TGS


17 November 2006

Important steps forward but more progress essential, say uk and germany at international climate talks
seen at 22:21, 17 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Greater urgency must be injected into international climate change negotiations if the world is to face up to its responsibilities in tackling climate change, UK Environment Secretary David Miliband and German Environment...
Ian mccartney calls for calm in tonga
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following days of rioting in Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, Ian McCartney, Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, has called for calm:
European Scrutinity
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Prime Minister believed that more proposals on sentencing should be decided by QMV, the PMOS said that we had always said that we are prepared to look at where it is sensible to co-operate in Europe and...
Anti-Bullying
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be supporting anti-bullying week, the PMOS said that that was next week, let's deal with this week....
Ofcom
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the Ofcom proposals to ban junk food advertising to children, the PMOS said it was a matter for Ofcom....
Trident
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked where we were on Trident, the PMOS said that we were exactly where we'd said we'd be. It was a process of exhaustive analysis going on and that process would go forward, but it was a step-by-step process. ...
Police Inquiry
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked the daily question the PMOS said no. Asked if there had been any liaison between the police and No.10 regarding the inspection of diaries, the PMOS said that he answered only one question on this subject and...
Al Jazeera Interview
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any firm idea of when the interview would be, the PMOS said that it was a matter for Al Jazeera, just like any other interview, it would be broadcast at 6pm but Al Jazeera would be...
Margaret Hodge
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Margaret Hodge's comments that Iraq was his biggest mistake, the PMOS said that he had not seen the comments and could not reply but said that for the first time there was...
Darfur
seen at 18:21, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMOS said that the Prime Minister will talk to Kofi Annan about the situation in Darfur following the preliminary agreement with the Sudanese government on the situation there, we believed that it is an important...
Statutory proposal to discontinue four schools in lincolnshire and form two new primary schools
seen at 16:36, 17 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has today published two decisions on proposals by Lincolnshire County Council. The proposals are to discontinue Louth Eastfield Infant School and Lacey Gardens Junior School...
Statutory proposal to discontinue monkscroft community primary school, cheltenham
seen at 16:36, 17 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has today published a decision on a proposal by Gloucestershire County Council to discontinue Monkscroft Community Primary School.
Measures to protect the indebted - debt relief orders
seen at 16:29, 17 November in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A new insolvency procedure that will provide debt relief for people in England and Wales who owe relatively little, have no income and no assets to repay what they owe and cannot afford to make themselves bankrupt...
Morning press briefing from 17 November 2006
seen at 16:21, 17 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Darfur, Margaret Hodge, Al Jazeera Interview, Police Inquiry, Trident, Ofcom, Anti-Bullying and European Scrutinity
Metropolitan police authority - strategy and policing committee (formerly known as co-ordination and policing) meeting
seen at 14:36, 17 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the MPA Strategy and Policing Committee (formerly known as Co-ordination and Policing) will be held on Thursday 11 May 2006 in Meeting Room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 at 14:...
Annual statistics of passenger behaviour on board aircraft
seen at 14:31, 17 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The total number of reported incidents of disruptive passenger behaviour on board UK-registered aircraft in 2005-06 fell by 9% compared to the year before. The number of significant incidents also fell although ...
Appointment of a high court judge stephen john irwin
seen at 14:29, 17 November in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Stephen John Irwin, Q.C, to be a Justice of the High Court.
Non-Household Water Charges: A Consultation on Changes to the Current Charging Arrangements
seen at 14:27, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Executive is undertaking a consultation on introducing a revised basis for charging non-household customers for their water and sewerage services. The proposals include the introduction of general metering...
Chancellor chairs inaugural international business advisory council meeting
seen at 14:26, 17 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown MP, today hosted the first meeting of IBAC, the International Business Advisory Council for the UK, to consider how the UK and other countries can benefit from the challenges...
New guidance on working with dangerous pathogens
seen at 14:25, 17 November in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) today published new health and safety guidance on how to control the risks posed from infections at work.
Hse sucessfully prosecutes construction companies following fatality on a london building site
seen at 14:25, 17 November in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
"Anyone involved in lifting operations on building sites should ensure they are properly planned and appropriately supervised", this is the message from construction inspector, Emma Davies of the Health and Safety...
United kingdom immigration control
seen at 14:25, 17 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality (Tony McNulty): The Government is committed to maintaining effective immigration controls while at the same time ensuring that genuine passengers are able...
Highways agency advice to chelsea and west ham supporters travelling to fa cup semi final games to allow extra time for their journey
seen at 14:25, 17 November in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is advising supporters of both Chelsea and West Ham to allow extra time for their journeys to this weekend's FA Cup semi final games being played in Manchester and Birmingham on Saturday 22 April...
Infidelity no excuse for murder - harriet harman
seen at 14:23, 17 November in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
As painful as it is to find out your wife or husband is having an affair, the indiscretion does not mean they should be killed.
Food and drink advertising to children
seen at 14:22, 17 November in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government today responded to Ofcom's announcement on food and drink advertising to children.
Russian fires affecting uk air quality
seen at 14:22, 17 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Seasonal agricultural fires across Russia are thought to be responsible for an increase in the levels of particles (PM10) which have been recorded at sites in Scotland and the North of England.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of montenegro
seen at 14:21, 17 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr John Dyson MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Montenegro in succession to Mr David Gowan CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Dyson will take up his new appointment...
"Knowledge key to economic future" - PM
seen at 14:20, 17 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair told business leaders that knowledge will be at the centre of the country's economic success.
"Opportunity for progress in Middle East" - PM
seen at 14:20, 17 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has re-iterated his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and on climate change during an interview with the Washington Post.
Look back at the PM's week
seen at 14:20, 17 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
During the last few days the PM's delivered a world affairs speech, attended the State Opening of Parliament and answered your questions in a webcast.
Varney review means greater tax certainty for business
seen at 11:39, 17 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor today announced that he will implement in full the recommendations of the Review of Links with Large Business, published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) today. The Review, led by Sir David Varney, ...
Introduction of the mental health bill
seen at 11:22, 17 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More protection for public and patients as flagship legislation is published
Statement from hilary benn and david triesman on announcement of provisional results in the drc presidential elections
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On 15 November, the Congolese Independent Electoral Commission announced provisional results in the DRC presidential elections. The provisional results (which must still be ratified by the Supreme Court) suggest...
Social Enterprise (Lord Bassam of Brighton, Lords in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office is today publishing the Social Enterprise Action Plan: Scaling new heights.

