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28 January 2009

Taxi testing takes off in barnsley
seen at 22:21, 28 January in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
* Book at Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster centres * Examiners' new roles * Road safety initiative   
Taxi testing takes off in barnsley
seen at 22:21, 28 January in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
* Book at Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster centres * Examiners' new roles * Road safety initiative   
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
Solihull drives change with £11m transport scheme
seen at 21:21, 28 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.   ...
£10 million competition for companies to make buildings greener
seen at 20:00, 28 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Prime Minister to announce low carbon challenge at Expo showcasing industries building the Britain of the future   
Berr statement following the meeting with car industry today:
seen at 18:21, 28 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said:   
Consultation on Bovine Tuberculosis compensation arrangements. (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 17:56, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 19th January 2009 and ends on 10th April 2009.

Consultation on the Review of Compensation Arrangements for Bovine Tuberculosis in Wales.

Comments are invited on a consultation...

Consultation on how to implement milk quota increases agreed as part of the Common Agricultural Policy Health Check (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 17:55, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th January 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We invite your views on the implementation of the five annual...

Changes to the Revenue and Capital Rules for New Council Housing: Consultation on excluding new council housing from Housing Revenue Account Subsidy and Pooling (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 17:54, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 21st January 2009 and ends on 17th April 2009.

Proposed changes to the revenue and capital rules that apply to new council housing. The changes would exempt specified new properties...
Quality Standards in Paediatric Audiology (The Scottish Government)
seen at 17:51, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th January 2009 and ends on 20th April 2009.

Comments and feedback are welcomed on the Quality Standards in Paediatric Audiol...

Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study: Public Consultation (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 17:49, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th January 2009 and ends on 23rd April 2009.

The Government feasibility study is considering the contribution tidal power could make to combating climate change, and addressing...

Proposed merger of Warley and West Bromwich Local Justice Areas (The Ministry of Justice)
seen at 17:49, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th January 2009 and ends on 21st April 2009.

A consultation on a proposal to merge the two current Local Justice Areas in Warley and West Bromwich and Benches in Warley...

Consultation on Replacement Pollution Control Devices for Motor Vehicles (The Department for Transport)
seen at 17:48, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th January 2009 and ends on 25th March 2009.

The documents invite comments on two sets of draft regulations which will introduce mandatory standards for sale and installation...
Consultation on the proposal for a Council regulation on the protection of animals at the time of killing (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 17:47, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

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

Defra is consulting on the proposed introduction of an EU regulation to protect the welfare of animals at the time of slaughter...

Draft UK notification to the European Commission to secure additional time to meet the limit values for particulate matter for certain zones/agglomerations in accordance with the Council Directive 2008/50/EC on Ambient Air Quality and Cleaner Air for Euro
seen at 17:47, 28 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th January 2009 and ends on 10th March 2009.

This consultation requests comments on the UK’s draft time extension notification to the European Commission. Our intention...

Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals by tameside metropolitan borough council to close droylsden school mathematics & computing college for gir
seen at 17:40, 28 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The adjudicator, Ms June Brown, approved proposals to close Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls and Littlemoss High School for Boys from 31 August 2009 conditional on the Secretary of State...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals by tameside metropolitan borough council to close droylsden school mathematics & computing college for gir
seen at 17:40, 28 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The adjudicator, Ms June Brown, approved proposals to close Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls and Littlemoss High School for Boys from 31 August 2009 conditional on the Secretary of State...
Stuart appeared on today's Radio 4 You &...
seen at 17:32, 28 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart appeared on today's Radio 4 You & Yours programme, talking about the need to ensure rural communities are not left behind in the new upgrade to super-fast broadband.

Listen...

Mpa welcomes appointment of sir paul stephenson as new commissioner
seen at 15:34, 28 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the announcement today that Sir Paul Stephenson has been appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Kit Malthouse, Vice Chair of the MPA said:   
Ministers go digital
seen at 13:13, 28 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Government ministers are going online to directly interact with university students on the issues that are of most importance to them Tony Young, Minister for Students revealed today.   
Donald brydon appointed as new chairman of royal mail
seen at 12:40, 28 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Amended version   
Child maintenance collections still increasing under new rules as csa further improves its service to parents
seen at 11:53, 28 January in Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission News - national (Our copy).
The first quarterly performance statistics since last October's child maintenance rule changes show the Child Support Agency (CSA) is continuing to deliver more money to parents with care.   
Donald brydon appointed as new chairman of royal mail
seen at 11:10, 28 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson today announced the appointment of Donald Brydon as Chairman of Royal Mail Holdings plc.   
14th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities
seen at 11:02, 28 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The 14th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities

Read the agenda for this meeting

Find out more about our Commissioners

Read previous Commission meeting agendas...

15th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities
seen at 11:02, 28 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The 15th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities

We'll add the agenda for this meeting as soon as it is available

Find out more about our Commissioners

Read previous...

Suggest you post up the CRC's response? 
seen at 11:01, 28 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Suggest you post up the CRC's response?

 

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seen at 11:01, 28 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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CastleHallBSF - epetition response
seen at 09:37, 28 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to scrap the proposals to close Castle Hall School, Mirfield, as set out in the Schools for the Future plans.”...

PM committed to pharmaceutical industry
seen at 09:37, 28 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister met leaders of the pharmaceutical industry in Downing Street today to discuss how the Government can help the UK maintain its position as a world leader in the biopharmaceutical industry.

