A Foreign Office spokesman said:   

Statesman Nelson Mandela joined the Prime Minister, Chancellor and campaigner Bob Geldof for a meeting on the Government's 'Marshall Plan' for Africa.

Commenting on the publication this afternoon of the independent scientific steering committee's report on "Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change" at the end of the three day conference at the Met Office, Exeter...

Foreign Office Minister Denis MacShane welcomed the transfer of Serbian Army General Lazarevic to The Hague today.   

Scotland's Exotic Disease Communications Strategy

Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell today attended a summit hosted by President Uribe in Cartagena looking at international co-operation with Colombia. He is also visiting UK projects working to improve...

Asked what could be expected from the Prime Minister's meeting with Condoleezza Rice tomorrow, the PMOS said that meeting would cover the full range of foreign affairs as could be expected. Clearly it was also part...

Asked to comment on the recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process, the PMOS aid that we were in close contact with the Israeli government and with the Palestinians in the run up to the Palestinian conference...

Asked if arrangements had been made for the Prime Minister to meet Michael Howard yet, the PMOS said no, diaries had not yet been synchronised. Asked if it was fair to say that Prime Minister was not prepared to...

Asked whether we thought Martin McGuiness' comments this morning threatened a return to violence, the PMOS said no. It was fair to say that withdrawing from the decommissioning commission at times of difficulty ...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Michael Howard, MEPP and Condoleezza Rice.

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 13/05/2004 Closing date: 18/06/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 03/11/2004 Closing date: 03/02/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Social Opening date: 04/11/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Finance Opening date: 12/11/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

Diabetes is a serious and rapidly growing health problem in Scotland. Over 160,000 people in Scotland have been diagnosed with diabetes and it is believed that many thousands more have the condition but have not...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is proposing that amending regulations concerning the loading and unloading of petrol tankers should be introduced. Department: Health and Safety Commission Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 09/02/2005

Department: Department for Constitutional Affairs Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 28/02/2005

This paper concentrates on measures to license Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the secondary legislation needed to implement these in England. Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Housing Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 09/02/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

Defra is consulting on draft guidance to accompany the updated Environmental Information Regulations. Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 12/02/2005

The consultation will seek views on whether it is appropriate to continue to set minimum rates of pay and conditions for agricultural workers in Scotland and if so how this might be done - taking into account recent...

To begin to make a reality of the cultural shift towards provider self-improvement, the report invites views from the sector on shaping the priorities of the new body as the Department takes forward detailed development...

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 17/11/2004 Closing date: 07/02/2005

Consultation arising from the commitment in the Five Year Strategy for Children and Young People to publish proposals aimed at defending teachers from false allegations, ensuring that teachers are not subjected ...

This is a consultation on our proposal to amend schedule 1 of the Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Consolidation) (England) Regulations 2001. Department: Department for Education and Skills Opening date: 19/11/2004 Closing date: 19/02/2005

Environment Agency consultation on how we monitor output from mechanical biological treatment under Landfill Allowances and Trading Schemes. Department: Environment Agency Opening date: 22/11/2004 Closing date: 21/02/2005

This consultation exercise seeks your views and comments on the draft Addendum to LAQM policy guidance LAQM.PG(03) which will assist local authorities with their duties under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995. Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 22/11/2004 Closing date: 14/02/2005

Revised draft guidance to local authorities on the setting of all local speed limits. Department: Department for Transport - Road Safety Opening date: 22/11/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

Consultation on revised guidance for local authorities on setting local speed limits, to update guidance issued in 1993. Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 22/11/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

We are consulting on a proposed risk method for LA-IPPC (A2) installations and would appreciate your views. Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 23/11/2004 Closing date: 16/02/2005

This consultation seeks comments on a draft of new Minerals Policy Statement 1: Planning and Minerals and its associated Good Practice Guidance. MPS1 will replace Minerals Planning Guidance Note 1: General Considerations...

