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26 July 2006

Hse guidance to help shiftworkers run like clockwork
seen at 18:10, 26 July in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Raising awareness of the health and safety risks of shift work and suggesting sensible measures employers, safety representatives and employees can use to reduce the negative impact of shift work is the aim of a...
The Use of EIA in the Planning System and Electricity Act Applications - Research Findings
seen at 14:11, 26 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an assessment of the operation of Environmental Impact Assessment in development consent applications made under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 and the Electricity...
The Use of EIA in the Planning System and Electricity Act Applications
seen at 14:11, 26 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an assessment of the operation of Environmental Impact Assessment in development consent applications made under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 and the Electricity...
Regulations Under Section 15 on Charity References in Documents Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 Consultation Report and Analysis of Responses
seen at 14:11, 26 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation paper was published on 20 September 2005 with a dealine for responses by 13 December 2005. The consultation paper set out the Scottish Executive's proposals for regulations under section 15 of ...
International masters publishing gives undertakings to the oft
seen at 14:11, 26 July in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
International Masters Publishing (IMP) has given undertakings to the OFT following a number of complaints received regarding its trading practices.
Police numbers continue to rise
seen at 14:10, 26 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The number of police officers in England and Wales continues to rise with a new high of 141,381, Home Office Minister Tony McNulty announced today.
Compensation bill receives royal assent
seen at 14:10, 26 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The public is to be better safeguarded and claims management companies more strictly regulated after the Compensation Bill received Royal Assent yesterday. The Compensation Act 2006 will also ensure that the recovery...
Culture minister defers export of two outstanding anglo-saxon finds
seen at 14:10, 26 July in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
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New appointments to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
seen at 14:10, 26 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointments of Mr Jonathan Hudson and Mr Henry Owen-John as Commissioners of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.
Nomination of Suffragan See of Lancaster
seen at 14:10, 26 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Geoffrey Seagrave Pearson BA, to the Suffragan See of Lancaster, in the Diocese of Blackburn, in succession to the Right Reverend Geoffrey Stephen Pedley...
"People need persuasion to lead healthier lives" - PM
seen at 14:10, 26 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The problems we face with obesity, alcohol abuse and smoking are more about lifestyle than public health, Tony Blair has said in the second of his Our Nation's Future lectures.
Demand for acas services increases
seen at 11:11, 26 July in Acas News - national (Our copy).
Today Acas published its 2005/06 annual report which shows record numbers of people using its helpline and website services to get the latest advice and guidance on employment relations issues.
Three Case Studies of the Role of the Post Office within Rural Communities in Scotland
seen at 11:11, 26 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The aim of the research was to gather qualitative information on the role of the post office in rural communities, to stimulate and inform discussions about how the post office service can best be delivered in the...
New chief dental officer appointed
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Dr Barry Cockcroft was confirmed as the new Chief Dental Officer for England today by Acting Permanent Secretary Hugh Taylor.
Casinos
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Tessa Jowell had confirmed in Committee today that she had spoken to the Deputy Prime Minister about casinos and was this in contradiction with what he had stated, the PMOS said that it remained the case...
Ministerial Holidays
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Foreign Secretary going on holiday this weekend, the PMOS said that it was a matter for the Foreign Office to comment on. The PMOS then suggested that it was perhaps worth reminding journalists of...
Middle East
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to comment on an open letter from 14 NGOs expressing concern that the UK had not used its full influence to bring about a ceasefire, the PMOS asked whether that was for an immediate ceasefire on both sides...
PM's Speech
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister's speech tomorrow, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that the Prime Minister was still working on it, but theme of the speech would be that the government had invested...
Afternoon press briefing from 25 July 2006
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: PM's Speech, Middle East, Ministerial Holidays and Casinos
Suffragan See of Lancaster
seen at 11:10, 26 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Geoffrey Seagrave Pearson BA, to the Suffragan See of Lancaster, in the Diocese of Blackburn, in succession to the Right Reverend Geoffrey Stephen Pedley...
Scottish Index of Gross Domestic Product 2006 Q1
seen at 10:11, 26 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Index of Gross Domestic Product 2006 Q1
New online blue badge parking bay map launched today
seen at 10:10, 26 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A new interactive online service was launched today on www.direct.gov.uk, which will make it much easier for disabled people to find Blue Badge scheme parking bays in 64 cities across the UK.
Labour Market: Lone parents in employment
seen at 10:10, 26 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate at 56.5%
Cyprus (Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government have reviewed the application of our arms export licensing policy for Cyprus. We currently assess all export licence applications against the consolidated criteria as well as the policy restriction...
Entry Clearances: Independent Monitor's Report (Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of the annual report by Fiona Lindsley, the independent monitor for entry clearance refusals without the right of appeal.Decisions taken in the calendar year...
Hong Kong (Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The latest report on the implementation of the Sino-British joint declaration on Hong Kong was published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House. A copy of the report is also available on the ...
Human Rights Act: Review (Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Secretary of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today placed in the Printed Paper Office, the Vote Office and the Libraries of both Houses copies of the review of the implementation of the Human Rights Act. The review was commissioned by the Prime Minister...
Questions for Written Answer (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
My right honourable friend the Leader of the House of Commons announced to the other place on Thursday, 20 July that MPs will be entitled to table a limited number of Questions for Written Answer in September.It...
Research: Large Facilities Council (Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government announced on 22 March 2006 a consultation on a proposal to create a large facilities council. The consultation was announced in the document Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014: ...
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleased to announce today publication of the draft Tribunals, Courtsand Enforcement Bill. Copies of the draft Bill, Explanatory Notes and accompanying regulatory impact assessments are being placed in the Libraries...
Validation of Planning Applications (Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Women and Equality), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Today I have launched a consultation on the requirements for local authority validation of planning applications. This follows on from an earlier consultation on proposals for a standard application form.The consultation...
Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Today we have published a revised edition of the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities. The revised code is issued jointly by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and the Secretaries...
Independent Monitor for Entry Clearance Refusals Without the Right of Appeal (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of the annual report by Fiona Lindsley, the independent monitor for entry clearance refusals without the right of appeal.Decisions taken in the calendar year...
Hong Kong (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The latest report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House. A copy of the report is also available on the ...
Cyprus: Export Licensing Policy (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government have reviewed the application of our arms export licensing policy for Cyprus. We currently assess all export license applications against the consolidated criteria as well as the policy restriction...
Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) (Jack Straw)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
In 1996 the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) recommended that parliamentary pay, allowances and pensions should be reviewed every three years starting in 2000. In line with this recommendation, my ...
Causeway Project (David Hanson, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government have received a report from the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Mr. Kit Chivers. The report, "The Causeway Project: A Short Inspection", has today been published.The Government...
Armed Forces Pay Review (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I am pleasedto announce that I have reappointed Professor David Greenaway as chairman of the Armed Forces'Pay Review Body for a second three-year term, commencing March 2007. The reappointment has been conducted...
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I have today published a consultation document on the Government's proposals to implement the waste electrical and electronic equipment directive (the WEEE Directive).The Government are firmly committed to sustainable...
Unfair Terms in Contracts (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 09:10, 26 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission published a report on unfair terms in contracts in February 2005 (Law Com No. 292; Scots Law Com no. 199). It sets out detailed recommendations, together with a...