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29 November 2006

Amended - statistical press notice: cancer waiting times, gp earnings and expenses, hospital prescribing and nhs dental statistics
seen at 18:55, 29 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Working time review: terms of reference published
seen at 18:45, 29 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman today announced terms of reference for a review of the UK's Regulations implementing the European Road Transport Working Time Directive.
Rogers review to bring focus to local regulatory inspection and enforcement
seen at 16:56, 29 November in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced the appointment of Peter Rogers, Chief Executive of Westminster City Council, to lead an independent review of legislation enforced by local authorities to identify 5 key priorities...
Government welcomes eu decision on emissions trading as good news for europe and the environment
seen at 16:55, 29 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary David Miliband today welcomed the European Commission's decision on the next phase of the emissions trading scheme and the EU's response to climate change.
Pensions bill is landmark settlement for the future - hutton
seen at 16:54, 29 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Pensions Bill represents a landmark settlement for future generations, John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions said today.
The fco is awarded "press office of the year 2006"
seen at 16:54, 29 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The FCO Press Office was awarded Press Office of the Year 2006 at the Foreign Press Awards in London on 28 November. The award recognised the work of the FCO in London and across the world to help and support the...
Bosnia - job done?
seen at 16:52, 29 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
UK Defence Minister, Adam Ingram, arrived in Bosnia today on the first day of a visit to assess the security situation ahead of the EU's decision on force levels in the country in December.
Economic secretary leads discussion on city competitiveness
seen at 16:51, 29 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, today set out the next steps in the Government's wider dialogue on how best to ensure the continued global success and competitiveness of the UK based financial sector - a dialogue...
Drawing londoners together to tackle terrorism is tough
seen at 16:40, 29 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The practicalities of working together to beat terrorism can be much more difficult than is generally understood, even when it comes to your own community.
Turkey
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Turkey and how difficult the negotiations would be, the PMOS replied that there were two important points. Firstly, this was not the EU Council, as that would come later in the month. What we used today...
Eurofighter
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how worried the Prime Minister was at the prospect of the Eurofighter deal collapsing because the Saudis had suspended negotiations, the PMOS said that he had not commented at all on the Saudi case because...
Afghanistan
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what further discussions there had been about troops being sent to Afghanistan from other countries, and how many more would be sent, the PMOS replied that he was not going to brief on how many would be sent...
Birthday Parties
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) confirmed that the Prime Minister, like the rest of the NATO leadership, would not be attending any birthday party that would not be taking place in Riga tonight. The...
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Iraq, climate change and pensions were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. John Prescott was standing in for Tony Blair, who was at the NATO summit.
Morning press briefing from 29 November 2006
seen at 15:03, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Birthday Parties, Afghanistan, Eurofighter and Turkey
Statistical press notice: cancer waiting times, gp earnings and expenses, hospital prescribing and nhs dental statistics
seen at 15:00, 29 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Minister announces cash boost for hiv health promotion
seen at 15:00, 29 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
An extra £1m is to be invested in work to tackle the rise in HIV cases amongst gay men and African communities in this country, Public Health Minister Caroline Flint announced today.
Cost benefit analysis of Health Impact Assessment - DH report
seen at 14:50, 29 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
27 November - Cost benefit analysis of Health Impact Assessment - DH report
Debate on road pricing - ippr report
seen at 14:50, 29 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
29 November - Debate on road pricing - ippr report
Pps3: delivering the family and affordable homes communities need
seen at 14:50, 29 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper today set out reforms to the planning system which will help local authorities deliver more and better homes - including more affordable and family homes.
Widening access given further push in higher education proposals - rammell
seen at 14:47, 29 November in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
A review commissioned by Higher Education Minister Bill Rammell into outreach activities by Higher Education institutions, was launched today at a Widening Participation Symposium.
Drawing londoners together to tackle terrorism is tough
seen at 14:44, 29 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
he practicalities of working together to beat terrorism can be much more difficult than is generally understood, even when it comes to your own community.
Cigarette restrictions for travellers returning from bulgaria and romania
seen at 14:42, 29 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced the introduction of restrictions on the amount of tax and duty paid on cigarettes purchased for own use that travellers from Bulgaria and Romania can bring back into the UK without...
Quicker and simpler tax system for small businesses
seen at 14:42, 29 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched plans to help small businesses settle their tax affairs more quickly and simply. The new HMRC publication, 'Delivering a new relationship with business', details a package...
Watch PMQs live here now
seen at 12:03, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
John Prescott is taking questions at PMQs now while Tony Blair is at the NATO summit. We'll have a summary of the topics covered shortly after the session finishes.
Turkey's EU membership is long-term interests - PM
seen at 12:03, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has accepted that a "real challenge" exists to make sure Turkey's accession to the European Union proceeds.
Justice for victims of domestic violence
seen at 12:01, 29 November in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
More cases of domestic violence are being reported and successfully prosecuted since the introduction of specialist domestic violence courts in 2002.
Appointment of social fund commissioner for great britain and northern ireland
seen at 12:00, 29 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Right Honourable John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, today announced the appointment of Sir Richard Tilt as Social Fund Commissioner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1 December ...
Watch PMQs live here from 1200 GMT
seen at 11:09, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
John Prescott will be taking PMQs while Tony Blair is at the NATO summit. We'll have a summary of the topics covered shortly after the session finishes.
Professor Miles appointed to the Imperial War Museum
seen at 11:09, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Professor Sir Miles Irving to the Board of the Imperial War Museum with effect from 1 December 2006 for a period of four years.
West Edinburgh Planning Framework, 2006: Consultation Draft
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Whilst pitched at a strategic level, the West Edinburgh Planning Framework 2006 provides detail about the location of investment planned for the area.
West Edinburgh Planning Framework, 2006: Background Report
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides WEPF updates to development and transport investment.
West Edinburgh Planning Framework Environmental Report: Non-Technical Summary
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Non-technical summary.
Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland Annual Report 2005-2006
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland Annual Report
Extended Schools Childcare Pilot: Final Report
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation of the Scottish pilot which commenced in two areas of the country, Aberdeenshire and Fife, in October 2004 and ran until March 2006. It aimed to address the barrier to work for lone parents through providing...
Evaluation of the Extended Schools Childcare Pilot June 2006 - Research Findings
seen at 11:02, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Key findings from the research carried out by York Consulting Limited between September 2005 and June 2006.
Day One of the NATO summit
seen at 09:57, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM will share his experiences from his recent trip to Afghanistan when he meets with other world leaders in Riga.
NATO summit continues Afghanistan focus
seen at 09:57, 29 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has told world leaders in Riga that the success of the operation in Afghanistan is of "crucial importance" to our security.
Plans for year of food and farming in schools revealed
seen at 09:55, 29 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
How food is produced, sourced and impacts on our health and the environment will form the basis of a Year of Food and Farming in education, David Miliband, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Scottish House Condition Survey: Fuel Poverty Report - 2003/04
seen at 09:50, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This Report will update of some of the figures provided in the Fuel Poverty Statement and show how developments since 1996 have affected the make up of fuel poor households.
Scottish Fuel Poverty Statement 2002 - Poverty Report
seen at 09:50, 29 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Progress Report on the Scottish Fuel Poverty Statement 2002.
Publications (John Healey)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs are today publishing the following reports: "Davidson Review, Implementation of EU legislation"; "Implementing Hampton: from enforcement to compliance"; "Delivering a new...

