Scottish Executive Minister's individual portfolio priorities for the Luxembourg Presidency of the EU - January to June 2005.

Voluntary Code of Practice on Odour control from sewage wqorks

CAT determines penalties on appeal   

Mr Stuart Laing has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to The State of Kuwait in succession to Mr Christopher Wilton CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Laing will take up his...

An analysis of stakeholder responses to the revised General Binding Rules as aprt of the Controlled Activities regulations, under the Water Environment and water Services (Scotland) Act 2003

Mr Adam Wood has been appointed British High Commissioner to Kenya in succession to Sir Edward Clay who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Wood will take up his appointment in July 2005.   

A review of the incentives and constraints which feature in the market for public sector food procurement in Scotland.

The Department of Health released the following statistics today. For access to this information, click on the links below:   

Trends in Tenure and Cross Tenure Topics   

The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition by Francisco Partners LP (Francisco Partners) of G International Inc (G International...

A company which lured aspiring publicans to part with substantial fees in return for training and a placement in a pub of their choice has been wound up following a DTI investigation.   

Two brothers who plundered their company's stock before it went into liquidation have been sent to prison for 12 months each following a DTI prosecution.   

This is the note to the PM from the Attorney General on 7 March 2003.

SCORE leaflet

The OFT has decided today not to refer to the Competition Commission the completed acquisition by the Blackstone Group of UGC Cinemas Holdings Limited provided that satisfactory divestment undertakings...

* In urban areas in 2004, air pollution was recorded as moderate or higher on 22 days on average per site, compared with 50 days in 2003, 20 days in 2002 and 59 days in 1993. In general there has been...

The Trafalgar 200 (T200) Grand Finale celebrations will take place on 23rd October in Trafalgar Square under the watchful eye and imposing figure of Admiral Lord Nelson himself.   

The Competition Commission (CC) has today formally cancelled the reference concerning the proposed acquisition by Future PLC of Highbury House Communications PLC.   

The Trafalgar 200 (T200) Grand Finale celebrations will take place on 23rd October in Trafalgar Square under the watchful eye and imposing figure of Admiral Lord Nelson himself. Crowds will gather to see...

Shell UK Limited, trading as Shell UK Exploration and Production (Shell Expro), were today fined a total of £900,000 at Stonehaven Sheriff Court, after pleading guilty to breaching health and...

Guidelines regarding the new provisions for the cross border transferring of Orders

Responses to the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services

GDP 2004Q4

The Department for Constitutional Affairs today published figures for mortgage possession actions entered in the county courts of England and Wales for the first quarter of 2005.   

The Department for Constitutional Affairs today published figures for mortgage possession actions entered in the county courts of England and Wales for the first quarter of 2005.   

Promoting Excellence in Scotland - A Guide to Quality Schemes and the Delivery of Public Services

Guidance for contractors writing for social research. It contains information about the role of project managers, the required content and style of research reports.

Full inspection of HMP Kilmarnock

AMENDED COPY   

Full results from the latest annual census of teachers and support staff

Summary results of the teacher census in publicly funded schools in Scotland

Four defendants today received fines totaling £100,000, plus costs of £40,000, at the Old Bailey, London. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted property developers Jeremy...

52% of households online in the UK

As the May bank holiday weekend approaches, the Highways Agency is advising travellers on England's motorway and trunk road network to plan their routes and to allow enough time for their journeys.   

An information leaflet to help parents reduce the risk of cot death

SPEECH BY THE RT HON GORDON BROWN MP, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, AT THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 25 APRIL 2005   

Guidance for the 3 year national pilot of parenting orders

This literature review addresses best practice in working with offenders to reduce their offending. It supports the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review.

THE DUKE OF YORK AND HRH PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT TO ATTEND TRAFALGAR 200 INTERNATIONAL DRUMHEAD CEREMONY - WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 2005.   

Mr Alistair Harrison CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Tim David who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Harrison will take up ...

Mr Adam Wood has been appointed British High Commissioner to Kenya in succession to Sir Edward Clay who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Wood will take up his appointment in July 2005.   

