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05 December 2006

Police inquiry
seen at 19:05, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked the police question, the PMOS said No. Asked for clarity on what the PMOS would or wouldn't comment on around this issue, the PMOS referred people to response given at the Lobby this morning....
Iraq
seen at 19:05, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Iraq Study Group (ISG) report was likely to say about the Prime Minister's evidence to it, the PMOS stressed the ISG would draw its own conclusions on the back of that evidence. He reminded people...
Washington trip
seen at 19:05, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what would be on the agenda for the Prime Minister's various meetings in Washington on Thursday 7th December with the US President and leading members of the Congress, the PMOS outlined the main themes for...
PM meets new UN Secretary General-designate
seen at 19:05, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has welcomed Ban Ki Moon to Downing Street for private talks on international issues.
Afternoon press briefing from 5 December 2006
seen at 19:05, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Washington trip, Iraq and Police inquiry
Liverpool will lose competition through svitzerwijsmuller/adsteam merger
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the anticipated acquisition by SvitzerWijsmuller A/S of Adsteam Marine Ltd would reduce competition in the market for harbour towage services in Liverpool...
A stronger voice for health and safety: hsc announces consultation on merging hsc and hse
seen at 18:59, 5 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today published a public consultation document seeking views on merging HSC and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into a single health and safety authority.
On-line business directory in provisional liquidation
seen at 18:56, 5 December in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Insolvency Bulletin
Sea passenger statistics: third quarter 2006
seen at 18:52, 5 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes, for the third quarter of 2006.
Ofsted report gives "much to celebrate"
seen at 17:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has welcomed an independent report which shows dramatic improvements in London's schools.
PM meets President of Mozambique
seen at 17:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Guebuza of Mozambique to Number 10 for private talks on Mozambique's economic development and the two men's hope for wider progress in Africa.
Downing Street praised for online accessibility
seen at 17:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Downing Street website has been praised in the first ever global web accessibility survey.
Water industry meeting
seen at 17:04, 5 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary David Miliband and Environment Minister Ian Pearson yesterday met representatives from across the water industry, including water companies, the industry body Water UK, Ofwat, the Environment...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of azerbaijan
seen at 17:02, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Dr Carolyn Browne has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Dr Laurie Bristow who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Dr Browne will take up her...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of yemen
seen at 17:02, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Tim Torlot has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Michael Gifford who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Mr Torlot will take up his new appointment...
Change of her majesty's high commissioner to the republic of singapore
seen at 17:02, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Paul Madden has been appointed Her Majesty's High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore in succession to Sir Alan Collins who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Mr Madden will take up...
Lord leitch publishes review of long term skills needs
seen at 16:59, 5 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Lord Leitch today published his final report, 'Prosperity for all in the Global Economy: World Class Skills', which examines the UK's long-term skills needs. It sets out ambitious goals for 2020 which, if achieved...
National savings and investments
seen at 16:59, 5 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Siemens Business Services (SBS) has formally requested permission from NS&I to outsource a further 200-240 roles on the NS&I contract to Siemens' subsidiary in India. Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls...
Middle East
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was still planning to go to the Middle East before Christmas, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister had said what he had said in September about visiting the region, and the Middle...
Police Inquiry
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the BBC if there was anything to say about the Prime Minister being interviewed by the police, the PMOS said no. Asked if there had been any contact between the police and No10 about the possibility of ...
Hugo Chavez
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had sent a message of congratulations to Hugo Chavez on his winning a third election, the PMOS replied that he was sure that there would be some kind of communication at some point....
Fiji
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
When asked if the British Government was doing to do anything about Fiji, the PMOS responded by saying that as with all coups, we condemned it. We were stopping our military help to Fiji, and we were expressing ...
African Presidents
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister was meeting the Presidents of Mozambique and Rwanda today, and was it a coincidence, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was simply that both happened to be in...
Visit of Rwandan President
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Kagame of Rwanda to Number 10 for private talks on Rwanda's progress in economic development, poverty reduction and reconciliation.
Morning press briefing from 5 December 2006
seen at 15:01, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: African Presidents, Fiji, Hugo Chavez, Police Inquiry and Middle East
Rodrigues appointed new tourism boss
seen at 15:00, 5 December in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Christopher Rodrigues has been appointed as the new chair of the national tourism body, VisitBritain.
International entrepreneur outlines a new role for science
