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15 January 2009

Statement on iraq's accession to the chemical weapons convention
seen at 23:29, 15 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on Iraq's accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Bill Rammell said:   
Adjudicator publishes decision on a proposal to discontinue meadowgate primary special school and pendragon secondary special school and establish a n
seen at 21:25, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the London Borough of Lewisham to discontinue Meadowgate Primary Special School and Pendragon Secondary Special School and establish...
Jaguar Land Rover
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Peter Mandelson said this morning that the Government was talking to Jaguar Land Rover about financial restructuring, and asked if this was not too late as JLR had announced 450 job cuts, the Prime Minister...
Heathrow
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an update on the Heathrow announcement, the PMS said that the announcement would be made in January. Put that further meetings were taking place on the matter and were these ongoing, the PMS advised people...
Baroness Vadera
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the comments made by Baroness Vadera earlier that day, the PMS replied that the important point was that Baroness Vadera was underlining the fact that there was a great...
Prime Minister’s visit to Paris
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more information on the Prime Minister s trip to Paris and was it the case that Mr and Mrs Brown were having dinner with the Sarkozys, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that...
Economy
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Lord Mandelson had mentioned that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor had had more discussions with the banks and could people expect an announcement in the next few days, the PMS said that if we had...
War on Terror
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minster agreed with the Foreign Secretary s views on the war on terror, the PMS said that the Government s position on the use of the phrase war on terror was well known and had been for...
Gaza
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to Chancellor Merkel or President Sarkozy about the situation in Gaza and the possibility of a 10-day ceasefire, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was expected to ...
Paris Meeting
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a readout of the Prime Minister s meeting with President Sarkozy, the PMS replied that as anticipated, the meeting was principally on the global economy. The Prime Minister had said this morning that ...
Ukraine
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Prime Minister s meeting with the Ukrainian President, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that they would be discussing the dispute between Russia and Ukraine...
Miscellaneous
seen at 20:23, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the reasoning behind the decision to change the script on MPs expenses, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that it was best to speak to Harriet Harman s office as this had been published in ...
Government is vigilant on economy - PM
seen at 20:22, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has reiterated his determination to take action on the economy and called for increased cooperation between the EU and the United States in the year ahead.

Speaking at a press conference with...

PM Merkel Jan 09
seen at 20:21, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Government vigilant on economy - PM
seen at 20:20, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has reiterated his determination to take action on the economy and called for increased cooperation between the EU and the United States in the year ahead.

Speaking at a press conference with...

Morning press briefing from 15 January 2009
seen at 20:19, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Ukraine, Paris meeting, Gaza, war or terror and economy

Ukraine

Asked for more details on the Prime Minister s meeting with the Ukrainian President, the...

PM pays tribute to Martin Luther King
seen at 20:18, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Martin Luther King today on the 80th anniversary of his birth.

The PM called Reverend King a “great individual in his lifetime” and praised his...

UN headquarters bombing “indefensible” - PM
seen at 20:16, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has described an attack on the United Nations headquarters in Gaza today as “indefensible” and pledged the UK’s “unwavering support” for UN efforts to secure ...

Unfair-fuel-duty - epetition response
seen at 20:15, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to set fuel duty at a fixed amount rather than a percentage.”

Details of Petition:

“If fuel...

Afternoon press briefing from 15 January 2009
seen at 20:14, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Asked about the reasoning behind the decision to change the script on MPs expenses, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said...

SOCIETY: Travel & Tourism
seen at 20:14, 15 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Visits abroad by UK residents down by 6%
C. difficile infections continue to fall
seen at 19:59, 15 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NHS on track to achieve annual reduction of 30% by 2010/11   
M40 /m42 active traffic management expansion - traffic management bulletin
seen at 19:52, 15 January in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
OVERNIGHT FULL MOTORWAY CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND M40 J15 - M42 J3A NORTHBOUND M42 J3a SOUTHBOUND EXIT FOR M40   
Government's new bill shakes up the route to citizenship
seen at 19:50, 15 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A bill to make newcomers to the UK earn the right to stay here, strengthen the border, and ensure we have a firm but fair immigration system was published in Parliament today.   
Oft consults on its preliminary view on itv's contract rights renewal obligations
seen at 19:42, 15 January in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has reached a preliminary view to recommend to the Competition Commission that it relaxes ITV's Contract Rights Renewal (CRR) Undertakings. These were introduced following the merger of Carlton and Granada...
Government responds to equitable life report
seen at 19:38, 15 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Government Responds to Equitable Life Report   
The Modern Scottish Jury in Criminal Trials - Consultation Responses
seen at 19:36, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
responses to consultation
The Scottish Government's Response to the First Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers
seen at 19:36, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government's response to the First Annual Report of the Scottish Council of Economic Advisers
Government Financial Help for Business (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has made the following statement:

