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25 February 2009

Adjudicator publishes decisions on variation to the admission numbers of christchurch primary school and fullwood primary school
seen at 19:46, 25 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decisions on referrals by Redbridge Local Authority to increase the admission numbers at Christchurch Primary School from 90 to 116 and Fullwood Primary School...
Metropolitan police authority: february meeting
seen at 18:16, 25 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 26 January 2009 at 10.00 a.m.   
Metropolitan police authority: february meeting
seen at 18:16, 25 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 26 January 2009 at 10.00 a.m.   
Depression in adults (update) (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:53, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 21st April 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Insertion of individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant in osteoarthritis of the knee (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:53, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Corneal endothelial transplantation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:53, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:53, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:52, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Hysteroscopic sterilisation by tubal cannulation and placement of intrafallopian implants (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:52, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Controlling costs in defamation proceedings (The Ministry of Justice)
seen at 17:52, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 6th May 2009.

This consultation document seeks views on a package of measures designed to better control costs in defamation and possibly...

ICELANDIC WATER TRAWLERMEN COMPENSATION SCHEME (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 17:52, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 22nd May 2009.

The Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) are seeking views on a new scheme to compensate former Icelandic...

Consultation on a Bioenergy Action Plan for Wales (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 17:51, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 22nd May 2009.

The Assembly Government aims to use bio-energy to:

significantly reduce greenhouse gases emissionscontribute to long-term...
Draft Contaminants in Food (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 17:50, 25 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 2nd December 2009 and ends on 10th April 2009.

Consultation extended to 10 April 2009

On 2 December 2008 regarding the proposed draft Contaminants in Food (Northern...

Coldest winter for a decade
seen at 17:28, 25 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.   
Coldest winter for a decade
seen at 17:28, 25 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.   
Coldest winter for a decade
seen at 17:28, 25 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.   
7 foreign ships under detention in the uk during january
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
7 foreign ships under detention in the uk during january
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
7 foreign ships under detention in the uk during january
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
7 foreign ships under detention in the uk during january
seen at 16:34, 25 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
Improved care for young, vulnerable witnesses
seen at 16:01, 25 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Plans to give young, vulnerable witnesses better support and encourage more witnesses to come forward with evidence of crimes have today been published by Justice Minister Maria Eagle.   
New chair for south west regional development agency
seen at 15:58, 25 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced the appointment of Sir Harry Studholme as the new Chair of the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA).   
Rural Advocate visits Lincolnshire to learn from transport schemes tackling rural isolation
seen at 15:53, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Lincolnshire today and tomorrow to find out more about transport schemes working to tackle rural isolation...

This sounds really interesting, especially as...
seen at 15:53, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This sounds really interesting, especially as the service can be booked up to 7 days in advance.  Would like to know how the much the service is used by people travelling to work.
Thanks for your comment, and for raising an...
seen at 15:53, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment, and for raising an interesting question. I'll ask the team if they can find out.
Personal accounts delivery authority appoints helen dean as its policy and product development director
seen at 15:49, 25 February in Personal Account Delivery Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority has today announced the appointment of Helen Dean to its Board as its Policy and Product Development Director. This appointment will play a key role in the delivery of personal...
'...to reverse the trend of closure of courses for the public at the University of Manchester and fulfil the promises made in policy statements for more public engagement' -- Bernard Orford
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The imminent closure of courses for the public at the University of...
'...to reverse the trend of closure of courses for the public at the University of Manchester and fulfil the promises made in policy statements for more public engagement' -- Bernard Orford
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The imminent closure of courses for the public at the University of...
'...change the widows pension and carers allowance overlapping benefit' -- karen dunbar
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Becoming a widow is not a choice it is a situation we find ourselves in....
'...change the widows pension and carers allowance overlapping benefit' -- karen dunbar
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Becoming a widow is not a choice it is a situation we find ourselves in....
'...TAX ONLINE SHOPS WITH NO PREMISES - stop undercutting prices' -- Andy Sagar
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is becoming more and more apparant that online stores are selling items...
'...TAX ONLINE SHOPS WITH NO PREMISES - stop undercutting prices' -- Andy Sagar
seen at 14:00, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is becoming more and more apparant that online stores are selling items...
'...encorage cross council housing communication' -- neil simmonds
seen at 13:59, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is so people can be moved around the country,ie,poole 2 bournemouthand...
'...encorage cross council housing communication' -- neil simmonds
seen at 13:59, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is so people can be moved around the country,ie,poole 2 bournemouthand...
'...Mandate the Environment Agency to take responsibility to clear and dredge the River Thames in the West Region and all its feeder tributaries.' -- Charles Dingwall
seen at 13:59, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ENVIRONMENT AGENCY will take no responsibility for the maintenance of...
'...Mandate the Environment Agency to take responsibility to clear and dredge the River Thames in the West Region and all its feeder tributaries.' -- Charles Dingwall
seen at 13:59, 25 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ENVIRONMENT AGENCY will take no responsibility for the maintenance of...
CRC 01-B - Who we are and what we do
seen at 13:55, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This leaflet introduces the Commission and describes our role as rural advocate, expert adviser and watchdog.