There are at least 55,000 social enterprises in the UK, ...

Double Taxation Agreement (Macedonia) (Dawn Primarolo)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new double taxation agreement with Macedonia wassigned on 8 November 2006. After signature, the text of the agreement was deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs...

Pre-Budget Report (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I propose to present the Pre-Budget Report to the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 December.

Social Enterprise Action Plan (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we are publishing the "Social Enterprise action plan: Scaling new heights".

There are at least 55,000 social enterprises in the UK, generating more than £27 billion turnover and contributing...

London Fire and Emergency Plannning Authority (Angela Smith, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Communities and Local Government has today announced additional investment in the order of £52 million, under the private finance initiative, for a project proposed by London Fire...

Reservists (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

With the expiry of the call-out order made last November, a new order has been made under section 54 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to continue to be called out into service to support operations...

Falklands Conflict Commemoration (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to be able to provide further details of our plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict inJune 2007.

The commemorations will provide us with an opportunity to reflect...

NHS Financial Performance (Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 9 November 2006, my Department published the NHS financial report for the second quarter of 2006-07. This report shows that the NHS as a whole is forecasting a £94 million deficit for the year, after...

Dignity in Care (Ivan Lewis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 14 November I was pleased to announce a £67 million investment of additional financial aid to further the dignity agenda in care homes.

The money, available next year, will help local authorities...

Police Pay (Tony McNulty, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 6 November the police arbitration tribunal's recommendation on the police officer 2006 pay award was received. The Home Secretary responded to this recommendation, agreeing to implement the 3 per cent. pay...

New Powers Against Organised and Financial Crime (Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Tomorrow I will publish the summary of responses to the recent Home Office consultation document entitled "New Powers Against Organised and Financial Crime".

The Green Paper was published on 17 July 2006...

SSRB: Triennial Review of Parliamentary Pay, Allowances and Pensions (Jack Straw, Chairman, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I announced in a written statement on25 July 2006 that the Prime Minister had asked the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) to carry out the triennial review of parliamentary pay, pensions and allowances. The ...

