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09 May 2007

Casinos
seen at 21:33, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister's comments earlier today implied that Blackpool could now get a casino, and would this need a change in legislation, the PMOS replied that there was a review process going on where Ministers...
Department of Justice
seen at 21:33, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was happy with Lord Falconer's comments that prisoners who breached their conditions of licence should only face a maximum of 28 days, the PMOS replied that he had not seen the comments and...
Prime Minister
seen at 21:33, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) began the briefing by clarifying events tomorrow. There would be a Cabinet tomorrow morning at 09:00, although this may not be as long as usual. The Prime Minister ...
Afternoon press briefing from 9 May 2007
seen at 21:33, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister, Department of Justice and Casinos
Completed acquisition by woolworths group plc of bertram group limited
seen at 21:32, 9 May in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Statement of issues
Raf sweeps ambulance services awards
seen at 21:26, 9 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ambulance Services Institute hosted their annual awards ceremony at the House of Commons on Thursday last week. The awards covered all aspects of emergency medical care from innovation to air ambulance crews...
Adult offenders' perceptions of problems - HO report
seen at 21:18, 9 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
May - Adult offenders' perceptions of problems - HO report
Flaws in system of written testimony - Guardian Report
seen at 21:18, 9 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
7 May - Flaws in system of written testimony - Guardian Report
Belgian beamer ordered to pay £20,000 for illegal fishing in north sea
seen at 16:47, 9 May in Marine Fisheries Agency News - national (Our copy).
A Belgian beam trawler which used 'blinders' - illegal linings in her trawl nets - to catch illegal undersized fish which were then kept, was forced to tie up four days while the skipper and owner faced prosecution...
Missing Child
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was satisfied with the Portuguese authorities about their handling of the missing child, the PMOS said that these were very difficult days for the family, and we fully understood and ...
John Reid
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that it would be a loss to Government if John Reid stepped down, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister had set out his views of Dr. Reid very clearly in his letter....
Nicolas Sarkozy/Europe
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister regarded Nicolas Sarkozy, and was he someone the Prime Minister thought he could do business with, the PMOS said that as people knew, the Prime Minister had met Mr. Sarzoky many times...
Prime Minister
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would have an audience with The Queen today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that he would not have one today. Asked for plans regarding the rest of the...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Home Office, tax credits and Northern Ireland were on the agenda at PMQs. Read the transcript or watch the broadcast again.
PM welcomes Home Office split
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair told MPs today that it "makes sense" for the Home Office to focus its efforts on tackling terrorism.
Morning press briefing from 9 May 2007
seen at 15:37, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister, Nicolas Sarkozy/Europe, John Reid and Missing Child
Change of governor of bermuda
seen at 15:33, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Sir Richard Gozney KCMG has been appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of Bermuda, in succession to Sir John Vereker KCB. Sir John Vereker will leave Bermuda in the first half of October, and Sir Richard Gozney...
Foreign and commonwealth office publishes its annual report 2006/07
seen at 15:33, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office's annual Departmental Report for 2006/2007 is published today. Its key message is that because of globalisation, the need for the FCO's distinctive contribution to the Government's objectives ...
Disappearance of madeleine mccann - web appeal for information
seen at 15:33, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
This appeal notice is being distributed at the request of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre and the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) at the request of the Portuguese Authorities.
Second meeting of the chancellor's high-level group discusses proposals to further enhance city competitiveness
seen at 15:29, 9 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, and the City Minister, Ed Balls, today met with members of the High-Level Group on Financial Services to discuss progress from their first meeting as well as announcing...
Legal services company in compulsory liquidation
seen at 15:27, 9 May in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two companies engaged in the provision of legal documents, such as wills, to members of the public have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch (CIB).
Employers: beat the deadline and file now
seen at 15:09, 9 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Employers who haven't yet filed their 2006-07 Annual Return need to do so by 19 May.
'...A14-Lorry-lane-only' -- christine ward
seen at 14:47, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All of you who have followed the excessive amount of lorries on the A14, and...
'...back an additional direct train service from Chingford to Stratford using the Hall Farm Curve track beyond St. James Street.' -- James Homer
seen at 14:47, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The scheme would require the re-opening of the Hall Farm Curve track beyond...
'...Stop expanding Heathrow and move the London airport to an area where it can really expand without making the lives of Londoners a misery' -- Josephine Anders
