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Substantial fines and legal costs totalling £7,350 for large-scale fisheries offences are to be paid by the Owner and both Masters of the Fleetwood trawler Resolute, registration A127, a UK registered...

The British Embassy in the Ivory Coast will suspend operations from tomorrow (01 April) due to the deteriorating security situation.   

Provides information and contact details for ongoing, forthcoming and recently published social research projects relevant to social justice in the various SE departments and Communities Scotland

Efficient Government technical notes for cash releasing savings

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published an online discussion document as part of its review of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Ocurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).   

Health Minister Stephen Ladyman today issued new draft regulations for consultation, which will provide greater clarity to commissioners of long-term care in the NHS.   

The Government is delivering on its promise to disabled people by driving through legislation to put disabled people at the heart of public services.   

The Queen has been pleased to approve that The Honourable Mr Justice Moore-Bick be appointed a Lord Justice of Appeal.

Quartely publication of the number and costs of prescriptions dispensed in the community in Scotland plus an update for antibiotic prescribing.

Have a Heart Paisley Executive Summary: Independent Evaluation

A report estimating the economic linkages between small towns and rural areas in Scotland. Estimates of household expenditure by location and business sales and purchases by location are presented.

Annual statistical bulletin on criminal proceedings concluded in Scottish courts

Today, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) begins a 4 months online consultation on its proposals to revise and consolidate the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 1994 and the Construction...

Major roads and motorways leading to Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, are likely to be busy for the annual race meeting and the 158th running of the Grand National from 7 to 9 April. Aintree Racecourse is...

Competition Commission invites evidence   

Today (1 April 2005) the public will see the first important changes to the way in which historic buildings are listed. These include the transfer of the administration of the listing system from the ...

Defra is inviting applications for funding from councils to support pilot schemes to test the effectiveness of a range of incentives to encourage people to reduce their waste and re-use, recycle or compost...

JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES AND THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE   

NHS Staff congratulated for providing better A&E services for the public in busiest winter period ever   

New action begins to tackle racism in mental health services - pilot sites announced   

A publishing company that gave out worthless restaurant vouchers and duped proprietors and advertisers has been wound up following a DTI investigation.   

No child should leave school without having had access to high quality arts and culture. That's the conclusion of 'Creative Sparks', a Government plan to improve the nation's cultural life.

Tony Blair today welcomed the progress of the Thames Gateway project on a visit to Gravesend.

A massive £6 billion programme to deliver high quality new homes, schools, health services, jobs, green spaces and transport links is transforming the Thames Gateway, announced Deputy Prime Minister...

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) project team has been short-listed in the Public Servants of the Year Awards 2005 for developing free interactive software that helps farmers carry out their own risk...

Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices publications are published today, 31 March by the Department of Trade and Industry. Energy Trends covers statistics on energy production and consumption, in total...

A renewed drive to tackle the horrific crime of domestic violence was launched today by the Home Office.   

The Prime Minister's Office of Public Services Reform   

Two waste management companies were today fined a total of £140,000 at the Old Bailey. The fine followed a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an investigation ...

Defra has today confirmed a case of Contagious Equine Metritis Organism (CEMO) in a horse in the Frome area of Somerset.   

Health Minister Lord Warner today set out further details of the role of the new NHS Institute for Learning, Skills and Innovation.   

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Bill Rammell MP commented today on the publication of a UN report on measures to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeeping operations.   

On 29 September 2004 the Economic Secretary informed the Treasury Select Committee that"In parallel with the Operation Gestalt investigation the Metropolitan Police have also provided advice on a number of other...

My noble Friend the Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, has made the following written ministerial statement:"With the agreement of the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs...

I am announcing today the publication of a consultation document on draft regulations to amend the town and country planning regulations that give effect to the land use planning requirements of council directive...

I am announcing today my intention to prepare and consult on a revision of Planning Policy Guidance note (PPG) 25, development and flood risk, and a direction in respect of certain development in areas at risk of...

