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22 October 2008

Miscellaneous
seen at 20:49, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was accompanying Mrs Brown to Scotland this week, the PMS said that if that was a question about by-elections, it was best directed at the newly appointed Political Spokesmen. ...
Miscellaneous
seen at 20:49, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was accompanying Mrs Brown to Scotland this week, the PMS said that if that was a question about by-elections, it was best directed at the newly appointed Political Spokesmen. ...
Cabinet
seen at 20:49, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the issue of party finances came up at Cabinet this morning, the PMS said no. Asked what was discussed at Cabinet this morning, the PMS said that they mostly discussed the economy. There was an update...
Cabinet
seen at 20:49, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the issue of party finances came up at Cabinet this morning, the PMS said no. Asked what was discussed at Cabinet this morning, the PMS said that they mostly discussed the economy. There was an update...
Meeting with Banks
seen at 20:48, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be attending the meeting Lord Mandelson was having with bank chief executives this week, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister was not planning to attend...
Meeting with Banks
seen at 20:48, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be attending the meeting Lord Mandelson was having with bank chief executives this week, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister was not planning to attend...
Economy
seen at 20:48, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the story in the Financial Times this morning that the UK Government will lend Iceland 3 million so it can pay UK depositors affected by the collapse of the online banking unit of Landsbanki, the Prime...
Economy
seen at 20:48, 22 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the story in the Financial Times this morning that the UK Government will lend Iceland 3 million so it can pay UK depositors affected by the collapse of the online banking unit of Landsbanki, the Prime...
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 20:44, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, energy prices and housing were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the NHS and knife crime.

Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 20:44, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, energy prices and housing were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the NHS and knife crime.

Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 20:44, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, energy prices and housing were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the NHS and knife crime.

Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 20:43, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, energy prices and housing were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the NHS and knife crime.

Read more…

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 20:43, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, energy prices and housing were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the NHS and knife crime.

Read more…

Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire
seen at 20:42, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Countess of Darnley as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire upon the retirement of Sir Thomas Dunne KG KCVO on 24 October 2008.

Biographical Note...
Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire
seen at 20:42, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Countess of Darnley as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire upon the retirement of Sir Thomas Dunne KG KCVO on 24 October 2008.

Biographical Note...
Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire
seen at 20:42, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Countess of Darnley as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire upon the retirement of Sir Thomas Dunne KG KCVO on 24 October 2008.

Biographical Note...
Speech on small businesses
seen at 20:41, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Prime Minister s speech on small businesses at Kent Science Park.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Can I say first of all, it is a great pleasure to be here today and to be...

PMQs video
seen at 20:41, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PMQs video
seen at 20:40, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Morning press briefing from 22 October 2008
seen at 20:40, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Economy and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

Economy

Asked about the story in the Financial Times this morning that the UK Government will lend Iceland...

Morning press briefing from 22 October 2008
seen at 20:40, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Economy and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

Economy

Asked about the story in the Financial Times this morning that the UK Government will lend Iceland...

Gordon Brown welcomes Qatari PM
seen at 20:39, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown welcomed Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, to 10 Downing Street today.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues including the world economy, climate change...

'...Use the money invested in bank bail out to reduce mortgage debt' -- james reid
seen at 19:37, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
since the original 50 Billion is tax payers money. This money should be...
'...Allow service personnel R/R to start from the time they reach their home town' -- Teresa Theobald
seen at 19:37, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many service personnel are affected by the travel time to their home town...
'...prevent NHS trusts using their resources on non health related activities' -- William Sadler
seen at 19:36, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposal by a NHS trust in Kingston upon Hill to spend half a million...
'...break all economic and security ties with USA' -- Nick Steeples
seen at 19:36, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that we should break all economic and security alliances with the...
'...Protect the UK s emergent lap dancing clubs, allow fans continued access, and not licence or regulate clubs out of existence, out of fear of moral crusaders who do not approve of sensual entertainment.' -- James William Murray
seen at 19:35, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The petitioners undersigned, do not wish government policy to make clubs...
'...bring back the 100 bonus EMA when return to college after your first year.' -- Caitlin Winter
seen at 19:35, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i found out today that the goverment has scrapped the bonus payment of 100...
'...Monitor computer activities in British-based financial sectors and prosecute speculators who are undermining the government's rescue plans.' -- Brendan Wynne
seen at 19:34, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Continuing instability in the City can only be attributed to sanctioned...
'...tackle the problem of excessive drinking in the UK and not punish the majority who drink responsibly' -- Richard Siddle
seen at 19:34, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We urge the Prime Minister to recognise drinking patterns in the UK are in...
'...Scrap plans to create a database that records all mobile phone and internet activity' -- Kelvin McGlynn
seen at 19:33, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The announcement by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to create a database...
'...Limit the benefits payable to any individual or family' -- Graham Langford
seen at 19:32, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The total state benefits received by any individual or family from whatever...
'...introduce legislation to protect our male infants from the cruel and medieval practice of circumcision based on religious grounds.' -- Glenn Jones
seen at 19:32, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Other than for medical reasons, to inflict permanent, irreversible, painful...
Statement on the future of the tote
seen at 18:35, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced that due to current market conditions it will not proceed with the sale of the Tote this Autumn.   
Statement on the future of the tote
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced that due to current market conditions it will not proceed with the sale of the Tote this Autumn.   
Statement on the future of the tote
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced that due to current market conditions it will not proceed with the sale of the Tote this Autumn.   
Statement on the future of the tote
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced that due to current market conditions it will not proceed with the sale of the Tote this Autumn.   
Culture minister heralds a new era of uk & indian film collaboration
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Barbara Follett and top Bollywood stars celebrate historic agreement   
Culture minister heralds a new era of uk & indian film collaboration
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Barbara Follett and top Bollywood stars celebrate historic agreement   
Culture minister heralds a new era of uk & indian film collaboration
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Barbara Follett and top Bollywood stars celebrate historic agreement   
Culture minister heralds a new era of uk & indian film collaboration
seen at 18:34, 22 October in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Barbara Follett and top Bollywood stars celebrate historic agreement   
Safe passage for migrating birds of prey
seen at 18:12, 22 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New international measures to protect more than 70 of the world's migratory birds of prey and owls were agreed today.   
Safe passage for migrating birds of prey
seen at 18:12, 22 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New international measures to protect more than 70 of the world's migratory birds of prey and owls were agreed today.   
Teenager scoops top justice award for volunteer work
seen at 18:12, 22 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A teenage volunteer has seen off stiff competition from police, lawyers and staff at criminal agencies across England and Wales to win the 2008 Justice Shield, the leading award for outstanding contributions to ...
Older people's quality of life improved through national scheme
seen at 17:55, 22 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Almost 100,000 older people have benefitted so far from a £60 million scheme to keep them in their homes and out of hospital and residential care, according to a report published today by Care Services Minister...
100th hospital scheme opens doors to patients
seen at 17:55, 22 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The 100th hospital scheme to be built under the biggest hospital building programme in the history of the NHS - St Helens Hospital in Merseyside - has admitted its first patients.   
Securing a fair framework for homeowners
seen at 17:35, 22 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Today the Government announced new rules to help protect homeowners, who may be facing the threat of repossession. New court protocols will help make repossessions a last resort, and the Government is proposing...
Projects to support young crime victims
seen at 16:01, 22 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Five areas across the country have been awarded a share of nearly half a million pounds to create the next generation of support services for young victims of crime, the Justice Secretary and Home Secretary announced...
Projects to support young crime victims
seen at 16:01, 22 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Five areas across the country have been awarded a share of nearly half a million pounds to create the next generation of support services for young victims of crime, the Justice Secretary and Home Secretary announced...
Oft makes announcements on newspaper and magazine distribution sector
seen at 15:00, 22 October in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today issued three publications following a wide-ranging analysis of competition in newspaper and magazine distribution in the United Kingdom. It has:   
Government consults on oft advice to revoke undertakings on newspaper supply
seen at 14:36, 22 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Business, Lord Mandelson, has today received advice from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on the continued appropriateness of statutory undertakings that underpin arrangements for the ...
'...Eliminate all fees associated with applying to university' -- Craig Melson
seen at 14:11, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is very unfair to have to pay just to apply for university. This petition...
'...Eliminate all fees associated with applying to university' -- Craig Melson
seen at 14:10, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is very unfair to have to pay just to apply for university. This petition...
'...Force the banks to pass on the 0.5% bank of England base rate cut to new customers' -- Karen Obrien
seen at 14:10, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many customers are coming to the end of their special 2 or 3 yr tracker...
'...Force the banks to pass on the 0.5% bank of England base rate cut to new customers' -- Karen Obrien
