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22 May 2008

Jowell welcomes ioc report on london 2012
seen at 18:44, 22 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell has welcomed the report by the International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission on progress towards 2012.
Disability issues top the agenda as acas sets up new forum
seen at 18:27, 22 May in Acas News - national (Our copy).
Acas, the employment relations service, today announced plans to establish its Disabled People's Involvement Forum, one of the first of its kind, to help ensure fairness and equality in Acas' work.
Consumers should benefit from water companies' success
seen at 17:53, 22 May in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Water and sewerage companies in England and Wales will soon be announcing profit figures for 2007/8 but consumers, as well as shareholders, should share in their success, says the Consumer Council for Water.
Coastguard officers receive prestigious award for napoli efforts
seen at 17:49, 22 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are pleased to announce that His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and Honorary Commodore of Her Majesty's Coastguard, has graciously agreed to bestow Honorary Commodore Awards...
'...Create an Equality and Diversity Day' -- Linda Riley
seen at 17:20, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to campaign for a worthy cause: an Equality and Diversity Bank...
'...extend NHS cancer treatments : request NICE consider immunotherapy in addition to radiotherapy cancer treatments for NHS patients. Immunotherapy benefits include reduced relapses and side effects. Immune - boosting treatments for lung cancer patients
seen at 17:20, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Because the treatment affects the most common form of lung cancer - non-...
'...legislate on ethnic diversity - consider my immigration policy idea - look at race ratios in employment and balance workplaces creed mix, similar to disability legislation' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:20, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Congrats to the British govt. for addressing one of society's main...
'...aid legal aid - expand access to legal representation and ensure fair access to judicical proceedings.' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:20, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Times (6/5/08) reports that barristers are refusing to take cases,...
Denham urges workers to benefit from higher education
seen at 17:14, 22 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Today, John Denham will challenge millions of employees to grasp the opportunity to improve their job prospects and increase their earnings by taking one of the wide range of qualifications that higher education...
An excellent contribution to the...
seen at 17:14, 22 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
An excellent contribution to the participatory/representative debate. I fully agree with the need to open up the potential of Parish Councils.
Miscellaneous
seen at 16:37, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister would be spending the Bank Holiday, the PMS said that the intention was that the Prime Minister, like most people, would be spending the Bank Holiday with his family. original source...
Prime Minister’s meeting with the Dalai Lama
seen at 16:37, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Dalai Lama had said that he would ask the Prime Minister about investigating recent events in Tibet and to press China about whether or not they will ratify the human rights covenant, the PMS said that...
Cluster bombs
seen at 16:37, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Foreign Office were saying that we should keep the two cluster bombs we had but that the Prime Minister had said that we should review that situation, the PMS replied that a discussion on cluster bombs...
Oil prices
seen at 16:37, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister could do anything to alleviate the affect of rising oil prices on British consumers, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister had spoken about oil prices during...
Morning press briefing from 22 May 2008
seen at 16:37, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: oil prices, cluster bombs, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, Prime Minister's meeting with the Dalai Lama and miscellaneous.
Minister visits manchester projects for the socially excluded
seen at 16:34, 22 May in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Phil Hope, Cabinet Office Minister with responsibility for social exclusion, today visited two ground-breaking projects that are helping Manchester's most vulnerable adults to find a home and a job.
Highways agency invites bids for traffic officer vehicles and support
seen at 16:21, 22 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is to change the method by which vehicles and related services are procured and delivered for the Traffic Officer Service.
£5 million targeted for knife and gun crime
seen at 16:20, 22 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today outlined £5 million to tackle violent crime with new action to crack down on knives in known hotspots across the country. She also pledged further support for four areas...
Mod announces intent to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first world war armistice
seen at 16:19, 22 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Veterans Minister Derek Twigg has announced that a commemorative service and wreath laying will be held this year to mark the 90th Anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Uk forces who served in bosnia and herzegovina commemorated
seen at 16:19, 22 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A commemorative service was held today at the magnificent Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. It marked the efforts of more than 100,000 members of UK Armed Forces in Bosnia...
National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: Small Research Projects Initiative 2007-08: Understanding Stigma: Young People's Experiences of Mental Health Stigma
seen at 16:15, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The study explored young people's experiences of stigma from mental health difficulties and their views concerning potential strategies for support
National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: Small Research Projects Initiative 2006: An Investigation of the Role of School Nurses in Supporting Mental Health and Well-being
seen at 16:15, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The study explored how school nurse maangers across Scotland view their role in promoting and supporting the mental health of young people