The Treasury is consulting on the regulation of investment trust companies in response to a recommendation by the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons in its report into split capital investment trusts. Department: HM Treasury Opening date: 24/11/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

The purpose of this consultation is to elicit views on the proposals relating to the constitution of the Legal Deposit Advisory Panel, in particular the terms of reference and panel membership. Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport Opening date: 24/11/2004 Closing date: 16/02/2005

At its open meeting in July this year, the Agency's Board agreed an Action Plan on Food Promotions and Children's Diets. The Action Plan makes a series of recommendations intended to shift the balance in food promotions...

Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 26/11/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

This consultation covers the procedures we propose to use in future when making decisions about action on plant pests and the disclosure of site information following an outbreak of a plant pest or disease subject...

Draft statutory guidance under the Children Act 2004 on the roles and responsibilites of the Director of Children's Services and Lead Member for Children's Services. Department: Department for Education and Skills Opening date: 26/11/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

We seek your comments on proposed legislation to provide for the enforcement of Council regulation 737/90, Commission Regulation 1661/1999 governing imports of foods originating in third countries following the ...

An interim report about collaboration between schools and further education colleges in Scotland Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 26/11/2004 Closing date: 28/02/2005

This consultation paper seeks views on proposals for regulation by the Care Commission of those school care accommodation services not already regulated Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 26/11/2004 Closing date: 07/02/2005

A consultation on the repeal of the remainder of the Schools Scotland Code Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 26/11/2004 Closing date: 26/02/2005

EU Regulation 785/2004 on minimum insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators. This consultation is not on the EC Regulation itself but on the administration and enforcing of the Regulation. Department: Department for Transport - Aviation Opening date: 29/11/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Consultation paper on draft regulations lifting the exemption from Part 3 of the DDA for public transport, car hire, breakdown and leisure and tourism transport services. Follows 2002 consultation on initial proposals...

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 contains provision for a Code of Practice and Regulations to be published Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 29/11/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

The Financial Management Standard is a clear and consistent standard for financial management which schools can aim to achieve providing a meaningful benchmark to encourage self improvement. It is proposed that ...

In Budget 2004 the Chancellor asked Philip Hampton to lead a review into regulatory inspection and enforcement with a view to reducing the administrative cost of regulation to the mimimum consistent with maintaining...

Draft code of practice covering access and unfair practices during ballots to decide whether a trade union should be recognised or derecognised for collective bargaining purposes. Department: Department of Trade and Industry Opening date: 02/12/2004 Closing date: 24/02/2005

Consultation seeking views on how the Executive might strengthen its Climate Change Programme Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 02/12/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Consultation document proposing the creation of a new offence to allow for a scheme of continuous enforcement of motor insurance requirements from insurance records. Department: Department for Transport - Road Safety Opening date: 03/12/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Department: Health and Safety Commission Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

This consultation sets out proposals for a stronger, simpler and more integrated framework to deliver the significant expansion in new waste management facilities needed to meet EU obligations and national policy...

Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 01/03/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 10/02/2005

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Planning Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 11/03/2005

This consultation document sets out the Treasury's proposals for implementing Directive 2001/17/EC on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings, in relation to the Lloyd's market. Department: HM Treasury Opening date: 07/12/2004 Closing date: 11/03/2005

Consultation on the regional split of funds for housing investment by local authorities and housing associations through Regional Housing Pots. Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Housing Opening date: 07/12/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

This consultation paper seeks views on the draft Pensions Regulator Tribunal Rules 2005. Department: Department for Constitutional Affairs Opening date: 08/12/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

This document sets out proposed non-statutory guidance on best practice for those who work within or under contract to NHS or local authority social services authorities operating in Wales concerning confidentiality...

This consultation is being carried out as part of the review of the UK Climate Change Programme. It sets out our progress so far against our Kyoto Protocol target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our national...

The Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) consultation paper sets out a number of detailed and specific proposals for changes to the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and The Town and Country Planning (Tree...

The consultation seeks views from interested parties to assist the Scottish Executive in finalising the service specification for the Clyde and Hebrides lifeline ferry services. Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 08/12/2004 Closing date: 16/03/2005

The Government seeks your comments on this consultation document, which sets out the proposed rules and procedures for the operation of the Union Modernisation Fund (UMF). The Fund is the result of a new power created...

