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11 January 2008

PM meets carers at Citizen's Jury
seen at 20:14, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has travelled to Leeds to discuss issues realting to caring in the latest Citizen's Jury.
Avian Influenza confirmed in wild birds in Dorset
seen at 19:03, 11 January in Natural England (Our copy).
Defra has confirmed Avian Influenza in wild swans in the Chesil Beach area in Dorset, following positive test results from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency for the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1.
Pm listens to the experts
seen at 18:13, 11 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
First ever national consultation will inform new Carers Strategy
'...Make railcards available for ages of 26 to 59' -- Antony Hayman
seen at 17:13, 11 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Railcards are only available for young people (16-25), families (must travel...
'...Replace the Tv License with central Goverment funding proportionate to the number of registered voters' -- john owen-jones
seen at 17:13, 11 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current TV Licensing system is inefficient and penalises the poor of...
'...re-designate Wanstead, Snaresbrook & Redbridge tube stations into Zone 3, where they rightfully belong.' -- Ashley Gunstock
seen at 17:13, 11 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the fact that Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Redbridge Central Line...
District bench retirement - district judge thomas
seen at 17:11, 11 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Thomas will retire as a District Judge on the Western Circuit on 11 January 2008.
PM pays tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
seen at 16:17, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minster has paid tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, conquerer of Mt Everest, who has died in his native New Zealand.
Webchat with Anne McGuire
seen at 16:17, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People, answered questions on carers and disability in our Downing Street webchat today.
Morning press briefing from 11 January 2007
seen at 16:17, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Citizen's jury, donations and aircraft carriers
Waste exports: better protection for developing countries
seen at 16:13, 11 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Developing countries will be better protected against receiving unwanted waste from wealthier nations under revised international rules.
David miliband and douglas alexander concerned over impact on gaza of fuel cuts by the government of israel
seen at 16:10, 11 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"We continue to be deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian impact of restrictions by the Government of Israel on industrial diesel supplies to Gaza, particularly on the most vulnerable sections of the population...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to exclude tolworth receration centre from a transfer of land to tolworth girls' school
seen at 15:44, 11 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames to exclude the Tolworth Recreation Centre from the land it is transferring to the governors...
Proceeds of crime update - issue no 95
seen at 15:37, 11 January in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
Happy New Year to all our readers
£12.5 million should go to thames customers, not treasury
seen at 15:34, 11 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Thames Water is to be penalised for misreporting information and failing to pay compensation, but the Consumer Council for Water questions the suitability of a fine which hands over £12.5 million to the...
Hmrc leads the way on global tax administration
seen at 15:33, 11 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
An HMRC-led report on how revenue bodies across the world can achieve a more effective relationship with major taxpayers and their advisors was published by the OECD today.
Fishing vessel sinks off fraserburgh
seen at 15:31, 11 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 08:37 this morning Aberdeen Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received a Mayday from a fishing vessel reporting that it was taking on water 40 miles North East of Fraserburgh.
Lord justice of appeal - death in service
seen at 15:09, 11 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP was saddened to learn of the death of The Right Honourable Lord Justice Pumfrey, who died on 24 December 2007.
Directgov seeks three non-exec board members
seen at 12:21, 11 January in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
Directgov - the government's flagship digital service that offers public services all in one place - has today announced that it is looking for three non-executive board members following a review of its governance...
Rural Action Award - BitC Awards 2008
seen at 12:17, 11 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're supporting Business in the Community's Rural Action Award for Excellence, for companies who work to help create sustainable rural communities.

The aim of the award is...