I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence has agreed a Heads of Agreement with Agusta Westland which commits us to working together towards a long-term partnering and business transformation arrangement...

With effect from 1 April 2005, the Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency and the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre will both cease to have agency status. This change will facilitate improved ...

In my previous statement, 16 September 2004, Official Report Column 162WS, I gave an undertaking to keep the House informed of the progress with regard to the creation of the Ministry of Defence Medal Office.I am...

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced last week in his Budget statement that there would be a change to the tax regime for the new compensation scheme which will commence on 6 April 2005...

Over the autumn of 2004 the Government carried out a proactive consultation exercise on "Making space for water", a new Government strategy for flood and coastal erosion risk management. There were 268 formal responses...

Last week the UK held an Energy and Environment Ministerial round table, attended by Ministers from 20 countries and representatives from international organisations, business and non-governmental organisations....

I am pleased to advise that DEFRA and the Scottish Executive have today published a joint report on the policy review of British Waterways.The report confirms the prime purpose of British Waterways is to deliver...

Under the UK's Presidency of the Group of Eight countries, the Secretary of State for International Development and I co-hosted a meeting of G8 Environment and Development Ministers in Breadsall, Derbyshire on 17...

In his written statement of 2 March 2005, Official Report Column 89WS, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr. Jack Straw) informed hon. Members of the outcomes of the...

The eighth report to Parliament on the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme (PPRS) was published today.The report, entitled "PPRS: Eighth Report to Parliament", covers the negotiations and the 2005 scheme and ...

The United Kingdom Passport Service has today published its corporate and business plans for 2005–10. Copies of the plans have been placed in the Library of the House.

The prison service business plan for 2005–06 (including the previously agreed key performance indicator targets) has been published today. Copies have been placed in the Library.

We have today published a consultation paper which sets out detailed proposals for implementing a reformed system of police pensions financing. We intend that the new system should be in place by April 2006 in line...

The third report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) on the pay of governor and officer grades in the Northern Ireland Prison Service has been published today and copies placed in the Library. I would ...

On 16 November 2004, I announced the terms of reference for the inquiries into the deaths of Robert Hamill, Rosemary Nelson and Billy Wright. All three inquiries have now begun their work.In the light of its considerations...

Against a planning assumption of dealing with 45,000 new insolvencies and 81,000 new claims for redundancy payments, I have set the Insolvency Service the following targets for the year 2005–06.Published Targets...

I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2005–06:By March 2006 to provide the capability for 80 per cent. of documents, 1 which it would be possible to e-enable, to be submitted on line.To...

The Highways Agency's 2005–06 business plan is published today and contains eight key targets for the agency to deliver by 31 March 2006. These are:Indicator2005–06 Target1. Deliver the programme of improvements...

The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Road User Charging Scheme accounts for 2003–04 have been laid before Parliament today under section 3(1) of the Trunk Road Charging Schemes (Bridges and Tunnels) (Keeping of Accounts...

I am today able to announce the annual performance targets in 2005–06 for each of the executive agencies of the Department for Work and Pensions.The targets I have agreed are set out below.Further information ...

I am pleased to announce that the gross discretionary Social Fund budget for 2005–06 will be £719 million. This includes a further increase in net treasury funding of £10 million compared with...

The new arrangements for child support came into operation for new cases and some linked old scheme cases from 3 March 2003. Despite recent progress, some significant problems remain with the new computer and telephony...

Scottish Agriculture - Output, Input and Income Statistics 1995 - 2004

Prospective members of a leading supplier of holiday clubs have clearer and better consumer rights following action by the OFT.   

Arts Minister, Estelle Morris, has placed a temporary export bar on a set of nineteen watercolours, entitled 'Designs for Blair's Grave' by William Blake. In doing so she has acted on the expert recommendation...

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell today struck a deal to start negotiations which will make it easier for the UK film industry to share expertise with Bollywood - the largest film industry in the world.   

The Government is seeking views on proposals to amend the Regulations that require businesses to recycle and recover target levels of packaging waste each year.   

