TGS


27 March 2009

Government delivers £170 million transport funding for new housing
seen at 23:39, 27 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
£170 million of funding is today being allocated to 29 transport projects that will support the development of new housing, announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett and Transport Minister Paul Clark.  ...
Government delivers £170 million transport funding for new housing
seen at 23:39, 27 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
£170 million of funding is today being allocated to 29 transport projects that will support the development of new housing, announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett and Transport Minister Paul Clark.  ...
Government delivers £170 million transport funding for new housing
seen at 23:38, 27 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
£170 million of funding is today being allocated to 29 transport projects that will support the development of new housing, announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett and Transport Minister Paul Clark.  ...
Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to a statutory proposal for broomhill bank (foundation) special school
seen at 20:38, 27 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decision on a referral by Kent Local Authority to modify the previous decision to re-designate and change the character of Broomhill Bank Special School.  ...
Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to a statutory proposal for broomhill bank (foundation) special school
seen at 20:38, 27 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decision on a referral by Kent Local Authority to modify the previous decision to re-designate and change the character of Broomhill Bank Special School.  ...
'...Relieve the monarch of one of the duties: EITHER as Head of the Church of England, OR as Head of State.' -- John Hunt
seen at 19:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the modern era of human rights, it is quite untenable [except in a...
'...to provide two years funding to enable the local Parentline office to stay open.' -- shirley andrews
seen at 19:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Parentline Plus local office based at The Park, Knowle, Bristol, is...
'...challenge the Office of National Statistics (ONS) position on including a question on sexual orientation in the upcoming 2011 census and, as far as it is possible, compel the ONS to include such a question. Don't tarnish the progress that has been by
seen at 19:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since 2006 the ONS 'Sexual Identity Project' has investigated the...
'...Make the punishment fit the crime' -- Lee Bellwood
seen at 19:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In our country it seems that the sentences handed down to criminals are very...
'...make a public statement to explain why not one single Government Minister nor Member of Parliament has been laid off while there are hundreds of thousands of taxpaying employees being laid off every week.' -- keith jones
seen at 19:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government costs taxpayers an absolute fortune. Why, then, at a time when...
'...fix the date of school Easter holidays' -- RJG
seen at 19:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Even if the Church, for whatever reason, is unable to fix the date of Easter...
'...Provide more financial support for Physiotherapy Students' -- Billy Craig
seen at 19:44, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Physiotherapy students already study up to 5 days a week as well as...
'...request that the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson issue a Direction to all Chief Executives of the NHS who have awarded pay increases of more than 1.9% to managerial and executive staff in 2009, to submit an explanation as to why the awards
seen at 19:44, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...request that the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson issue a Direction to all Chief Executives of the NHS who have awarded pay increases of more than 1.9% to managerial and executive staff in 2009, to...
'...raise the minimum height to 200ft minimum separation criteria of MOD aircraft.' -- Lady Julie Daly
seen at 19:44, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The minimum separation criteria is 100ft which has caused 3 fatal accidents...
'...retain the current laws regarding the line of succession to the throne.' -- James Frankcom
seen at 19:44, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are alarmed about the proposals being discussed in the media and...
'...Bail out struggling bus operators' -- Martin Cleaver
seen at 19:43, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Help bus operators that are suffering the effects of the global financial...
'...cut cost on court fees fighting for us fathers to see are children' -- dale wearn
seen at 19:43, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
at the moment i am looking for help fighting for access to see my 4 year old...
'...Not allow the draconian proposals to apply power restictions on motorcycles go through.France is the perfect case study, it does not work, training and attitude is what matters.' -- stuart hart
seen at 19:43, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every serious motorcyclist knows that its proper good quality training and...
'...Increase income tax to 99% for incomes/bonuses/pensions over 500,000' -- Cheryl Campbell
seen at 19:43, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To encourage people to aspire, yet suffocate greed, tax should be levelled...
Chair of low pay commission announced
seen at 18:33, 27 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced the appointment of David Norgrove as the new Chair of the Low Pay Commission.   
Inquiry Into the Future of England’s Uplands Communities: Inquiry timeline
seen at 18:02, 27 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Timeline for our inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities.