Record of the discussion of the Summit on Sectarianism held on 14 February 2005

Summary of report regarding Natural Flood Storage and extreme Flood Events

Natural Flood Storage and Extreme Flood Events Final Report

First Minister's statement to the Summit on Sectarianism summarising work

Summary of responses to industry consultation on key plant health issues for which provision needs to be made in forthcoming consolidation of Plant Health Order 1993.

Economy grows by 0.6% in Q1 2005

MATERNITY SERVICES AT NORTHWICK PARK HOSPITAL, NORTH WEST LONDON HOSPITALS NHS TRUST   

Mr Jeremy Michael Cresswell CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Mr Peter Mathers LVO who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Cresswell will take up...

The final report of a review of the evaluation of Phase One of the National Health Demonstration Projects. The review was carried out by the Evaluation Task Group from October - December 2003.

A financial broker from Stockport has been refused a consumer credit licence by the OFT.   

A prospective mortgage broker from Birmingham has had an application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

This document has been sent to the Sentencing Commission to invite their views on proposed options for changing early release and post release supervision arrangements for sex offenders.

Mixed picture from British retailers

A survey conducted for the Water Environment Division to Investigate the effectiveness of using electronic signs as a means of informing beach users about bathing water quality

A survey conducted for the Water Environment Division to Investigate the effectiveness of using electronic signs as a means of informing beach users about bathing water quality

Electronic newsletter providing information to interested parties on the work of the Scottish Executive Victims and Witnesses Unit

ACCEPTANCE OF UNDERTAKINGS   

This guidance, which is issued jointly by the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), supersedes the guidance issued in September 2003. It describes the scope, regulatory and technical...

This document has been sent to the Sentencing Commission to invite their views on proposed options for changing early release and post release supervision arrangements for sex offenders.

Mr Ian Cliff OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan in succession to Mr William Patey CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Cliff ...

A trader in home improvements goods from Cardiff has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused.   

Leafet for teachers about the anti-sectarianism education resource

Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare   

Monthly: Mar £0.4 bn current budget deficit

Summary of responses to an ERAD consultation in December 2004 about the procedures the Executive proposes to use in future when making decisions about action on plant pests, and the disclosure of site information...

The Scottish Executive released the third quarterly update of the Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics (SNS) internet site today.

A Royal Navy Mine Counter Measures Vessel, HMS Dulverton, is on route from Scotland on the first leg of a journey to deliver medical instruments used during the Battle of Trafalgar to the National Maritime...

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has already set sail on its mammoth journey for the Trafalgar 200 events being held this summer in Portsmouth.   

To provide practitioners with a brief guide to the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 and information about how it is being implemented. This booklet is likely to be of interest to Crown Office and Procurator...

Consultation responses.

Nottingham paint shop Leadmaster Ltd was fined £20,000 at Newark Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday 18 April).   

The directors of a company promoting holiday club memberships have given binding undertakings not to mislead consumers after the OFT received complaints about their marketing practices.   

Provides information about travel within Great Britain by Scottish residents, including average number of journeys per person per year, modes and purposes of travel, and distances travelled

Results of the annual census of independent schools in Scotland, as at September 2004.

CPI rises to 1.9%, RPI remains at 3.2%

An education research publication by IAC (ASU: Children, Young People & Social Care)

A web only report accompanying Insight 18 by IAC Division (ASU: Children, Young People & Social Care)

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor, has appointed the Honourable Mr Justice Patten to be Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster in succession...

Deco Marble and Granite Limited of Whitby Ave, Park Royal, London was fined £3,000 at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday 14 April 2005 following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety ...

Congratulating Foreign Office employee, Mara Yamauchi on achieving the second best British female runner in yesterday's London Marathon and finishing 10th overall in the women's race, Sir Michael Jay, ...

The report of a SWIA investigation into the post-release supervision of a sex offender in North Lanarkshire who committed a serious sex offence while subject to community supervision on Extended Sentence. The report...

Reid Howie Associates were commissioned to undertake an analysis of the responses received to the consultation on draft guidance on inplementation of Health for All Children in Scotland. This is a summary of the...

