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27 May 2010

Misc
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be betting on any horses, the PMS said he didn't know whether the Prime Minister would be betting on any horses today, but he was surprised that the Prime Minister hadn't suggested...
Welfare Reform
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the announcement this morning, the PMS said that Iain Duncan-Smith had made a speech on the Government's plans for welfare reform, including the Government's objective to take a fresh look at the welfare...
European Treaties
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was prepared to accept changes to existing treaties, the PMS replied that the position was set out in the Coalition document, which was that the Government did not want to see treaty...
Parliamentary Recess
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the thinking was behind cutting the summer recess, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been committed for some time to reducing the size of the recess period and move away from having a holiday ...
Capital Gains Tax
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would accept that there was a risk of taking less revenue if Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was set too high, the PMS said that he would not add to the comments that had already been made on...
ID Cards
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether he thought the ID cards scheme could have been used to solve various problems in the future had it been completed, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that scrapping the ...
Twenty20 champions visit Number 10
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

England s world-beating Twenty20 cricket team has visited Number 10 for a reception celebrating their success.

Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed team members including captain Paul Collingwood and...

Queen’s Speech 2010
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has outlined the Government s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen s Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.

Read the transcript: Queen’s Speech...
70th anniversary of Dunkirk marked
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK should “always be grateful to and remember” the people who evacuated thousands of troops from Dunkirk in 1940.

More than 50 vessels have sailed ...

Morning press briefing from 27 May 2010
seen at 20:20, 27 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: ID cards, Capital Gains Tax, Parliamentary recess, European Treaties, welfare reform and misc

ID Cards

Asked whether he thought the ID cards scheme could ...

Launch of new construction safety group builds big support
seen at 18:30, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

NE/160/10 More than 200 construction workers attended a special North East health and safety event to help reduce fatal and serious accidents at work.

Quit smoking shop helps to kick the habit in northfield
seen at 18:30, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A NEW shop offering help and advice for smokers who want to quit will open its doors for business in Northfield on Friday (28 May).

Drugs gang members jailed for scrap metal plot
seen at 18:29, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Two members of an organised crime gang which tried to import more than £10 million-worth of Class A drugs hidden in huge consignments of scrap metal, have today been sentenced to a total of 30 years...

Quit smoking shop helps to kick the habit in northfield
seen at 18:28, 27 May in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

A NEW shop offering help and advice for smokers who want to quit will open its doors for business in Northfield on Friday (28 May).

Launch of new construction safety group builds big support
seen at 18:28, 27 May in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).

NE/160/10 More than 200 construction workers attended a special North East health and safety event to help reduce fatal and serious accidents at work.

Launch of new construction safety group builds big support
seen at 18:28, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

NE/160/10 More than 200 construction workers attended a special North East health and safety event to help reduce fatal and serious accidents at work.

Quit smoking shop helps to kick the habit in northfield
seen at 18:28, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A NEW shop offering help and advice for smokers who want to quit will open its doors for business in Northfield on Friday (28 May).

Drugs gang members jailed for scrap metal plot
seen at 18:28, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two members of an organised crime gang which tried to import more than £10 million-worth of Class A drugs hidden in huge consignments of scrap metal, have today been sentenced to a total of 30 years...

CRC calls for fundamental review of the government s Index of Deprivation
seen at 17:23, 27 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
We have called for a fundamental review of the English Indices of Deprivation in a consultation submission to the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Launch of new construction safety group builds big support
seen at 17:10, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

NE/160/10 More than 200 construction workers attended a special North East health and safety event to help reduce fatal and serious accidents at work.

Quit smoking shop helps to kick the habit in northfield
seen at 17:10, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

A NEW shop offering help and advice for smokers who want to quit will open its doors for business in Northfield on Friday (28 May).

Drugs gang members jailed for scrap metal plot
seen at 17:10, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

Two members of an organised crime gang which tried to import more than £10 million-worth of Class A drugs hidden in huge consignments of scrap metal, have today been sentenced to a total of 30 years...

Transport statistics
seen at 16:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics

Latest survey shows rpts achieves high satisfaction ratings from customers
seen at 16:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS), which provides independent tribunal services to leaseholders, tenants and landlords, is celebrating its improved performance. The results are from the six-monthly...

Straps and chains advice from highways agency traffic officers
seen at 16:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the North West are urging drivers to take more care when they are carrying loads – after they discovered a 30lb, 14 feet steel restraining chain with hooks at both ends in ...

Three arrested in postal tobacco fraud
seen at 16:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

NI18/10 Three men have been arrested following investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into a multi-million cigarette smuggling scam in the Ballymena area.

Safety upgrade in dartford river crossing tunnels
seen at 16:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

SE117-10 The two tunnels for northbound traffic along the Dartford River Crossing are to receive a safety upgrade over the next two years.

