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04 February 2009

NHS Evidence: draft accreditation process manual public consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:36, 4 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 2nd February 2009 and ends on 1st May 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Epilepsy (update): draft scope consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:36, 4 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 3rd February 2009 and ends on 2nd March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
HM Revenue & Customs Charter consultation (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
seen at 22:36, 4 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 3rd February 2009 and ends on 12th May 2009.

HMRC now consults on the draft Charter. This consultation seeks your views on the content of the draft. You can respond to the consultation...
Renal cell carcinoma - bevacizumab, sorafenib, sunitinib (second-line) and temsirolimus (appraisal consultation 2) (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:36, 4 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 4th February 2009 and ends on 4th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Sunitinib for the first-line treatment of advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (final appraisal determination) (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:36, 4 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 4th February 2009 and ends on 2nd March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Government outlines plan to tackle ncee recommendations
seen at 19:36, 4 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Plans to promote better links between universities colleges and schools to help improve achievements and aspirations for young people will be published by Higher Education Minister David Lammy today.   ...
Single source fleet management services planned for public sector
seen at 19:27, 4 February in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has today announced plans to deliver a set of Fleet Management Services framework agreements that will begin the process of consolidating requirements across the public sector.   
Misc
seen at 18:08, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was on the agenda for the Prime Minister s meeting with Palestinian President Abbas, the PMS said that they would discuss the situation in the Middle East. /p> original source.
UK-China Summit
seen at 18:08, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Premier Wen s view that the current financial crisis showed how dangerous an unregulated financial market was, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had set out his view on...
Jobs
seen at 18:08, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would ever use the phrase British jobs for British workers again, the PMS said that the point the Prime Minister had been making and as other Ministers had been saying over the weekend...
Snow
seen at 18:07, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Department of Work and Pensions sending everyone home early because they wanted to enjoy the snow , the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that he didn t know what this referred to and would...
Strikes
seen at 18:07, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been having any talks with Ministers or anyone else regarding the strikes in Lincolnshire today, the PMS replied that it was discussed at Cabinet this morning as we briefing at Lobby...
US Fiscal Stimulus Package
seen at 18:07, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the UK would support a move by the EU to refer President Obama s fiscal stimulus package to the WTO, the PMS replied that we should wait and see exactly what was in President Obama s stimulus package before...
Qatari Prime Minister
seen at 18:07, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a readout of the Prime Minister s meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister earlier today, the PMS replied that they had a useful discussion where they talked about the global economy, bilateral economic...
Boris Johnson
seen at 18:07, 4 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was true that the Prime Minister did not want to sit next to the Mayor of London at a recent event, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that that was categorically not true. Asked why the Mayor...
Afternoon press briefing from 2 February 2009
seen at 18:06, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: snow, jobs, UK-China Summit and misc

Snow

Asked about the Department of Work and Pensions sending everyone home early because they wanted to enjoy the ...

Morning press briefing from 3 February 2008
seen at 18:05, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Cabinet, Industrial action, crime, bank lending guarantees and Qatari Prime Minister

Cabinet

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

Afternoon press briefing from 3 February 2009
seen at 18:04, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Boris Johnson, Qatari Prime Minister, US fiscal stimulus package and strikes

Boris Johnson

Asked if it was true that the Prime Minister did not want to ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 18:03, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The industrial dispute, global economic crisis and winter fuel payments were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the British ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 18:02, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 18:01, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The industrial dispute, global economic crisis and winter fuel payments were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the British tourism industry, housing and free travel...

