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20 May 2008

Misc
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Dawn Primarolo would make a better job of explaining what a unit of alcohol was than the BBC did this morning, the PMS replied that he was sure the Department of Health could give a very clear answer on...
Champions League Final
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a Government representative at the Champions League final, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was not going, but he would check if there were any other Ministers going.Asked if the Prime...
Vehicle Excise Duty
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had sympathy with Labour MPs signing the EDM on Vehicle Excise Duty, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had been asked about this several times in the last few days, and had made...
Burma
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked on Lord Malloch-Brown's comments on Burma if the Prime Minister had any indication what breakthrough we might expect imminently, the PMS replied that obviously Lord Malloch-Brown had been on the ground in ...
BAE
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for any reaction to the BAe news, the PMS replied that we had no particular reaction to that.Asked if there had been any information requested from the Ministry of Justice, the PMS replied that he would need...
Dalai Lama
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details about the Prime Minister's meeting with the Dalai Lama, the PMS replied that as we had previously said, the meeting would take place at Lambeth Palace.Asked if the Archbishop of Canterbury...
Embryology Bill
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to clarify where the Prime Minister was on the Embryology Bill, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister was in favour of all three clauses.Asked to clarify that the Prime Minister...
Misc
seen at 18:35, 20 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by clearing up some questions from that morning's lobby briefing. Asked what the format would be for the Prime Minister's meeting with the Dalai Lama at Lambeth Palace ...
Morning press briefing from 19 May 2008
seen at 18:34, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Embryology, Dalai Lama, BAe, Burma, Vehicle Excise Duty, Champions League Final and Misc
Afternoon press briefing from 19 May 2008
seen at 18:34, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on Misc
British waterways chairman reappointed
seen at 18:29, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Tony Hales has been reappointed Chair of British Waterways for three more years.
Defra: living within our environmental means is more important than ever
seen at 18:29, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Publishing his Department's Annual Report, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn reaffirmed Defra's commitment to helping people live within their environmental means and acknowledged the role of staff in some key achievements...
Common agricultural policy "health check" reforms
seen at 18:29, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Hilary Benn today welcomed the publication of the proposals for the next stage of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Scottish Centre for Intergration Practice
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Centre for Intergration Practice
Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice paper 2
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice paper 2
Olderpeopleminutes21april
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Minutes of older people meeting april 21st
National forum on ageing paper 3
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
National forum on ageing paper 3
Minutes of Meeting 29 November 2007
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Minutes of meeting 29th November 2007
Implementation Starter Paper
seen at 18:18, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Implementation Starter Paper
'...Rescue insolvent Uk companies or those under threat by the credit crunch as it did for Banks' -- Orieji Michael
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The number of Uk companies which became insolvent in this first quarter of...
'...Reinforce the RPI as the measure of inflation.' -- Manjit Dhamu
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The method used measure of inflation has changed from the RPI to the RPIX...
'...Make southend lane (A2218) safer for children to cross' -- ruth martell-mead
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In feb 2008 a 6 year old child was killed by a motorbike on the way to...
'...Make councils maintain their pavements properly' -- Helen Watts
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In many towns and cities, there are paving stones which are either chipped,...
'...Approve funding for the expansion of the Midland Metro Light Rail System and promote the creation of such systems across the UK' -- Matthew Bond
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Transport in the West Midlands is a mess, which is why i am asking the Prime...
'...keep the current two-tier system of Local Government in Norfolk' -- Ian Sherwood
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has said we cannot keep the local government system we have...
'...Make Forced Marriages against the Law' -- Alex Jones
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Forced Marriages are a breakage of Human rights. Our country great Britain,...
'...help all low paid who are still worse off even after the new starting rate of income tax introduced 13th May 2008' -- Michael White
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the removal of the 10p tax rate and the subsequent introduction of a...
'...Abolish all prescription charges' -- Catherine Johnston
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make the NHS a fair and non discriminatory service by providing free of...
'...Make it compulsory for visitors to patients needing barrier nursing to wear protective clothing, i.e. gloves and aprons.' -- Heather Shorrock
seen at 17:13, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It used to be compulsory to wear gloves and plastic aprons when visiting an...
PM meets Jamaican Prime Minister