Costing Parliamentary Questions (John Healey)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Treasury has completed its annual indexation of the average cost of answering oral and written parliamentary questions to reflect changes in civil service earnings and retail prices. The revised average costs...

Operational Allowance (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10 October 2006, the Secretary of State for Defence announced that a new, tax-free bonus payment would be introduced for service personnel. The bonus will be called the operational allowance and the regulations...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the United Kingdom at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels on 20 and 21 November 2006. Ross Finnie, the Scottish Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, also attended.

EU Agriculture Informal Council: 24-26 September 2006 (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

DEFRA's Director General for Sustainable Farming and Food represented the United Kingdom at the EU Agriculture Informal Council in Oulu, Finland. Member states debated how the European model of agriculture might...

Diplomatic Immunity (Serious Offences) (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following my written ministerial statement of 12 July 2006, Official Report, column 70WS, about the change of policy on disclosure of information relating to serious offences allegedly committed by persons entitled...

Unpaid Parking and Minor Traffic Violation Fines (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

There were 5,216 outstanding parking and other minor traffic violation fines incurred by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the United Kingdom recorded during the year 1 January 2005 to 31...

Non-Domestic Rates Bill (Diplomatic Missions) (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The majority of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom pay the National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) requested from them. They are obliged to pay only 6 per cent. of the total NNDR value which represents payment...

Police Authorities' Grant (England and Wales for 2007-08) (Tony McNulty, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library a copy of my right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary's, proposals for allocation of police grant for England and Wales in 2007-08. My right hon. Friend and I intend to implement...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council was held on 5-6 October 2006 in Luxembourg. Baroness Scotland attended the Council with the Home Secretary and Baroness Ashton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the...