Invitation to Conference Celebrating 5 years of Polish Membership of the EU
seen at 18:01, 27 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Invitation to a conference in Warsaw, Poland, celebrating 5 years of Polish membership of the EU.

50,000 litre green diesel seizure investigated
seen at 17:55, 27 March in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The source of up to 50,000 litres of laundered green diesel seized at the Port of Holyhead earlier this week is being investigated by officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).   
50,000 litre green diesel seizure investigated
seen at 17:55, 27 March in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The source of up to 50,000 litres of laundered green diesel seized at the Port of Holyhead earlier this week is being investigated by officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).   
Average house price falls 2 per cent in february to £153,862
seen at 16:56, 27 March in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 2 per cent in February, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £153,862 and represents an annual decrease of 16....
Average house price falls 2 per cent in february to £153,862
seen at 16:56, 27 March in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 2 per cent in February, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £153,862 and represents an annual decrease of 16....
Justice minister welcomes deaths in custody annual report
seen at 16:05, 27 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody is today publishing its second annual report. The Forum, an independently chaired body comprised of key government and non-government stakeholders, exists to learn lessons...
Summertime begins
seen at 16:01, 27 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Summer time will start on Sunday 29 March at 1.00am GMT throughout European Union Member States. The Clocks go forward an hour. This means that at 1.00am (GMT) the UK will move to 2.00am British Summer Time (BST...
Uk climate change sustainable development indicator: 2008 greenhouse gas emissions, provisional figures
seen at 15:45, 27 March in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
DECC today publishes provisional 2008 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions.   
PM and President Lula welcome strategic partnership
seen at 14:20, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM and President Lula of Brazil have agreed to call for countries breaking free-trade agreements to be named, and for the G20 to provide $100 billion in trade credit.

Gordon Brown met President...

PM and President Lula welcome strategic partnership
seen at 14:20, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM and President Lula of Brazil have agreed to call for countries breaking free-trade agreements to be named, and for the G20 to provide $100 billion in trade credit.

Gordon Brown met President...

Help offered to businesses during downturn
seen at 14:19, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Businesses are being encouraged to use a one-stop-shop to access Government help during the economic downturn.

Solutions for Business will provide assistance with accessing finance, innovation, research...

PM’s speech in Sao Paulo, Brazil
seen at 14:19, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 26 March 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Ladies and gentlemen, can I say what a huge pleasure it is to be...

Economy: Balance of Payments
seen at 14:18, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2008 Q4: UK deficit narrows
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 14:18, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy contracts by 1.6% in Q4 2008
Directgov supports internet explorer 8 users
seen at 14:15, 27 March in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
Directgov, the government's flagship website, is working with Microsoft to make it easier for Internet Explorer users to find helpful information by using new web tools.   
'...reinstate transitional rate relief for 2009/10 and scrap the 5% increase in business rates in order to help struggling small firms' -- Phil Orford, Chief Executive
seen at 14:02, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have launched this petition because small firms are really struggling to...
Plans to give animal owners legal piece of mind
seen at 12:39, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Horse owners could benefit from cheaper insurance premiums under plans to clarify owners' liability announced by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy today.   
Plans to give animal owners legal piece of mind
seen at 12:39, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Horse owners could benefit from cheaper insurance premiums under plans to clarify owners' liability announced by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy today.   
Consultation on seed certification rates 2009/10
seen at 12:39, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A consultation on the seed certification rates for 2009/10 has been published today.   
Consultation on seed certification rates 2009/10
seen at 12:39, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A consultation on the seed certification rates for 2009/10 has been published today.   
Consultation on seed certification rates 2009/10
seen at 12:39, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A consultation on the seed certification rates for 2009/10 has been published today.   
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste
seen at 12:38, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Waste facilities in three areas in England will see major improvements thanks to over £300 million of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) investment made by Defra today.   
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste
seen at 12:38, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Waste facilities in three areas in England will see major improvements thanks to over £300 million of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) investment made by Defra today.   
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste
seen at 12:38, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Waste facilities in three areas in England will see major improvements thanks to over £300 million of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) investment made by Defra today.   
£319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste
seen at 12:38, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Waste facilities in three areas in England will see major improvements thanks to over £300 million of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) investment made by Defra today.   
Direction issued to local authorities on dmf
seen at 12:36, 27 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has today issued a Direction to local authorities to recall and withdraw products containing an unauthorised biocide called DMF.   
Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures - 28th february 2009
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month   
Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures - 28th february 2009
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month   
Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures - 28th february 2009
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month   
Practice based commissioning gp practice survey wave 6
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
This is the 1st quarterly practice survey for 2009, covering a sample of practices from each primary care trust (PCT). The aims of the survey are to get feedback from practices on their perception of the support...
Practice based commissioning gp practice survey wave 6
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
This is the 1st quarterly practice survey for 2009, covering a sample of practices from each primary care trust (PCT). The aims of the survey are to get feedback from practices on their perception of the support...
Practice based commissioning gp practice survey wave 6
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
This is the 1st quarterly practice survey for 2009, covering a sample of practices from each primary care trust (PCT). The aims of the survey are to get feedback from practices on their perception of the support...
Scottish Environmental Attitudes and Behaviours Survey 2008 - Technical Report
seen at 09:56, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report details the technical approach taken for the Scottish Environmental Attitudes and Behaviours Survey 2008 (SEABS'08), and includes a statistical annex.
16+ Learning Choices - First Step Activity and Financial Support Consultation - Responses
seen at 09:56, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
16+ Learning choices Consultation Responses
Binyam Mohamed (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 09:56, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 23 October 2008 the Home Secretary referred to me papers relating to allegations of possible criminal wrongdoing in relation to Binyam Mohamed, in order for me to consider whether further action should be ...