seen at 14:59, 5 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Internationally renowned entrepreneur and Chairman of the Development Alternatives Group, Dr Ashok Khosla, will tonight explore the different futures available to humankind and the implications of these on the choice...
Foreign secretary condemns military coup in fiji
seen at 14:57, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the military coup in Fiji on 5th December, The Foreign Secretary said:
Public asked to comment on £66million improvements for m25 near dartford
seen at 14:56, 5 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Public views are being sought on a £66m road scheme near Dartford, Kent, to improve the M25 between Junctions 1b - 3 which provide important links to the east and south east of London.
Pub-goers warned against fake festive fundraisers
seen at 14:51, 5 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Don't be one of the party- goers cheated by bogus charity collectors this Christmas - that's the message from the Charity Commission who today issued their top tips to catch out these fakes.
Amended copy - communities secretary announces first commissioners for new equalities and human rights body
seen at 14:49, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
AMENDED COPY
£28.8m awarded to support continued improvements in planning services
seen at 14:49, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Baroness Andrews, Lords Minister for Planning, today announced provisional payments worth £28.8m as part of the Planning Delivery Grant (PDG) allocation for next year.
Met office winter forecast 2006/7
seen at 14:42, 5 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Background
Rwandan President visits Downing Street
seen at 12:00, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Kagame of Rwanda to Number 10 for private talks on Rwanda's progress in economic development, poverty reduction and reconciliation.
Top clinicians argue case for nhs reform
seen at 11:57, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Two of the top clinicians in the country today publish reports on the need to change how emergency care and heart and stroke services are delivered to ensure that patients get the best care in the right place.
Preparing For Tomorrow, Delivering Today: Freight Action Plan For Scotland
seen at 11:53, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Freight Action Plan for Scotland. Preparing For Tomorrow, Delivering Today: Freight
Appointment of a district judge - mark courtney stewart
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Mark Courtney Stewart to be a District Judge with effect from 18 December 2006. Mr Stewart will be based at Kingston-upon-Thames County Court.
Communities secretary announces first commissioners for new equalities and human rights body
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Ruth Kelly today announced the names of nine new Commissioners for the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, the body that will act as a central point of advice and guidance on all equality and human rights ...
Trident
seen at 10:58, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the official tender would be issued to build the next generation of submarines, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) explained that an initial discussion period would be followed by a vote early...
Morning press briefing from 4 December 2006
seen at 10:58, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Trip to Washington, Litvinenko Case, Police Inquiry, Trident, Iraq-Civil War and Taoiseach dinner
PM addresses NHS chiefs on need for reform
seen at 10:58, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister said the reform of the NHS is essential if it is to "continue to meet the challenge of changing times."
Afternoon press briefing from 4 December 2006
seen at 10:58, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Trident
Package of measures to combat physical inactivity
seen at 10:56, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Minister Spearheads Physical Activity Initiatives
Appointment for energy regulator
seen at 10:55, 5 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Professor George Yarrow has been appointed as Non-Executive Director of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) with effect from 1 December 2006 Alistair Darling announced today.
Gas sector urged to do more to prevent carbon monoxide deaths
seen at 10:55, 5 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Lord Hunt, Health and Safety Minister, are today calling upon the gas, energy and heating industries to do more to reduce the number of people who needlessly...
Uk official holdings of international reserves:
seen at 10:52, 5 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - November 2006
Scotland's National Transport Strategy
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scotland's National Transport Strategy sets out for the first time our long term vision for transport, together with our objectives, priorities and plans.
National Transport Strategy: User Consultation - Research Findings
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
As part of the National Transport Strategy consultation process research was undertaken to understand the views of transport users within "hard to reach" audiences. The main highlights are presented in the research...
National Transport Strategy: User Consultation
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
As part of the National Transport Strategy consultation process research was undertaken to understand the views of transport users within "hard to reach" audiences. This report presents the findings from this research...
National Transport Strategy: Analysis of Written Consultation Responses - Research Findings
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The National Transport Strategy Consultation Paper was published on 20 April 2006 for a 12 week written consultation. This report presents the analysis of the responses to the consultation.
National Transport Strategy: Analysis of Written Consultation
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The National Transport Strategy Consultation Paper was published on 20 April 2006 for a 12 week written consultation. The main highlights are presented in the research findings.
An Action Plan for Buses in Scotland
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report outlining how the Scottish Executive proposes to address the perceived problems with the bus industry in Scotland.
Scotland's National Transport Strategy: Summary
seen at 10:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary version of Scotland's National Transport Strategy
Africa: Flooding (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 10:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has made the following Statement.