Transport statistics
seen at 16:09, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics

Latest survey shows rpts achieves high satisfaction ratings from customers
seen at 16:09, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS), which provides independent tribunal services to leaseholders, tenants and landlords, is celebrating its improved performance. The results are from the six-monthly...

Straps and chains advice from highways agency traffic officers
seen at 16:09, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the North West are urging drivers to take more care when they are carrying loads – after they discovered a 30lb, 14 feet steel restraining chain with hooks at both ends in ...

Three arrested in postal tobacco fraud
seen at 16:09, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

NI18/10 Three men have been arrested following investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into a multi-million cigarette smuggling scam in the Ballymena area.

Safety upgrade in dartford river crossing tunnels
seen at 16:09, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

SE117-10 The two tunnels for northbound traffic along the Dartford River Crossing are to receive a safety upgrade over the next two years.

Safety upgrade in dartford river crossing tunnels
seen at 15:14, 27 May in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

SE117-10 The two tunnels for northbound traffic along the Dartford River Crossing are to receive a safety upgrade over the next two years.

Safety upgrade in dartford river crossing tunnels
seen at 15:11, 27 May in The Queen's Awards for Enterprise News - national (Our copy).

SE117-10 The two tunnels for northbound traffic along the Dartford River Crossing are to receive a safety upgrade over the next two years.

Transport statistics
seen at 15:11, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics

Latest survey shows rpts achieves high satisfaction ratings from customers
seen at 15:11, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

The Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS), which provides independent tribunal services to leaseholders, tenants and landlords, is celebrating its improved performance. The results are from the six-monthly...

Straps and chains advice from highways agency traffic officers
seen at 15:11, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the North West are urging drivers to take more care when they are carrying loads – after they discovered a 30lb, 14 feet steel restraining chain with hooks at both ends in ...

Three arrested in postal tobacco fraud
seen at 15:11, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

NI18/10 Three men have been arrested following investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into a multi-million cigarette smuggling scam in the Ballymena area.

Appointments
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any announcement on peers, the PMS said there wouldn't be any announcements today concerning peers. Asked when people could expect the former Prime Minister's honours list, the PMS replied...
Ministerial cars
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct that Ministers could take their red boxes on trains but could not open them, the PMS replied that he was not aware of any specific rules about where a Minister could and could not open their...
Economy
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any more comment on banking proposals, the PMS replied that he did not have anything further to add to what the Chancellor had said earlier, which was that the Government was committed to introducing...
Parliament
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be PMQs next Wednesday, the PMS said that that was his understanding. Asked whether the Queen's Speech debate would be over by then, the PMS advised people to check with the Leader's Office...
National Security Council
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister attended a meeting at the Ministry of Defence this morning, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it was a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). ...
Afternoon press briefing from 26 May 2010
seen at 13:12, 27 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: National Security Council, Parliament, the economy, Ministerial cars and appointments

National Security Council

Put that the Prime Minister attended a meeting...

Transport statistics
seen at 13:12, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:

Statistical press notice: access to gum services
seen at 13:12, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

New motorcycle helmet ratings published as website unveiled
seen at 13:12, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were announced today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning as he unveiled a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet.

Black country sports car firm hosts high-level malaysian visit
seen at 13:12, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Black Country sports car manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Ltd has hosted a top level delegation from one of Malaysia's leading corporations to cement a deal to increase its production fivefold over the next ...

Identity cards and national identity register to be scrapped
seen at 13:11, 27 May in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days it was announced today.

Black country sports car firm hosts high-level malaysian visit
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Black Country sports car manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Ltd has hosted a top level delegation from one of Malaysia's leading corporations to cement a deal to increase its production fivefold over the next ...

Transport statistics
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:

Statistical press notice: access to gum services
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

New motorcycle helmet ratings published as website unveiled
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were announced today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning as he unveiled a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet.

Black country sports car firm hosts high-level malaysian visit
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Black Country sports car manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Ltd has hosted a top level delegation from one of Malaysia's leading corporations to cement a deal to increase its production fivefold over the next ...

Identity cards and national identity register to be scrapped
seen at 13:10, 27 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days it was announced today.

Identity cards and national identity register to be scrapped
seen at 12:12, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days it was announced today.

Black country sports car firm hosts high-level malaysian visit
seen at 11:09, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

Black Country sports car manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Ltd has hosted a top level delegation from one of Malaysia's leading corporations to cement a deal to increase its production fivefold over the next ...

New motorcycle helmet ratings published as website unveiled
seen at 10:10, 27 May in The Queen's Awards for Enterprise News - national (Our copy).

New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were announced today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning as he unveiled a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet.

Transport statistics
seen at 10:10, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:

Statistical press notice: access to gum services
seen at 10:10, 27 May in Office of the Children's Commissioner News - national (Our copy).

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: