Asked if the Prime Minister had received Sir John Chilcott's review on Intercept, the PMS replied that when we were in a position to publish the Chilcott Review, we would publish it and make an announcement. original...
Asked if the Government held a view on the location and growth of Heathrow, the PMS said that the Government's position in relation to the expansion of Heathrow was well-documented, well known and hadn't changed...
Asked repeatedly on the subject of MP's allowances and whether the Prime Minister agreed with Jack Straw's comments made earlier that day, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister did agree with Jack Straw's comments...
Put that the Prime Minister had mislead MP's during PMQ's, when he suggested that health spending in England was higher than in Scotland, the PMS replied that he was not aware of any such allegation being made against...
Asked repeatedly to comment on reports that British troops were being sent to Afghanistan without full military training, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Government's response...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Troops in Afghanistan, PMQ's, Derek Conway, Heathrow and Chilcott review
The National Muslim Women's Advisory group was formally launched today by the Prime Minister, at an Eid reception at 10 Downing Street.
Existing third sector funders in London are invited to apply to deliver the Grassroots Grants programme. Grassroots Grants is a new £130million government fund set up to ensure that small community based...
The Met Office has issued an early warning of heavy snow which will affect many parts of the UK during Friday.
Post Office Ltd has retained the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) contract to provide the passport Check & Send service.
The Armed Forces mental health statistics for the second quarter of 2007, published today, continue to show that the number of personnel assessed and diagnosed with a mental disorder remained low.
Getting it right for every child: Guidance on Overnight Stays for Looked After and Accommodated Children
A seventh mute swan collected on 24 January as part of wild bird surveillance in the same area in Dorset has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza. This is not unexpected, and enhanced surveillance of wild birds...
Appointment of eight new members to Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information Minister of State for Justice, Michael Wills, today announced the appointment of eight new members to the Advisory Panel on Public ...
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls today announced a further £30m investment over the next three years to help the most needy sports colleges build new pitches, install floodlights...
Local third sector funders across the country are today invited to become a local partner in delivering a ground-breaking £130million fund that will give grass roots third sector organisations access to...
Figures published by Defra today reveal farm incomes in the UK for 2007 have risen showing that total income from farming per head rose by 8.7 per cent, in real terms to £13,349.
Department of Health signs contract with new consortium
Progress on a new tri-service training hub continues to progress Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth said today.
Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth today announced the proposed move of Army units currently based in Germany to Cosford.
A heroes' welcome awaits 350 soldiers of the Royal Dragoon Guards when they return to their base in Germany after a successful three month tour in Iraq this Friday, 1st February 2008.
The Ministry of Defence and Leigh Day & Co and Thompson Snell & Passmore, solicitors for a group of Porton Down veterans, are pleased that an amicable settlement has been reached with respect to claims by the group...
Planning Performance Statistics
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Glade Solutions Limited in the public interest.
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up two Kent based office supplies companies in the public interest.
The National Muslim Women's Advisory group (NMWAG) was formally launched today by the Prime Minister. The group attended the Prime Minister's Eid reception at Downing Street.
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that nine councils will receive a share of £1million to support the most vulnerable people in their communities affected by last summer's floods.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by the Telford and Wrekin Council to discontinue Dothill Infant and Junior schools and establish a new community primary school on the...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a parental objection about the Isle of Wight Council's admission arrangements for middle and high schools. The adjudicator, Mr Alan Parker, upheld...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal to transfer land from Nottinghamshire County Council to West Bridgford School with (a) a hockey pavilion, (b) an electricity sub station...
Commenting on the national debate on a review of police stop and account powers, John Roberts, MPA lead member for stop and search scrutiny, said:
INVENTORS and businesses in the UK are set to save more than £10 million a year thanks to new patent legislation which does away with unnecessary translations.
A new package of measures aimed at tackling re-offending by getting prisoners off drugs and into work has today been announced by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
The DWCL process and how decisions are reached; guidance on completion of the referral form; guidance on provisional listing;referral form to be used from February 2008
A review of the research literature to explore the key drivers of youth out-migration from rural Scotland.
National awards to celebrate the success of employers, employees and partners involved in Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) are being launched this week. The awards mark the first full year of a new partnership...
A host of new measures will ensure that children in the immigration system are dealt with humanely and compassionately, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne announced today.
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said:
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Consultation Document
Rail Minister, Tom Harris, today announced additional funding for upgrades to railway stations across England and Wales, to make rail travel more accessible for disabled and older people and parents with pushchairs...
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
Asked if the Prime Minister, as a member of the House of Commons, had any plans to involve himself in the debate about the future of MPs' allowances, the PMS repeated what had already been made clear, which was ...
Asked where we were up to regarding titan prisons, the PMS replied that the Ministry of Justice had been making the position quite clear; as Jack Straw had said in December in his statement to the House of Commons...