The Statement I made regarding flooding in the Horn of Africa released on 28 November 2006...

EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs)
seen at 10:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 4-5 December in Brussels. I shall attend on behalf of DCA and the Home Secretary and Joan Ryan will attend on behalf of the Home Office. The Attorney-General...

Take your chance to reward consumers as part of financial success, water champion urges companies
seen at 10:39, 5 December in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Take your chance to reward consumers as part of financial success, water champion urges companies
PM outlines plans for nuclear deterrent
seen at 09:58, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that "maintaining our nuclear deterrent capability is ... fully consistent with all our international obligations."
PM to address NHS Chiefs
seen at 09:58, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will speak this morning at an event organised by the NHS Confederation in London.
engaged and involved: attendance in Scottish schools - a consultation
seen at 09:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A consultation on draft attendance guidance - Engaged and Involved.
Delivering for Mental Health
seen at 09:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
"Delivering for Mental Health", the mental health delivery plan for Scotland, sets out targets and commitments for the development of mental health services in Scotland.
Attendance and Absence in Scottish Schools 2005/06
seen at 09:51, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Results of Attendance and Absence Survey for 2005/06. Information relates to local authority and grant-aided schools only.
State Veterinary Service (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2005-06 annual report and accounts for the State Veterinary Service will be laid before Parliament today.

Cluster Munitions (Kim Howells, Minister of State (Middle East), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to set out our policy on cluster munitions and explain how we successfully promoted that policy at the recent review conference of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) in Geneva. ...

Smoke-free Legislation (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Health Act 2006 makes provision for smoke-free premises and vehicles. The smoke-free provisions within the Act, which will make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smoke-free, will be implemented...

National CJD Surveillance Unit (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit's (NCJDSU) 14th annual report has been published today. The report documents the unit's findings in relation to sporadic, familial and iatrogenic Creutzfeldt...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 4-5 December in Brussels. The Home Secretary and I will attend on behalf of the Home Office and the Attorney-General and Baroness Ashton will also attend on...

Language and Citizenship Knowledge Testing (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today the date for introduction of the requirement that those seeking permanent settlement in the United Kingdom should demonstrate a knowledge of the English language and of life in the United...

Horn of Africa (Flooding) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 09:51, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The statement I made regarding flooding in the Horn of Africa released on 28 November 2006, Official Report, column 102WS contained an error. The contribution to address the effects of acute watery diarrhoea ...

Ofsted report praises dramatic improvement in london schools
seen at 02:43, 5 December in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
London schools have improved "dramatically" and standards are rising faster than in schools nationally according to a report published today by independent education watchdog Ofsted.
Animal Defenders International, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport [2006] EWHC 3069 (Admin) (04 December 2006)
seen at 02:21, 5 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issue in this case is whether a domestic statutory prohibition of political advertising on television and radio violates the human right of would-be political advertisers to freedom of expression through those...