Extra £1m roads funding for southend
seen at 12:15, 11 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Southend Borough Council is to receive an extra £1.013m of Government funding to allow repairs to be carried out at two coastal highway sites, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton has announced today.
Party Funding
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been interviewed by the police yet, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had not been interviewed by the police.Asked if the PMS would inform journalists if any other members of...
Tony Blair
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was informed in advance of the former Prime Minister taking the job in a bank, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was not informed by the Committee in advance, along with normal ...
MP’s Pay
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that this would be the last time that MP's decide their own pay, and asked what system the Prime Minister favoured, the PMS replied that this was all subject to a review as Harriet Harman announced at Business...
Energy
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Government paying for the disposal of nuclear waste, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that John Hutton had been quite clear on this during the course of the day. The Government had no...
PM pays tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minster has paid tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, conquerer of Mt Everest, who died in his native New Zealand today.
Prime Minister hails Capital of Culture
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM has spoken of his excitement at the start of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008.
Afternoon press briefing from 10 January 2008
seen at 11:32, 11 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Energy, MP's pay, Tony Blair and Party funding
Pontcysyllte aqueduct and canal - 'magnificent masterpiece of the canal age' - to be uk's next bid for world heritage status
seen at 11:28, 11 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, among the world's most renowned and spectacular achievements in aquatic engineering, has been put forward by Culture Secretary James Purnell as the UK's latest nomination for...
The Effectiveness of Housing Land Audits in Monitoring Housing Land Supply in Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An assessment of current practice in respect of preparing and publishing Housing Land Audits in Scotland.
The Effectiveness of Housing Land Audits in Monitoring Housing Land Supply in Scotland
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An assessment of current practice in respect of preparing and publishing Housing Land Audits in Scotland.
National Planning Framework 2 SEA Environmental Report
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Environmental Report.
National Planning Framework 2 SEA Annex to the Environmental Report: Assessment of Strategic Alternatives
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This supplementary paper has been prepared as part of the strategic environmental assessment of Scotland's Second National Planning Framework.
Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour: A Systematic Review: Annotated Bibliography
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The project provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide, suicidal behaviour and ideation, in both key risk groups and the general population.
Effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour: A systematic review - Research Findings
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The project provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide, suicidal behaviour and ideation, in both key risk groups and the general population.
Effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour: A systematic review
seen at 11:12, 11 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The project provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide, suicidal behaviour and ideation, in both key risk groups and the general population.
HMRC Review (Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards) (Jane Kennedy, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today announcing that it will begin the process of working with interested parties on the development of a taxpayers charter, which will set out both taxpayer rights and responsibilities...

Homes and Communities Agency (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I undertook during oral evidence for the Committee stage of the Housing and Regeneration Bill on 13 December 2007 to confirm the delivery responsibilities of the Homes and Communities Agency.

The Homes ...

Air Surveillance and Control System Basing Study (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am taking this opportunity to provide the House with interim details of the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Basing Study that commenced in September 2006.

As a result of the Air Combat Service...

"Consultation on Managing Radioactive Waste Safely" (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the "Summary and Analysis of Responses to the Consultation on Managing Radioactive Waste Safely; A Framework for Implementing Geological Disposal". The consultation commenced on 25 June ...

The Forensic Science Regulator and the Forensic Science Advisory Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 12 July last year I announced the arrangements we had put in hand to establish the post of Forensic Science Regulator to advise the Government and the Criminal Justice System on quality standards in the provision...

Families at Risk Review (Edward Miliband, Minister of State, Cabinet Office)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we are publishing "Think Family: Improving the Life Chances of Families at Risk". This forms the next stage of the "Families at Risk Review" led by the Social Exclusion Task Force and follows on from the...

Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:12, 11 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published the Government's recommendation to the Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) on how the carbon and sustainability reporting mechanism should operate under the RTFO scheme, which will...

Thanks Andy, hope you have a good 2008 too.
seen at 10:15, 11 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks Andy, hope you have a good 2008 too.
Thanks for sharing the details of your scheme...
seen at 10:15, 11 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for sharing the details of your scheme Sarah, it sounds like a great way to help encourage new rural enterprise in your area.
All best wishes to CRC for a very happy and...
seen at 00:09, 11 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
All best wishes to CRC for a very happy and positive 2008 !!