Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on the televising of assisted suicide, the PMS said that this was clearly a controversial issue that deeply divided public opinion. The Government had made it clear that ...
Asked about the summit that Lord Mandelson was hosting, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the purpose of the summit was to focus on how the Government could work with the business community to provide...
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
We’ll offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again...
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Watch Prime Minister’s Questions via our live stream (opens windows media player) from ...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Lebanon. Due to the improved security situation we no longer advise against all but essential travel to the country. However, we continue to...
HMS Daring, the first of the Royal Navy's new class of powerful Type 45 Destroyers, was today formally handed over to the MOD in a ceremony at the Scotstoun shipyard on the Clyde after completing a range of ...
Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998, the appointment of Paul Tucker to succeed Sir John Gieve as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Financial Stability...
The Government today announced further details of the Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme, intended to provide greater assurance to homeowners that they will be able to remain in their homes if they suffer a temporary...
The second of two directors of Branded Leisure plc has been disqualified following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service. In November this year, Mr Renwick Haddow became the...
The second of two directors of Branded Leisure plc has been disqualified following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service. In November this year, Mr Renwick Haddow became the...
A new range of best value mobile voice and data services will be available to public sector buyers from January 2009 in an arrangement worth an estimated £170 million per annum.
Minister for London Tony McNulty has welcomed the announcement of new Government funding for house building, which will benefit nine boroughs in the capital.
At ten minutes to seven yesterday evening, Falmouth Coastguard received a satellite call from the 28,148 gross tonnes, cargo vessel 'Anna Rickmers' requesting medical advice.
Culture Minister, Barbara Follett, has placed on a temporary export bar on a painting by J M W Turner - Pope's Villa at Twickenham. This will provide a last chance to raise the money to keep the painting in ...
David Davies, former Executive Director of the Football Association, will lead a review and possible overhaul of the events that must be broadcast free to the nation, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today...
The world needs a new agreement to secure the future of our food to meet the twin challenges of starvation and climate change, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn will say tonight.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today launched a new Code of Practice to help increase the speed of payments to smaller companies.
New proposals for reforming the benefits system go further than ever before, offering personalised support for every one who is able to work.
Dear colleague - you may like to look at the following presentation made by Elisabeth Skinner & I in 2008:Parish Councils & climate change: the slumbering giant stirs? University of Plymouth...
Thanks James, will pass this on. If you could email a pdf to info@ruralcommunities.gov.uk for my attention that would be great.
Thank you
Mr Alistair Harrison CVO has been appointed Governor of Anguilla in succession to Mr Andrew George who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Harrison will take up his appointment during April 2009. &...
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today stepped up the fight against extremism, challenging the rhetoric of extremists, calling for a stronger civil response and pledging a further...
The two overall winners of this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards were announced by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell at an awards ceremony in London today.
A next-generation precision guided bomb that can hit targets 24 hours a day and in all-weathers has entered service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as part of a £400M programme.
The Chancellor today announced that David Blanchflower, external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), will step down when his term expires at the end of May 2009. In a letter to the Chancellor, David ...
The early years framework sets out the importance of getting the early years of a child's life (pre-birth to 8 years old)right and giving children the best start in life.
The Scottish Government has undertaken a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR), the findings of which are presented in an environmental report. We welcome comments...
National and Local Authority information on the destinations of leavers from publicly funded Scottish secondary schools
Presents national results on ten key topics including satisfaction with neighbourhood, household tenure, households with bank accounts, internet use, travel to work, car availability and recycling. This notice is...
Annual Compendium Publication containing a range of statistical information about the Scottish Economy.
A short summary of research into Personal Narratives conducted as part of the Small Research Projects Initiative of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being
The ECOFIN Council met on Tuesday 2 December 2008. The Chancellor and the Economic Secretary to the Treasury represented the UK. The following items were discussed:
Preparation of the December European ...
Following Cabinet Office guidance, the Valuation Office Agency will be reviewed by its parent Department, HM Revenue and Customs. Copies of the terms of reference have been placed in the Libraries of the House...
A meeting of the Education, Youth and Culture Council was held on 20 and 21 November. The Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Heritage, Alun Ffred Jones, represented the UK for the cultural and audiovisual...
Further to the answer given on 5 November 2008 (Official Report, column 574), I wish to clarify that National Grid does publish a breakdown of electricity generation projects by generation type that have a connection...
