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21 January 2009

LORD MYNERS
seen at 21:24, 21 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Lord Myners, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Treasury had been explaining this as well and it had been set out in the Treasury’s statement yesterday...
Blimey. It looks like the Internets won
seen at 21:23, 21 January in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
After a tremendous response from you, with over 7,000 members on our Facebook group, 4,000 messages sent to MPs, and a helpful 4th Report of the House of Lords Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee, it appears...
PM launches NHS Constitution
seen at 21:22, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has praised the commitment to a 21st century healthcare service and the introduction of more choice for patients through the signing of a new NHS Constitution.

Mr Brown and Health Secretary...

Webchat archive
seen at 21:22, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Read transcripts of all our Number 10 webchats going back to August 2007.

Go to Number 10 webchats

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 21:22, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, the banks lending package, and unemployment were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on MPs’ expenses, Gaza, President ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 21:21, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, the banks lending package, and unemployment were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on MPs’ expenses, Gaza, President Obama’s inauguration, Iran...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 21:21, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, the banks lending package, and unemployment were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on MPs’ expenses, Gaza, President Obama’s inauguration, Iran...

More funding for olympic village and media centres: overall budget unchanged
seen at 20:34, 21 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government announced today that further funding from the £9.3 billion London 2012 Olympic budget has been allocated to support the building of the Olympic Village and media centres.   
More funding for olympic village and media centres: overall budget unchanged
seen at 20:34, 21 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government announced today that further funding from the £9.3 billion London 2012 Olympic budget has been allocated to support the building of the Olympic Village and media centres.   
New national clinical director for trauma care appointed
seen at 20:16, 21 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Professor Keith Willett has been appointed the new National Clinical Director for Trauma Care at the Department of Health, Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.   
New national clinical director for trauma care appointed
seen at 20:16, 21 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Professor Keith Willett has been appointed the new National Clinical Director for Trauma Care at the Department of Health, Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.   
Call for views on streamlining health and adult social care assessments
seen at 20:16, 21 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Consultation begins on how best to improve information sharing across health, social care and wider community support services   
Multi million pound refit begins on 'hospital ship'
seen at 18:57, 21 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus is to be upgraded with state of the art medical equipment in an extensive refit worth over £23M, that will see the ship renovated for her crucial role in providing hospital...
Defence secretary lauds troops on visit to afghan town freed from the taliban
seen at 18:57, 21 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Secretary John Hutton flew into the Nad-e-Ali district of Helmand in Afghanistan where UK forces successfully drove hundreds of Taliban fighters out in a massive Christmas operation.   
RESPONDING TO THE CHANGED ECONOMIC CLIMATE: MORE ACTION ON HOUSING
seen at 18:16, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
RESPONDING TO THE CHANGED ECONOMIC CLIMATE: MORE ACTION ON HOUSING
RESPONDING TO THE CHANGED ECONOMIC CLIMATE: MORE ACTION ON HOUSING
seen at 18:16, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
RESPONDING TO THE CHANGED ECONOMIC CLIMATE: MORE ACTION ON HOUSING
Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme - Research Findings
seen at 18:16, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary of the research findings from an evaluation of the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme
Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme - Research Findings
seen at 18:16, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary of the research findings from an evaluation of the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme
Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme
seen at 18:15, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research to evaluate the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme.
Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme
seen at 18:15, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research to evaluate the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme.
State of the Countryside changes
seen at 18:01, 21 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're now producing future State of the Countryside reports on a biennial reporting cycle. We'll publish the next State of the Countryside report in the summer of 2010.

This July...

'...give back to the House of Lords its power to reject bills and reintroduce hereditary peerages.' -- A. Fennelly
seen at 16:49, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned believe it was wrong to take away the power of the House...
Independent adjudicator appointed to oversee crossrail construction
seen at 16:37, 21 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis and London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced the appointment of Tony Gregory as the new independent Crossrail Complaints Commissioner.   
Independent adjudicator appointed to oversee crossrail construction
seen at 16:37, 21 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis and London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced the appointment of Tony Gregory as the new independent Crossrail Complaints Commissioner.   
Independent adjudicator appointed to oversee crossrail construction
seen at 16:37, 21 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis and London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced the appointment of Tony Gregory as the new independent Crossrail Complaints Commissioner.   
10 Big Numbers
seen at 15:54, 21 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

10 Big Numbers continues our State of the Countryside work by bringing together a set of indicators covering a range of factors affecting fundamental...

Date for next emissions trading system auction announced
seen at 15:26, 21 January in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
The UK Government intends to hold its second auction in Phase II of the European Union's Emissions Trading System on 24th March 2009.   
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 13:09, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at midday.