This consultation seeks views on the draft Waste Management (England and Wales) Regulations 2005. Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 09/12/2004 Closing date: 18/03/2005

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

The draft rabies contingency plan is based on the framework for dealing with a disease outbreak as set out in Defra's current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Contingency Plan. Department: Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Opening date: 10/12/2004 Closing date: 04/03/2005

LIFE+ (L'Instrument Financier pour l'Environnement - Promouvoir L'Union Soutenable) is a funding instrument to contribute to the development and implementation of Community environment policy and of environmental...

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

This document seeks views on possible changes in the law to enable all those working in a pharmacy setting – pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensing assistants, counter assistants and others – to contribute...

Department: The Patent Office Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 18/03/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

The Child Health Support Group and the Scottish Executive have been working together to promote children and young people's mental health in Scotland, and ensure better delivery of mental health services for those...

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Housing Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 07/03/2005

Department: Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 11/02/2005

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Regions Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 10/03/2005

This consultation sets out our proposals for how telephone call handling will be monitored, with effect from April 2005. Department: Office of Water Services Opening date: 13/12/2004 Closing date: 10/03/2005

As part of the Spending Review 2004 settlement, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office agreed with HM Treasury to undertake a review on the effectiveness of Public Diplomacy work - promoting a positive image of the...

The Scottish Executive invites comments on three consultation papers relating to the Fire (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 June 2004 Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 14/12/2004 Closing date: 08/03/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 16/03/2005

New European rules (Directive 2004/77/EC) amending Directive 94/54/EC as regards the labelling of certain foods containing glycyrrhizinic acid and its ammonium salt have now been agreed in Brussels. We are required...

This paper sets out Scottish Ministers' proposals for the maximum registration fees to be applied from 1 April 2005 by the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001. Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 09/02/2005

Views are sought to help inform Food Standards Agency policy on the future of butcher shop licensing in Northern Ireland. Department: Food Standards Agency - Northern Ireland Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 17/02/2005

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Local Government Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 11/03/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Environment Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 02/03/2005

Views are sought to help inform Food Standards Agency policy on the future of butcher shop licensing in England. Department: Food Standards Agency - England Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 17/02/2005

The consultation seeks views on a proposal to extend the principles of producer responsibility to the manufacturers and importers of non-packaging farm plastics Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 15/12/2004 Closing date: 11/03/2005

This consultation paper sets out the Government's proposals for the circumstances in which information from family proceedings cases involving children can be disclosed without permission of the court. The Government...

We seek your views on draft guidelines by which voluntary national guides to good hygiene practice and the application of HACCP principles will be developed and recognised in the UK. In addition, expressions of ...

Views are sought to help inform Food Standards Agency policy on the future of butcher shop licensing in Scotland. Department: Food Standards Agency - Scotland Opening date: 16/12/2004 Closing date: 17/02/2005

The Expert Group on Prostitution was set up to review the legal, policing, health, and social justice issues surrounding prostitution in Scotland and to consider options for the future Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 16/12/2004 Closing date: 16/03/2005

This consultation covers the procedures we propose to use in future when making decisions about action on plant pests and the disclosure of site information following an outbreak of a plant pest or disease subject...

The learning and development of all staff working in social work, social care and early education and childcare services is fundamental to driving up standards and achieving better outcomes for those who use and...

The learning and development of all staff working in social work, social care and early education and childcare services is fundamental to driving up standards and achieving better outcomes for those who use and...

The Health and Safety Commission has issued proposals for amendment of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (the Contained Use Regulations). Department: Health & Safety Executive Opening date: 18/12/2004 Closing date: 12/03/2005

The Government has undertaken a review of Part I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as it applies to England and Wales, and is seeking comments on its proposals. The aim of the review is to ensure that this...

New European rules (Directive 2004/77/EC) amending Directive 94/54/EC as regards the labelling of certain foods containing glycyrrhizinic acid and its ammonium salt have now been agreed in Brussels. We are required...