The National Contingency Plan for Exotic Animal Diseases has been laid before Parliament today in accordance with Section 14a of the Animal Health Act 2002, which came into force on 24 March 2003.
This ...
Smoking remains the single greatest cause of preventable death and is one of the primary causes of health inequality in the United Kingdom. The Government have an important responsibility to protect children ...
My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has today laid before Parliament the fifth and final annual report produced under section 19E of the Race Relations Act 1976 by Mary Coussey, the Independent Race Monitor...
I have made an authorisation under section 19D of the Race Relations Act 1976, as amended, in the light of a sharp increase in applications to the Border and Immigration Agency from inadequately documented individuals...
I have made an authorisation under section 19D of the Race Relations Act 1976 as amended, to enable the Secretary of State to request that asylum applicants claiming to be nationals of Afghanistan submit to language...
The United Kingdom Border Agency is withdrawing DP5/96, a concession which has also been referred to as the seven year child concession, as of 9 December 2008. The concession set out the criteria to be applied...
I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare) Order 2009 dealing with carers has been laid today, as Command Paper (Cm 7505). Copies ...
Two Manchester-based companies which solicited funds from small businesses for advertisements in publications containing themes implying that the monies paid by advertisers would be applied to good causes have been...
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has today announced a £605 million allocation to 163 local authorities with long-term plans to increase house building to meet the needs of their communities.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today stepped up the fight against extremism, challenging the rhetoric of extremists, calling for a stronger civil response and pledging a further...
Housing Minister Baroness Andrews today announced how much funding each local authority will get to help disabled and older people stay in their homes through the Disabled Facilities Grant Programme. The Government...
Four members of the Investors in People board, Stephen Kingan, Jennifer Ibison, Roger Hoyle and Cyrus Todiwala have been re-appointed, Lord Young announced today.
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) today published its second annual simplification plan. It outlines how DIUS and its delivery agencies are complying with the Government's target ...
A new range of best value mobile voice and data services will be available to public sector buyers from January 2009 in an arrangement worth an estimated £170 million per annum.
Moving to low-carbon heat sources is crucial in the battle against climate change with nearly half of the UK's emissions coming from heating.
Our gonernment currently levies the same duty on diesel as it does on petrol...
It appears to be a Morgage Provider led system to have term renewals when...
The smoking ban has caused many job losses,it is ripping the heart out of...
This can be achieved by the mandatory use of a reward system based on a...
It is widely reported that there is a threat to the fudning for Athletes...
'...delay the formation of a Cornwall Unitary Council until the relevant officers and councillors have developed the capability to manage the process efficiently and affordably, and the threatened democratic deficit...
The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority was founded in 1966 and is funded by...
A month ago the Bank of England cut interest rates by 1.5%. The Royal Bank...
Essex County Council are proposing a new transport strategy for Epping...
I want to stop people from smoking infront of children, that you do not know...
Business is saving an estimated £1.9 billion a year in time and money, according to the latest progress report from the Government's programme to cut red tape.
Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the President Elect s comments on the US fiscal stimulus package for next year, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had outlined his views on the desirability of fiscal...
Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the President Elect s comments on the US fiscal stimulus package for next year, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had outlined his views on the desirability of fiscal...
Asked if it was reasonable for banks to charge 20.99% interest for business loans taken out by companies that had been operating for many years in the North East, the PMS said that we wanted to ensure that small...
Asked if it was reasonable for banks to charge 20.99% interest for business loans taken out by companies that had been operating for many years in the North East, the PMS said that we wanted to ensure that small...
Asked about what would be discussed at this afternoon s meeting and why Chancellor Merkel was not attending, the Prime Minister s Spokesman said that this was an informal meeting that the Prime Minister, President...
Asked about what would be discussed at this afternoon s meeting and why Chancellor Merkel was not attending, the Prime Minister s Spokesman said that this was an informal meeting that the Prime Minister, President...
Asked if there had been any progress on lending to small businesses, the PMS said we were seeing some progress. The banks were taking a constructive approach to these discussions and we had seen announcements from...
Asked if there had been any progress on lending to small businesses, the PMS said we were seeing some progress. The banks were taking a constructive approach to these discussions and we had seen announcements from...
Asked about the credit card summit and whether the political parties were profiting from credit card companies, the PMS said that questions in relation to the behaviour of political parties were best addressed ...