We’ll offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 13:08, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Burnham announces free-to-air events review panel
seen at 12:57, 21 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
A panel made up of some of the UK's top sport, broadcasting and business talent is to review which events are broadcast free to the nation, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.   
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced
seen at 12:54, 21 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
An extra £4.3 million to safeguard and undertake more research into the health of bees was announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today.   
First nhs constitution launched
seen at 12:52, 21 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
An historic signing ceremony to mark the launch of the NHS Constitution for England took place at Downing Street today. The Constitution, the first of its kind in the world, was signed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown...
Lord darzi opens first bedfordshire gp health centre
seen at 12:51, 21 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New centre in Bedford sees patients 8am-8pm, seven days a week   
Mcnulty: we will continue to provide real help for job seekers to fill the half a million vacancies in the uk
seen at 12:47, 21 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New figures out today show there are still over half a million vacancies across the country, and that despite unprecedented global economic challenges causing UK unemployment to rise, the Government is helping people...
Growing Up In Scotland: Sweep 3 Non-resident Parent Report
seen at 12:18, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Growing Up in Scotland is a nationally representative longitudinal child cohort study funded by the Scottish Government.
Growing Up in Scotland: Sweep 3 Food and Activity Report
seen at 12:18, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the Growing Up in Scotland study to explore the prevalence of, and many issues related to, food and activity in Scotland specifically in relation to young children.
A Force For Improvement: The Workforce Response to Better Health, Better Care
seen at 12:18, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Workforce Response to Better Health, Better Care
Ethiopia (Lord West of Spithead, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Security and Counter-terrorism), Home Office)
seen at 12:18, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that on 12 December Dr Tekeda Alemu, Ethiopian Deputy Foreign Minister, and I signed a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern...

Regulation and Redress in the UK Housing Market (Gareth Thomas, Minister of State (also in the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:18, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before Parliament the Government review on regulation and redress in the UK housing market. The report for the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and the Department for...

Vetting and Barring (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 12:18, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the coming into force of secondary legislation made under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and debated and approved by Parliament, I can confirm that from today new arrangements come into...

Dental Services (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 12:17, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on dental services on 2 July 2008. We made an interim response on 7 October 2008 and said we would look at what actions would have the most immediate...

Deportations With Assurances (Ethiopia) (Vernon Coaker, Minister of State (Policing, Crime & Security), Home Office)
seen at 12:17, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that on 12 December my noble Friend Lord West of Spithead, Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for security and counter-terrorism and Dr Tekeda Alemu, Ethiopian Deputy Foreign...

Prison Drug Treatment Review Group (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 12:17, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 17 March 2008, Official Report, column WS22, by way of a written ministerial statement, together with my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Health (Dawn Primarolo) and my hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary...

Anthony Leon Peart (Vera Baird, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 12:17, 21 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 22 November 2007 the then Minister for Security, Counter Terrorism Crime and Policing, the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, and I invited HM Chief Inspector of the CPS, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary...

'...change the rules governing ballot papers to rename "spoilt ballot papers" (where there is a cross in every box, or nothing in any box) as an "abstention of vote".' -- Albert Glennon
seen at 11:56, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the terminology applied to voting is misleading in the extreme...
'...ban drivers who are found guilty of having caused death by dangerous driving permanently from obtaining a driving license of any kind.' -- Joseph Fothergill
seen at 11:56, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anyone found guilty of having caused death by dangerous driving, should be...
New freedoms to increase council house building
seen at 11:49, 21 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Councils may soon have greater freedom to build more homes under plans going out to consultation today.   
Healey confirms every council guaranteed grant increase despite downturn
seen at 11:49, 21 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
£73.1bn for English councils next year guaranteeing a 4.2 per cent funding increase, despite the economic downturn, demonstrates the Government's commitment to vital council services Local Government Minister...
Consultation for children and young people on the development of the family nurse service for Wales (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 11:24, 21 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009 and ends on 31st January 2009.

We want to do this by making sure there is a school nurse in every secondary school who can give advice and support to children...

Consultation for children and young people on the development of the family nurse service for Wales (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 11:24, 21 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009 and ends on 31st January 2009.

We want to do this by making sure there is a school nurse in every secondary school who can give advice and support to children...

Consultation on the implementation of the CAP Health Check milk quota increases (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:23, 21 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th January 2009 and ends on 27th February 2009.

Consultation on the implementation of the CAP Health Check milk quota increases

This consultation asks for views on...

Continuous Enforcement of Motor Insurance (The Department for Transport)
seen at 11:23, 21 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 21st January 2009 and ends on 16th April 2009.

The document contains details on proposal to introduce a scheme of Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE). The aim of ...

'...Allow Any Style of spacing on private plates withh fully uk legal font' -- Simon Betty
seen at 10:46, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to allow any style of spacing on a private plate as long as...
'...make all places that sell tobacco to be obliged to also stock products for help with giving up smoking.' -- John Clarke
seen at 10:46, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any shop that sell cigarettes or any form of tobacco should be legally...
'...ban or seriously reveiw the building of skyscrapers and other high rise buildings in london' -- lee setters
seen at 10:46, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition the prime minister to ban the building of skyscrapers in London....
'...have a white line in the centre and at each edge of ALL minor roads.' -- Kevin Girling
seen at 10:46, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have noticed since I started driving that the majority of minor roads (...
'...Amend the Children Act 1989 to give both the biological mother and father equal rights to see their child/children' -- Silvio La Valle
seen at 10:46, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to amend the Children Act 1989 to give both the...
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 09:49, 21 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
December 11.4bn current budget deficit
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 09:49, 21 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unemployment rate rises to 6.1%
Technology can make our public services even better, says minister
seen at 09:35, 21 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has joined the Prime Minister in recognising innovative ways technology is used to make public services more accessible and efficient.   
Technology can make our public services even better, says minister
seen at 09:35, 21 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has joined the Prime Minister in recognising innovative ways technology is used to make public services more accessible and efficient.