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) in Vienna. This agreement will offer investors, shareholders and both governments a mechanism for bilateral protection...
Statement by the minister for europe on the first anniversary of the events in andizhan, uzbekistan
seen at 11:11, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Speaking on the first anniversary of the events in Andizhan, Uzbekistan, Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said, "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who died in the tragic events which took place...
Foreign secretary welcomes normalisation of us-libya relations
seen at 11:11, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The United States today announced that it was moving towards normalising relations with Libya. In response to this announcement, the Foreign Secretary said:   
Minister for europe to urge uk and germany to unite and lead europe
seen at 11:11, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Geoff Hoon MP, the new Minister for Europe, will visit Berlin on Wednesday 17 May. His programme will include meetings with the German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Europe Minister Gunter Gloser.   
Publication of commission's report on romania and bulgaria's accession
seen at 11:10, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the Commission's Monitoring Reports on Romania and Bulgaria, the Minister for Europe, Geoff Hoon said:   
Statement by minister for africa and secretary of state for international development following adoption by united nations security council of resolut
seen at 11:10, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The FCO Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman of Tottenham and the Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn, today (16 May) welcomed the adoption of UNSCR 1679 as well as the conclusions of the...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the union of myanmar (burma)
seen at 11:10, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Mark Canning has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Union of Myanmar (Burma) in succession to Ms Vicky Bowman who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Canning will...
Solomon islands: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 11:10, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for the Solomon Islands. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel to the Solomon Islands.   
Change of her majesty's ambassador to ukraine
seen at 11:09, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Timothy Barrow LVO, MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Mr Robert Brinkley CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Barrow will take up...
Lord triesman welcomes oswaldo paya's 'all cubans programme'
seen at 11:09, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
EU Sakharov Prize winner Oswaldo Paya last week launched the All Cubans Programme (Programa Todos Cubanos) on the future of Cuba. The proposals - the fruit of consultations among Cubans at grassroots level through...
Britain's foreign secretary, margaret beckett, welcomes formation of iraq government
seen at 11:09, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, today welcomed confirmation of the formation of the new Government of Iraq.   
Minister for europe geoff hoon mp welcomes montenegro referendum result
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Referring to the EU declaration on the result of the 21 May Montenegrin Referendum, the Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said:   
Howells reaction to unrest in gaza
seen at 11:08, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells said today:   
East timor: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 11:07, 24 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for East Timor. We are now advising against all travel outside of the capital Dili.   
Courts: Key Performance Indicators (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 10:44, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The following table sets out the key performance targets that have been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2006-07. Relevant PSA Target 2006-07 PSA 1 To improve the delivery of justice by reducing the proportion...
Eu: Gaerc (Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:43, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Margaret Beckett), my right honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Geoff Hoon) and Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative...
Official Solicitor and Public Trustee (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 10:43, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My noble and learned friend the Lord Chancellor has approved proposals for the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee (OSPT) to retire from the bulk of his existing caseload of trusts and estates work over the next...
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 10:38, 24 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
1.7% rise in first quarter 2006
Education Bill
seen at 10:30, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister would be voting tonight, PMOS said he suspected that the Prime Minister knew, but he had not had time to check out for sure yet....
EU Football
seen at 10:29, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had met the Portuguese finance minister today, the PMOS said no, the report, as journalists would expect, had been received by DCMS. Asked whether the football report had come up...
Sudan
seen at 10:27, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was meant by the text in joint statement on Darfur saying "EU and NATO, through airlift co-ordination and training" and the phrase "we stand ready to do more", the PMOS said that the first...
Iraq
seen at 10:26, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Des Browne had in answer to a parliamentary question yesterday said that he was not able to say when Iraqi forces would be capable of looking after security, the PMOS said that you could not just address...
Deputy Prime Minister
seen at 10:26, 24 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had wanted to take away Dorneywood from the Deputy Prime Minister in the reshuffle, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that we had said all that we wanted to about...
Afternoon press briefing from 23 May 2006
seen at 10:21, 24 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Deputy Prime Minister, Iraq, Sudan, EU Football and Education Bill
Crown Application of the Planning Acts (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government, on 17 May, laid before Parliament the statutory instruments subject to the negative resolution procedure required to commence Part 7 Chapter 1 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and...
Her Majesty's Courts Service (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The following table list sets out the key performance targets* that have been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2006-07:Copies of the HM Courts Service business plan for 2006-07 have been place in the Libraries...
HE Student Finances (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
This announcement covers repayment arrangements for student loans made from September 2006 onwards for borrowers who move abroad after completing their courses.Deferred fee loans will be made available in 2006-07...
General- Affairs and External Relations Council 15 May 2006 (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative to the EU) and I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council...
Over-the-Counter Medicines Initiative (Andy Burnham, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce that the first report of the Better Regulation of Over-the-counter Medicines Initiative (BROMI) was published today and has been placed in the Library. Copies are available from hon. Members...
Deportation and Removal of Foreign Nationals (John Reid, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I would like to provide an update on the issue of foreign national prisoners. As my predecessor promised, I will set out the latest information I haveon the foreign national prisoners released without consideration...
Visit to Uganda (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I visited Northern Uganda on 15 and16 May to look at the situation on the ground in and to discuss the conflict and other issues affecting our development partnership with President Museveni and his Foreign Minister...
Visit to Somalia by the Secretary of State (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
On 17 May 2006, 1 visited:Wajid, the United Nations' logistics hub for the drought relief operation in Southern Somalia to which DFID has contributed £12 million; andBaidoa, the temporary seat of the Somalia...
Transport Innovation Fund (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
In the July 2004 the Secretary of State for transport announced the creation of the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF). The Fund will support:the costs of smarter, innovative local transport packages that combine demand...
West Coast Route Modernisation (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:20, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Department for Transport have this morning published a progress report describing the substantial amount of work carried out in renewing and upgrading this key railway route, along with the commitments due for...
Watch Prime Minister's Questions live here today
seen at 09:19, 24 May 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 BST.