Asked if the Prime Minister had met, or was due to meet, Bill Gates, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had met with Bill Gates this afternoon and that it had been a private meeting. They had met in Davos recently...
Asked what Sir Ronnie Flanagan was proposing regarding Stop and Search, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that people should wait until Sir Flanagan had published his final report. However, he had made...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Stop and search, Bill Gates, prisons and MP allowances
STATISTICAL RELEASE
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2006, putting the UK in an even stronger position to exceed its Kyoto Protocol commitment, new figures show.
Home Office Statistical Notice
A consultation on aviation duty was launched by the Treasury today. The consultation follows an announcement in the 2007 Pre-Budget Report that Air Passenger Duty is to be replaced by a duty paid on a per plane ...
A discussion paper paper on tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation in Scotland.
Guidance on the Scottsh Government's complaints procedure
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aims and objectives.
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aims and objectives.
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aimes and objectives.
A National Statistics publication on Research and Development expenditure in Scotland.
Area Inspection Report - Dumfries and Galloway
The Administration and Works Committee has agreed the following changes to the use of the former Lord Chancellor's accommodation:
Principal and Principal Mezzanine Floors
The large corner room on ...
I am today laying before Parliament "Financial Stability and Depositor Protection: Strengthening the Framework" (Cm 7308). This consultation document sets out the views of the Government, the Financial Services...
I regret that the answer given to the hon. Member for North-West Cambridgeshire (Shailesh Vara) on 13 December 2007 (Official Report, columns 891w-892w) was incorrect.
The Health Protection Agency has confirmed...
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) report laid before Parliament on 29 January highlighted inconsistencies in how eligibility criteria are being applied. In response I have asked CSCI to conduct...
Last year the Government introduced a new strategic approach to charging for immigration and nationality services. This meant that we moved away from simple cost recovery fees in a number of areas, setting fees...
I am today publishing a rolling stock plan updating on how the extra capacity promised in the White Paper "Delivering a Sustainable Railway", (Cm 7176) will be delivered.
The White Paper set out ambitious...
The number of people dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm for science and engineering and inspiring young people reached record levels today.
Results from the Audit Commission showing that all fire services have improved their performance in preventing fires and saving lives, were welcomed today by Fire Minister Parmjit Dhanda.
Twenty five years of seatbelt wearing laws have helped save 60,000 lives, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed today.
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This report presents the findings and recomendations...
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Press release to support the launch of our report 'Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the role of local councillors'.
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Regional press release to support the launch of our report 'Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the role of local councillors'.
Our new report 'Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the role of local councillors' highlights that nearly half of rural residents feel unable to influence local decisions directly affecting their...
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Caroline Louise Flint MP and Janet Anne, the Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.
Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, today published details of how extra capacity will be delivered on some of the rail network's busiest routes.
Shropshire County Council are trying to close SELATTYN village school as...
John Hutton today outlined the responsibilities of his Ministerial team following the appointment of Shriti Vadera as Minister for Business and Competitiveness.
The UK's energy market remains the most competitive in the EU and G7 it was revealed today, with the publication of independent research. Business Secretary John Hutton hailed the report as evidence that the UK ...
Asked what was discussed at the dinner following the EU leaders' summit last night, the PMS replied that it was a private dinner so he would not be getting into any detail. They had a general discussion about the...
Put that the Prime Minister had wanted the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) to be more accountable to Parliament, and asked why he did not take the opportunity following the vacancy created in the chair...
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on MPs' secretarial allowances, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the House. original source.
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on whether Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi should be granted a visa, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Home Office. original source.
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the impact of migration on maternity services, the PMS replied that this matter was something that the Migration Impact Forum was looking at. The Government had already...
Asked why Mervyn King had been given a second term in the Prime Minister's view, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that we had always made clear that it was the Prime Minister's view that Mervyn King ...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Governor of the Bank of England, migration, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, MP's allowances, ISC and EU Leaders Summit
Defra has today published an epidemiology report into the H5N1 avian influenza case in wild birds in Dorset.
The link road between the eastbound M40 (Junction 1a) and M25 (Junction 16) will be closed from 10pm until 5am each night on Thursday 31 January, Friday 01 February and Saturday 02 February.
New immigration fees, funding sweeping changes to border security over the next 12 months, have today been announced by the Government.
Sir Christopher Kelly, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life today commented on the recent report by the Parliamentary Committee on Standards and Privileges on Derek Conway MP. Sir Christopher said...
The Improvement & Support Team supports NHSScotland by applying quality improvement science to performance challenges. The Improvement & Support Team (IST) has three main areas of activity: - Designing and delivery...
