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20 October 2006

PM ends EU talks in Finland
seen at 22:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has finished business at the Lahti summit - an informal meeting of the 25 European Union heads of Government.
"london's communities will be the real winners": police officers prepare for 2007 problem solving award
seen at 18:36, 20 October in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
For the second year running an award to recognize the achievements of partnership projects between the police and local communities to reduce crime and disorder is being staged.
Climate Change
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was prepared to listen to the concerns of opposition parties, Labour MPs and business leaders on extradition and accept the Lords amendment to the police and justice bill when it returns ...
Working Time Directive (WTD)
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about John Monk's comments on the WTD the PMOS said that the Government approach to the WTD was based on existing working habits within the UK but also the reality of how other countries approached this matter...
Veils
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a Government policy to ban the wearing of veils in schools the PMOS replied that as mentioned before the wearing of veils was a personal matter however it was symptomatic of a broader debate...
Iran
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the comments of President Ahmadinejad had said in relation to Israel the PMOS said that the remarks were not new and were no surprise. The remarks were consistent with what President Ahmadinejad had ...
Clare Short
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was at the informal council pressing for aviation to be put in to the EU Emission Trading Scheme early, and would that affect airline prices. The PMOS said that aviation would be part...
Energy and Russia
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Russia's membership to the WTO the PMOS said that the EU Informal Council was not the setting to discuss such matters....
EU Informal Council
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMOS said that the informal format to the Council was very much welcomed and was very much along the lines of the Hampton Court Summit last year. It meant that there was free flowing discussion around the table...
Morning press briefing from 20 October 2006
seen at 18:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Informal Council, Energy and Russia, NICE, World Trade Organisation, Clare Short, EU Trading Emissions, Iran, Veils, Working Time Directive, Climate...
Planning Advice Note PAN 51 (Revised 2006): Planning, Environmental Protection and Regulation
seen at 16:26, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supports the existing policy on the role of the planning system in relation to the environmental protection regimes.
Oft accepts undertakings in garage merger
seen at 16:25, 20 October in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has decided today to accept undertakings offered by Pendragon Plc which it considers address the competition concerns which arose from the completed acquisition by Pendragon Plc of Reg Vardy Plc. As a result...
Look back at the PM's week
seen at 16:20, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
This week the PM focused on energy security and climate change, held his monthly press conference, met with the NATO chief and hosted a seminar to discuss 21st century cities.
Proceeds of crime update - dual confiscation and compensation orders - issue no 76
seen at 14:38, 20 October in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
Eight valuable paintings, stolen by a Dorset man who forged the will of an art collector, can now be officially passed to the nation, following a criminal confiscation investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC...
Tackling domestic violence - HO report
seen at 14:33, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 October - Tackling domestic violence - HO report
Governments and communities in partnership - conference papers
seen at 14:33, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 October - Governments and communities in partnership - conference papers
People who provide unpaid care - JRF report
seen at 14:32, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 October - People who provide unpaid care - JRF report
Younger generations and later life - Policy Exchange report
seen at 14:32, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
17 October - Younger generations and later life - Policy Exchange report
Increase in bus use - CPT report
seen at 14:32, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 October - Increase in bus use - CPT report
Crime: perceptions and worry - HO reports
seen at 14:32, 20 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
19 October - Crime: perceptions and worry - HO reports
Liverpool's pioneering community court comes of age
seen at 14:23, 20 October in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
England's first community justice centre celebrates its first anniversary this week.
Falconer sees simple speedy summary justice at work in coventry
seen at 14:23, 20 October in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Coventry magistrates courts is at the forefront in delivering a breakthrough in the delivery of simple, speedy summary justice, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer said...
Minister opens £4m 'state-of-the-art' chemistry facilities at leeds