'project kangaroo' - final report
seen at 17:57, 4 February in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has decided to block the proposed video on demand (VOD) joint venture between the BBC through BBC Worldwide Limited (BBCW), ITV plc (ITV) and Channel Four Television Corporation (...
'...make military IDs a nationally recognised form of ID' -- david fryer
seen at 17:56, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make military IDs a nationally recognised form of ID. That way all...
'...bring back all troops american and british to save money and build the econemy' -- jamie
seen at 17:56, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is a petition not just for uk but for america too yes we are two...
'...Create a duty of truth for politicians and holders of public office' -- Mike Pinsent
seen at 17:56, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is widespread scepticism about almost every official pronouncement....
'...Protest to the Iranian Government about their Proposed Apostacy Laws' -- Christine Fadhley
seen at 17:56, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Iranian Government are proposing to make the death penalty mandatory for...
Government signs up to the optional protocol to the un convention on rights of disabled people
seen at 17:43, 4 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Disabled people will have the opportunity to take their case to the UN if they feel their rights have been breached, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People said today.   
Thanks very much for getting the data on housing...
seen at 17:39, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks very much for getting the data on housing (affordability & second homes) up so quickly ... and for the other data links. Some interesting things crop up in the data - reinforcing some perceptions...

Thanks Simon, I'll pass your kind comments on to...
seen at 17:39, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks Simon, I'll pass your kind comments on to the analysis team
Highways agency advises drivers to take care on roads as met office forecasts more snow to come
seen at 17:35, 4 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Road users across the country are being warned to expect a further spell of severe weather in the days leading up to the weekend. The Met Office has forecast significant snowfall for some areas from Wednesday night...
Home secretary leads new burglary crackdown
seen at 17:33, 4 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Representatives from charities, public and private sector organisations including the police, Association of British Insurers, Age Concern, Citizens Advice Bureau and Norwich Union today met with Home Secretary ...
Uk climate change sustainable development indicator: 2007 greenhouse gas emissions, final figures
seen at 17:30, 4 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
DECC today publishes final 2007 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions.   
Oft seeks evidence of timeshare resale scams
seen at 17:27, 4 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT is appealing for complaints from timeshare owners who have received unsolicited approaches by scammers claiming to be resale agents and promising a 'guaranteed buyer' and a high price for their unwanted...
Equine Identification: A Consultation on the implementation of revised EU rules on Equine Identification (Commission Regulation 504/2008)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on new rules for the identification of Equidae in Scotland.
Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak (2007) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in 2007, the Prime Minister and I invited Sir lain Anderson to conduct a review to see if the lessons of the 2001 outbreak had been learned and to recommend what...

National Dementia Strategy (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

"Living Well with Dementia—a National Dementia Strategy", which is being published today, sets out the Government's vision for the transformation of dementia services.

The launch of "Living Well with...

Control Orders (Lord Carlile's Fourth Report) (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to say that in accordance with section 14(3), 14(4) and 14(5) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, Lord Carlile of Berriew QC has completed the report on the operation of the Act in 2008, which...

Corston Report (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Secretary (also in the Government Equalities Office), Government Equalities Office)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today updating Parliament on further progress made in implementing the Government's response to the Corston Report on women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system.

In my statement...

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Jonathan R Shaw, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Disabled People; Minister for the South East), Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 17:24, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the UK will sign the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as soon as practicable.

The convention will reaffirm that disabled people...

Elbourne Review (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State (Pensions Reform; Minister for Yorkshire and Humber), Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 17:23, 4 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 22 May 2008 the then Minister for Pensions Reform announced that John Elbourne had been asked to

"examine the current arrangements for the engagement of older people and the ability of those arrangements...