Environment Minister Elliot Morley today launched a new high-level forum to tackle climate change issues in rural areas. The Rural Climate Change Forum will inform policy development and research on reducing...

Defra has today published guidance on the types of non-agricultural activities allowed during the ten month qualifying period for the Single Payment Scheme.   

£20 million funding to harness the commercial potential of micro and nanotechnology (MNT) was announced today by Lord Sainsbury, Science and Innovation Minister.   

Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, today announced the appointment of a new Chair of the Ethnic Minority Business Forum and the appointments of five new members.   

Patients will have greater access to family doctors particularly in areas with a shortage of GPs.

A new congestion-busting carpool lane for the M25 is being considered by the Government. It is hoped the lane would also help the environment.

M74 DECISION LETTER

Five priority areas will be the focus of the OFT's work over the next financial year.   

Thirty local authorities across England and Wales are set to lead the way in helping young people affected by drugs, the Government announced today.   

Defra will be providing £29.3m of funding to address the impacts that extraction of aggregates has on the environment and local communities.   

Environment Minister Elliot Morley today announced a further Government-funded programme to help combat the health risks posed by exposure to radon in homes.   

New figures released today by the Department for Work and Pensions shows more pensioners and more children lifted out of poverty during 2003/4:   

Schools should spend at least 50p per child on food ingredients at meal times say new guidelines.

Households Below Average Income 2003/04 Statistical Publication Notice

The Households Below Average Income statistical report (HBAI) for the period 1994/5- 2003/04 is published today. This National Statistics First Release contains a digest of key results taken from this ...

The Charity Commission is warning the public to be on the look out for conmen selling fake charity wristbands on the internet.

No child should leave school without having had access to high quality arts and culture.

A new £284 million initiative to help businesses manage resources more efficiently and cut waste was officially launched today by Environment Minister Elliot Morley.   

The Disposal Services Agency will become part of the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) on 1 April 2005, when the Ministry of Defence integrates its policy and delivery structures for end-of-life disposal...

Revised figures for UK sales of antibiotic growth promoting products issued by the Government today show a significant and sustained reduction in the use of these products.   

Defra has today published guidance on the types of non-agricultural activities allowed during the ten month qualifying period for the Single Payment Scheme.   

NHS patients are to get better access to a family doctor in areas where there are few GPs, the Government has said.

Follow Up inspection of HMP Shotts

The OFT today referred to the Competition Commission (CC) the anticipated acquisitions of the London Stock Exchange plc (LSE) by Deutsche Borse AG (DBAG) and by Euronext N.V. (Euronext) respectively.   

The promoters of a premium rate prize competition called Jackpot Promotions have given undertakings that they will not use misleading advertising to promote such competitions, following action by the OFT...

The Government today made a commitment that, within the next ten years, no child will leave school without having had access to high quality arts and culture.   

Injection of GPs and nurses to tackle inequalities in primary care services   

GERRY SUTCLIFFE PUBLISHES DRAFT UNDERTAKINGS   

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson: the election date, the Royal wedding and the PM's silver wedding anniversary

nutritional guidance for providers of food in early years settings

People undergoing operations are set to benefit from plans to create a group of specialist surgery assistants.

Computer games are to carry larger age symbols and descriptions of their content in a bid to help parents understand what their children are playing.

This statement sets out how I intend to take forward the policy and strategic framework for good relations in Northern Ireland.The Government's vision for the future of Northern Ireland is that of a peaceful, prosperous...

The Small Business Service (SBS) is today publishing its business plan for 2005–06. I have placed copies of the plan in the Libraries of both Houses. It is also available on the SBS website at: www.sbs.gov....

The Secretary of State for Transport has set a range of high-level targets for the 2005–06 year on behalf of the Agencies within the Driver, Vehicle and Operator Group; the Driving Standards Agency, the Driver...

The Government have been working with Transport for London (TfL) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) to set out projections of the impact of TfL's business plan on the Department for Transport (DfT) national ...