PM committed to pharmaceutical industry
seen at 09:37, 28 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister met leaders of the pharmaceutical industry in Downing Street today to discuss how the Government can help the UK maintain its position as a world leader in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Short-list revealed for local employment partnership awards 2009
seen at 07:59, 28 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Marriott, BUPA, McDonalds, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Royal Mail are among the UK employers which have made it onto the shortlist for the Regional and Country Local Employment Partnership (LEP) Awards 2009. &...
Short-list revealed for local employment partnership awards 2009
seen at 07:59, 28 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Marriott, BUPA, McDonalds, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Royal Mail are among the UK employers which have made it onto the shortlist for the Regional and Country Local Employment Partnership (LEP) Awards 2009. &...
Universities and colleges warned to sign up now to new points system if they want to teach international students
seen at 07:04, 28 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The deadline is fast approaching for universities, colleges and schools who want to sponsor international students when the student tier of Britain's tough new points system goes live, the UK Border Agency warned...
New home office director general for crime and policing
seen at 07:04, 28 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Stephen Rimmer has been appointed as the new Director General for Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group within the Home Office, Permanent Secretary Sir David Normington announced today.   
New guidance report to save money and boost business confidence
seen at 05:37, 28 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Issued by BERR on behalf of the independent Anderson Review   
Scotland's Budget Documents: The 2008-09 Spring Budget Revision to the Budget (Scotland) Act for the year ending 31 March 2009
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting Document for the Spring Budget Revision 2009-10
Scotland's Budget Documents: The 2008-09 Spring Budget Revision to the Budget (Scotland) Act for the year ending 31 March 2009
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting Document for the Spring Budget Revision 2009-10
Scotland's Budget Documents: The 2008-09 Spring Budget Revision to the Budget (Scotland) Act for the year ending 31 March 2009
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting Document for the Spring Budget Revision 2009-10
Designing Streets: Consultation Draft
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation seeks views on the draft of Designing Streets as a new planning policy. It incorporates the principles of PAN 76 (New Residential Streets) as well as more comprehensive information and guidance ...
Designing Streets: Consultation Draft
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation seeks views on the draft of Designing Streets as a new planning policy. It incorporates the principles of PAN 76 (New Residential Streets) as well as more comprehensive information and guidance ...
Designing Streets: Consultation Draft
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation seeks views on the draft of Designing Streets as a new planning policy. It incorporates the principles of PAN 76 (New Residential Streets) as well as more comprehensive information and guidance ...
Audit of Current Scots Language Provision in Scotland
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of the research was to conduct a baseline audit of current Scots language provision in Scotland to a) identify where provision currently exists; and b) determine what opportunity may exist to expand ...
Audit of Current Scots Language Provision in Scotland
seen at 05:34, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of the research was to conduct a baseline audit of current Scots language provision in Scotland to a) identify where provision currently exists; and b) determine what opportunity may exist to expand ...
Audit of Current Scots Language Provision in Scotland
seen at 05:33, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of the research was to conduct a baseline audit of current Scots language provision in Scotland to a) identify where provision currently exists; and b) determine what opportunity may exist to expand ...
HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on The Open Estate
seen at 05:33, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Full inspection of the Open Estate
HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on The Open Estate
seen at 05:33, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Full inspection of the Open Estate
HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on The Open Estate
seen at 05:33, 28 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Full inspection of the Open Estate
Crime: Victims (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 05:33, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary State for Justice, the Home Secretary, and I are today pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Payne MBE as victims' champion.

The role of victims' champion will be...

Crime: Victims (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 05:33, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary State for Justice, the Home Secretary, and I are today pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Payne MBE as victims' champion.

The role of victims' champion will be...

Crime: Victims (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 05:33, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary State for Justice, the Home Secretary, and I are today pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Payne MBE as victims' champion.

The role of victims' champion will be...

Social Work Taskforce (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2020 Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy, published last month, set our ambition for significant reform in social work to be supported by a Social Work Taskforce. Today my right hon. Friend the...

Social Work Taskforce (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2020 Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy, published last month, set our ambition for significant reform in social work to be supported by a Social Work Taskforce. Today my right hon. Friend the...

Social Work Taskforce (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2020 Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy, published last month, set our ambition for significant reform in social work to be supported by a Social Work Taskforce. Today my right hon. Friend the...

ContactPoint (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I can confirm to the House that the first steps to activate the Government's online directory of children's services—ContactPoint—will begin today.

ContactPoint, developed in response to a key...

ContactPoint (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I can confirm to the House that the first steps to activate the Government's online directory of children's services—ContactPoint—will begin today.

ContactPoint, developed in response to a key...

Severn Tidal Power (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 05:31, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the launch of the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study in January 2008, I am pleased to inform the House that the Government have today issued a public consultation on the conclusions of the first ...

Written Answer (Correction) (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State (Health Services; Minister for the South West), Department of Health)
seen at 05:31, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the written answer given to the hon. Member for South Cambridgeshire (Mr. Lansley) on 12 January 2009, Official Report, column 178W, was incorrect with respect to the 2009-10 weighted capitation...

Cross-border Health Services (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State (Health Services; Minister for the South West), Department of Health)
seen at 05:30, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee published its interim report "The provision of cross-border health services for Wales" on 10 July 2008. We are today laying before Parliament the Command Paper...

Victims Champion (Jack Straw)
seen at 05:30, 28 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Home Secretary, the Attorney-General and I are today pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Payne MBE as Victims' Champion.

The role of Victims' Champion will be to:

listen to the views and...

Government takes action to bust myth of 'elitist' science - amended
seen at 05:11, 28 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Lord Drayson launches fresh drive to boost public engagement in science and help build the Britain of the future.   
Care quality commission consults on involving people who use services
seen at 04:04, 28 January in Care Quality Commission News - national (Our copy).
The involvement of people who use health and social care services will be at the heart of the work of the new Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Commission will involve people in many ways - from governance on our...