seen at 16:31, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has met the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding, in Downing Street.
PM offers support to China
seen at 16:31, 20 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has praised the efforts of the Chinese government following the Sichuan earthquake and offered the UK's support to deal with the aftermath of the tragedy.
Sir michael parkinson appointed national dignity ambassador
seen at 16:25, 20 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Government launches national dignity tour
Secretary of state for international development douglas alexander reacts to latest doha texts
seen at 16:13, 20 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Negotiating texts in agriculture and non-agricultural market access have been released by Crawford Falconer, chair of the agriculture negotiating group and Don Stephenson, chair of the NAMA negotiating group. These...
Consultation on timing of next year's local elections
seen at 16:03, 20 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey has today launched a consultation on whether or not the date of the 2009 local elections should be moved to coincide with elections for the European Parliament.
8 foreign ships under detention in the uk during april
seen at 15:39, 20 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during April 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Yarmouth coastguard warn public as flares wash up on mablethorpe shores
seen at 15:39, 20 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Yarmouth Coastguard are urging members of the public to stay away from military marine marker flares that have been washing up on shores in the Mablethorpe area.
Radical new approach to tackling poor behaviour and teaching excluded pupils
seen at 15:07, 20 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
The Schools Secretary Ed Balls has today announced plans for a major overhaul of how some of society's most troubled and challenging young people are educated and how we can tackle poor behaviour at a much earlier...
Design your own playground: ministers launch website to get kids views on play
seen at 15:07, 20 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ministers today launched a fun, interactive website and poster campaign to encourage children to give their views on play and play areas as part of the first ever national consultation on children's play.
Woolas praises emissions trading system's remarkable progress
seen at 13:05, 20 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The final UK results for the first phase of the EU Emissions Trading System, which ended in December 2007, demonstrated that carbon trading can work and helped to cement the UK's role at the centre of the global...
Highways agency publishes new volume and introduction to the design manual for roads and bridges'
seen at 12:58, 20 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has today published revised Introductions to the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW).
Eastern european migration falls
seen at 12:58, 20 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgarian and Romanian statistics published today
Sportsdirect.com retail ltd, hargreaves (sports) ltd and gilesports plc agree to undertakings
seen at 12:54, 20 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Following discussion with the OFT, Sportsdirect.com Retail Ltd (previous name: Sports World International Ltd), Hargreaves (Sports) Ltd and Gilesports plc have agreed to provide undertakings not to mislead consumers...
Healey publishes update on flood-hit households
seen at 12:42, 20 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today published an update of progress being made getting people affected by last summer's floods back in their homes.
Tax credits: national statistics 2006-07
seen at 12:19, 20 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Overpayments of tax credits have fallen by £700 million since 2005-06, and are now at less than half the level they were in 2003-04, according to National Statistics published today by HM Revenue & Customs...
'...do something about the 100 million people in low income countries who are at risk of going deeper into poverty - consider food for work "hand - up" programmes rather than cash hand outs as a development policy and new plantings as aid.' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:17, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings 2008, the focus inevitably will be...
'...Scrap Sunday trading laws allowing all shops to open normal hours on Sundays' -- Joseph Potts
seen at 12:17, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Scrap Sunday trading laws allowing all shops to open normal hours on Sundays' -- Joseph Potts
Government agrees fair deal on agency work
seen at 12:11, 20 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today agreed a deal between unions and employers that will see agency workers in the UK receive equal treatment after 12 weeks employment.
MIGRATION: Migration Reporting
seen at 11:44, 20 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Grants of British Citizenship up 7%
Population: Migration
seen at 11:44, 20 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
UK Emigration reaches 400,000 in 2006
Mod gives go-ahead to navy carriers
seen at 11:29, 20 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today gave industry the green light that it was ready to go-ahead with contract signature for the two new super aircraft carriers. Industry is now expected to press ahead with forming the...
Supporting Looked After Children and Young People at School: A Scottish Case Study
seen at 11:24, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This piece of research examined the arrangements for supporting looked after children in schools, including the transfer of information between social work and education, and the role of the designated senior manager...
Taking forward the Scottish Futures Trust
seen at 11:24, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Taking forward the Scottish Futures Trust
Cancer Waiting Times October-December 2007
seen at 11:24, 20 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics relating to the waiting times of urgently referred patients diagnosed with cancer during October-December 2007
Department for Work and Pensions: Annual Report (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.