This paper presents the key findings arising mainly out of the questions that the Scottish Government asked in the third sweep of the Being Young in Scotland survey (BYIS) undertaken in 2007
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral to discontinue Pensby Infant and Pensby Junior schools, Pensby, Wirral and to establish a new ...
The new idea to make being an organ donor an opt out scheme is appalling. It...
this petition is to help or to drop debt in africa. becouse people are...
No other organisation can vote on its own pay rise, so why are MP's aloud to...
...re brothels. In locations where the police have decided to allow brothels...
At the moment the DWP seem to be struggling with the amount of applications...
In view of the accounts of working conditions that are being told on the...
Recently I come across a link revealing the horrific treatment to animals...
Many women in this country do not receive an anomaly scan on the NHS, whilst...
Change of Use from Agriculture to Agriculture, Storage of Microlight...
Every child should be given free access to any sports training facility...
Sheds have recently been broken into and the people doing this are not...
Spirulina and Chlorella, two types of algae and supposedly super food health...
LEA is proposing to close our school in Sept 2009. We are a GOOD school in...
England's National Parks and farmland landscapes could hold the key to long-term, cost effective flood prevention, said Natural England today as it gives evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) ...
- £15m Funding Over Three Years To Raise Aspirations Of Young People -
Gordon brown has praised the NHS for its ongoing deep-clean of hospitals that has brought a drop in the rate of infections.
Gordon Brown answered questions on apprenticeships, the armed forces and police pay at today's PMQs. The NHS, post office closures and energy bills were also on the agenda.
The amount of farm land left uncropped is likely to fall by more than 50 per cent in 2008, new results published today suggest.
The Chancellor has today written to the Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee providing further details of the reforms to the MPC appointments process announced by the Government in the summer.
As far as my understanding of the act reaches, it is not currently...
A plea to reinstate the Citizens Charter, as introduced under the John Major...
We have far too many bank holidays already. Let's scrap one. Hi ho!
Orange Herald, designed and tested by the British last century is to date...
Currently, the benefits system actively encourages some people to do many...
Currently, if spouse A qualifies for legal aid, and spouse B does not,...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Cabinet had met that morning for about an hour. There was an update by Jack Straw on prisons, covering the prison-building programme...
Asked if there had been any progress in finding a buyer for Northern Rock, the PMS replied that that was a matter for the Treasury and that it was an ongoing process and the deadline that had been set was 4th February...
Asked if the Prime Minister believed all MPs should make it known how much they and their employees got paid, the PMS said that that was a matter for the House authorities. original source.
Asked if the Chancellor was expected to make an announcement about the Governor of the Bank of England in the near future, the PMS said that when we were in a position to make an announcement regarding that, an ...
Asked what the Prime Minister would be saying at the meeting this evening, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that there would be no great surprises in terms of what the Prime Minister would say in relation...
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Meeting with Merkel, Barroso, Sarkozy and Prodi, Governor of the Bank of England, Pay and Northern Rock
We want Britannia kept on the 50 pence piece
To stop horses being ridden on public roads. It is dangerous and unfair to...
Lark Rise faces loss of village school....& post office
Lark Rise is in a state of panic at the prospect of losing its school, according to postmistress Dorcas Lane......
She urges ...
The OFT and Ofcom have formally launched a review of the Contract Rights Renewal (CRR) undertakings today. The review will be conducted by the OFT and Ofcom in partnership, and is expected to take around a year.
BANK OF ENGLAND: GOVERNOR
A consultation on proposals for strengthening the current framework for financial stability and protecting depositors has today been launched by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The consultation document is published...
On 24 May 2007, my predecessor referred British Sky Broadcasting Group plc's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV plc to the Competition Commission under Section 45(2) of the Enterprise Act. This meant...
On 24 May 2007, my predecessor referred British Sky Broadcasting Group plc's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent. stake in ITV plc to the Competition Commission under section 45(2) of the Enterprise Act. This meant...
I represented the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels.
The chairman of the Council set out the Slovenian presidency work programme for the next six months. It includes...
I am today announcing a new structure for the Ministry of Justice which will help to deliver further improvements in our core aims: reducing re-offending and creating more efficient, effective offender management...
I am grateful to the Intelligence and Security Committee for its valuable work and its latest annual report (Cm 7299). Following consultation with the Committee over matters that could not be published without...
In July 2007 the Ministers for Women set out their priorities.
Their second priority was tackling violence against women. This was to include tackling human trafficking of women for sexual exploitation ...
Press reports over the past few days have highlighted the threat of possible rural school closures.
Although Government policy is a presumption against the closure of rural schools, some...
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Press release welcoming a new government amendment to the Housing and Regeneration Bill – that will help ensure affordable housing for rural...
We've helped secure a new government amendment to the Housing and Regeneration Bill that will help ensure affordable housing for rural communities.
The government tabled an amendment to...
