Asked for the Prime Minister s reaction to the comments made by Gerry Adams, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister s general view was that what we had seen in the...
Asked about the Prime Minister loosing his contact lens before a speech at the weekend, the PMS said that we did not comment on the Prime Minister s health but it was a matter of public record that he had issues...
Asked if a date had been set for the majority of UK troops to leave Iraq, the PMS said that he was not aware of any update on that situation. original source.
Asked if chief executives of all world banks had been invited to an event by the Prime Minister in the coming weeks, the PMS said that we were consulting quite widely ahead of the G20 meeting but he would have ...
Asked if about the Prime Minister s meeting with the Ugandan Prime Minister, the PMS said it was a very constructive meeting in which they discussed regional issues. The main focus of the discussion was on how...
Asked if the Government was exclusively looking at legal avenues in regards to Sir Fred Goodwin s pension, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that we were exploring the legal avenues. original source.
Asked if there was any room for compromise regarding the Postal Services Bill, the PMS said that the Government had set out its position clearly; we were taking the legislation through the House and Lord Mandelson...
Asked what the Prime Minister had said about the economy at Cabinet, the PMS said that it was a brief update for the Cabinet on a number of announcements that had been made since the last time they met. Asked if...
Asked what was said about the Northern Ireland situation in Cabinet, the PMS said that Shaun Woodward made the point that whatever the individuals behind these murderous acts chose to call themselves, they were...
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a readout of what was discussed at Cabinet. There was an update on the situation in Northern Ireland from Shaun Woodward; a report on the conclusions of the...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Sir Fred Goodwin, Uganda, chief executives of banks, Iraq and contact lenses
Sir Fred GoodwinAsked if the Government was exclusively looking at legal avenues...
The Prime Minister has called upon the world to seize the opportunity to help poor countries during the economic downturn and not retreat from international commitments such as the Millennium Development Goals...
The Prime Minister has appointed Ms Hannah Rothschild and Mr Gautam Dalal as Trustees of The National Gallery for a term of four years from 10 March 2009 and 25 March 2009 respectively.
Biographical Notes...
Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister to a conference on world poverty held by the Department for International Development in London on 9 March 2009.
Read the transcript:Douglas Alexander...
The Prime Minister has said renewing the public service will place more power in the hands of the people using it, ushering in a “new world of accountability”.
Gordon Brown has outlined his...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Cabinet, Northern Ireland, economy and misc
CabinetThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a readout of what was discussed at Cabinet. There...
5.6% three-month fall in production output
The Government will today set out its vision for the future shape of public services, building on a decade of unprecedented investment and rising standards.
Farmers will have more opportunities to discuss their views, ideas and concerns with Defra staff at this year's Livestock Market roadshow.
Mark Popescu, former Editor of Daytime News at the BBC, is joining the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as Head of News at the end of this month.
A new Commission of experts to advise the Government on the future role of nurses and midwives will be announced by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Health Secretary Alan Johnson today (10 March 2009). ...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Abbot Mead Vickers BBDO has won the contract to develop campaigns for the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) as its long-term strategic advertising agency, it was announced today.
New recruitment targets for the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) have today been announced as a report from Communities and Local Government shows that representation and promotion rates for women and people from minority...
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has today named Sir Michael Pitt as the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the new Infrastructure Planning Commission and announced it will be located in Bristol. ...
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Communities, Equalities and People Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 12 March 2009 at 2.00pm. ...
Numbers of diving related incidents remained at low levels during 2008 according to Coastguard diving statistics released today.
the aim of the petition is to reduce the amount of alcohol you are allowed...
i believe that everyone should have the right to help by giving blood, if...
At the present time when your husband/wife dies you get a bereavement...
The USA have got their prision system right. They make their prisioners work...
Please abolish all prescription fees for all people in receipt on non means...
Protect our market from product made in China and other far East countries...
this is a petition to the goverment to make the one off payment for the...
Local councils who install road humps as a means of traffic-speed control...
Home & Community Energy Advisers I petition the Government to make it...
Lolicon (japanese artwork including explicit acts of those under 18) is just...
Severe gender dysphoria causes debilitating psychological distress,...
The Exchange Control Act ran in the UK from 1939-1979. In the current...
An Urgent Review is required of all Hospital Protocols and Proceadures for...
Members of the Civil Service Sports Council that use the Chiswick ground...
Petition is to create possibility of recycling of all plastics [not the...
we applied to Barclays Bank on 23/01/09 for a loan for 250k and are still...
We believe it is paramount that children from the age of 4/5 are taught what...
Too often we are hearing of child abuse cases which have gone unreported and...
The UK government should be run as a business serving its customers (...
Tony Blair suffered from the lowest public approval rating of any British...
In order to help campaigners in their own countries obtain their rights, a...
Old newspapers and cereal boxes are rotting in warehouses, rejected by the...
We are creating this petition in order to stop the sale/distribution of fur...
Worcester City Council proposes to increase pitch fees for Little Perdiswell...
The establishment of the United Nations after World War 2 was supposed to...
The undersigned request that the plans to construct a train station at the...
My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be read a second time.
The OFT has today published its report on the impacts of public support for Northern Rock on competition in financial services.
The Treasury is inviting applications for the position of independent valuer to assess any compensation that may be payable to former holders of the shares in Bradford & Bingley plc that were transferred to ...
information on attainment of National Qualifications by pupils in publicly funded secondaries and school leavers
On 18 January 2007, Official Report, column 933, my right hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Tessa Jowell), announced the planned annual increases in the TV licence fee under the BBC's six-year...