It remains the Government's view that commercial agreements between the relevant parties provide the appropriate long-term basis for the funding of racing. However, in the light of a judgment by the European Court...

Charges to cover the costs of local enforcing authorities in regulating processes which are subject to part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Local Air Pollution Control (LAPC)) were introduced in April...

On 21 January 2005, the European Commission proposed terms for the continuation of the Gibraltar exempt companies scheme under certain conditions leading to its phasing out by 31 December 2010. These terms have ...

On 30 November 2004, Official Report Column 24–27WS, I announced the publication of an implementation framework for reconfiguring the Department of Health's arm's length bodies (ALBs) and achieving its three overarching...

Lord Carlile of Berriew QC has agreed to perform the role of independent reviewer of the operation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.I am grateful to Lord Carlile in accepting this invitation, and for his continuing...

I have decided to reappoint Bryan Gray as the chair of North West regional development agency, for a second term.The appointment will begin on 1 April 2005 and will expire in 13 December 2008. I have placed further...

Today the Department for Work and Pensions announce the outcome of the retendering exercise for the provision of medical services.The current contract for provision of service expires on 31 August 2005 with the ...

The House of Lords is shortly to purchase new accommodation. In lieu of completion, which is expected to take place shortly, the Treasury agreed a cash advance essential to the purchase from the Contingencies Fund...

The Treasury is today publishing "The UK financial services sector: Rising to the challenges and opportunities of globalisation". Copies are available in the Vote Office and the Library of the House. The document...

The Treasury has conducted a review into the costing of oral and written parliamentary questions. The revised costs, which will apply from 1 April 2005, are:Oral questions £369Written questions &pound...

It has been drawn to my attention that there was an inadvertent error in Budget resolution 28. This resolution should have read as follows:"That provision may be made for the purposes of corporation tax about—(...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place yesterday, 21 March 2005."On 15 December 2004, ...

On 12 May 2003 my noble Friend, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, the then parliamentary secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, announced that John Halliday CB had submitted the report of his independent review of ...

The key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) for the financial year 2005–06. The targets build upon progress made by the agency since it formed...

In July 2002 My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced that he would be making an additional £350 million available to local authorities over the period 2003–06 to improve the delivery...

I am announcing today the publication of a new minerals policy statement on "Controlling and Mitigating the Environmental Effects of Minerals Extraction in England". The new minerals policy statement 2 (MPS2), and...

I have today published two consultation papers on proposed secondary legislation and guidance to implement some of the development control provisions in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The papers ...

Today we are making a number of announcements relating to local government performance and the improvement of local services. We are publishing the fourth in a series of discussion documents taking forward the debate...

Today I am announcing that we are awarding £16 million from the Housing Market Renewal Fund to the Hull and East Riding (Gateway) market renewal pathfinder to help revitalise areas in Hull blighted by ...

The intended impact of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill in regard to stray dogs is to achieve clarity and consistency in the way stray dog services are delivered. This statement is intended to explain...

I am pleased to announce today a series of initiatives that will strengthen the partnership between Government and the voluntary and community sector and support the sector to continue to develop capacity. The Government...

On 15 September 2004, the then Home Secretary announced that he had authorised chief officers throughout England and Wales to deploy the M26 Taser for use in strictly limited circumstances. This allows chief officers...

I am announcing today the first competition of a cluster of prisons under the National Offender Management Service (NOMS). This will consist of the three prisons situated on the Isle of Sheppey: HMPs Elmley, Standford...

On 17 March 2005 the Department for International Development hosted a high level conference on the extractive industries transparency initiative (EITI). The EITI was launched by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister...

The EU is currently negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, which have been the source of some concern for Members of the House. I warmly welcome...

I have tasked the Patent Office with managing and shaping an intellectual property system which encourages innovation and creativity, balances the needs of consumers and users, promotes strong and competitive markets...

I am pleased to announce that today, with Edwina Hart AM, the Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration, I have launched a joint consultation on "Improving Payment Practices in the Construction...