PM’s condolences to David and Samantha Cameron
seen at 13:48, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.

In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...

PM’s condolences to David and Samantha Cameron
seen at 13:48, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.

In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...

PM’s condolences to David and Samantha Cameron
seen at 13:48, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.

In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...

Parliament
seen at 13:47, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Parliament
seen at 13:47, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM’s condolences to David and Samantha Cameron
seen at 13:46, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.

In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...

Charles Mackay re-appointed as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces
seen at 13:46, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Charles Mackay as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces for a 2nd term of three years from 5 May 2009.

Biographical Notes

Until the end of 2008, Mr Mackay chaired...

Charles Mackay re-appointed as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces
seen at 13:46, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Charles Mackay as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces for a 2nd term of three years from 5 May 2009.

Biographical Notes

Until the end of 2008, Mr Mackay chaired...

Richard Wilkin re-appointed as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 13:45, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has re-appointed Richard Wilkin LVO MBE as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a period of 3 years from 12 January 2009.

Biographical notes

Until 2005, Richard...

Richard Wilkin re-appointed as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 13:45, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has re-appointed Richard Wilkin LVO MBE as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a period of 3 years from 12 January 2009.

Biographical notes

Until 2005, Richard...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 13:45, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister’s Questions will be replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.

Watch the House ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 13:45, 25 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister’s Questions will be replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.

Watch the House ...

Economy: Service Prices
seen at 13:44, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
SPPI inflation at 2.9% in Q4 2008
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 13:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.9% 3 monthly fall into December
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 13:43, 25 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy contracts by 1.5% in Q4 2008
New chair for advantage west midlands
seen at 12:32, 25 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced the appointment of Sir Roy McNulty as the new Chair of Advantage West Midlands (AWM).   
Postal services review - letter from jane newell obe
seen at 12:31, 25 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Jane Newell OBE Chairman Royal Mail Pensions Trustees Limited Tel: 0207 560 1071 Email: jane.newell@royalmail.com   
Our Response to the Comprehensive Area Assessment Framework
seen at 11:54, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to the Comprehensive Area Assessment Framework. The framework sets out what CAA is and how it will be delivered from 1 April 2009...

Thank you for your response.The CRC commends the...
seen at 11:54, 25 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thank you for your response.

The CRC commends the DCSF policy on the presumption of closure of rural schools as an excellent example of ‘thinking rural’ at the policy development level...

