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08 May 2008

Comoros travel advice update
seen at 20:24, 8 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its travel advice to Comoros. We no longer advise against all travel to Anjouan and all but essential travel to the rest of Comoros as the situation has calmed ...
Giving evidence to the EFRA Committee
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Yesterday Graham Garbutt, our Chief Executive, and Roger Turner, Head of our Strong and Prosperous Rural Economies programme, gave evidence to the Enviornment, Food & Rural Affairs...

Quids In Symposium: FCN presentation
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Quids In Symposium: Now Let's Talk Money presentation
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Quids In Symposium: Just Credit Union presentation
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Quids In Symposium: South West Pound presentation
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Quids In Symposium: Tackley Village Shop & Post Office
seen at 19:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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PM seeks to boost Northern Ireland economy
seen at 18:30, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown and Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen are in Belfast today to encourage American businesses to invest in Northern Ireland.
Bluetongue update: extension of protection zone to allow further vaccination; epidemiology report published
seen at 18:26, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today announced that the Bluetongue Protection Zones will be extended and merged on Monday 12 May, following the delivery of additional doses of Bluetongue vaccine.
'...Increase the pay of all ranks of the armed forces significantly, and give them adequate compensation when injured on active service' -- Darren Powers
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish to see our Armed Forces treated a lot better by this Government and...
'...allow diabetics, who inject daily, the option of insulin pumps to be provided by the NHS' -- Saqia Naseem
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...allow diabetics, who inject daily, the option of insulin pumps to be provided by the NHS' -- Saqia Naseem
'...support the National Decontamination Programme in it's aims to improve standards in Sterile Services' -- Sheila Smart
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The National Decontamination Strategy aims to improve standards in...
'...Ensure equal access to Driving Test Centres for Motorcyclists' -- Joe Robertson
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government plans to provide fewer test centres for motorcyclists are going...
'...Lower the age at which a person can run for council' -- Sophie Essex
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why is it that the youth can not have their say? There are teenagers out...
'...Only charge the statutory minimum of 5% VAT on all protective motorcycle clothing, to encourage wider use.' -- Rob Hammond
seen at 17:14, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since VAT must be charged on such items, can the rate be lowered to the...
Burma
seen at 16:29, 8 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for any more information on Burma, the PMS replied that Foreign Office consular officials had been alerted to 17 Britons whose friends and relatives believed to be in Burma and who had not made contact since...
Scotland
seen at 16:29, 8 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had responded to David Cameron's letter on Scotland, the PMS replied that the response was released last night.Asked if the Prime Minister had spoken to Wendy Alexander ahead of First...
Northern Ireland Investment Conference
seen at 16:29, 8 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be meeting with Michael Bloomberg at the conference, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that there was nothing specific in the Prime Minister's diary, but he did not know...
Heroes "should be recognised"
seen at 16:29, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Local people who do "great work" in their communities should be recognised by receiving an honour by The Queen, the Prime Minister said on television earlier today.
Morning press briefing from 8 May 2008
seen at 16:29, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Northern Ireland Investment Conference, Scotland and Burma
Good progress on environmental stewardship
seen at 16:24, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Over 5 million hectares of land in England, an area roughly twice the size of Wales, are now covered by schemes which aim to conserve our valuable landscape and its wildlife, according to a report published by Defra...
Personal carbon trading evaluation published
seen at 16:24, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Findings from the Government study into personal carbon trading were published by Defra today.
Chris smith appointed as new chair of the environment agency
seen at 16:24, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Lord Smith of Finsbury has been appointed as the new Chair of the Environment Agency. He replaces Sir John Harman, who stands down at the end of June after eight years.
Highways agency announces provisional preferred bidder to upgrade and manage the m25 (m25 dbfo)
seen at 16:19, 8 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has chosen Connect Plus as its provisional preferred bidder for the M25 Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract from the shortlist of three construction and finance groups that submitted...
Design selected for future armoured vehicle for british army (fres)
seen at 16:16, 8 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) today announced the provisional selection of PIRANHA 5 offered by General Dynamics (UK) Ltd as the preferred design for the FRES (Future Rapid Effect System) Utility Vehicle. PIRANHA...
Home information packs - benefiting consumers
seen at 16:02, 8 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced a package of measures to help ensure consumers are seeing the vital information in Home Information Packs and are receiving a higher standard of service in the home buying and selling...
Building a zero carbon future
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
* Technology Strategy Board to support zero carbon building technology.
Driving sustainable economic growth and improving quality of life through innovation
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
- Technology Strategy Board sets out its strategic plan to make the UK a global leader in innovation.
New consortium selected to manage creative industries network
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
- University of the Arts London, Imperial College London, The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and TIGA join forces to manage new knowledge transfer network for the creative industries
Proposals to ensure british manufacturing remains competitive
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
ADDING VALUE AND INNOVATING - TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY BOARD OUTLINES ITS PROPOSALS TO ENSURE BRITISH MANUFACTURING REMAINS COMPETITIVE
Low carbon vehicle development to receive major boost with £90 million new government investment
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
- 16 innovative development projects, worth over £52 million, to receive £23 million government investment through the Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform. - Low Carbon Vehicles Integrated...
Technology strategy board outlines its plans to invest in energy innovation
seen at 15:00, 8 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
The Technology Strategy Board sets out plans to address the challenge of energy generation and supply by stimulating investment in innovation.
Public works loan board
seen at 13:25, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that, under the Public Works Loan Act 1946, Lawrence Nippers MBE, Tony Caplin and Sarah Wood OBE be re-appointed as Commissioners for the Public Works Loan Board, each for a...
PM urges "difficult and brave steps" to Middle East peace
seen at 13:25, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has marked the 60th anniversary of the creation of Israel, calling it one of the "greatest achievements" of the 20th Century.
£50m to double time nurses spend on patient care
seen at 13:18, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
National rollout of Productive Wards will slash unnecessary paperwork
Attitudes to mental health remain broadly sympathetic
seen at 13:18, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Public attitudes in England towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic, according to a new survey by the Department of Health.
"we're not having it": home secretary announces new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 13:12, 8 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new Action Squad to help police and local agencies make full use of all the tools and powers available to tackle anti-social behaviour in every community, backed by £255,000 of new funding, was announced...
Cash boost for disabled firefighters' group to go national
seen at 12:53, 8 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A group supporting disabled firefighters will receive a £10,000 grant from the government to establish itself country-wide, Fire Minister Parmjit Dhanda announced today.
Dive in to hector's world! - uk's dedicated centre for tackling the sexual abuse of children launches new online safety programme for 5-7 year olds
seen at 12:41, 8 May in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
Children as young as five years old are the focus of a new online safety programme being launched today, Thursday 8th May 2008, by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.
Quids In Symposium: DRAMA presentation
seen at 12:11, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Fuel Prices
seen at 11:48, 8 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that it was unacceptable that fuel prices were going up so sharply, and asked if he could do anything about it, the PMS replied that we could continue to work with our international...
Scotland
seen at 11:48, 8 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister backed a referendum on Scottish independence, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister answered that question at PMQs today. As he said there was the Calman...
Afternoon press briefing from 7 May 2008
seen at 11:48, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Scotland and fuel prices
Pubic works loan board
seen at 11:48, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that, under the Public Works Loan Act 1946, Lawrence Nippers MBE, Tony Caplin and Sarah Wood OBE be re-appointed as Commissioners for the Public Works Loan Board, each for a...
Natural History Museum
seen at 11:48, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Professor David J Drewry and Dr Derek Langslow CBE as Trustees of the Natural History Museum for a term of four years from 6 May 2008.
Municipal waste management statistics - provisional quarter 2 2007/08
seen at 11:41, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Department of health announces adult autism srategy
seen at 11:40, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Research will look at numbers of adults with autism and transitions challenges for young people -
Statistical press notice
seen at 11:39, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
1) Attitudes to Mental Illness 2) Dental Contracts
Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site Management Plan 2008-13
seen at 11:25, 8 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Management Plan for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site 2008-13 - Consultative Draft
Local Government (John Healey, Minister of State (Local Government), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:25, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Earlier this year Parliament approved orders creating, from 1 April 2009, nine new unitary councils for the seven areas of Bedfordshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, Durham, Northumberland, Shropshire and Wiltshire. I...