Reid Howie Associates were commissioned to undertake an analysis of the responses received to the consultation on draft guidance on inplementation of Health for All Children in Scotland. This is the report of the...

Guidance to support implementation in Scotland of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health recommendations on child health screening and surveillance activity.

The Executive Summary of the independent evaluation report of Phase One of Starting Well, the early years national health demonstration project. The evaluation was carried out by Glasgow University.

The Final Report of the independent evaluation of Phase One of the national health demonstration project, Starting Well. The evaluation was carried out by Glasgow University.

The Competition Commission (CC) has today published a list of the issues it intends to consider in its inquiry into the home credit industry.   

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt said:   

The second phase of the Tolled Bridges Review examines broader issues, relating to the management, operation and maintenance of the tolled bridges, including how tolled bridges may relate to the proposed new regional...

A Web only Report by IAC Division on behalf of policy division (Youth Justice & Children's Hearings)

A Web only Report by IAC Division on behalf of policy division (Youth Justice & Children's Hearings)

A Web only Report by IAC Division on behalf of policy division (Youth Justice & Children's Hearings)

Regrettably, the Government and the administrators were informed this morning that SAIC "are not willing to acquire either the whole or parts of the MG Rover or Powertrain businesses on a going concern...

Jack Straw, Foreign Secretary said today:   

STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE   

Union density down slightly in 2004

At the top right hand side of every (ex)MP's page, we've added a simple new feature: email the page to a friend. Have a go, and let all your friends know how easy it is to keep tabs on what...

Following the acquittal of the officer involved in the incident in which James Miller was killed. Foreign Office Minister Baroness Symons said:   

The OFT today referred the anticipated acquisition by Future plc of Highbury House plc to the Competition Commission (CC).   

A string of companies that offered property investment opportunities has ceased trading after the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry presented petitions in the High Court to have them wound up in...

Results from Phase 1 Consultation document.

A hearing aid consultant from Dudley has had an application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

Latest national fire statistics covering the first nine months of 2004 and the year ending 30 September 2004 were issued today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.   

Mr Andrew Tesoriere has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in succession to Mr Brian Stewart. Mr Tesoriere will take up his appointment in late June ...

A car parts and fuel retailer based in Jersey has had its application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

A qualitative research investigation into the perceptions of, and attitudes towards, enterprise in education to inform the Scottish Executive's Determined to Succeed Strategy.

A qualitative research investigation into the perceptions of, and attitudes towards, enterprise in education to inform the Scottish Executive's Determined to Succeed strategy.

A quantitative study of young people's perceptions and opinions about 'enterprise' to inform the Scottish Executive's Determined to Succeed strategy

A quantitative study of young people's perceptions and opinions about 'enterprise' to inform the Scottish Executive's Determined to Succeed strategy.

Details of senior management structure in the Scottish Executive

Our good friends over at MySociety.org are close to launching Pledgebank, a new web and sms service which does what it says on the url. To help test the concept, they've set up a special TheyWorkForYou.com pledge...

New regulations came into force on 6 April 2005, applying to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. To assist the construction industry the Health and Safety...

HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Andrew Ewart McFarlane, Q.C. to be a Justice of the High Court. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, will assign Mr McFarlane to ...

On 17 April 2005 a 9-man squad from the Queen's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force will attempt to set a world record for the longest ceremonial march during the 25th Flora London Marathon.   

His Honour Judge Gavin Barr-Young will retire from the Circuit Bench on the North Eastern Circuit on 15 April 2005.   

Bonuses increase pay growth

Rate up to 75.0% in 3 months to February

Guidance for Individuals who are referred to the Disqualified from Working with Children List

Land Management Contract Menu Scheme 2005: Notes for Guidance

hardship funds porject questionaire

Competition Commission invites evidence   

A man who failed to pay a £65,000 confiscation order following a DTI prosecution has been sent to prison for six months.   

The Accounting Regulations for the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland)Bill.

The advice offers suggestions to help planners, developers and local coommunities achieve residential developments which are in harmony with their landscape setting.

Programme and timetable for forthcoming reviews of NPPG 6 Renewable Energy Developments and the Section 36 consents process.