The board of inquiry into the tragic loss of 14 personnel as a result of the Nimrod XV230 crash on 2 September 2006 made a number of recommendations to improve the safety of the fleet. Following on from this ...
I am today publishing a consultation document, "Together we can end violence against women and girls", which seeks views on how to prevent and combat violence against women and girls. Copies of the consultations...
On 19 March 2008, I informed the House about the United Kingdom's first National Security Strategy. In that statement I announced my intention to form a National Security Forum. I can now inform the House about...
I am today publishing a consultation document on proposals to reform the economic regulation of airports. Economic regulation plays an important role in ensuring that airports, particularly in the south east ...
The Government are today publishing their response to the consultation on draft regulations and guidance to support the provisions in the Local Transport Act 2008 about quality partnership schemes (QPSs). Copies...
-New Guide Launched for Graduate Level Recruitment in the Professions-
NALC's regional Stepping Stones events will share good practice and provide regional networking opportunities for councillors and officers of all tiers of local government. They'll also...
NALC's regional Stepping Stones events will share good practice and provide regional networking opportunities for councillors and officers of all tiers of local government. They'll also...
Richard Burge, one of our Commissioners, will be speaking at this NEA seminar ‘Spotlight on Fuel Poverty - how tackling fuel poverty can provide safe, healthy, sustainable...
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My 2 cents - many upland policies and related schemes are just too generic. If theres one thing Ive learnt over the last 15 years every upland ...
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A company offering money transfer services was placed in liquidation by the High Court on 4 March 2009, following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch ('CIB') of the Insolvency Service. ...
When Minister David Lammy launched a debate about the role of copyright in the digital age in December 2008, he invited the Strategic Advisory Board for Intellectual Property Policy (SABIP) to provide complementary...
This consultation started on 5th March 2009 and ends on 8th June 2009.
The regulations need to be replaced so that they reflect and implement the European Directive 98/83/EC. The European Directive 98...
This consultation started on 9th March 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
This consultation is to seek views on options arising form the...
Councils are being given more support to help them bring empty homes back in to use in the current economic climate, announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today.
On Tuesday 4 March, the Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office (RCPO) secured the extradition from Switzerland of convicted £38 million 'carousel' fraudster Raymond Woolley. He is being returned to...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Croydon Borough Council to amalgamate Ecclesbourne Infant and Junior Schools, Thornton Heath in the present premises from September...
Jersey is to join other Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories as a signatory to a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the UK. TIEAs play a vital role in HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) drive against...
The motorcycle test fees will rise to an all time high of 96 this year...
stop children wrongly taken into care and being forced adopted by parents...
Tesco have already purchased a number of closed public houses which they...
Three weeks ago petrol(beginning of February )was approx 83.9 a litre , why...
This is an organisation, part of the Ministry of Defence, which exists to...
In light of the current financial climate we believe it is irresponsible of...
The Government is proposing doubling the stake and prize limits for Category...
'...no amnesty for illegall immigrants,they are a drain on our N.H.S and our benefits system' -- F.Dyson
The Selection of the site for the Marine management Headquarters is a...
To increase the air capabilities of the CVF through the introduction of a...
Dear Mr Brown, UK motorists would like to thank you for the following : -...
DU weaponry violates all international treaties and agreements, Hague and...
the ambulance service is stretched to the limit in some regions and some of...
This site will be used to treat waste from the neighbouring villages of...
The Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs recommended that Cannabis...
If you give UK born residents, over the age of 18, 100,000 each, the...
in a survay of over 1,000 pet owners commiossioned 74% said they were...
I believe it is time for the current government to start fulfilling the role...
I would like to have horse owners treated just like us dog owners as we are...
Instances of all male specific cancers are increasing, yet men are not...
I petition for the introduction of a 40mph speed limit on all country roads...
Many people in Hong Kong miss the Britishness. Please open a cultural centre...
The council are trying to turn belmont and gilesgate into an academy i.e...
Most local councils only collect rubbish and recycling on a fortnightly...
Whilist recognising the contribution made my migrant workers it is necessary...
and PROMOTE EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL REGULATION that is both sane and transparent.
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Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Lord Mandelson, bonuses and misc
Lord MandelsonAsked if the Prime Minister was satisfied that security for Ministers was sufficient in light of the fact ...
The Prime Minister has spoken out against a terrorist attack in Northern Ireland that claimed the lives of two soldiers and left four other people seriously injured.
Speaking to the BBC following Saturday...
The PM has issued a written ministerial statement on the National Security Forum.
Read the statementOn 19 March 2008, I informed the House about the United Kingdom’s first National Security Strategy...
The UK remains firmly committed to the Commonwealth and its goals on the 60th anniversary of its inception, the Prime Minister has said.
Gordon Brown made the comments during a video address, where he...
Gordon Brown has stressed that the peace process in Northern Ireland is still working, as he visited the country following the deaths of two soldiers in a terrorist attack.
The Prime Minister travelled...
The PM has celebrated International Women’s Day by meeting with female community heroes from across the country.
Gordon Brown said the women he meets while travelling throughout the UK are an inspiration...
Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government have today published 'Healthy Bees', a plan to protect and improve the health of honey bees in England and Wales.
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today announced the successful Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs) following peer review by an international panel of experts.