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12 October 2006

Speech by the rt hon gordon brown mp, chancellor of the exchequer, to the donald dewar memorial lecture, 12 october 2006
seen at 22:26, 12 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
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Prison Violence
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
He was asked for his view, as a former Home Secretary, of a parliamentary answer which indicated a rise in prison violence and also in self-harm cases among prisoners. He said he had not seen the detailed figures...
House of Lords Reform
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about progress, the Leader said it was in hand. He expected a report of the Joint Committee on Conventions, governing relationships between the Houses, by the end of the present session in mid-November. The...
Political Memoirs
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader said he had made some general remarks about this subject when he gave evidence to the Public Administration Select Committee earlier in the year. Referring to David Blunkett's diaries, he said he was ...
SIAC Evidence
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for view, the Leader pointed out that the Solicitor General had dealt with the issue in the House earlier. He had also been asked about it during Business Questions. Both he and the Solicitor General had said...
Muslim Veil
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
He was asked if he regretted the "can of worms" that had been opened by his comments in a local newspaper column last week. Mr Straw said that he did not regret what he had written and he stood by...
Guantanamo Bay
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Mr Straw indicated that he agreed with the earlier comments of the Foreign Secretary. To the suggestion that her comments appeared to go further than previously, the Leader said that she had made clear that the ...
Spoof Video
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for his reaction, the Leader said that he had not seen the broadcast of the video, adding that it was a matter for the MP to explain. Pressed about whether it was helpful to make personal attacks on the...
Forthcoming Business
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader of the House said that on, Monday October 16, the business would be devoted to a Liberal Democrat Opposition Day. The first half would be a debate entitled "Post Office Network"; the second would...
Cash for Peerages
seen at 22:20, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been interviewed by Scotland Yard, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that there had been no change in the position since the question was last asked....
R v Jan [2006] EWCA Crim 2314 (12 October 2006)
seen at 18:54, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 10 June 2004, in the Crown Court at Middlesex Guildhall, before His Honour Judge Blacksell QC and a jury, following a retrial, this appellant was convicted of causing a public nuisance (count 1) and arson with...
Business brief no 16
seen at 18:38, 12 October in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Contents: 1. Changes to VAT law in light of the Gambling Act 2. Publication of Tax Avoidance Scheme disclosure statistics 3. VAT: Liability of private tuition 4. VAT: Liability of condoms supplied to charities providing...
Hse publishes report into the provision of violence management training in the healthcare sector
seen at 18:25, 12 October in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today publishes a research report into the development of effective trainers in delivering violence management training in the healthcare sector. The report is published jointly...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the french republic
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Sir Peter Westmacott KCMG, LVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the French Republic in succession to Sir John Holmes GCVO, KBE, CMG who is expected to transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment...
Abu Hamza
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked repeatedly if the Prime Minister was concerned that Abu Hamza appeared to have brought a house for a quarter of million pounds cash despite having his assets frozen, the PMOS said the Legal Services Commission...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there was a change of practice for the Prime Minister in not mentioning the deaths of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan at PMQS, as it had not did not happened the day before, the PMOS said it was...
Lancet Report
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's view was on the Lancet report, the PMOS said we made our view clear first in 2004. We had made it clear again, but much more important was the view of the Iraqi government, which,...
David Blunkett's Memoirs
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had suffered heart problems for fifteen years, the PMOS said we had dealt with this the last time he had gone into hospital, and he had nothing further to add. Asked why HM the Queen,...
Northern Ireland
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said the core issues of the talks were power sharing and policing. It was the two Governments' view that the DUP and Unionists were prepared to share power with Sinn...
Morning press briefing from 12 October 2006
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, David Blunkett's Memoirs, Lancet Report, Prime Minister's Questions and Abu Hamza
Afternoon press briefing from 12 October 2006
seen at 18:21, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman and Leader of the House Jack Straw on: Cash for Peerages, Forthcoming Business, Spoof Video, Guantanamo Bay, Muslim Veil, SIAC Evidence, Political Memoirs...
ING RE (UK) Ltd. v R & V Versicherung Ag [2006] EWHC 1544 (Comm) (29 June 2006)
seen at 16:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ING RE (UK) Ltd. v R & V Versicherung Ag [2006] EWHC 1544 (Comm) (29 June 2006)
Keeping traffic moving: consultation on street works regime
seen at 16:32, 12 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Revised Government proposals designed to help local authorities to reduce road congestion and disruption through better co-ordination of street works were announced today by Transport Minister Gillian Merron.
PM engaged in crucial Northern Ireland talks
seen at 16:21, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Talks have continued on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland today, as Tony Blair declared "now is the time to get the business done". The discussions are due to end on Friday.
Fen & Ors v D'cruz & Ors [2006] EWHC 2441 (QB) (31 July 2006)
seen at 14:57, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MRS JUSTICE DOBBS: The claimants are from Malaysia. They entered this country in November 2004 on a six-month holiday visa in order to pursue a course of study at Bradford College from the beginning of 2005. ...
L & B v Reading Borough Council & Ors [2006] EWHC 2449 (QB) (06 October 2006)
seen at 14:57, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimants are father and daughter. The father was suspected of sexually abusing her when she was very young. He was not allowed to see her for many years. The allegation was later held to be unfounded, ...
3DM (3DMA) PTE Ltd. v 3DM 3DM Worldwide Plc [2006] EWHC 2427 (Comm) (05 October 2006)
seen at 14:57, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Was a contract entered into when Mr Hancock of the Defendants visited the home of Mr Hoyer Millar of the Claimant on 21 December 2004? That is the issue in this case.
Garrison Investment Analysis, R (on the application of) v Financial Ombudsman Service [2006] EWHC 2466 (Admin) (23 August 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE SULLIVAN: This is an application for judicial review of a decision by the Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd dated 9 January 2006 in which the Ombudsman upheld in part a complaint made by the interested...
O, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2006] EWHC 2469 (Admin) (25 August 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE OUSELEY: This application has had something of a checkered procedural history, with permission to amend the claim being granted by Sullivan J and again by me this morning. The challenge, as it is permitted...
Unison v The First Secretary of State [2006] EWCh 2373 (Admin) (27 September 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this application for judicial review the union, UNISON, seeks to quash certain changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme ('LGPS') which are to be made by the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) ...
Murungaru v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Ors [2006] EWHC 2416 (Admin) (04 October 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Most immigration decisions are taken by immigration officers in the name of the Secretary of State for the Home Department. Very few are made by the Secretary of State personally. This case concerns one which...
Hegarty, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 2341 (31 July 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 20 February 2006, having pleaded guilty before magistrates at the first opportunity, the appellant, now 20 years of age, was committed for sentence for an offence of taking revenge on a witness, contrary to ...
Gulam & Ors, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 2320 (22 September 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Lord Justice Moses: These are appeals against sentence in respect of three appellants who became involved in a serious fraud on the Department of Work and Pensions. So serious was it that one of the appellants ...
Attorney General's Reference No 80 of 2006 [2006] EWCA Crim 2305 (06 October 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an Attorney General's reference under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. At the conclusion of the hearing on Tuesday we announced that the Attorney General was granted leave to make the reference...
L (children), Re [2006] EWCA Civ 1282 (25 August 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE KEENE: I shall ask Wilson LJ to give the first judgment.
Wallis v Vale of Glamorgan Council [2006] EWCA Civ 1298 (08 September 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a renewed application for permission to appeal. The decision which the applicant, Dr Max Wallis, wishes to appeal is that of His Honour Judge Wyn Williams QC, sitting in the Administrative Court, in which...
Bulk Trading SA v Moeller [2006] EWCA Civ 1294 (14 September 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE WALLER: This is an application for permission to appeal against an order of His Honour Judge Mackie QC made in the Central London County Court where the judge was trying a Mercantile List. He made...
Al Rawi & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs & Anor [2006] EWCA Civ 1279 (12 October 2006)
seen at 14:56, 12 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The first three appellants ("the detainee claimants") are imprisoned by the American authorities in the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. They were previously resident in the United Kingdom, having been granted...
Mpa - attorney general confirms mps health and safety prosecution to go ahead
seen at 14:38, 12 October in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The MPA has now received a response from the Attorney General's office to its letter of concern about the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision to prosecute the Metropolitan Police Service for an alleged breach...
Johnson asks lord dearing to carry out languages review
seen at 14:35, 12 October in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Education Secretary Alan Johnson today announced that he has asked Lord Ron Dearing to carry out a review of languages policy.
Scotland's First Coastal and Marine National Park: A Consultation - Summary
seen at 14:29, 12 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary leaflet on proposals to establish Scotland's first Coastal and Marine National Park.
Oft publishes criteria for competition casework
seen at 14:28, 12 October in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today published the criteria it will be using to prioritise competition cases in the future.
Lorry drivers use guide for safer journeys
seen at 14:26, 12 October in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has printed a further 40,000 copies of a guide to help lorry drivers plan and make their journeys safer after the original print was snapped up within months.
Tessa jowell announces final eight bbc trust members
seen at 14:24, 12 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The appointment of the final eight new BBC Trust members was announced today by the Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell.
New chief executive appointed to the shareholder executive
seen at 14:23, 12 October in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Martin Bryant, former Group Director of Business Development at Boots and Chief Operating Officer at BP Retail, has today been appointed as Chief Executive of the Shareholder Executive. Martin is currently Director...
Mediation week: national mediation helpline is award winner
seen at 11:34, 12 October in HM Courts Service News - national (Our copy).
The National Mediation Helpline has shown itself to have a winning formula by receiving a major accolade during National Mediation Week. The helpline, which provides advice and information on resolving civil disputes...
Celebrating the extraordinary contribution of ethnic minorities to uk defence
seen at 11:27, 12 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A major new exhibition is being launched in Black History Month to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of ethnic minority communities who have served with the UK's Armed Forces over the last 250 years.
Buncefield joint task group calls for immediate action
seen at 11:27, 12 October in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
A joint Industry and COMAH Competent Authority (CA) Task Group today called for industry to take immediate measures to implement eight key action points at major petroleum storage facilities. The actions to further...
100 million job searches conducted over the summer
seen at 11:23, 12 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Jobcentre Plus quarterly website statistics reveal steady growth
Next stage of help for lone parents to make the move off benefits and into work
seen at 11:23, 12 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Lone parents will get an extra £20 on top of their benefits if they take active steps towards work under a pilot scheme being rolled out next year.
John Duncan appointed as Lord-Lieutenant for Ayrshire and Arran
seen at 11:22, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint John L Duncan Esq, QPM as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Ayrshire and Arran upon the retirement of Major Sir Richard Henderson TD JP on 7 July 2006.
New appointments to the British Broadcasting Corporation
seen at 11:22, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the appointments of Michael Grade CBE as chair of the Trust of the British Broadcasting Corporation and of Dr Chitra Bharucha as vice-chair.
Dame Liz re-appointed to the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 11:22, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today re-appointed Dame Liz Forgan OBE as Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, for a further term of eighteen months from the end of her current term until 1 October 2008.
Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 10:14, 12 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support.
Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland
seen at 10:14, 12 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support.
Committee on Standards in Public Life (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 10:13, 12 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of Alun Michael JP MP to the Committee on Standards in Public Life.