The OFT has refused an application for a consumer credit licence from a commercial vehicle dealer.   

A caravan dealer from Washington in Tyne and Wear has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused.   

The Competition Commission (CC) has cancelled the FirstGroup-Inter City East Coast (ICEC) franchise inquiry.   

Statistical bulletin containing information on pupils in publicly funded schools in Scotland mainly derived from the latest annual pupil census which took place in September 2004.

Results of the latest annual pupil census in publicly funded schools in Scotland

Newark scrapyard owner Bill Briggs-Price was fined £50,000 at Nottingham Crown Court last Friday (8 April 2005).   

Newark scrapyard owner Bill Briggs-Price was fined £50,000 at Nottingham Crown Court last Friday (8 April 2005).   

SPUR/SPURPlus Guidance Notes

Statistical Release   

Following an urgent Government consultation, legislation has been set in place to enable Environment Agency to grant further applications for accreditations for both reprocessors and exporters for the...

Eleventh edition of Scottish Economic Report (SER).Reviews the progress & prospects for the Scottish economy, together with a review of the broader economic context in which the Scottish economy is set.

Factory gate inflation rose to 2.8%

Deficit of £3.3 billion in February 2005

Reports results from the first resident survey of the Dundee Royal Infirmary Home Zone carried out in November 2004 to provide an intitial baseline of resident awareness and attitudes to living in a Home Zone

The Foreign Office today revised its Travel Advice for Yemen to reflect the fact that, in the light of a current, credible threat to western interests, the Embassy will temporarily suspend services on ...

The Foreign Office today revised its Travel Advice for Yemen to reflect the fact that, in the light of a current, credible threat to western interests, the Embassy will temporarily suspend services on ...

There aren't going to be any more updates coming from the PMOS until the election is over. To keep you occupied we've just launched NotApathetic.com. It is a site to let people who aren't going to vote at the general...

A group of offshore oil and gas industry safety regulators, which includes the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has announced a commitment to producing common standards and further co-operation in the...

Research on antisocial behaviour orders

Radical changes to the sentencing framework to give courts much greater powers to protect the public and help reduce re-offending were today announced by the Home Office.   

Competition Commission invites evidence   

The British High Commission today announced an important change to its visa operations in Abuja and Lagos   

A series of quick guides to competition law have today been published by the OFT to give businesses an introduction into how the OFT enforces competition law in the UK. The series of five guides, aimed...

Following action by the OFT, Spanish timeshare company One World Holiday Club, has pledged to give British sun-seekers a better deal.   

ARSENAL V BLACKBURN ROVERS NEWCASTLE UNITED V MANCHESTER UNITED   

The Clean Neighbourhoods Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent.   

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE:   

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE:   

This report presents the baseline results of the monitoring and evaluation of the Scottish Compact

This report presents the baseline results of the monitoring and evaluation of the Scottish Compact

Research to help define criteria for more effective public consultation in the Scottish Planning System

Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today set out details of a substantial support package following the failure of MG Rover and the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation to reach agreement...

Visits abroad by UK residents up by 4%

Subject to parliamentary approval, the Department for Constitutional Affairs Departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £71,000,000. This will be in addition to the DEL limit due to be published...

The Government are aware of the recent European Court of Justice rulings concerning sport and the use of database rights. I have recently met with representatives of the football sector, who have concerns about ...

Hon. Members will wish to be aware that with effect from 1 April 2005, the Queen Victoria School (QVS), Dunblane, Perthshire, will cease to hold agency status.QVS is presently the smallest of the Ministry of Defence...

On 25 January 2005, Official Report, column 241W in response to the question raised by the hon. Member for Christchurch (Mr. Chope) about accidents at the army training ground at Otterburn, I stated that six people...

The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) purchased Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBT) from the UK and is the only operator of this tank other than the UK. They currently use Discarding Sabot/Training (DS/T) ammunition as ...

Key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Disposal Services Agency (DSA) for financial year 2005–06. The targets are as follows:Key Target—1To achieve a disposal sales income of £50 ...

The following organisations are recognised for collective bargaining purposes by the Department of Health and the NHS.British Medical Association (BMA)British Dental Association (BDA)UNISONThe Royal College of Nursing...