Government's Legislative Programme 2006-07 (Jack Straw, Chairman, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Listed below are those Bills which the Government intend to bring forward. Details of each of these Bills are available from the Leader of the House of Commons website www.CommonsLeader.gov.uk

1) ...

Community Safety Partnerships (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State for Wales)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have received a report from the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland on the operation of Community Safety Partnerships. We welcome this scrutiny of CSPs, and the recommendations...

Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State for Wales)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to tackling poverty and social exclusion in Northern Ireland.

On 13 November I published "Lifetime Opportunities"—Government's Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion strategy for...

Queen's Speech - Application of the Government's Legislative Programme to Scotland (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The new UK legislative programme unveiled in the Queen's Speech on 15 November contains significant measures of relevance and benefit to the people of Scotland.

The programme demonstrates the continuing...

Yorkshire Forward (Appointments) (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Industry and the Regions), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have decided to appoint the new board members listed at annexe A and to reappoint the board members, listed at annexe B. The new appointments will all be for a period of three years. The reappointment of Nic...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 7 November in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, represented the UK for discussions on...

Service Areas and Other Roadside Facilities (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:21, 17 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today launched a public consultation on roadside facilities on England's strategic road network. The consultation will run for12 weeks and comprises a call for evidence on a number of issues for consideration...

Police Inquiry
seen at 11:20, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that it was currently being reported that the Labour party Chair had briefed the Prime Minister on the conversations she had had with the police about cash for honours, the PMOS said that, as always, this was...
Cluster Bombs
seen at 11:20, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was the policy on the UK's use of cluster weapons, the PMOS replied that the policy was that we used them in a managed and directed way, and that was within international law. Asked did we not support...
Anti-terrorism orders
seen at 11:20, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if this was the first time that the Prime Minister had visited a nuclear power station, the PMOS said that as Prime Minister, it was the first time....
Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora-Middle East-Iraq
seen at 11:20, 17 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Prime Minister had spoken to Prime Minister Siniora this afternoon, and he would also speak to Kofi Annan about the Sudan later on. Asked ...
New guidance for higher education providers to help tackle violent extremism in the name of islam on campuses - rammell
seen at 10:36, 17 November in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Higher Education Bill Rammell today published guidance to help HE Providers tackle violent extremism in the name of Islam. The guidance will provide University Vice Chancellors and Principals of FE...
Circuit bench retirement - his honour judge john mcnaught
seen at 10:31, 17 November in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge John McNaught will retire from the Circuit Bench on the Western Circuit on 17 November 2006.
Statistics Publication Notice: Health and Care Series: Social Worker Posts and Vacancies - October 2006
seen at 10:29, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Social Worker Posts and Vacancies - October 2006
Knowledge Transfer: Research Findings No.3/2006: Exploring the Impact of Migration Within the European Union (EU): How Can We Harness Our Talents Conference Summary
seen at 10:29, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
In November 2005, the Scottish Executive and European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) convened a conference in Scotland as part of the UK's Presidency of the EU. This report provides information on the issues...
Tribunals, courts and enforcement bill
seen at 10:24, 17 November in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill will be published today and includes proposals that will:
Statistical press notice: accident and emergency statistics - september 2006
seen at 10:23, 17 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Darling announces plans to clampdown on rogue estate agents
seen at 10:23, 17 November in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Rogue estate agents and traders are being targeted in proposals announced by Trade & Industry Secretary Alistair Darling today.
Afternoon press briefing from 16 November 2006
seen at 10:22, 17 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora-Middle East-Iraq, Anti-terrorism orders, Nuclear Power Station, Cluster Bomb and Police Inquiry
The Nature and Implications of the Part-Time Employment of Secondary School Pupils
seen at 09:28, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This study examined the nature and extent of part time employment of secondary school students across Scotland and examined the possibilities of recognising part time employment within the formal education system...
Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department: Research Findings No.47/2006: The Nature and Implications of the Part-Time Employment of Secondary School Pupils
seen at 09:28, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This study examined the nature and extent of part time employment of secondary school students across Scotland and examined the possibilities of recognising part time employment within the formal education system...
Analysis of responses to the consultation on Compellability of Spousal Witnesses
seen at 09:28, 17 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of the responses recieved to the consultation on proposals to amend the law on compellability of spousal witnesses
Horton v Evans & Anor [2006] EWHC 2808 (QB) (10 November 2006)
seen at 02:56, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant, Cathy Horton, is a woman of many accomplishments � lawyer, businesswoman, athlete and priest. But things changed dramatically for her in 2001 after she had been misprescribed some medication for...
Lindsay v Wood [2006] EWHC 2895 (QB) (16 November 2006)
seen at 02:56, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 1 September 2002, the Claimant, Kunal Lindsay, was riding a motorcycle along the A44 road. The Defendant, driving a car in the opposite direction, turned to the right in front of him. In the ensuing collision...
Yissum Research and Development Company v Comptroller-General of Patents [2006] EWHC 2721 (Pat) (02 November 2006)
seen at 02:56, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
By order dated 10 December 2004 I referred to the Court of Justice for the European Communities under Article 234 EC the following questions as to the interpretation of Council Regulation 1768/92/EEC of 18 June ...
JP Morgan Chase Bank & Ors v Springwell Navigation Corporation [2006] EWHC 2755 (Comm) (03 November 2006)
seen at 02:56, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action although Springwell Navigation Corporation ("Springwell") is the defendant, it is effectively the claimant. It is a Liberian Corporation. It is controlled by Mr Adam and Mr Spiros Polemis � AP and...
UNADKAT & Co (Accountants) Ltd. v Bhardwaj & Anor [2006] EWHC 2785 (Ch) (11 October 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Isher Fashions Ltd (" Isher") was a company of which Mr Sandu was the sole director, and Mr Mehta had financial oversight. In 1999 it suffered a fire. Mr Sandhu made a claim on Isher's insurance policy; but the...
Ashtenne (AIF) Ltd v O'Neill [2006] EWHC 2884 (Ch) (16 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant, Ashtenne (AIF) Limited, which appears by Mr�Higgins, was at material times landlord of factory premises ("the premises") known as Unit A, Tingewick Road Industrial Estate, Buckingham. It also owned...
Peer International Corporation & Ors v Termidor Music Publishers Ltd & Ors [2006] EWHC 2883 (Ch) (16 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This action concerns the English copyright in thirteen musical compositions (for brevity I shall call them "songs") written in a Cuban style. The songs were written by Cuban nationals, the first in time in 1930...
Wright & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Health Secretary of State for Education & Skills [2006] EWHC 2886 (Admin) (16 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These conjoined applications for judicial review, made with the support of the Royal College of Nursing, raise a number of important issues in relation to Part VII of the Care Standards Act 2000 ("the CSA"). Part...
Attorney General Reference No 97 of 2006 [2006] EWCA Crim 2757 (19 October 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE LATHAM: This is an application by the Attorney General for leave to refer to this court under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 a sentence imposed on this offender on the grounds that it ...
Attorney General's Reference No 87 of 2006 [2006] EWCA Crim 2722 (24 October 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE SCOTT BAKER: Her Majesty's Attorney General seeks leave to refer the sentence imposed on Daniel Peter Geddes on the ground that it is unduly lenient. We grant leave.
Hesketh, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 2596 (03 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 18th June 2004 in the Crown Court at Doncaster (Her Honour Judge Davies) the Appellant pleaded guilty to two counts of handling stolen goods. On 10th January 2005 he was sentenced by Her Honour Judge Davies...
Whittle v Bennett [2006] EWCA Civ 1538 (01 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE LEVESON: Shortly after 8.30pm on 30�April�2002, a serious road traffic accident occurred on the A25 Dorking to Reigate Road when a Ford Mondeo motorcar driven by the Appellant, John�Whittle, ...
Nesbitt v Holt [2006] EWCA Civ 1542 (02 November 2006)
seen at 02:55, 17 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE RIX: This is an application by Mr�Nesbitt for permission to appeal from the judgment of Patten�J given on 14�July�2006. I am uneasy about this application and uneasy about a decision either...
Child exploitation and online protection centre launches uk's first national website to track child sex offenders
seen at 02:36, 17 November in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
"There will be nowhere to hide" said Chief Executive Jim Gamble today as his organisation - the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - launched the UK's first national website dedicated to locating...