In the pre-Budget report on 24 November 2008, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor ...

UK Convergence Programme (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Copies of the 2008 UK Convergence Programme are available in the Vote Office and have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.

Call-out Order (Iraq) (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

With the expiry of the call-out order made last January, I am reporting that a new order was made under section 54 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 so that reservists may continue to be called out into service ...

New Science Agency (Jane Kennedy)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon. Friend the then Minister for Marine Landscape and Rural Affairs (Jonathan Shaw) announced on 26 March 2008 the creation of a new DEFRA executive agency to be vested on 1 April 2009. The agency will be...

Coroners and Justice Bill (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published the Coroners and Justice Bill.

I have also published today two additional documents which relate to the coroner provisions in the Bill.

The first of these documents...

Business Support (Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 19:36, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the Pre-Budget Report on 24 November 2008, my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of Government support for small and medium-sized businesses to help them through the...

Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Innovation
seen at 19:31, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Are rural communities being encouraged to release their economic potential though innovation and new ways of working?

New ideas and innovative products and services can help lessen the recession...

Please give details of the cost - and who is...
seen at 19:30, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Please give details of the cost - and who is speaking?

Phil Turner

Thanks for your comment Phil. We're just...
seen at 19:30, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment Phil.

We're just finalising the agenda and speakers for the day, and we'll add the full details here shortly. There is no cost to attend the summit.

I'll pass your...