Blears - help for those escaping gang crime
seen at 17:03, 4 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new scheme to provide safe accommodation for people at serious risk of violence associated with gang or weapon crime will begin this month in Southwark.   
Adjudicator publishes decision on a proposed reorganisation of schools in lowestoft
seen at 16:48, 4 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on proposals by Suffolk County Council and three church schools for a reorganisation of schools across the town, to start in September 2010. The adjudicator...
Mpa committee meeting: strategic and operational policing committee
seen at 16:39, 4 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 5 February 2009 at 2.00pm.  &...
'...Abolish Corporation tax for companies that manufacture in the UK.' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any company that employs more than 50 percent of its staff in manufacturing...
'...Keep Reece levy In School' -- seren Atkinson
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Reece Levy, is a 12 year old boy, who has severe Autism and is non-verbal....
'...Stop The sale of Caffeine products to Under 16 year olds' -- Layla
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Caffeine should be for people over 16 because sometimes if you have over 5...
'...Build a port for Gaza' -- Giles Cattermole
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present violence is the direct consequence of the Israeli blockade of...
'...To change the law on Ltd Companies.So Directors of failed companies are made personaly bankrupt and any money taken from the company or transfered to another name in the previous 12month of trading must be repaid to the company by the directors.' -- G
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time to stop this legal theft from hard working People and other...
'...stop Denbighshire County Council from closing the 6th Forms at Blessed Edward Jones High School and Rhyl High School.' -- Mrs Elizabeth Hobson
seen at 15:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The young people of Denbighshire deserve the choice of where they receive...
'...enforce that the manufactures of engine coolant and antifreeze add the bittering agent, denatonium benzoate, to render the coolant and antifreeze unpalatable to reduce the number of poisonings in children and animals.' -- denine hewson
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My daughter's cat,Lucky, tragically died from anti-freeze poisoning. Within...
'...Retrunk the A4 in order to ensure its viability in Wiltshire during severe weather condtions.' -- Dr Sean Pearson
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Reassigning the A4 its rightful trunk status will place the road under the...
'...Help save our Early Years Teaching' -- Jo Yarnall
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the new restructuring of SERCO and education Walsall the early years...
'...make significant changes to failing 'Care' system so that vulnerable children have the same chances as those not cared for by the state and cap the amount of money that private care companies charge for services.' -- James Hawkins
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have worked in Social Care for over 9 years. Sadly things are not...
'...Protect the rights of landlords from tenants refusing to pay rent.' -- Stewart Tudgay
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law on this matter is far to slow and too much in the favour of the...
'...improve service standards on National Express East Coast' -- David Hallowell
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since taking over the East Coast mainline franchise NXEC Trains Ltd have...
'...recognise the changed economic conditions and to call a moratorium on the closure of HMRC Office Closures and job losses in Scotland' -- Hamish Drummond
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In line with the call from the Scottish HMRC Offices Under Threat Campaign...
'...Provide free Astma Medication for Asmatics and also free Epipens for people that suffer from anaphylaxis' -- Maria Carlton
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that it is unfair that asmatics and anaphylaxis sufferers have to pay...
'...Review the green credentials of the EU' -- James McMahon
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the EU were real believers in green issues then the message should be, '...
'...protect Winchester, England's ancient capital and one of the UK's cultural treasures, from being completely obliterated by mis-conceived, large-scale development proposals.' -- Gavin Blackman
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Winchester is under imminent threat of massive development. Winchester...
'...Exempt students from Jury Duty and screening, should they fall on the same day as an exam, or reimburse the cost of resitting those exams.' -- J Celensu
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not fair for a student/learner to have to pay to resit their exams,...
'...Investigate the currents increases of fuel costs on the forecourts' -- Adrian Tookey
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask that the Prime Minister launches an enquiry into the current fuel...
'...increase and strictly enforce fines for cyclists who run red lights.' -- Angel Johnson
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every morning I wait for the green man before crossing a busy road to get to...
'...Give funding for packed lunches when children refuse recieve and eat their free school meals.' -- Miss Kerri Skinner
seen at 15:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am on income support while training and i very much need my children to...
Portsmouth workers urged to know their wage rights
seen at 15:42, 4 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A campaign to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage comes to Portsmouth this week.   
Small firms urged to sign up for government contracts
seen at 15:42, 4 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Small firms across the UK are being urged to sign up to the government's Supply2.gov.uk website and to take advantage of the thousands of government contracts available.   
London workers urged to know their wage rights
seen at 15:42, 4 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A national campaign to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage comes to London for its final events this week.   
College scoops accolade for working with local employers
seen at 15:40, 4 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Milton Keynes College has become the 100th organisation to achieve the Training Quality Standard (TQS) - the highest training accolade possible - in recognition of its outstanding work with employers.   ...
Capturing china's co2 to lower emissions
seen at 15:39, 4 February in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
China's potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS), an essential technology to achieve low global emissions, will be examined next week at a conference of senior scientific experts from China and the EU. ...
10 Big Numbers: Data links
seen at 15:38, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This Excel spreadsheet contains links to the data behind our 10 Big Numbers

We've now added some links to the data behind...
seen at 15:38, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've now added some links to the data behind the 10 Big Numbers.