Great roads great rides 2 - new dvd takes bikers out to read the clues the road can give
seen at 10:36, 25 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is following up on its highly successful Driver Information Programme for motorcyclists - Great Roads Great Rides - with a new interactive DVD-ROM.   
Great roads great rides 2 - new dvd takes bikers out to read the clues the road can give
seen at 10:36, 25 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is following up on its highly successful Driver Information Programme for motorcyclists - Great Roads Great Rides - with a new interactive DVD-ROM.   
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection: North Lanarkshire Council 2009
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection: North Lanarkshire Council 2009
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection: North Lanarkshire Council 2009
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection: North Lanarkshire Council 2009
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection Summary: North Lanarkshire Council
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection Summary: North Lanarkshire Council
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection Summary: North Lanarkshire Council
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection Summary: North Lanarkshire Council
seen at 09:15, 25 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance inspection of social work services in North Lanarkshire
Trawlermen Scheme (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 09:15, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement on 11 December 2008, Official Report, column 63WS, I am pleased to announce that we have today released a consultation paper, in which we are seeking views on the details of a new scheme...

Trawlermen Scheme (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 09:15, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement on 11 December 2008, Official Report, column 63WS, I am pleased to announce that we have today released a consultation paper, in which we are seeking views on the details of a new scheme...

Trawlermen Scheme (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 09:15, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement on 11 December 2008, Official Report, column 63WS, I am pleased to announce that we have today released a consultation paper, in which we are seeking views on the details of a new scheme...

Trawlermen Scheme (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 09:15, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement on 11 December 2008, Official Report, column 63WS, I am pleased to announce that we have today released a consultation paper, in which we are seeking views on the details of a new scheme...

School Revenue Balances 2007-08 (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has today published information on the end of financial year revenue balances of all local authority maintained nursery, primary, secondary and special schools...

School Revenue Balances 2007-08 (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has today published information on the end of financial year revenue balances of all local authority maintained nursery, primary, secondary and special schools...

School Revenue Balances 2007-08 (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has today published information on the end of financial year revenue balances of all local authority maintained nursery, primary, secondary and special schools...

School Revenue Balances 2007-08 (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has today published information on the end of financial year revenue balances of all local authority maintained nursery, primary, secondary and special schools...

Local Spending Reports (Sadiq Khan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Community Cohension and Fire and Rescue Service), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We have published a consultation on the first arrangements for the production of local spending reports, which is a requirement of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. This document has been placed in the Library...

Environment Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 2 March...

Environment Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 2 March...

Environment Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 2 March...

Environment Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 2 March...

Food and Environment Research Agency (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that following careful consideration, the UK Government Decontamination Service (GDS) (an executive Agency of DEFRA) will join the new Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) that...

Food and Environment Research Agency (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that following careful consideration, the UK Government Decontamination Service (GDS) (an executive Agency of DEFRA) will join the new Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) that...

Binyam Mohamed (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:14, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Mr.Binyam Mohamed returned to the UK yesterday, 23 February, following his release from Guantanamo Bay. A team of Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) officials, including a doctor, met with Mr. Mohamed on 14...

Defamation Proceedings (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 09:13, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today issued a consultation paper "Controlling Costs in Defamation Proceedings".

The high level of costs incurred in defamation and some other publication proceedings have been the subject of criticism...

Berlin Summit (February) (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:13, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended a Summit in Berlin on 22 February hosted by Chancellor Merkel for the Leaders and Finance Ministers of the EU countries who will attend the London Summit in April, the ECB President, the Eurogroup ...

Drivers' Hours (Exemption for Reservists) (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:13, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce today that the European Commission has agreed to the Government's request for an exemption from Regulation (EC) 561/2006 on drivers' hours for professional drivers operating solely within...

Disability Benefits (Jonathan R Shaw, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Disabled People; Minister for the South East), Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:13, 25 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Member for Stirling (Anne McGuire), the then Minister for Disabled People, notified the House on 3 April 2008 that following the European Court of Justice decision of 18 October 2007 ...

Search is on for the most enterprising place in britain
seen at 05:15, 25 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The hunt begins today for the UK's enterprise success stories with the launch of the Enterprising Britain 2009 competition. Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, ...