I have today set the following performance targets for OGCbuying.solutions for 2005–06.SavingsThe agency will facilitate at least £400 million value for money improvements for the public sector in 2005...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place yesterday, 22 March 2005."I am announcing today...

Today the Government will publish their report "Establishing an Inspectorate for Justice and Community Safety". Copies of the report have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.The proposals for consultation...

I have today published the report of the digital television project which sets out advice to Government on the process of digital switchover. The report is the culmination of nearly three years work by broadcasters...

The House will wish to be aware that, as part of an internal restructuring of the Defence Logistics Organisation, the decision has been taken to disestablish the Warship Support Agency with effect from 1 April this...

With effect from 1 April 2005 the Medical Supplies Agency (MSA) will cease to hold agency status. This has been decided as a result of Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) restructuring proposals and the findings...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence previously announced to the House our intention to pay off the Northern Ireland Patrol Vessel (NIPV) Squadron by April 2007, 21 July 2004, Official Report ...

I am pleased to be able to announce that new regulations governing the payment of financial assistance to reservists and their employers during mobilisation were laid before Parliament today and that subject to ...

I am today announcing that we will be commencing the remainder of part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 in England on 1 June. From this date, local authorities will be able to deal with complaints about high...

The Regulatory Impact Assessment that was published alongside the Higher Education Act 2004 contained estimates of the fee income for the HE sector and the costs of student loans and grants. These estimates were...

With my colleagues in Scotland and Wales I am delighted to announce that on 1 April 2005 the state veterinary service (SVS) will launch as an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

On 14 July 2004, in his statement to the House, Official Report Column 1431, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced to the House that the Government accepted the conclusions of Lord Butler's review. In...

Section 12 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 requires Monitor (the statutory name of which is the independent regulator of NHS foundation trusts) to make a prudential borrowing...

Following my statement on 20 December 2004 about Ken Sutton's report on allegations about the handling of applications under the European Community Association Agreements (ECAA), work has continued on next steps...

I am pleased to announce the publication today of the Government's draft legislation on corporate manslaughter. In summary, this is intended to remedy a particular defect in the present law which can lead to companies...

I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of a new DFID report, "The UK and the World Bank 2004".This report describes the UK's work with the World Bank over the bank's financial year 2004 (known as FY04...

My right hon. Friend the Attorney General has made the following ministerial statement:"The trial judge in the case of R v. Rayment and Others at the central criminal court has today, 22 March 2005, discharged the...

I am pleased to announce that light dues rates and the tonnage threshold will remain the same for 2005–06. The Government remain committed to a cost recovery system yet rates have been reduced significantly in...

Today we are breaking new ground by publishing, for the first time, a comprehensive strategy for an ageing society, entitled "Opportunity Age—Meeting the challenges of ageing in the 21st century".British people...

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This website has a high number of frequent requests from the National Library of Wales servers. We were publishing a list but it's getting out of hand so we're making a blog especially to track the rather odd behaviour...

National Assembly for Wales: Organisation Index: Assembly Parliamentary Service Webcasting For a trial period, we are providing live and archived coverage of Plenary Sessions and committee meetings held in Cardiff Bay over the internet. This pilot project will run until April 2003. This notice still appears on the Assembly's website. Does anyone know how the webcasts were received? Seems a bit advanced for an organisation that still refuses to produce RSS feeds.

The stars flock to the French Riviera each year for the celebrated film festival. But this year, the Welsh Development Agency decided it was the perfect place to send eight of its staff on a four-day conference ...

Former Prime Minister Jim Callaghan has died aged 92. Tony Blair said he would be remembered with 'affection and respect'.

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...

This consultation seeks views on the draft Waste Management (England and Wales) Regulations 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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

This a public consultation on the implementation within the UK of the European Directive on the re-use of public sector information

Section 7 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 gives Scottish Ministers the power to make 2 sets of regulations...

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...

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)

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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 consultative document on the implementation of the European directive on takeover bids (the Takeovers Directive).

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...

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...

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 ...