RCEP Report "The Urban Environment" (Government Response) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:25, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published their response to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution's twenty-sixth report "The Urban Environment". The report looks at the environmental problems that affect ...

NHS Foundation Trusts (Authorisations) (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:25, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The chairman of Monitor (the statutory name of which is the Independent Regulator of NHS foundation trusts) announced this week that, in accordance with section 35 of the National Health Service Act 2006, Monitor...

National Reoffending Measures 2008-11 (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:25, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am, with the Minister of State, Department for Children Schools and Families, my right hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston (Beverley Hughes), today announcing improvements to the way that the Government...

Learning to Drive (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:25, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Over the past decade Britain's roads have become much safer. The number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents has fallen by a third, keeping road travel in this country safer than almost anywhere...

Consumer law to be simplified
seen at 11:13, 8 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government is planning fundamental changes to UK consumer law, to benefit consumers, reduce burdens for business and help enforcers.
Rural Proofing Review
seen at 11:08, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This report summarises the findings of discussions with policy making and delivery staff at all levels of government and with organisations that have...

Appointment of a high court judge - ian duncan burnett
seen at 10:08, 8 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Ian Duncan Burnett, Esq., Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
During my formative years (from 15 to 22) as a...
seen at 10:03, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
During my formative years (from 15 to 22) as a student in the early 1990's I worked hard and played hard on several local farms, picking strawberries, beans, lettuce, hops and general farm work. I enjoyed...
Thanks for your suggestion Jez. I'll pass your...
seen at 10:03, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your suggestion Jez. I'll pass your comments onto the team.
Rural Proofing Literature Review
seen at 10:03, 8 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This report explores the literature on rural proofing toolkits, guidance and approaches that have been developed. It will inform our review of rural...