Hoon outlines air, road and rail improvements to boost economy and jobs
seen at 19:03, 15 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Britain will benefit from major air, rail and road improvements as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon today outlined radical new plans for the UK's transport infrastructure, designed to support the economy and secure...
Adjudicator publishes decision to close sea mills infant and junior schools and open a new primary school, bristol
seen at 18:49, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Bristol City Council to close Sea Mills Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.   
Adjudicator publishes decision to close shotton hall infant and junior schools and open a new primary school, durham
seen at 18:49, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Durham County Council to close Shotton Hall Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.   
Adjudicator publishes decision on a statutory proposal to establish a new primary school in east witchel, swindon
seen at 18:49, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a statutory proposal to establish a new primary school in East Witchel, Swindon. Swindon Borough Council submitted a bid to run the school, and no...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to close weston park primary and bluebell valley nursery schools and establish a new primary school wit
seen at 18:49, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of The Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Bristol City Council to close Weston Park Primary and Bluebell Valley Nursery Schools from 31 August 2010 and establish a new primary...
Adjudicator publishes decision to close victoria park infant and junior schools and open a new primary school, bristol
seen at 18:49, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Bristol City Council to close Victoria Park Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.   
Brighter outlook on the way
seen at 18:34, 15 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Help is at hand for those badly affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) caused by low levels of natural light.   
Tax return deadline just around the corner
seen at 18:31, 15 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The 31 January tax return deadline is just around the corner, so if you haven't sent your return to HMRC yet, you need to act quickly to avoid a £100 penalty.   
Five foreign ships under detention in uk during december
seen at 18:27, 15 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during December 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
Land registry publishes warning on land bank "investment" schemes
seen at 18:25, 15 January in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Land Registry has published a guide warning against so-called land banking investment schemes which are often advertised as offering big returns on investments in land.   
'...address the social and cultural barriers that a diagnosis of schizophrenia imposes on the an individual labelled with this disorder.' -- Brian Langshaw
seen at 17:42, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned want to abolish the diagnosis of schizophrenia on the...
Dragon to breath fire for ethnic minority task force
seen at 17:34, 15 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Entrepreneur and star of BBC's Dragon's Den, James Caan was today appointed the new Co-Chair of the Department of Business's Ethnic Minority Task Force.   
Government publishes responses received on p2p file-sharing consultation
seen at 17:34, 15 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Last summer the Department for Business launched a consultation on unlawful Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing and its impact on the British arts and entertainment industries. The consultation called for evidence on...
The personal accounts delivery authority launches its procurement process
seen at 17:21, 15 January in Personal Account Delivery Authority News - national (Our copy).
Today, the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) announced the launch of its procurement process for the personal accounts Scheme Administration services.   
Rfa's second quarterly report
seen at 15:47, 15 January in Renewable Fuels Agency News - national (Our copy).
RFA reports progress on biofuel sustainability, but poor performers drag RTFO below target   
'...listen to the calls to abolish fuel duty on petrol and diesel (now over 52p) and accept that this excessive taxation is unfair, regardless of the excuses given for its existence. At the very least he should ration tax relief for personal use through t
seen at 13:50, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government should have abolished this tax in 1997, nevertheless it makes...
'...Allow Gurkha soldiers and their immediate families the right to British citizenship' -- Giacomo Marshall
seen at 13:49, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition has been written to provide current and former Gurkha...
'...Cancel Africa's Debt!!' -- Fatimah
seen at 13:48, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year, millions of pounds is raised for the starving children in Africa...
'...Pay working parents funded childcare for children 3 years old and over 48 weeks of the year and not just school term times.' -- Peta Kerrigan
seen at 13:48, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned feel that the government would encourage people back to...
'...make drugs testing mandatory for the unemployed.' -- Amanda Binggeli
seen at 13:47, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For certain jobs throughout the UK drugs testing is mandatory. Passing this...
'...Abolish concessionary travel for the over 60s' -- Adam
seen at 13:47, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is becomeing ever clear that the local authoritys cannot afford the huge...
'...stop social services and council's from recieving bonuses for the amount of children taken into care.' -- seren Atkinson
seen at 13:47, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Social servies and Council's recieve bonuses for the amount of children...
'...Give protection to Small Live Bands who get paid for performances' -- Andrew Willis
seen at 13:46, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a well known fact that it is extremely difficult for even the most...
'...ensure that all children in UK state schools are given comparative religious education.' -- Tim McGregor
seen at 13:46, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With religion being such a prominent force for division in the world it is...
'...Have ALL vehicles entering the UK purchase a temporary road use permit at the port of entry. Charges to be based on the equivalent Road Tax charges paid by UK residents.' -- Basil Fowler
seen at 13:45, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present any foreign vehicle can enter the UK and be used on ALL of our...
'...require local authorities to reduce spending on powering street lighting by 20% by January 2012' -- Philip Flint
seen at 13:45, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned recognise that current street lighting is designed to...
'...withdraw choice based lettings and confirm the whole scheme is a total con' -- Richard Kerton-Welch
seen at 13:44, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is now a proven fact that this scheme is a con as it now makes it harder...
Stepping Forward with our Participation Inquiry Recommendations
seen at 11:29, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're delighted to be working with NALC to hold a number of feedback sessions providing updates on the progress made in taking forward the findings and recommendations of our Participation...

Public accounts committee report - the defence information infrastructure (dii)
seen at 04:38, 15 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
Public accounts committee report - the defence information infrastructure (dii)
seen at 04:38, 15 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
Public accounts committee report - the defence information infrastructure (dii)
seen at 04:38, 15 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
Driving standards agency promotes motorcycle safety scheme at the nec
seen at 02:54, 15 January in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC   
Driving standards agency promotes motorcycle safety scheme at the nec
seen at 02:54, 15 January in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC   
Driving standards agency promotes motorcycle safety scheme at the nec
seen at 02:54, 15 January in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC   
wow this was just what i needed!
seen at 01:14, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

wow this was just what i needed!

Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to statutory proposal for edward sheerien and royston high schools, barnsley
seen at 00:40, 15 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a modification to a statutory proposal for Edward Sheerien and Royston High School, Barnsley.