seen at 14:22, 20 October in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A listed building at Leeds University now houses new £4 million state-of-the-art chemistry laboratories, opened today by Minister for Science and Innovation, Lord Sainsbury.
PM wants urgent action on climate change
seen at 14:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A window of just 10 to 15 years remains to take action on global warming before we pass a "catastrophic tipping point", Tony Blair has said in an open letter to EU leaders which you can read on our website.
Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment: Consultation Report
seen at 11:27, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report summarises and responds to those points raised by respondents to the May 2005 consultation paper on 'Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment.
Health and safety commission approves cdm regulations
seen at 11:26, 20 October in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
This week, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) met and approved the proposed revised Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations and Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for formal submission to the Minister...
Experts to meet to discuss salmonella in laying flocks
seen at 11:23, 20 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Health Protection Agency and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency are today hosting a conference to discuss the results of an EU-wide survey of salmonella in laying flocks.
Minister announces one millionth choose and book referral
seen at 11:22, 20 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Lord Warner today announced that over one million referrals to specialist care have been made through Choose and Book by GPs across England.
Muslim veil
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
He was asked about his contribution during a Cabinet discussion on the issue earlier. The Leader thanked the questioner for his invitation, but declined to accept it. Questioned further, Mr Straw replied that he...
Party funding-interim report
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader was asked, in view of the report published by Sir Hayden Phillips earlier today, if he could give any sense of the prospect of cross-party agreement. He said he did not know, but he hoped that would be...
Freedom of Information
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why attempts to obtain full disclosure of MPs' expenses had been blocked, Mr Straw said that was for the same reason as the BBC, as another public authority, resisted a number of FOI requests in respect of...
YouTube video violence
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader was asked about his comments during Business Questions relating to a possible amendment to the Violent Crime Reduction Bill to tackle the issue. He said that his response to the MP concerned was merely...
Prorogation-September sittings of the House
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
In response to a question, the Leader said that Prorogation - the date of the end of the present parliamentary session - would be approximately a week before the State Opening on November 15, but cautioned that ...
Forthcoming Business
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader said that on, Monday October 23, the business would be remaining stages of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords]. Details of other business were: Tuesday, October 24 - consideration of Lords...
Informal European Summit
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told journalists that the agenda would cover further developments of EU energy policy, economic reform, especially boosting European capacity for innovation, Darfur and immigration...
Afternoon press briefing for 19 October 2006
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman and Leader of the House Jack Straw on: Informal European Summit, Forthcoming Business, Prorogation-September sittings of the House, YouTube video violence, Freedom...
Privy Council Appointment of Lord Eassie
seen at 11:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Lord Eassie, a Scottish judge of the Inner House of the Court of Session be sworn of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Untangling Spaghetti?: The Complexity of Developing Information Literacy in Secondary School Students
seen at 10:28, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
SEED Sponsored Research report presenting the findings from a small study investigating the relationship between mediation and effective development of information literacy in secondary school students.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Cultural Audit Survey: 2005
seen at 10:28, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on a survey jointly commissioned by HMI Inspectorate for Scotland and the 8 fire and rescue services in Scotland
Literature Review of Educational Provision for Pupils with Additional Support Needs
seen at 10:28, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Full research report accompanying Insight 25 (both web only)
Insight 35: Literature Review of Educational Provision for Pupils with Additional Support Needs
seen at 10:28, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Study set out to review the definitions of special/additional support needs employed in different countries, the placement patterns of children awith particular types of difficulties and approaches to pedagogy and...
Prison Service: Sustainable Development Report (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 10:21, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Joan Ryan) has made the flowing Written Ministerial Statement.