New European rules (Directive 2004/77/EC) amending Directive 94/54/EC as regards the labelling of certain foods containing glycyrrhizinic acid and its ammonium salt have now been agreed in Brussels. Department: Food Standards Agency - Scotland Opening date: 20/12/2004 Closing date: 09/03/2005

Views are sought to help inform Food Standards Agency policy on the future of butcher shop licensing in Wales. Department: Food Standards Agency - Wales Opening date: 20/12/2004 Closing date: 17/02/2005

NISRA has initiated an initial consultation that will form an integral part of the 2011 Census development process. Users are invited to complete a questionnaire seeking views on the 2011 Census question content...

The Government is committed to ensuring that members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities should have the same access to decent and appropriate accommodation as every other citizen and that there are sufficient...

The DCMS and the Home Office are seeking views from governing bodies of sport, and other interested parties, on whether or not sports coaches ought to be included within the scope of the offences relating to abuse...

This consultation seeks your views on the draft General product Safety Regulations 2005 that will implement the 2001 Directive. The Government is also inviting views on the partial Regulatory Impact Assessment, ...

The aim is to seek your views on the proposals for Regulations implementing a Directive of the European Parliament and Council on the re-use of public sector information. It introduces the proposed approach informed...

New European rules (Directive 2004/77/EC) amending Directive 94/54/EC as regards the labelling of certain foods containing glycyrrhizinic acid and its ammonium salt have now been agreed in Brussels. Department: Food Standards Agency - Wales Opening date: 21/12/2004 Closing date: 14/03/2005

This consultation paper sets out the supply arrangements that would be prohibited under the new water supply licensing regime but which we propose to allow to continue via 'exceptions' to the prohibitions. Department: Office of Water Services Opening date: 21/12/2004 Closing date: 22/03/2005

This consultation paper sets out the proposed legal text concerning the modifications to the standard conditions of Water Supply Licences that are necessary to implement the new water supply licensing regime. Department: Office of Water Services Opening date: 21/12/2004 Closing date: 22/03/2005

This consultation paper sets out our policy proposals and proposed legal draft for regulations establishing exceptions from the prohibition on the use of, and introductions of water into, a water undertaker's1 supply...

The DfES is consulting on the statutory guidance relating to interagency co-operation to improve the wellbeing of children, as laid out in section 10 of the Children Act 2004. The consultation focuses on the merits...

The proposals being consulted will have the effect of minimising the regulatory burden in a number of industrial sectors and reducing the regulatory effort required by SEPA. Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 22/12/2004 Closing date: 17/03/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 23/12/2004 Closing date: 24/02/2005

Consultation on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the council on a Community Air Traffic Controller Licence. Department: Department for Transport - Aviation Opening date: 23/12/2004 Closing date: 09/03/2005

The Movement Restriction Condition (MRC) for young people dealt with through the hearings system has been introduced through the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004... Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 23/12/2004 Closing date: 04/02/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 27/12/2004 Closing date: 01/03/2005

Section 7 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 gives Scottish Ministers the power to make 2 sets of regulations... Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 29/12/2004 Closing date: 29/04/2005

The Government believes that raising levels of enterprise and economic activity is essential to sustainable regeneration in the most disadvantaged communities of the UK. Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 31/12/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

The paper sets out the broad direction of forestry policy and identifies six key questions where the Forest Service wishes to consult publicly about the future direction of a forestry strategy for Northern Ireland...

This public consultation seeks your views on the regular review of Schedules 5 & 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and is relevant to England only. The attached explores the need for change and proposes...

The draft Statutory Instrument below will replace the Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations 1997. The Regulations provide for the enforcement of the controls on trade in certain wildlife...

Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 05/01/2005 Closing date: 30/03/2005

Department: Home Office Opening date: 05/01/2005 Closing date: 11/03/2005

We are are proposing to develop our EP OPRA methodology. This includes linking to our compliance assessment findings through the use of our Compliance Classification Scheme and the extension of EP OPRA to cover ...

