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31 July 2006

Climate change
seen at 22:10, 31 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Today we are doing an event with Lord Browne of BP and the Governor. The key subject is climate change, and I think what you will find is that we will be announcing at that meeting that California and ourselves...
Middle East
seen at 22:10, 31 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Now in terms of developments here, can I first of all clearly welcome the fact that the Security Council has passed the resolution on Iran. That is both significant and welcome and we hope that Iran abides by what...
PM and Schwarzenegger engage on green issues
seen at 22:10, 31 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will be meeting Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and business leaders to discuss climate change, as Mr Blair continues his tour of the West Coast state.
Afternoon press briefing from 31 July 2006
seen at 22:10, 31 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Middle East and Climate Change
Foreign secretary welcomes un security council resolution on iran's nuclear programme
seen at 18:10, 31 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett said:
Minister for africa praises the peaceful conduct of the democratic republic of congo elections
seen at 18:10, 31 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Lord David Triesman, Foreign Office Minister for Africa, today commented on the successful conclusion to Sunday's polling in the DRC elections:
Rural Development Programme for Scotland 2007 - 2013 - The Strategic Plan: Summary of Findings from the Public Consultation
seen at 16:12, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of findings from the public consultation on the SRDP Strategic Plan 2007-2013
Appointment of new chief executive for national savings and investments
seen at 16:12, 31 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor has appointed Jane Platt as the new Chief Executive of National Savings and Investments (NS&I).
Board of inquiry into the death of sergeant stephen roberts released today
seen at 16:12, 31 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Board of Inquiry (BOI) report into the death of Sergeant Steve Roberts in Az Zubayr, Iraq, has been presented to his family today. Sgt Roberts, of 8 Troop CYCLOPS (Squadron), 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR), ...
Plain talking defra makes fisheries licensing easier
seen at 16:11, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has translated complicated licence application guidelines into plain English to make the process easier for fishermen.
Modern Childhood - The Image of the Child in our Society: The Seventh Kilbrandon Lecture
seen at 14:11, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The 7th Kilbrandon Lecture, delivered by Trond Waage, UNICEF Special Adviser, at the Bute Hall, University of Glasgow on 1 November 2005.
£1.15 billion contract to redevelop the northwood military headquarters site and provide new and refurbished accommodation
seen at 14:11, 31 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A £1.15 billion contract for the redevelopment, management and operation of facilities on the Northwood Headquarters site was announced by Defence Minister Tom Watson today.
Find out how long your journey will take - new motorway message trial gives drivers latest traffic information
seen at 14:11, 31 July in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Drivers travelling on parts of the M6 and M5 this summer will be given real-time information about how long their journey will take.
Minister meets local lawyers in legal aid consultation
seen at 14:11, 31 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Radical reforms of the legal aid system were being discussed today by Legal Aid Minister Vera Baird and legal aid practitioners from across the north-east of England.
Government welcomes corwm's package of measures for long term management of radioactive waste
seen at 14:11, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
UK Government and the devolved administrations today welcomed the report by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management making recommendations for the long-term management of the UK's higher level radioactive ...
Plain talking defra makes fisheries licensing easier
seen at 14:11, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has translated complicated licence application guidlines into plain English to make the process easier for fishermen.
PM calls for "maximum restraint" in Middle East
seen at 14:10, 31 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Prime Minister Tony Blair called today for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East conflict and "maximum pressure" to achieve a United Nations resolution to halt the conflict.
District bench retirement - district judge margaret wilby
seen at 11:12, 31 July in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Margaret Wilby will retire from the District Bench on the Northern Circuit on 31 July 2006
Appointment of a district judge - mark richard haigh
seen at 11:12, 31 July in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Mark Richard Haigh to be a District Judge with effect from 31 July 2006. Mr Haigh will be based at Bolton Combined Court Centre and Bury County Court...
Appointment of a high court judge - nigel john martin teare, q.c
seen at 11:12, 31 July in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Nigel John Martin Teare, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
What Do We Measure and Why?: An Evaluation of the CitiStat Model of Performance Management and its Applicability to the Scottish Public Sector - Research Findings
seen at 11:12, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This evaluation explores the experience of the CitiStat pilot in Scotland. CitiStat has been piloted by City of Edinburgh Council, Aberdeen City Council and NHS Tayside between September 2005 and February 2006 ...
What Do We Measure and Why?: An Evaluation of the CitiStat Model of Performance Management and its Applicability to the Scottish Public Sector
seen at 11:12, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This evaluation explores the experience of the CitiStat pilot in Scotland. CitiStat has been piloted by City of Edinburgh Council, Aberdeen City Council and NHS Tayside between September 2005 and February 2006 ...
Public's views sought on political party funding through online forum
seen at 11:11, 31 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Sir Hayden Phillips has today launched an online forum - http://forum.partyfundingreview.gov.uk - on political party funding. The forum gives a chance for members of the public to discuss the key issues on how ...
Senior arts world figures pledge support for a cultural olympics
seen at 11:11, 31 July in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Leading figures from culture, creativity and the arts have pledged their support to the development of a national cultural programme leading up to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Imaginative and innovative rural services set a new standard
seen at 11:11, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Some of the best examples of imaginative and innovative ways to improve services in rural areas are highlighted in Defra's Rural Services Review, published today.
Statistical press notice: hospital outpatient activity
seen at 11:11, 31 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Information Centre for health and social care:
Re-appointment of Mike Emmerich to the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 11:10, 31 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Mike Emmerich Esq as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund. His term of appointment will run from 29 July 2006 to 28 July 2009.
Guide to state of our environment, society and economy
seen at 10:10, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
An updated picture of the UK's environmental, social and economic wellbeing has been published today, with more than half the official measurements showing improvement.
Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2006
seen at 10:10, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Consultation on a Review of the British Wool Marketing Board
seen at 09:11, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on a review of the British Wool Marketing Board.
Circular No JD/11/2006/ - The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Cash In Summary Proceedings: Minimum Amount) Order 2006
seen at 02:11, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Justice Department Circular regarding Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Cash in Summary Proceedings:Minimum Amount) Order 2006
Crime no longer pays for small-time crooks: powers to seize smaller cash sums come into force today
seen at 02:11, 31 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Small-time criminals involved in money laundering, drug dealing and other types of criminal activity now stand to have smaller sums of illicit cash sums seized by law enforcement agencies.
Probation inspectorate report on substance misuse work with offenders - 'half full and half empty'
seen at 02:11, 31 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A report published today by HM Inspectorate of Probation on the National Probation Service's substance misuse work with offenders shows a substantial improvement in the availability of treatment for drug misusing...
Legal services complaints commissioner and the law society announce agreement of a plan and targets
seen at 02:10, 31 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
In May, the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, announced that she would be levying a penalty of a quarter of a million pounds on the Law Society. This was because the Law Society had submitted...
Fly-tipping begins at home
seen at 02:10, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New data shows that fly-tipping by householders is now costing local authorities as much to clean up as waste dumped by organised waste criminals.*
PM speaks at News International event
seen at 02:10, 31 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has spoken of the "sheer scale, pace and reach of change" that leaders have to deal with in the modern world.