Total expenditure on pay bill costs, whole time equivalent staff numbers and average pay bill costs for hospital doctors, general practitioners, all doctors and qualified nurses for 2003–04 are given in the table...

I have placed copies of the Northern Ireland Prison Service's corporate and business plan for 2005–08 in the Libraries of both Houses.The corporate and business plan contains the key performance targets I have...

I am grateful to the Intelligence and Security Committee for its latest annual report. Following consultation with the Committee over matters that could not be published without prejudicing the discharge of the ...

I am today laying before the House the Government's response to the Intelligence and Security Committee's report "The Handling of Detainees by UK Intelligence Personnel in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay and Iraq". ...

I have appointed Professor David Stafford, from the Centre for the Second World War Studies at the University of Edinburgh, to write Volume II of the history of Special Operations Executive (SOE) in Italy.

The certification officer maintains a list of trade unions. I am placing in both Libraries of the House a copy of the list of trade unions as at 31 March 2004, which was presented in the latest annual report of ...

The Drugs Bill received Royal Assent today. The Drugs Act 2005 brings in powers to:   

The Inquiries Bill received Royal Assent today.   

The Mental Capacity Bill has received Royal Assent today.   

The Inclusiveness report highlights the success of the distinctive key worker, improved partnership working and significant client improvements

The Supported Employment evaluation highlights the value of this experience for inclusiveness clients in terms of improved soft & vocational skills, and better understanding of the world at work

The All-Age Guidance Projects evaluation demonstrates an increase in awareness of Careers Scotland's AAG service and high levels of client satisfaction

The Inclusiveness report highlights the success of the distinctive key worker, improved partnership working and significant client improvements

The All-Age Guidance Projects evaluation demonstrates an increase in awareness of Careers Scotland's AAG service and high levels of client satisfaction

The Supported Employment evaluation highlights the value of this experience for inclusiveness clients in terms of improved soft & vocational skills, and better understanding of the world at work

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) today received Royal Assent.   

Copy of Responses to The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Consultations (issued on 14 December 2004)

Analysis Report of responses to Consultation on an Additional Function Order for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Analysis Report of responses to Consultation on Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Charging Proposals

The first newsletter of the 21st Century Social Work Review

The 2005 edition of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) is published today as a Command Paper (Cm 6521). PESA is a compendium of statistical data on public expenditure, covering both outturns...

JMPI Ltd, a Grimsby based construction company, and, TSL Hygienic of Southampton, were fined a total of £13,000, plus £10,000 costs on Thursday 31 March 2005 at the Old Bailey, London...

The Intelligence and Security Committee's 'Annual Report 2004-05', was laid before Parliament today by the Prime Minister. Commenting about this Annual Report, which was delivered to the Prime Minister...

Defra has today released a set of statistics entitled 'Quantities of Purchases of Food and Drink and derived Energy and Nutrient Intakes in the UK in 2003-04'.   

All cattle on a Derbyshire farm at the centre of a suspected brucella outbreak have undergone further tests.   

Mr Lyn Parker has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Sir Colin Budd KCMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Parker will take up...

This leaflet is intended for use by staff in information and advice agencies to assist them in recognising fuel poverty and referring their clients on to other appropriate agencies

The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following an OFT investigation.   

Regulations for a new suite of financial products came into force yesterday. Known as the Stakeholder suite, and an outcome of the 2002 Sandler Review, the new regulations are a welcome step forward for...

Orders in the year to February 2005 rose by six per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the three months to February 2005 fell by one per cent compared to the same...

Manufacturing: 0.4% three monthly rise

I am today publishing a report on Departments' and Agencies' performance on handling Members' and Peers' correspondence for 2004. Details are set out in the attached table. Departmental figures are based on substantive...

I am announcing today the award of a contract to Westland Helicopters Ltd. for phase one of the Sea King Integrated Operational Support Programme, part of the wider Defence Logistics Transformation Programme, which...

The Government are today publishing the summary responses on the key issues raised in our consultation on the implementation of HMO licensing. Copies of these responses have been placed in the Libraries of both ...