I have today placed in the Library of the House copies...

Information prescriptions put patients in control
seen at 10:21, 20 October in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
People with long-term health conditions or social care needs are to be prescribed information alongside their medicines as part of a new programme.
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 10:21, 20 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Experimental: 0.6% 3 monthly rise into Aug
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:21, 20 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy grows by 0.7% in Q3 2006
PM urges urgent action on climate change
seen at 10:21, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A window of just 10 to 15 years remains to take action on global warming before we pass a "catastrophic tipping point", Tony Blair has said in an open letter to EU leaders which you can read on our website.
Mot fees due to rise to cover garages' costs
seen at 09:30, 20 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
New MOT fees are due to come into force from 7th November 2006, subject to Parliamentary approval, primarily to cover the rising cost to garages of carrying out the test. From this date an MOT for a car will cost...
Non-national Mueums and Galleries (Government Indemnity Scheme) (David Lammy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Culture), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

HM Treasury has granted a biennial increase of £600 million to the contingent liability ceiling under the Government Indemnity Scheme for non-national museums. This increase is due to an increase in...

Advanced Jet Trainer (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth around £450 million with BAE Systems for the production of, and associated logistic spares for, 28 Hawk 128 aircraft...

Gulf Veterans' Illnesses (1990-91) (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A central principle of the Government's approach to addressing the health concerns of veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf Conflict is that there should be appropriate research into veterans' illnesses and factors that...

Prison Service (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library of the House of Commons copies of the Her Majesty's Prison Service's fourth annual sustainable development report for public sector prisons covering the period April 2005 to...

Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing (Charging) (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The QEII Bridge at Dartford was built under a concession agreement whereby it would return to public ownership after the construction costs were paid for through tolls at the crossing. This happened in March ...

Driving Standards Agency (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:20, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published a consultation paper seeking views on a package of measures which propose changes to the way in which the Driving Standards Agency conducts its business to deliver a better service and ...

Railways (North West Regional Planning) (Tom Harris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:19, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the North West Regional Planning Assessment for the railway (RPA), the fourth in a series of eleven RPAs covering England and Wales. The North West RPA covers ...

Zonal Fares (London) (Tom Harris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:19, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today that a new, simple zonal fares structure will be introduced for train travel within London from January 2007.

The Future of Rail White Paper, published in 2004, announced our intent...

PM urges urgent action on climate change
seen at 09:19, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A window of just 10 to 15 years remains to take action on global warming before we pass a "catastrophic tipping point", Tony Blair has said in an open letter to his fellow European leaders.
PM in Finland for EU talks
seen at 09:19, 20 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Energy security, Darfur and innovation are at the top of Tony Blair's agenda at the informal meeting of European Union leaders in Lahti.
Sea Trade Maritime Corp v Hellenic Mutual War Risks Association (Bermuda) Ltd [2006] EWHC 2530 (Comm) (18 October 2006)
seen at 02:53, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant ("Sea Trade") was incorporated, in July 1992, in Liberia, and is the owner of the ATHENA. Sea Trade issued the arbitration claim form before the court on 29 July 2005. The respondent ("the Association...
Mondelly, R (on the application of) v The Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis Rev 1 [2006] EWHC 2370 (Admin) (29 September 2006)
seen at 02:52, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
"Just a spliff, man", responded Mr Mondelly, when he was arrested by two police officers at his home at 9.30 p.m. on 16 February 2005. He was unfortunate. The two police officers were investigating a burglary but...
Azcarate v United States of America [2006] EWHC 2526 (Admin) (06 October 2006)
seen at 02:52, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE BEAN: By a request dated 23 August 2005, the Government of the United States of America sought the extradition of Mario German Azcarate, a Colombian national, on charges of cocaine trafficking and money...
Livingstone v The Adjudication Panel for England [2006] EWHC 2533 (Admin) (19 October 2006)
seen at 02:52, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal pursuant to s.79(15) of the Local Government Act 2000 (the 2000 Act) by Mr Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, against the decision of a Case Tribunal of the Respondent which decided that the...
Thomas v The Home Office [2006] EWCA Civ 1355 (19 October 2006)
seen at 02:52, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of District Judge Bellamy given in the Southport County Court on 21 November 2005. It raises yet further points in relation to the provisions of the CPR regarding service of a claim...
Argos Ltd & Anor v Office of Fair Trading [2006] EWCA Civ 1318 (19 October 2006)
seen at 02:52, 20 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the court, to which all its members have contributed. The judgment relates to appeals arising out of two distinct investigations by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) under the Competition...