seen at 14:47, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To seriously consider new locations for a new London airport, even creating...
Privy Council Appointment of Jeffrey Donaldson and Peter Robinson
seen at 12:35, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Jeffrey Mark Donaldson MP MLA and Peter David Robinson MP MLA be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.
Business risks of climate change need to be faced, not ignored - pearson
seen at 12:33, 9 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
US and UK companies need to face up to the realities of climate change and the risks that it poses to their long term interests, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ian Pearson will say later today.
£12m for home generators
seen at 12:32, 9 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Grants to help climate-conscious householders to install microgeneration technologies will be up for grabs again later this month, Alistair Darling announced today.
Protecting the public, securing our future - a new home office for the 21st century
seen at 12:29, 9 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new Home Office equipped to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century starts work today, refocused on meeting the most significant security issues facing the UK - crime, immigration and protection against...
Local schemes to share new £4m road safety grant
seen at 12:20, 9 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Twenty-five local highway authorities and their partners across England will share the first award of a new £4 million road safety grant, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Road Safety Minister, announced today.
'...request food manufacterers to label their food Halal or not Halal' -- Amran Majid
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Halal is a term that identifies food that muslims are permitted to eat. it...
'...Take action to control the growth of mainstream 'torture porn'' -- Elizabeth Abbott
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the government to recognise the harm caused by the growth in...
'...investigate the 'bullying tactics' employed by debt recovery agencies and to create clear and forceful legislation to prevent these agencies from operating.' -- G Bulmer
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Debt Recovery Agencies (DRA) are using illegal and bullying practices to...
'...make a statement of regret concerning the Dissolution of the Monasteries' -- Leo Walsh
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the object of publicising the serious historical injustice done to a...
'...Bring back benefit books for those who can't manage bank accounts' -- G. Bass
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people still do not or do not wish to have a bank account. Banks are a...
'...Disallow the DWP from changing criteria to massage the figures.' -- SandraPickersgill
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Are you genuinely sick/disabled and unfit for paid work? Are you sick of the...
'...introduce MOT testing for Big Fast Tractors (BFTs).' -- Mike Phillips
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The growth of BFTs has been rapid but there is no regulation with regard to...
'...Create a breastfeeding bill similar to the breastfeeding etc. (scotland) Act 2005' -- rebecca Cripps
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Breastfeeding is the most natural method of feeding a child. Many...
'...Makaton being introduced to all schools' -- laura norman
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
im a single mother of three small children aged 3, 5 and 7 and daniel my...
'...Compel restaurants to provide information about the nutritional content of their menus.' -- Rachael Reynolds
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are all being asked to watch our diets these day - count the calories,...
'...Reduce the speed limit for the most polluting cars, to encourage the use of smaller, greener vehicles.' -- Colin Dimond
seen at 11:48, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Current measures to dissuade motorists from using large vehicles (including...
Watch PMQs live here now
seen at 11:32, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQs session. You can watch the session live here from 1200 GMT. We'll also have a summary of the topics covered, plus a chance to watch the broadcast again...
John armitt to head olympic delivery authority
seen at 11:31, 9 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
John Armitt CBE has been appointed Chair of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), the body charged with building the key venues, facilities and infrastructure for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
Watch PMQs live here today at Noon
seen at 10:37, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will take part in Prime Minister's Questions today. You'll be able to follow the session live here from 1200 BST. We'll also have a summary of the topics covered, plus a chance to watch the broadcast ...
SOCIETY: Travel & Tourism
seen at 10:37, 9 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
UK residents visits abroad up by 3%
Consultation on the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Review of Premises Licences)(Scotland) Regulations 2007
seen at 10:28, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Review of Premises Licences)(Scotland) Regulations 2007 inviting comments on draft regulations to implement in Scotland the notices of applcation for the review of a ...
Statistics Publication Notice: Health and Care Series: Social Worker Posts and Vacancies: April 2007
seen at 10:28, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This publication forms part of a series of publications which provide aggregate information on social workers employed by Scottish Local Authority Social Work Services. It contains the results of a quarterly social...
Ecofin (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:28, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held on 8 May in Brussels. The items on the agenda are as follows:

Preliminary draft of the 2008 general budget

The Commission will give a presentation...