Thanks to the analysis team!

Working in 21st Century Rural England
seen at 15:38, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're working on a project assessing how far Government employment and skills programmes meet the needs of vulnerable rural residents in helping them into work, remain in work and progress in work.

Uk climate change sustainable development indicator: 2007 greenhouse gas emissions, final figures
seen at 15:29, 4 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
DECC today publishes final 2007 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions.   
'...Please make it easier to get extra individual help for children in school with Apergers / ASD' -- Julie-anne Maisey
seen at 12:49, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is really hard to get children with SEN the help they need, the idea's...
'...Give people affected by windfarms through sight more rights' -- mick brudenall
seen at 12:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
our small country community is being ruined by wind farms already there are...
'...Pay JSA on the work skills somebody has on their CV.' -- A.P.Bonnington
seen at 12:48, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think JSA should be re-formed so that those who have a CV showing good...
'...prevent local people facing a postcode lottery as to whether they get a say in whether lap dancing clubs can open in their area. Make the new Sex Encounter Venue category mandatory so licensing reforms are applied universally across England and Wales.
seen at 12:47, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Current licensing of lap dancing clubs is woefully inadequate. They are...
'...'prioritise future consideration of Basford Hall within the capital programme of the East Midlands Learning and Skills Council.'' -- Mick Newton
seen at 12:46, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 2006 local community groups initiated a campaign resulting in...
'...allow graduate students to claim tuition fee loans for second undergraduate degrees' -- Deborah Skelton
seen at 12:46, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We think it is highly unfair that graduates on second degrees cannot access...
'...create a Justice system that is fair to victims of crime.' -- LINDSAY LITTLE
seen at 12:45, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
create a Justice system that is fair to victims of crime. After having first...
'...allow project Kangaroo to go ahead' -- Luke Ives
seen at 12:44, 4 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed joint venture by the ITV, BBC, and Channel 4 to provide the...
Get smart: planning to protect - hmic review published
seen at 11:56, 4 February in HM Inspectorate of Constabulary News - national (Our copy).
A review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary published today showed that only half of the 43 forces in England and Wales had sufficiently detailed plans for improvement in major areas of policing, including organised...
10 Big Numbers data: Second Homes
seen at 11:18, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This Excel file has data on second homes as a percentage of total chargeable dwellings by council tax valuation band and by area classification, 2007...

10 Big Numbers data: Housing affordability
seen at 11:18, 4 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This Excel file has data on ratio of household income to house price by area definition, 2007.

Canonry of Saint George’s Chapels, Windsor
seen at 02:14, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend James Welford Woodward BD, AKC, STh, MPhil, PhD, FRSA Master of The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson and Vicar of Temple Balsall, Birmingham diocese, ...

Canonry of Saint George’s Chapels, Windsor
seen at 02:14, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend James Welford Woodward BD, AKC, STh, MPhil, PhD, FRSA Master of The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson and Vicar of Temple Balsall, Birmingham diocese, ...

Canonry of Saint George’s Chapels, Windsor
seen at 02:14, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend James Welford Woodward BD, AKC, STh, MPhil, PhD, FRSA Master of The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson and Vicar of Temple Balsall, Birmingham diocese, ...

China agreement a signal to the world - PM
seen at 02:12, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has hailed a set of agreements between the UK and China as “a signal to the whole of the world” that nations can work together and avoid a retreat to protectionism during the economic...

China agreement a signal to the world - PM
seen at 02:12, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has hailed a set of agreements between the UK and China as “a signal to the whole of the world” that nations can work together and avoid a retreat to protectionism during the economic...

UK-China joint statement
seen at 02:10, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Strengthening Cooperation, and Actively Dealing With The International Financial Crisis...

UK-China joint statement
seen at 02:10, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Strengthening Cooperation, and Actively Dealing With The International Financial Crisis...

Constable of the Tower of London
seen at 02:07, 4 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of General Sir (Francis) Richard Dannatt GCB CBE MC as Constable of the Tower of London in succession to General Sir Roger Wheeler GCB CBE whose appointment...