National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06: Plotting the Story of Recovery in Edinburgh and Scotland
seen at 16:15, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The study sought to contribute to the development of recovery in Scotland by plotting, through critical inquiry, the story of recovery in both Edinburgh and Scotland
Analysis of the responses to the consultation document 'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland'
seen at 16:14, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' discussion document was put forward as a consultation to determine the future direction of mental health improvement for 2008-11, focusing on what Local Authorities, NHS...
'...help charities who help to protect the white lion.' -- Gabrielle Simpson
seen at 15:10, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The white lion is one of the most endangered animals in the world. They are...
'...routinely screen pregnant women for Factor V Leiden' -- Jackie Hislop
seen at 15:10, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a genetic abnormality and is passed on to any gender through birth....
'...Introduce free freedom bus passes for all students in full time education over the age of 16' -- Federico Tak
seen at 15:10, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This scheme has been designed for elderly people over the age of 60. However...
'...Make Nexus stop discriminating against scooter users' -- Andrea Porter
seen at 15:10, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nexus, who control the Tyne and Wear Metro system, have created a new ruling...
'...outlaw car insurance companies such as Sheila's wheels and Diamond' -- Lloyd Glater
seen at 15:10, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the sexual discrimination legislation in this country it should be...
Immigration
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about today's immigration figures, the PMS replied that on asylum, we had seen a fall in the number of asylum applications including dependents in the first quarter of this year, compared to the last quarter...
Embryology Bill
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's view was on the three-line whip on attendance this evening at the House and whether or not this made it a free vote, the PMS said it was a free vote and MP's could vote as they wished...
Police strike
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's view was on the Police Federation voting to have the right to strike, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister thought it was a matter...
Olympics
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details of the IOC meeting tonight, the PMS replied that the IOC meeting was a cross party meeting in order to emphasise to the IOC the cross party nature of the support for the Olympics. It would...
Police pay
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked that in the light of the £2.7billion tax cut, did the Prime Minister still think it was right to deny police officers back-dated pay, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister thought it was absolutely...
Cluster bombs
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Government's position on cluster munitions, the PMS replied that the Government's position was that there were negotiations on cluster bombs underway in Dublin at the moment, and we would not want ...
Brendan Barber
seen at 13:32, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had studied Brendan Barber's speech that he was delivering later today and did he have a view on the threats posed by casino capitalism, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that...
PM sees Olympic progress
seen at 13:31, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has paid a visit to the Olympic development site in east London to see construction in progress.
Health secretary welcomes recommendations to improve gp access
seen at 13:21, 22 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has committed to creating more responsive and accessible primary care for black and minority ethnic groups (BME) groups, following the recommendations of two reports published today...
Experience of patients in black and minority ethnic groups
seen at 13:21, 22 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The Use and Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland: An Evaluation: Annex - A Review of the International Literature
seen at 13:07, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on use of ASIST training given volunteers in Scotland under the auspices of Choose Life in order to help them to become more willing to recognise and help persons at risk of suicide
The Use and Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland: An Evaluation
seen at 13:07, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on use of ASIST training given volunteers in Scotland under the auspices of Choose Life in order to help them to become more willing to recognise and help persons at risk of suicide
The Use and Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland: A Literature Review and Evaluation - Research Findings
seen at 13:07, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of report on use of ASIST training given volunteers in Scotland under the auspices of Choose Life in order to help them to become more willing to recognise and help persons at risk of suicide
National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06: Mellow Babies
seen at 13:07, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The study reported the results of a waiting-list-controlled evaluation of the Mellow Babies Intervention
More capacity and better services for passengers on south central franchise
seen at 12:54, 22 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Rail passengers in the South London, Surrey and Sussex are set to benefit from 10% more capacity across the South Central franchise area and significant service improvements under proposals outlined by Rail Minister...
One year of clamping down on cowboy claims companies - a success story
seen at 12:14, 22 May in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Cowboy claims companies have been forced to clean up their act says a report out today.
Denham calls on employees to think again about higher education
seen at 12:08, 22 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Today, John Denham will challenge millions of employees to grasp the opportunity to improve their job prospects and increase their earnings by taking one of the wide range of qualifications that higher education...
Making Local Connections and the role of councillors - Speech by Stuart Burgess
seen at 12:07, 22 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Speech by Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, to the annual conference of the National Association of Local...