Kenyan leaders have been urged to urgently pursue talks and stop the cycle of violence afflicting the country.
EU leaders have agreed to "close co-operation" to ensure stability in the global economy, Gordon Brown said this evening following talks at Downing Street.
Gordon Brown has welcomed fellow European leaders to Downing Street this evening to discuss global economic reform.
Currently the House of Lords draws its membership from a limited strata of...
To supply all of the uk with free WI-MAX this will boost the uk markets wi-...
Internet service providers retain IP address data for a very limited period...
The imposition of Draconian laws governing the size of motorcycle number...
When schools fail Ofsted inspections, are put into special measures and poor...
For some while now there appears to have been stringent interviews in place...
Green Belt Protection is one of the primary factors driving high housing...
A sixth mute swan collected on 21 January as part of wild bird surveillance in the same area in Dorset has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza. This is not unexpected, and enhanced surveillance of wild birds...
The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, has today appointed the Rt Hon Margaret Beckett as Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee.
Barry Sindall has taken Colyton Grammar School from being a relatively...
Anyone wishing to settle here should be made to swear an oath of loyalty to...
Tesco have been granted planning permission to build a store in Greenfield,...
this is to stop unscrupules stores taking advantage of older people
Burnley Wood has only this one Post Office through-out the area. Our Post...
With the continual stream of departmental mistakes and errors putting ever-...
Currently new builds are sold at the local market value, ensuring the...
My wife and son nearly died due to medical negligence. The cause was staff...
The notions of 'race', 'ethnicity' and similar categorisations have no...
Recent times have seen an increase in media adverts broadcast by the DVLA...
this will prevent an mp who loses his seat from moving to another constituancy
Although the recent past has seen large increases in the wholesale cost of...
'...Allow home owners to eject uninvited guests out of your property by force in necessary without fear or prosecution as long as you were protecting your property or person' -- Robert Taylor
The use of computers outside the security of government departments is...
we the under sigh wish ofcom to bring back region tv stations
Having watched the vote on the EU Treaty live on BBC last night (21 January...
I strongly believe John Lennon to be one of the most iconic and important...
Having just looked on a relevant web-site it seems that gender is NOT...
Corpse shows are now part of a multi-million pound global entertainment...
Our country needs to keep its culture so support its independent theaters...
We the undersigned agree that EU schools that use the term 'British' or '...
In many countries including our neighbour the US. The military personnel who...
There is simply no rational moral argument to stand in the way of creating...
Will the government please consider the removal of the road fund license now...
The Council are currently spending roughly £500,000 of taxpayers money...
We, the undersigned, are opposed to Herefordshire Council draft plans to...
With the influx of foriegn workers in the UK the standard of UK driving is...
I think that we should be able to choose your options in year 7 instead of...
Dear Sir, We already have a National Shooting ground, just why can that not...
To lower the current rate of interest (4.8%) graduates working in the public...
The UK government is quite happy to give grants to failed asylum seekers to...
The recent crash landing of British Airways flight 038 at London's Heathrow...
The government should fund the mountain rescue to try and help them deal...
The animals Act 1971 protects farm animals such as sheep and cattle from...
Asked why the Government was proposing to cut the amount of debate on the EU Treaty from 20 to 12 days, the PMS said that he was not aware of any such proposal. The PMS said that he thought there would be a very...
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the decision made by Prince Charles not to attend the Beijing Olympics, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thought it was a matter for Prince Charles. Asked if he empathised...
Asked for more information on the meeting taking place tomorrow, the PMS replied that in general terms, the leaders would be primarily discussing the economy. They would no doubt want to take forward some of the...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Defra had announced that Adair Turner had been appointed as the Chair of the Climate Change Committee. The PMS added that the Committee...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Cabinet had met that morning for about an hour. There was an update by Jack Straw on prisons, covering the prison-building programme...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Cabinet had met that morning for about an hour. There was an update by Jack Straw on prisons, covering the prison-building programme...
Gordon Brown has set out plans to expand apprenticeship programmes and equip Britain for the economic challenges of the future.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, EU Leaders meeting, Hizb ut-Tahrir and Derek Conway
Gordon Brown will today hold talks at Number 10 with fellow European leaders to discuss global economic reform.
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The Full SP: Supporting People: Issue 26, January 2008
Supporting People Matters: Issue 26, January 2008
A voluntary code of conduct has been agreed today with the organisations and bodies involved in managing and agreeing individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) following a series of discussions and negotiations facilitated...
The Government's drive to empower people is entering into a new phase as the latest round of applications close. The deadline for the scheme, which will engage people and improve services by transferring local assets...
Plans to give bus passengers across England a more influential voice began to take shape as experts met today.
After several weeks of mild weather over many parts of the UK, forecasters at the Met Office are predicting a short cold snap at the end of the week.