Asked about the credit card summit and whether the political parties were profiting from credit card companies, the PMS said that questions in relation to the behaviour of political parties were best addressed ...
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that banks should focus on cutting mortgage rates or rebuilding their balance sheets, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister believed that we had taken action in order to strengthen...
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that banks should focus on cutting mortgage rates or rebuilding their balance sheets, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister believed that we had taken action in order to strengthen...
Asked for details on the Zimbabwe discussion, the PMS said it was an update on the appalling situation there as outlined by the Foreign Secretary. There was also a contribution from the Development Secretary on...
Asked for details on the Zimbabwe discussion, the PMS said it was an update on the appalling situation there as outlined by the Foreign Secretary. There was also a contribution from the Development Secretary on...
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet this morning had lasted for about an hour. They predominantly discussed the economy and there was also a discussion on the Children s Plan...
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet this morning had lasted for about an hour. They predominantly discussed the economy and there was also a discussion on the Children s Plan...
Put that the Chancellor had been asked earlier at the Press Gallery lunch about joining the Euro, and that he responded by saying that he would do whatever was necessary, but that the policy had not changed one...
Put that the Chancellor had been asked earlier at the Press Gallery lunch about joining the Euro, and that he responded by saying that he would do whatever was necessary, but that the policy had not changed one...
Asked if the economy was discussed at the Prime Minister s event this morning, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister, Jacqui Smith, and Hazel Blears were talking about the Government...
Asked if the economy was discussed at the Prime Minister s event this morning, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister, Jacqui Smith, and Hazel Blears were talking about the Government...
Transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, President Barroso and President Sarkozy in London, Monday 8 December 2008.
Prime Minister:Can I say first of all how grateful...
Transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, President Barroso and President Sarkozy in London, Monday 8 December 2008.
Prime Minister:Can I say first of all how grateful...
Gordon Brown has called for more investment in technology and eco-friendly industries as part of the strategy to help the UK through the downturn and prepare for the future.
Speaking at the conclusion...
Gordon Brown has called for more investment in technology and eco-friendly industries as part of the strategy to help the UK through the downturn and prepare for the future.
Speaking at the conclusion...
Gordon Brown held an open Q&A on the subject of fair rules at Beckton Community Centre in Newham, East London earlier today.
The PM was joined on the panel by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, ...
Gordon Brown held an open Q&A on the subject of fair rules at Beckton Community Centre in Newham, East London earlier today.
The PM was joined on the panel by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, ...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet, Zimbabwe, economy, credit card summit and small businesses
CabinetThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet this...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet, Zimbabwe, economy, credit card summit and small businesses
CabinetThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet this...
Gordon Brown held an open Q&A on the subject of fair rules at Beckton Community Centre in Newham, East London earlier today.
The PM was joined on the panel by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, ...
Gordon Brown held an open Q&A on the subject of fair rules at Beckton Community Centre in Newham, East London earlier today.
The PM was joined on the panel by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, ...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: ecomony and euro
EconomyAsked if the economy was discussed at the Prime Minister s event this morning, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: ecomony and euro
EconomyAsked if the economy was discussed at the Prime Minister s event this morning, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that...
A new nationwide survey suggests public enthusiasm for London staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 now stands at 78 per cent - with more people interested in London 2012 and more believing that...
Inshore fishermen across England will be able to bid for a share of £5million to scrap their boats and quit the industry in a bid to protect others' livelihoods and the future of the fleet. ...
The Government's updated Exotic Animal Disease Contingency Plan was laid in Parliament today.
The Government's updated Exotic Animal Disease Contingency Plan was laid in Parliament today.
New centre in Corby will see patients 8am-8pm, seven days a week
Research published today showed that nearly 70 percent of employees who would be eligible for automatic enrolment saw themselves as saving through the workplace pension reforms when they are introduced in 2012. &...
Research published today showed that nearly 70 percent of employees who would be eligible for automatic enrolment saw themselves as saving through the workplace pension reforms when they are introduced in 2012. &...
Scottish Marine Bill Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): Non-Technical Summary (NTS)
Scottish Marine Bill Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): Non-Technical Summary (NTS)
Scottish Marine Bill Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): Environmental Report (ER)
Scottish Marine Bill Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): Environmental Report (ER)
Scottish Policing Performance Framework Annual Report for 2007-08
Scottish Policing Performance Framework Annual Report for 2007-08
The Trends in International Maths and Science Survey (TIMSS) is an international assessment of pupil attainment in maths and science at primary and secondary school level.
The Trends in International Maths and Science Survey (TIMSS) is an international assessment of pupil attainment in maths and science at primary and secondary school level.
Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics, 2007-08
Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics, 2007-08
This consultation asks stakeholders' views on proposals for the majority of Government's investment in affordable housing to be awarded to Lead Developers within the RSL sector.
This consultation asks stakeholders' views on proposals for the majority of Government's investment in affordable housing to be awarded to Lead Developers within the RSL sector.
Analysis of consultation responses.
Analysis of consultation responses.
The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels on 1 December 2008, at which I represented the UK. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Hervé Novelli, French...
The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels on 1 December 2008, at which I represented the UK. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Hervé Novelli, French...
The Treasury has conducted its annual indexation exercise of the cost of oral and written parliamentary questions so as to ensure that these costs are increased in line with increases in underlying costs. The...
The Treasury has conducted its annual indexation exercise of the cost of oral and written parliamentary questions so as to ensure that these costs are increased in line with increases in underlying costs. The...
For most people, buying or selling a home is the most important financial transaction they will undertake. It is often also one of the most stressful and difficult. Home information packs (HIPs) were introduced...
For most people, buying or selling a home is the most important financial transaction they will undertake. It is often also one of the most stressful and difficult. Home information packs (HIPs) were introduced...
In July 2007, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Mr. Ingram) was asked to undertake a detailed study into the role of the Ministry of Defence in counter-terrorism and...
In July 2007, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Mr. Ingram) was asked to undertake a detailed study into the role of the Ministry of Defence in counter-terrorism and...
My statement to the House on 25 July 2007, Official Report, column 73WS announced the cessation of Operation Banner. Since then we have continued to refine our military structures in Northern Ireland commensurate...
My statement to the House on 25 July 2007, Official Report, column 73WS announced the cessation of Operation Banner. Since then we have continued to refine our military structures in Northern Ireland commensurate...
The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 8 December in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will represent the UK.
The agenda items are as follows:
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The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 8 December in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will represent the UK.
The agenda items are as follows:
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The national health service has benefited from successive generous spending settlements, as investment in the NHS has trebled since 1997. This investment has funded the record increases in staff, hospitals and...
The national health service has benefited from successive generous spending settlements, as investment in the NHS has trebled since 1997. This investment has funded the record increases in staff, hospitals and...
In July 2008 I was privileged to be able to announce that the British crime survey had shown that the police service, working with its partners, had achieved an 18 per cent. Reduction in crime over the last three...
In July 2008 I was privileged to be able to announce that the British crime survey had shown that the police service, working with its partners, had achieved an 18 per cent. Reduction in crime over the last three...
DFID and Her Majesty's Treasury are in continuing discussions about issues of concern regarding access to St. Helena. As a result, there will be a pause in negotiations over the St. Helena airport contract. The...
DFID and Her Majesty's Treasury are in continuing discussions about issues of concern regarding access to St. Helena. As a result, there will be a pause in negotiations over the St. Helena airport contract. The...
In July this year, my predecessor the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Garston (Maria Eagle) announced that Ministers had decided to implement the recommendations...
In July this year, my predecessor the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Garston (Maria Eagle) announced that Ministers had decided to implement the recommendations...
I have today laid before the House a copy of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's annual report and accounts for the year 2007-08 which was published today, in accordance with schedule 7, paragraph ...
I have today laid before the House a copy of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's annual report and accounts for the year 2007-08 which was published today, in accordance with schedule 7, paragraph ...
I will attend the second Transport Council of the French presidency, which takes place in Brussels on 9 December.
The Council will be asked to reach a general approach on a regulation amending the four ...
I will attend the second Transport Council of the French presidency, which takes place in Brussels on 9 December.
The Council will be asked to reach a general approach on a regulation amending the four ...
I have today published an analysis of the costs and benefits of the MOT scheme in response to a Davidson review recommendation on the subject.
Our analysis suggests that a significant number of additional...
I have today published an analysis of the costs and benefits of the MOT scheme in response to a Davidson review recommendation on the subject.
Our analysis suggests that a significant number of additional...
Christopher Clairmonte Lewis, former England international cricketer, and Chad Theron Kirnon, a professional basketball player, were charged yesterday with illegally importing cocaine by the Revenue and Customs ...