seen at 14:10, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many customers are coming to the end of their special 2 or 3 yr tracker...
'...lift the unfair ban on cold calling in personal injury market' -- anthony hill
seen at 14:10, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is to lift the unfair ban on cold calling sales in the personal injury...
'...lift the unfair ban on cold calling in personal injury market' -- anthony hill
seen at 14:09, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is to lift the unfair ban on cold calling sales in the personal injury...
'...force utilities, and companies in general, to compete effectively' -- Tom Hewitt
seen at 14:09, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A Market Economy requires effective competition. It is obvious that even if...
'...force utilities, and companies in general, to compete effectively' -- Tom Hewitt
seen at 14:09, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A Market Economy requires effective competition. It is obvious that even if...
'...force highly paid bankers to pay a retrospective windfall tax' -- David Braithwaite
seen at 14:08, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all know bankers have been paid huge bonuses over the last few years....
'...force highly paid bankers to pay a retrospective windfall tax' -- David Braithwaite
seen at 14:08, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all know bankers have been paid huge bonuses over the last few years....
'...extend the cover of the DTI's Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme (SFLG), raising to 1,000,000 ( 1m) worth of small business lending over 7 years - as opposed to just 1/4m over 5 years.' -- Gavin Wheeldon
seen at 14:08, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Small firms are rightly considered as the engine room of our economy,...
'...extend the cover of the DTI's Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme (SFLG), raising to 1,000,000 ( 1m) worth of small business lending over 7 years - as opposed to just 1/4m over 5 years.' -- Gavin Wheeldon
seen at 14:07, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Small firms are rightly considered as the engine room of our economy,...
'...drop the requirement for the newly nationalised state banks to lend mortgages at 2007 levels.' -- David Mann
seen at 14:07, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During 2007, the UK housing market was at the height of a bubble funded by...
'...drop the requirement for the newly nationalised state banks to lend mortgages at 2007 levels.' -- David Mann
seen at 14:07, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During 2007, the UK housing market was at the height of a bubble funded by...
'...make it mandatory for buy-to-let lenders to offer borrowers greater flexibilty and a 'roll up of interest' option during the current market conditions' -- Tony Hughes
seen at 14:07, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thousands of tenants are set to be made homeless, as lenders fail to offer...
'...make it mandatory for buy-to-let lenders to offer borrowers greater flexibilty and a 'roll up of interest' option during the current market conditions' -- Tony Hughes
seen at 14:06, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thousands of tenants are set to be made homeless, as lenders fail to offer...
'...Stop Tescos from destroying Dartford' -- Tyler McGill
seen at 14:06, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call for the Tescos planning application in Dartford to be properly...
'...Stop Tescos from destroying Dartford' -- Tyler McGill
seen at 14:06, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call for the Tescos planning application in Dartford to be properly...
'...Renegotiate all PFI / PPP deals involving RBS / HBOS' -- Patrick Murdock
seen at 14:06, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS funded hundreds of PFI / PPP projects...
'...Renegotiate all PFI / PPP deals involving RBS / HBOS' -- Patrick Murdock
seen at 14:05, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS funded hundreds of PFI / PPP projects...
'...Outlaw Fractional Reserve Banking' -- Patrick Mockridge
seen at 14:05, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fractional Reserve Banking is a common practice among banks that allows them...
'...Outlaw Fractional Reserve Banking' -- Patrick Mockridge
seen at 14:05, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fractional Reserve Banking is a common practice among banks that allows them...
'...Totally dispense with, not temporarily waive, the bonus system, the 'reward for failure' culture and the exhorbitant severance pay deals that exist within the British banking and allied corporate business systems whilst tax payers money is being used
seen at 14:05, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Totally dispense with, not temporarily waive, the bonus system, the 'reward for failure' culture and the exhorbitant severance pay deals that exist within the British banking and allied corporate business systems...
'...Totally dispense with, not temporarily waive, the bonus system, the 'reward for failure' culture and the exhorbitant severance pay deals that exist within the British banking and allied corporate business systems whilst tax payers money is being used
seen at 14:04, 22 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Totally dispense with, not temporarily waive, the bonus system, the 'reward for failure' culture and the exhorbitant severance pay deals that exist within the British banking and allied corporate business systems...
Scottish Government Consultation on Changes to Eligibility Criteria for Providers of Primary Medical Services
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on proposals for legislation to change the eligibility criteria for providers of Primary Medical Services (GP services).
Scottish Government Consultation on Changes to Eligibility Criteria for Providers of Primary Medical Services
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on proposals for legislation to change the eligibility criteria for providers of Primary Medical Services (GP services).
Scottish Government Consultation on Changes to Eligibility Criteria for Providers of Primary Medical Services
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on proposals for legislation to change the eligibility criteria for providers of Primary Medical Services (GP services).
Scottish Government Consultation on Changes to Eligibility Criteria for Providers of Primary Medical Services
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on proposals for legislation to change the eligibility criteria for providers of Primary Medical Services (GP services).
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 2 2008
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gross Domestic Product, Quarter 2, 2008
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 2 2008
seen at 13:55, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gross Domestic Product, Quarter 2, 2008
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 2 2008
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gross Domestic Product, Quarter 2, 2008
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 2 2008
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gross Domestic Product, Quarter 2, 2008
Draft Regulations on Developement Planning: Consultation Paper: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of consultation responses.
Draft Regulations on Developement Planning: Consultation Paper: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of consultation responses.
Draft Regulations on Developement Planning: Consultation Paper: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of consultation responses.
Draft Regulations on Developement Planning: Consultation Paper: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 13:54, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of consultation responses.
Double Taxation (UK-Netherlands/UK-Isle of Man) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:54, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Double Taxation Convention and Protocol with the Netherlands was signed on 26 September 2008. A new Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Isle of Man was signed on 29 September 2008, alongside an ...