The proposals relate to: School transport - removing the requirement for certain services providing school transport to be registered with the traffic commissioners; Bus subsidy contracts - increasing the maximum...

REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (RIA) Tonnage Tax - Implementation of revised Community guidelines on State aid to maritime transport (2004/C 13/03) Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/01/2005 Closing date: 18/03/2005

This consultation seeks your views on the draft Regulation for a new EU scheme of generalised tariff preferences, to be negotiated early 2005. It is expected that the Regulation will enter into force on 1 July 2005...

Part 9 of the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) makes provision for parenting orders Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 07/01/2005 Closing date: 04/03/2005

We seek your comments on the draft Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2004. These Regulations transpose into UK law the provisions from Directive...

Comments are sought on the draft Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (NI) 2004 and the accompanying Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). These regulations...

Department: Office of Water Services Opening date: 10/01/2005 Closing date: 04/03/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 10/01/2005 Closing date: 07/02/2005

We seek your comments on the draft Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2005. These Regulations transpose into UK law the provisions from Directive 80/777...

Subject to Ministerial approval, the aim of this consultation is to support the development of NHS community pharmacy services by allowing pharmacies and pharmacists greater freedom and flexibility in conducting...

Draft guidance on the Food Standards Agency's policy assessment framework. Department: Food Standards Agency - UK Opening date: 10/01/2005 Closing date: 11/04/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 10/01/2005 Closing date: 07/02/2005

We seek your views and comments on the draft Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2005. These Regulations transpose into law in Scotland the provisions ...

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 10/01/2005 Closing date: 04/04/2005

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 14/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Second consultation paper on the proposed enforcement Regulations aimed at ensuring compliance with Council Regulation 261/2004 in the United Kingdom. Department: Department for Transport - Aviation Opening date: 14/01/2005 Closing date: 11/02/2005

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Housing Opening date: 14/01/2005 Closing date: 07/04/2005

The Regulations need to be amended for two reasons. Firstly, to implement the 29th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) of the European Community's Dangerous Substances Directive; and secondly, a number of minor...

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Enterprise Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 25/03/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 18/02/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 01/03/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 10/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 22/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Inviting views on proposals to reduce the number of unnecessary and unsubstantiated appeals made to the valuation office agency and to improve the quality of information submitted with proposals. Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Local Government Opening date: 18/01/2005 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Draft guidance sets out how government departments should take account of regional economic balance considerations when choosing locations for work being transferred out of London and the South East. Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Regions Opening date: 18/01/2005 Closing date: 31/03/2005

The Government is committed to ensuring that all lorries using UK roads contribute towards the costs they impose. As announced in the PBR, the Government has issued a discussion paper, which considers various details...

This is a consultation on the revision of Parenting Plans. These are designed to help separated and divorced parents reach agreement amicably about contact and residence issues for their children. They describe, ...

A new Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) started on 1 January 2005. The scheme stated that subject to public consultation, 'standard' branded generics will no longer be covered by the PPRS and will be...

Consultation on the implementation in the United Kingdom of Directive 2003/42/EC on occurrence reporting in civil aviation. Department: Department for Transport - Aviation Opening date: 20/01/2005 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Department: Home Office Opening date: 20/01/2005 Closing date: 14/04/2005

Department: Department for Constitutional Affairs Opening date: 21/01/2005 Closing date: 15/04/2005

This consultation document contains the draft Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005, draft National Minimum Standards for private fostering and the draft replacement Children Act 1989 guidance...

Department: Home Office Opening date: 21/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

This consultation paper sets out the proposed legal drafts of the modifications to water undertakers'1 Instruments of Appointment and standard conditions of Water Supply Licences that are necessary to implement ...

Department: Environment Agency Opening date: 24/01/2005 Closing date: 15/04/2005

The Honey (Scotland) Regulations 2003, which lay down compositional and labelling requirements for honey, came into force on 25 September 2003. It is proposed to issue amendment regulations to correct two transposition...

Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Planning Opening date: 24/01/2005 Closing date: 15/04/2005

The Honey (England) Regulations 2003, which lay down compositional and labelling requirements for honey, came into force on 25 September 2003. It is proposed to issue amendment regulations to correct three transposition...