Her Majesty's Land Registry (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 09:56, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following list sets out the key performance indicators and targets that have been set for Her Majesty's Land Registry for 2009-10.

Customer Service

Speed

Percentage of official copy and ...

Binyam Mohamed (Vera Baird, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 09:56, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General has made the following written ministerial statement:

On 23 October 2008 the Home Secretary referred to me papers relating to allegations of possible...

Driving Tests and Instructors (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:55, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has today published a report on the results of its consultation on fees for theory and practical driving tests and for tests and trainee licences required as part of the approved...

Road and Rail Capacity: East of England (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:55, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today informing the House of the results of the further work that the Department for Transport has carried out since March 2008 on the long-term capacity of the M11 motorway and the West Anglia main line...

Ed miliband response to ofgem's direct debit report
seen at 03:40, 27 March in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
STATEMENT   
Proposals for the Future of Specialised and Tertiary Services (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 03:38, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th March 2009 and ends on 19th June 2009.

It re-affirms the proposal that the seven Local Health Boards (LHBs) in Wales will be responsible for planning, funding, designing...

The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009: Consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 03:38, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd March 2009 and ends on 18th May 2009.

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to amend the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations to comply with the requirements ...
Local Authorities functions and responsibilities consultation on draft amending regulations (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 03:37, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th March 2009 and ends on 29th May 2009.

Comments on the content of the draft Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Functions and Responsibilities) (Wales) (Amendment...

Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine: interventional procedures consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 03:37, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 25th March 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot: interventional procedures consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 03:37, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 25th March 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure due to central neurological disease: interventional procedures consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 03:37, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 25th March 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Barrett´s oesophagus - ablative therapy: draft scope consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 03:36, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 25th March 2009 and ends on 9th April 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Leukaemia (chronic lymphocytic, first line) - rituximab: appraisal consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 03:36, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

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

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Consultation on a European Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affai
seen at 03:36, 27 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th March 2009 and ends on 8th May 2009.

We have released this public consultation to seek your views on the draft European Commission proposal 5036/09: Proposal for a Regulation...

Question and answer session at New York University
seen at 01:57, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of the Prime Minister at New York University on Wednesday 25 March, 2009

Read the transcript

JOHN SEXTON, PRESIDENT OF NYU There was a children s show that began with the phrase, It s a ...

National audit office report - red dragon
seen at 01:28, 27 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The National Audit Office today published its report into Red Dragon, a joint project by the MoD and Welsh Assembly to develop part of the St Athan site near Cardiff into an aerospace business park. The report acknowledges...