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27 February 2009

Richard Wilkin re-appointed as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 21:33, 27 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...

Morning press briefing from 25 February 2009
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Royal Mail, PMQs, meeting with devolved leaders and misc

Royal Mail

Asked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow...

Afternoon press briefing from 25 February 2009
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister’s Spokesman on: the devolved nations meeting, Royal Mail, David Cameron and misc

Devolved nations meeting

Asked how the meeting went, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...

Prime Minister s Questions suspended
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The scheduled Prime Minister s Questions session on 24 February was replaced with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron s son Ivan.

The ...

Morning press briefing from 26 February 2009
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: the Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland

Asked if the Prime Minister had anything to say in relation to Sir Fred Goodwin s pension, the Prime Minister...

PM launches regional apprenticeship scheme
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.

Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for ...

Appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel
seen at 21:33, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved three new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. Sir George Newman is replacing Dame Janet Smith as the chair of the Panel. Sir Stephen Silber and Sir Ian Burnett...

Romanes Lecture in Oxford
seen at 21:32, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Romanes Lecture given by the Prime Minister at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford on 27 February 2009.

[Check against delivery]

Three hundred and fifty years ago - just a few years...

Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Local Spending Reports - Consultation Document (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 21:22, 27 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th February 2009 and ends on 15th May 2009.

The purpose of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 is to promote the sustainability of local communities. It provides a channel...

Review of Business Radio licence fees in Band I (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 21:22, 27 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th February 2009 and ends on 26th March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.

The following documents relating...

Soca strips businessman of multi million pound lifestyle
seen at 20:43, 27 February in Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) News - national (Our copy).
A helicopter, luxury villa and Bentley are among the assets recovered by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) in civil proceedings against a businessman in County Armagh.   
Interest in teaching maths and science continues to soar
seen at 20:34, 27 February in Training and Development Agency for Schools News - national (Our copy).
Graham Holley, Chief Executive of the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) said:   
'...Strip the pension of Sir Fred Goodwin former CEO of the RBS' -- Keith Johnson
seen at 19:34, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any other person in similar circumstances would now be receiving job seekers...
'...Provide coat hooks for all public toilets in the UK' -- Glenn Sutherland
seen at 19:34, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am sure I am not the only person who has visited a public toilet and has...
'...reverse the decision to close Hereford Tax Office which means a loss of over 80 good-quality local jobs' -- Sarah Allen-Melvin
seen at 19:34, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This decision is also an attack on local services, as small businesses and...
'...Stop exorbitant amounts of money being spent on silly things when there is a recession on!' -- Sherrie Jones
seen at 19:34, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK is in a major recession, yet we are managing to spend 2 million...
'...abandon the eco-town scheme' -- Ian James Dunacan Firth
seen at 19:34, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would appear these plan are being pushed through with a complete...
Ministry of justice statement
seen at 19:29, 27 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Statement from Justice Secretary Jack Straw on the Michael Shields case:   
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007
seen at 17:58, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007 and Supporting Papers
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007
seen at 17:58, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007 and Supporting Papers
Guidance on Community Service to Support Revised National Standards
seen at 17:57, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on Community Service to Support Revised National Standards. This guidance replaces the Community Service section (blue pages) of the existing standards.
Uk given the green light for state help to automotive industry
seen at 16:22, 27 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The UK has been given the go ahead by the European Commission (EC) to offer state help for the automotive industry under the Automotive Assistance Programme.   
Our latest recession report to the Secretary of State: Employment and the rural labour market
seen at 16:06, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've submitted the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...

More help is required for those who live on the...
seen at 16:06, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

More help is required for those who live on the border of two counties in relation to busses. To travel to what I consider a local town (Stratford upon Avon) I have to travel a short journey...

Thanks for your comment. That's a really...
seen at 16:06, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment. That's a really important point - I'll pass it onto the team.
Average house price falls 0.8 per cent in january to £156,753
seen at 14:18, 27 February in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
Average house price falls 0.8 per cent in january to £156,753
seen at 14:18, 27 February in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
Average house price falls 0.8 per cent in january to £156,753
seen at 14:18, 27 February in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
Appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel
seen at 13:31, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved three new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. Sir George Newman is replacing Dame Janet Smith as the chair of the Panel. Sir Stephen Silber and Sir Ian Burnett...

Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures 31st january 2009
seen at 13:18, 27 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month   
Combined stats press notice - inpatient and outpatient waiting figures, nhs cancelled operations, nhs critical care beds
seen at 13:18, 27 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Nhs cancer waiting times figures, october to december 2008
seen at 13:18, 27 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health.   
Oft to launch market study into isle of wight ferry services
seen at 12:49, 27 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today announced that it is to launch a market study into Isle of Wight ferry services.   
Recession Impacts on the Economies and Communities of Rural England: Report 4
seen at 12:48, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This is the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the impacts of the credit crunch...

Our latest recession report to the Secretary of State: Employment and the rural labour market
seen at 12:48, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've submitted the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...

Consultation on Regulation of Energy Efficiency Under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000
seen at 12:40, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation paper about Scottish Government's plans to provide additional powers to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to regulate energy efficiency at industrial installations under Pollution Prevention...
Research on the Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland
seen at 12:40, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the findings of the public consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland.
Education and Lifelong Learning: Research Findings No.45/2009: Research on the Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland
seen at 12:40, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This document summarises the outcome of the research on the consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland. The consultation is part of the Scottish Government s drive to improve education...
Biometric Technologies in Schools: Draft Guidance for Education Authorities: Consultation Analysis Report
seen at 12:40, 27 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis Report of the consultation on the document Biometric technologies in Schools - Draft Guidance for Education Authorities.
Defence Technology Plan (Quentin Davies, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 12:40, 27 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence has today published the Defence Technology Plan (DTP) on the www.science.mod.uk website. This is a cost-balanced expression of research priorities for the MOD that takes forward...

EU Energy Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 12:40, 27 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Brussels on 19 February.

The Council discussed the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis and the Commission's recent Second Strategic European Energy Review (SEER2) (Council...

Olympic/Paralympic Games (Safety and Security) (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 12:40, 27 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have made a commitment to the International Olympic Committee to take all the "financial, planning and operational measures" necessary to ensure the safety and the peaceful celebration of the 2012...

World Bank (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 12:40, 27 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of the DFID report, "The UK and the World Bank 2007-2009".

This report sets out how we have worked with the World Bank from July 2007 to November 2008...

Election Candidate Address Publication (Government Response) (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 12:40, 27 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government published today their response to the consultation paper on the publication of candidates' addresses at UK parliamentary elections.

The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on whether...

Transport. What's that?Mike Cox, Norfolk.
seen at 10:43, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Transport. What's that? Mike Cox, Norfolk.
Thanks for your comment Mike!
seen at 10:43, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Mike!
Sport England investing in sporting opportunities for rural communities
seen at 10:43, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Sport England have unveiled a £10 million investment fund that will create sporting opportunities for people in rural areas. It's the first in a series of themed funding rounds and will ...