Work is currently under way within SEERAD to take forward the making of the new Plant Health (Scotland) Order to replace the current Plant Health (Great Britain) Order 1993, which has been amended on numerous occasions...

The Executive is committed to developing a reform agenda which builds on the report by the former Justice 1 Committee on the regulation of the legal profession Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 24/01/2005 Closing date: 18/04/2005

This consultation seeks comments on a range of proposals designed to improve police effectiveness and enhance community safety. Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 24/01/2005 Closing date: 25/04/2005

This report of the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) considers the human health effects of the chemical exposure resulting from the water pollution incident ...

Department: Home Office Opening date: 26/01/2005 Closing date: 09/03/2005

This document summarises the responses received to the 'Consultation Draft of Supporting Students with Additional Support Needs in Further Education Colleges'.

A Hitchin mortgage broker has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

A Poplar-based independent financial adviser has had his consumer credit licence revoked by the OFT.   

Local authorities in England expect to meet the target to be 100% e-enabled by the end of this year, Local e-Government Minister Phil Hope announced today.   

Baroness Scotland today welcomed the launch of a legal handbook for victims of sexual violence, which offers a comprehensive source of help and advice to victims from the perspective of the victim.   

A consultation paper, 'A Single Civil Court?', which considers the potential for unifying the civil and family jurisdictions of the High Court, the county courts and the Family Proceedings Court, has today...

Professor Christopher Wathes has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) in succession to Dr Judy MacArthur Clark.   

New advice to doctors and patients about the use of Strattera, (atomoxetine), was issued today by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, (MHRA).   

A Worcestershire company director convicted of fraud and deception has been ordered to pay £37,000 within six months or face 18 months imprisonment, following a DTI prosecution.   

New figures for the number of pensioners receiving Pension Credit, taken with previous estimates of entitlement, indicate that over 80 per cent of the poorest pensioners are now having their income topped...

Guidance for local managers to implement the SSA-IoRN

UK Energy Minister Mike O'Brien today met with his Norwegian counterpart Thorhild Widvey to mark the conclusion of detailed negotiations on the UK/Norway Framework Treaty, paving the way for unprecedented...

Asked why the Prime Minister had published a list of Mrs Blair's engagements at Downing Street, the PMOS said that it had been asked for under Freedom of Information and we were being open....

Asked why the Prime Minister hadn't been present for Alan Johnson's statement on welfare reform given that it was such a high priority for him, the PMOS said that journalists could take it that the Prime Minister...

Asked if it wasn't time to put plans for ID cards on hold given that the Joint Committee on Human Rights said that the plans would potentially be in breach of 14 different elements, the PMOS said that the case...

Asked when the Prime Minister was expected to meet the leader of the Conservative Party to discuss counter-terrorism policy, the Ptime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said he wasn't aware that a time had been...

Guesthouses and B&Bs that offer poor standards of food, safety and hygiene are being targeted by new tourism guidelines.

Small children in Devon and Cornwall will be able to claim free fruit and veg under a new Government 'Healthy Start' scheme.

Dangerous drivers face long jail terms under Government proposals revealed today.

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Michael Howard/Terror, ID Cards, Welfare Reform and Other Business.

Consultation on Regulations and Guidance governing the disposal of local authority land at less than market price

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - January 2005   

A consultation paper setting out the Government's proposals to create a much tougher and more effective framework of offences to deal with bad or illegal driving was today launched by the Home Office.   

Local authorities across England have been set limits on the amount of biodegradable municipal waste they can dispose of in landfill sites.   

Plans to ensure that healthcare professionals offer the best possible treatment to people with kidney problems were set out today by Health Minister Rosie Winterton. The National Service Framework (NSF...

A 'Loud Tie' campaign has been launched to fight against the UK's second most deadly cancer.

Other Set Aside Issues and Non Food Set Aside Land

Tony Blair answered questions about detainment without trial, the Iraqi elections and crime, during his weekly Question Time session.