I am today able to announce the publication of the Department for Work and Pensions...

Ministry of Justice: Annual Report (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Mr right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I have today laid before Parliament the 2007-08 departmental annual...

Women: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Councillors (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Women and Equalities (Harriet Harman) has made the following Statement.

Last summer, we set out the Government's priorities for women. These included increasing...

School Teachers' Review Body (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the publication of the 17th Report Part 1 of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) (Cm 7252) on 15 January 2008, to which I responded in a statement of that date, I have today written to consultees...

Education, Youth and Culture Council (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Education, Youth and Culture Council will be held on 21 and 22 May in Brussels. Rhodri Glyn Thomas, Minister for Heritage for Wales, will be representing the UK on 21 May when Culture And Audiovisual issues...

National Recognition Study (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to acknowledge the publication today of the report of the independent inquiry into the national recognition of the armed forces carried out by my hon. Friend the Member for Grantham and Stafford (Mr Quentin...

Departmental Report (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My 2008 departmental report, which contains information on progress against the Department's strategic priorities, public service agreement targets, the challenges ahead and summary expenditure plans for 2007...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels.

There is only one substantive item on this month's agenda, concerning the placing of plant protection...

Departmental Annual Report (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department's annual report for 2008 (Cm 7393) was laid before Parliament today.

The report is in the Library and copies are available to hon. Members from the Vote Office.

UK Border Agency Detention Estate (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK Border Agency now removes an immigration offender every eight minutes. This includes failed asylum seekers, overstayers and a record number of foreign prisoners.

We have set ourselves further aggressive...

Tribunals (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published the Government response to the "Transforming Tribunals, Implementing Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007" consultation paper. Copies have been made available in the...

Departmental Annual Report (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before Parliament the 2007-08 departmental annual report for the Ministry of Justice (CM 7397).

The Ministry of Justice was established on 9 May 2007. It brought together the former responsibilities...

Transport (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published my Department's annual report for 2008 (CM 7395). Copies have been laid before Parliament and placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

The report sets out the Department's activities...

Government Equalities Office (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Government Equalities Office)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Last summer, we set out the Government's priorities for women. These included increasing the number of black and Asian and minority ethnic women on local councils.

A report produced by Simon Woolley, head...

Departmental Annual Report (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:24, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today able to announce the publication of the Department for Work and Pensions departmental annual report. The report provides details of the Department's performance in 2007-08 against its public service...

'...Offer free tv for OAPs in hospitals' -- Helen Watts
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My grandfather who is in hospital after suffering from a stroke is getting...
'...ban hand held air horns from being sold to children.' -- Rebecca Bennett
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These cannister powered air horns are a nuisance at public events. They...
'...Severely restrict the decibel noise output from all vehicles used on United Kingdom roads.' -- Mr A Maguire
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Create a law to severely restrict the decibel noise output from all vehicles...
'...Reduce income support for those getting their rents paid.' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many folk in rented accomodation or council housing remain unemployed...
'...Make it an offence to feed Seagulls' -- Tina yeo
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the increase of numbers of Seagulls and their sizes they are nasty,...
'...dual the A64 from York to Scarborough AS A MATTER OF URGENCY' -- John Hynes
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This hideously busy road has been screaming out for dualling for decades....
'...Invest £30 million of Developing Countries Funds To educate and Help people better use Rubbish and local Resources in combination.' -- Luke Andrew Marsh
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We thow away an emense amout of usful stuff if you know how to make use of...
'...Review Accident &Emegency sercices and Medical Assessment services in North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary.' -- susan potts
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the amalgamation of these two services into one unit there has been a...
'...Review the law which currently prevents builders recovering their installed materials except through civil action.' -- Roger Bisby
seen at 11:19, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned are seeking a change in the law to enable builders to...
'...Close Final Salary Pensions to all Government Employees' -- Andrew McAllister
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the private sector cannot afford the luxury of final salary pensions why...
'...take firm and decisive action against so-called "honour killings".' -- Martin Marshall
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Around the world many women are persecuted merely for exercising rights that...
'...oppose the creation of human-animal cybrid embryos and true hybrid (inter-species) embryos as proposed in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill on the grounds they are morally repugnant.' -- Jessica Lawlor
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This bill, which allows for the creation of animal/human embryos to a...
'...Remove the Hazard Perception from the Theory Test' -- Peter A Nicholson
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Hazard Perception Test is of no value at all, learner drivers have...
'...Set a variable fuel tax rate' -- David Scott
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment we have a series of fixed fuel taxes which mean for a minor...
'...Give employers an extra day off to travel to funerals if required' -- Helen Whaley
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, employers will give a day's leave for attending a funeral....
'...re negotiate Child Support Laws' -- Paul A Johnson
seen at 11:18, 20 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently Child Tax Credits & Child Benefits are used by the Child Support...
Radical change to boost equality and diversity in fire service
seen at 11:10, 20 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
FIRE MINISTER PARMJIT DHANDA has announced radical new measures today to change the face of the fire Service over the next ten years and ensure it fully reflects the communities it serves.
Rosie winterton announces £42 million for new improved bristol bus services
seen at 11:08, 20 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today announced approval of £42million funding for the Greater Bristol Bus Network, meaning residents of the local area will soon benefit from new buses and better services...
Government launches cocaine crackdown
seen at 04:30, 20 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Government is launching a new crackdown on cocaine, Drugs Minister Vernon Coaker announced today.
Experts challenge developers to raise their game on eco-towns
seen at 01:15, 20 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fourteen leading experts will today challenge developers to improve their visions for eco-towns and deliver world class proposals for the first new towns in the UK for 45 years.