Making Local Connections and the role of councillors
seen at 12:07, 22 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is speaking today at the annual conference of the National Association of Local Councils.

Among a line up of speakers...

Afternoon press briefing from 20 May 2008
seen at 11:53, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Police strike, Embryology Bill, immigration, 42 days and agency workers.
Afternoon press briefing from 21 May 2008
seen at 11:53, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Brendan Barber, cluster bombs, police pay and the Olympics.
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 11:53, 22 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
1.4% fall in first quarter 2008
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 11:52, 22 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Slowdown in volume of sales
Stocks of cereals held on farms england and wales - march 2008
seen at 11:46, 22 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on the quantities of cereals held on farms were released on 22 May 2008 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. This release shows ...
Bats to help measure the uk's biodiversity
seen at 11:46, 22 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
From today (International Biodiversity Day), for the first time bat and wintering waterbird numbers will be used to measure the health of the UK's wildlife.
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007 Core Module Report 1: Attitudes to Government in Scotland
seen at 11:30, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report explores public perceptions of government in Scotland, focussing on measures of public trust and engagement.
Scotland's Climate Change Programme: Second Annual Report, April 2007-March 2008
seen at 11:30, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Second annual report on Scotland's Climate Change Programme (April 2007 - March 2008)
An Assessment of the Value of Planning Agreements in Scotland-Research Findings No. 11/2008
seen at 11:30, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report assesses the number and vale of planning agreements secured in Scotland between 2004 and 2007, highlighting trends in the use of agreements and forecasting the value of contributions that may be secured...
An Assessment of the Value of Planning Agreements in Scotland - Report
seen at 11:30, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report assesses the number and vale of planning agreements secured in Scotland between 2004 and 2007, highlighting trends in the use of agreements and forecasting the value of contributions that may be secured...
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007: Core Module Report 1 - Attitudes to government in Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 11:30, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Research Findings summarises the key findings from a report exploring trends in attitudes to government from 1999 to 2007.
Crime: DNA Profiles Inquiry (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a report from Peter Lewis, the chief executive of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), of his inquiry into the CPS handling of a disk containing 2,159 Dutch DNA serious crime scene profiles...

Debt Relief (Baroness Crawley, Baronesses in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

On 18 May over 1,000 people gathered in Birmingham to mark the 10th anniversary of the formation...

EU Council (Beverley Hughes, Minister of State (Children, Young People and Families); Minister for the North West), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Deputy UK Permanent Representative, Andy Lebrecht, will attend the Youth Council on 22 May. There is only one agenda item:

Ministers will be asked to adopt a resolution on participation by young people...

Yorkshire and Humber Plan (Parmjit Dhanda, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is publishing today the Yorkshire and Humber Plan, the revised Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), replacing the RSS published in ...

Equipment Project (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that we have taken a major step towards the procurement of new naval tankers, as part of the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) project, to support the Royal Navy...

RAF Regiment (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I should like to inform the House that I have decided to establish permanently an additional RAF Regiment Field Squadron, (15 Squadron RAF Regiment) and a RAF Force Protection Wing Headquarters (No. 7 RAF Force...