Alun Michael MP takes up appointment as the Labour Party...

House of Lords: Peers' Expenses (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 10:13, 12 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The resolution of the House of 20 July 1994 provided for the limits of the subsistence and office cost allowances to be uprated annually on 1 August in line with the increase in the retail prices index over the...

Gleaneagles Dialogue (Mexico) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:13, 12 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Second Ministerial meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue took place last week in Monterrey, Mexico and was jointly chaired by myself and the Minister for Energy, along with our Mexican counterparts. The Foreign...

Compensation Agency (Corporate and Business Plans) (David Hanson, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:13, 12 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce the publication of the Compensation Agency corporate plan for the period 2006-2009 and business plan for 2006-07. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.

National Minimum Wage (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:13, 12 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government wrote to the Low Pay Commission on 22 September setting out our non-economic evidence on the national minimum wage.

The evidence outlines the Government's view...

Competition not working for northern ireland personal banking customers
seen at 09:22, 12 October in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Lack of clarity on charges and unduly complex charging structures and their application, combined with a reluctance among customers to switch providers, are restricting competition in the market for personal current...
PM engaged in crucial Northern Ireland talks
seen at 09:19, 12 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
As talks began on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland, Tony Blair declared "now is the time to get the business done". The PM and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are chairing the discussions.
Grampian Police Primary Inspection 2006
seen at 02:26, 12 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Grampian Police Primary Inspection 2006
Recycling up and landfill down - latest figures reveal
seen at 02:22, 12 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Government target to recycle and compost 25% of household waste in England by 2005/06 has been exceeded, according to provisional figures published today by DEFRA.
Department of health response to the healthcare commission's annual health check
seen at 02:21, 12 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt today praised improvements in the NHS but warned organisations not to be complacent and to redouble their efforts to meet patients' increasing expectations. Ms Hewitt also set out...