Double Taxation (UK-Netherlands/UK-Isle of Man) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:53, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Double Taxation Convention and Protocol with the Netherlands was signed on 26 September 2008. A new Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Isle of Man was signed on 29 September 2008, alongside an ...

Double Taxation (UK-Netherlands/UK-Isle of Man) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:53, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Double Taxation Convention and Protocol with the Netherlands was signed on 26 September 2008. A new Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Isle of Man was signed on 29 September 2008, alongside an ...

Environment Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 13:53, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 20 and 21 October.

At this Council, the French presidency...

Environment Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 13:53, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 20 and 21 October.

At this Council, the French presidency...

Environment Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 13:53, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 20 and 21 October.

At this Council, the French presidency...

Intelligence and Security Committee (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 10 of the Intelligence and Security Act 1994, I have appointed my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Dr. Kim Howells) to be the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee...

Intelligence and Security Committee (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 10 of the Intelligence and Security Act 1994, I have appointed my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Dr. Kim Howells) to be the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee...

Intelligence and Security Committee (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 10 of the Intelligence and Security Act 1994, I have appointed my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Dr. Kim Howells) to be the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee...

Social Fund/Social Fund Commissioner (Annual Report) (Kitty Ussher, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State's Annual Report on the Social Fund for 2007/08 (Cm 7483) was published today and has been laid before Parliament.

The report records that total gross expenditure in 2007-08, excluding...

Social Fund/Social Fund Commissioner (Annual Report) (Kitty Ussher, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State's Annual Report on the Social Fund for 2007/08 (Cm 7483) was published today and has been laid before Parliament.

The report records that total gross expenditure in 2007-08, excluding...

Social Fund/Social Fund Commissioner (Annual Report) (Kitty Ussher, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:52, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State's Annual Report on the Social Fund for 2007/08 (Cm 7483) was published today and has been laid before Parliament.

The report records that total gross expenditure in 2007-08, excluding...

Social Fund and Social Fund Commissioner: Annual Reports (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:51, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Kitty Ussher) has made the following Statement.