RAF Aerobatic Team (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am able to inform the House today of the outcome of the Royal Air Force study that has been undertaken to consider the future basing requirements for the RAF Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) known as the Red Arrows. ...

Death Certification (England and Wales) (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published a summary of responses to the consultation paper setting out proposals for improving the process of death certification in England and Wales. The proposals are intended to ...

Debt Relief (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 18 May over 1,000 people gathered in Birmingham to mark the 10th anniversary of the formation of a human chain by over 70,000 people to demand an end to the debts of the world's poorest countries. Since that...

Statutory Duty to Report Deaths to Coroner Modernisation and Consolidation of Cremation Regulations (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing two papers which summarise the responses to the consultation papers "Statutory Duty for Doctors and other Public Service Personnel to Report Deaths to the Coroner" and "Cremation Regulations...

Youth Justice Agency (Corporate Plan 2008-11 and Business Plan 2008-09) (Paul Goggins, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:30, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's Corporate Plan for 2008-11 and Business Plan for 2008-09 in the Libraries of both Houses.

The business plan contains 14 key performance targets I have ...

Final call for debt recovery company
seen at 11:28, 22 May in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A Birkenhead-based company which made a number of misrepresentations to induce clients to sign up for a commercial debt recovery service has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies...
'...Make Parcelforce accountable to their customers' -- Phil Dearson
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thousands of people in the UK are frustrated with Parcelforce's service...
'...set up an independent Press Complaints Authority.' -- Richard Comaish
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Press Complaints Commission has failed, as a self-regulatory body, e.g...
'...Stop penalising public sector workers by implementing below inflation pay rises as an excuse to support the UK's failing economy' -- David Brown
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public sector workers are unfairly penalised when it comes around to the...
'...ban adult rated computer games from all prisons' -- Mr M Partis
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How exactly does spending all day playing such computer games as 'Hitman'...
'...permit home educating lone parents to remain on Income Support' -- Fiona Nicholson
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lone parents have additional caring responsibilities and make a vital...
'...make identity theft illegal' -- Matthew Hyde
seen at 11:22, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's not currently illegal for me to buy a car, open a bank account or take...
Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland europe - 2007
seen at 11:14, 22 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department has today published National Statistics on the number of goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe from GB by ferry and through the Channel Tunnel during 2007.
50% of parents pass on dangerous road habits
seen at 11:14, 22 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
THINK! launches roadshow to highlight dangers of copycat behaviour
Admission appeals statistics for primary and secondary schools published today
seen at 11:12, 22 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
- Jim Knight says system is working for parents -
Learners' success rates continue to increase
seen at 11:11, 22 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
* New figures on further education, work-based learning and Train to Gain in England 2006/07 published today
Natural England announces an extra £5 million for England’s wildlife on International Biodiversity Day
seen at 10:14, 22 May in Natural England (Our copy).
The dormouse, rare orchids, orchards and even ponds are just some of England’s most threatened species and habitats set to benefit as Natural England announces today (Thursday 22 May) an extra £5 million...
Oil/food prices
seen at 01:04, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was said about the economy during Cabinet, the PMS said that the discussion had been about what all Government departments could do to help deal with the economic situation in relation to issues such ...
Agency Workers Directive
seen at 01:04, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if an agreement had been reached regarding the AWD, the PMS said that there had been very constructive discussions between the TUC and the CBI, as well as the Government, on the AWD in recent days and weeks...
Cabinet
seen at 01:04, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman began by saying that the official Cabinet met for just under an hour and it included an update from Geoff Hoon on Parliamentary business. There was a discussion on Burma, which was...
Misc
seen at 01:04, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for details on the Prime Minister's meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, the PMS said that the meeting was part of the IOC Coordination Commission's visit to London; it would be a cross...
Football
seen at 01:04, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be watching the game and if so who with, the PMS said that the Prime Minister would almost certainly watch the game in the flat in Downing Street after the IOC event but that he...