Horn of Africa (Flooding) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Having suffered severe drought, parts of the Horn of Africa are now experiencing exceptionally high rainfall resulting in severe flooding in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. The UK has responded swiftly, committing...

Abolition of the Slave Trade (Bicentenary) (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:50, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The transatlantic slave trade stands as one of the most inhuman enterprises in history. At a time when the capitals of Europe and America championed the enlightenment of man, their merchants were enslaving a ...

Report card warns of climate change impacts now present throughout our seas
seen at 02:56, 29 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A report highlighting just how far climate change has already impacted the United Kingdom's marine environment, and what might happen in the future, is to be published today (www.mccip.org.uk/arc).
Innaugural franco-british nuclear forum to share long term energy visions
seen at 02:55, 29 November in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The opening meeting of the "Franco-British Nuclear Forum" will take place in Paris, Wednesday 29 November 2006, in the Bercy Conference Centre.
Newbury Building Society v Webster [2006] DRS 3967 (31 October 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Newbury Building Society v Webster [2006] DRS 3967 (31 October 2006)
Piczo Inc v Realm Solutions Inc [2006] DRS 3980 (2 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Piczo Inc v Realm Solutions Inc [2006] DRS 3980 (2 November 2006)
Coventry Building Society v Domain Names [2006] DRS 3998 (3 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Coventry Building Society v Domain Names [2006] DRS 3998 (3 November 2006)
General Dynamics UK Ltd v Brainfire Group [2006] DRS 4001 (3 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
General Dynamics UK Ltd v Brainfire Group [2006] DRS 4001 (3 November 2006)
Finnis v Taylor [2006] DRS 3971 (7 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Finnis v Taylor [2006] DRS 3971 (7 November 2006)
Sputnikworld.co.uk v Degville [2006] DRS 4044 (8 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Sputnikworld.co.uk v Degville [2006] DRS 4044 (8 November 2006)
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc v P [2006] DRS 4061 (8 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc v P [2006] DRS 4061 (8 November 2006)
Gold Financial Group Ltd v Yates [2006] DRS 4081 (13 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Gold Financial Group Ltd v Yates [2006] DRS 4081 (13 November 2006)
Lutron Electronics Co Inc v Hardyment [2006] DRS 4038 (15 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Lutron Electronics Co Inc v Hardyment [2006] DRS 4038 (15 November 2006)
Research in Motion Ltd v Field [2006] DRS 3960 (15 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Research in Motion Ltd v Field [2006] DRS 3960 (15 November 2006)
Loft Company Ltd v Ellis [2006] DRS 3973 (21 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Loft Company Ltd v Ellis [2006] DRS 3973 (21 November 2006)
Midlands Limos Ltd v Ali [2006] DRS 3903 (22 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Midlands Limos Ltd v Ali [2006] DRS 3903 (22 November 2006)
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. v Cole [2006] DRS 4090 (22 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. v Cole [2006] DRS 4090 (22 November 2006)
Secretary of State for Transport v Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd. [2006] EWHC 2909 (TCC) (13 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment is in six parts, namely Part 1 � Introduction; Part 2 � The Facts: Part 3 � The Present Proceedings; Part 4 � The Proposed Amendments; Part 5 � The Law...
Brampton Manor (Leisure) Ltd v MclEan & Ors [2006] EWHC 2983 (Ch) (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
By letter dated the 20th August 2002 Clydesdale Bank PLC ("the Bank"), the Third Defendant to these proceedings demanded payment of the sum of £847,452.93 from the Bank's customer Brampton Manor (Leisure) ...
Bradfield, R v [2006] EWCA Crim 2917 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal, by leave of the single judge, against the refusal by His Honour Judge Curran sitting in the Crown Court at Merthyr Tydfil to vary a restraining order. It is necessary to refer to the background...
Morgan v Hill [2006] EWCA Civ 1602 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant, Stephen Peter Morgan, appeals against the order of Mr Peter Hughes Q.C., sitting as a deputy judge of the Family Division, dated 13th June 2006. The order reflects the outcome of a five day hearing...
AL (Serbia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2006] EWCA Civ 1619 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal brought by Mr A L against the decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ("the AIT"), who rejected his contention that his removal from the United Kingdom would be in breach of Article 14 ...
AIC Ltd v ITS Testing Services (UK) Ltd "The Kriti Palm" [2006] EWCA Civ 1601 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 29 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 2 April 1996 Inchcape Testing Services (UK) Limited ("ITS") issued its certificate of quality in respect of a cargo of regular gasoline grade M2 due to be loaded on the Kriti Palm for carriage to New York (the...