The Secretary of State's annual report on the Social Fund for 2007-...

Social Fund and Social Fund Commissioner: Annual Reports (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:51, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Kitty Ussher) has made the following Statement.

The Secretary of State's annual report on the Social Fund for 2007-...

Social Fund and Social Fund Commissioner: Annual Reports (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 13:51, 22 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Kitty Ussher) has made the following Statement.

The Secretary of State's annual report on the Social Fund for 2007-...

I am not sure if I should be disturbed or...
seen at 11:27, 22 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

I am not sure if I should be disturbed or encouraged by this enquiry into the future of Upland communites. The fear is that it will be just another talking shop without anything practical resulting

Rural Advocate visit to High Peak to see the effects of the Credit Crunch
seen at 11:27, 22 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting the High Peak district in Derbyshire to to see some of the day-to-day effects of the economic downturn on people...

Job Description: Data and Analysis Assistant
seen at 11:26, 22 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Job description for the role of Data and Analysis Assistant in our Strategic Analysis team.

I fully understand those, like...
seen at 11:26, 22 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

I fully understand those, like David, who are concerned that this inquiry will be just another talking shop.  At the Commission for Rural Communities we all share that concern...

We're looking for a Data and Analysis Assistant
seen at 11:26, 22 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for someone to join our Strategic Analysis team as Data and Analysis Assistant.

Using your knowledge of quantitative data analysis, you'll help inform decision making...

Developing our brains from cradle to grave
seen at 03:41, 22 October in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Proposals aimed at helping society realise its mental potential at every stage of peoples' lives are contained in a major new report published today by Foresight, the Government's futures think tank.  ...
PM welcomes Karamanlis to Number 10
seen at 02:24, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis to Downing Street today for bilateral talks.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues including the global financial crisis, ongoing negotiations...

PM welcomes Karamanlis to Number 10
seen at 02:23, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis to Downing Street today for bilateral talks.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues including the global financial crisis, ongoing negotiations...

PM and Karamanlis
seen at 02:22, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Morning press briefing from 21 October 2008
seen at 02:21, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Cabinet, Immigration, small businesses, Embryology Bill, Greek Prime Minister and economy

Cabinet

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a...

350m training boost for small businesses
seen at 02:20, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Government has announced a package of help, including 350 million for training initiatives, for small and medium-sized businesses struggling with the effects of the credit crunch.

The funding will...

Small businesses - Sittingbourne
seen at 02:18, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

350m training boost for small businesses
seen at 02:17, 22 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Government has announced a package of help, including 350 million for training initiatives, for small and medium-sized businesses struggling with the effects of the credit crunch.

The funding will...

Launch of financial inclusion champions
seen at 01:56, 22 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A £12 million "Champions" campaign to help people suffering from financial exclusion was launched today by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Minister, Kitty Ussher.   
Highways agency provides data for new google maps traffic function
seen at 01:48, 22 October in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has made its traffic data available to Google(tm) for use within their brand new Google Maps(tm) traffic feature.   
M62 closed overnight between junction 37 and 38 for removal of addle bridge
seen at 01:48, 22 October in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
8PM ON SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER TO 10AM ON SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER   
Defence secretary makes first visit to downtown basra
seen at 01:42, 22 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Secretary John Hutton visited downtown Basra yesterday.   
Ridgback - £81m contract for np aerospace
seen at 01:42, 22 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
NP Aerospace in Coventry has been awarded an £81M contract, to convert Cougar 4x4s into the awesome Ridgback armoured vehicles for our troops in Afghanistan.   
Raf gets first of its new typhoon combat aircraft
seen at 01:42, 22 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The RAF has taken delivery of the first of 91 new Typhoon combat aircraft, ordered four years ago and delivered on time and to cost. The new Defence Equipment and Support Minister Quentin Davies was at RAF Coningsby...
Defence secretary makes first visit to troops in helmand
seen at 01:42, 22 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Secretary John Hutton flew into Afghanistan today for his first visit to the country since taking up the post.   
Scottish Procurement Directorate Leaflet
seen at 01:32, 22 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This leaflet provides information on the Scottish Procurement Directorate.