Informal ECOFIN (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:28, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Informal Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) took place in Berlin on 20 and21 April 2007. The Informal Council discussed various aspects of sustainable public finances, efforts to combat VAT fraud...

Northern Ireland (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the St Andrews Agreement in October 2006 and the historic agreement by the political parties on 26 March 2007 to the returnof devolution, I am today setting out how the Government are meeting their ...

Code of Conduct (Local Councillors) (Phil Woolas)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In April, the Government issued the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007, promulgating a simpler, clearer and more proportionate model code of conduct for local councillors. The Order came into...

RAF Communications (Hub Delay) (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I announced on 17 January 2006, Official Report, column 25WS, that to enable themore effective use of Defence resources, an RAF Communications Hub would be formed at RAF Leeming. I also announced that communications...

Service Life Insurance Scheme (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am announcing that the MOD, in association with Sterling Life, has launched a new voluntary life insurance scheme, Service Life Insurance (SLI). In the run-up to Operation TELIC, life insurance companies...

Young Adult Offenders (Gerry Sutcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In November 2005, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Fiona Mactaggart announced the National Offender Management Service Young Adult Offenders (YAOs) Project, as part of the new approach to offender management...

EU Informal Competitiveness Council (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council took place in Wuerzburg in Germany from 26-28 April. The Council was split into two halves. Part I dealt with Science and Research. Part II dealt with Economic...

Mr. Richard Steele (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department of Trade and Industry issued a written answer to House of Commons Parliamentary Question Number 2005/3120 from my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell), 13 February 2006,Official...

South-West Regional Planning Assessment (Railways) (Tom Harris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the South West Regional Planning Assessment for the railway (RPAs), the latest in the series of eleven RPAs covering England and Wales. Copies of the document ...

Young Offenders (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 10:27, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In November 2005, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Fiona Mactaggart) announced the National Offender Management Service Young Adult Offenders (YAOs) Project, as part of the new approach to offender...

Adelson & Anor v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWHC 997 (QB) (01 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
At the start of the hearing on 25th April I made an order pursuant to Section 4 (2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981. The terms of the order, and the matters to which it relates, are set out below.. It ...
Buckley v Dalziel [2007] EWHC 1025 (QB) (03 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This litigation arises out of a neighbours' dispute which some may think has been blown out of proportion and which is undoubtedly causing considerable distress and alarming expense to all concerned. Mr ...
Extec Screens & Crushers Ltd v Rice [2007] EWHC 1043 (QB) (04 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Defendant ("Mr Rice") first started work with the Claimant ("Extec") in 2002 as a production manager. In October 2004 he took up a position with the title "After Sales Manager". Extec is a substantial...
Sinclair Investment Holdings SA v Versailles Trade Finance Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 915 (Ch) (30 April 2007)
seen at 09:48, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a claim by Sinclair Investments Holdings SA ("Sinclair") for recovery of a proprietary nature in consequence of alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and dishonest assistance in a breach of trust. It is made...
Attorney General's Reference No. 10 of 2007 [2007] EWCA Crim 1031 (19 April 2007)
seen at 09:48, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SIR IGOR JUDGE: This is a Reference, under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, by Her Majesty's Solicitor-General of a sentence imposed on Michael John White, on 29th January 2007 at Peterborough Crown...
Faraj, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 1033 (04 May 2007)
seen at 09:48, 9 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 21 August 2006 in the Isleworth Crown Court before Her Honour Judge Dangor and a jury the appellant was convicted of false imprisonment. He was subsequently given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay compensation...