19 December 2005
WTO-G8
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked what the Prime Minister was going to do to take forward the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agenda after yesterday's talks, and also, was he planning to hold further talks about G8, the PMOS replied that Alan...
Police merger
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked how concerned the Prime Minister was about the opposition of Chief Police officers regarding a merger, the PMOS said that in terms of the rationale for the merger, that remained the analysis of the challenges...
Education
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked if Barry Sheerman was right that the Education White Paper was "green tinged" rather than purely white, the PMOS said that firstly, we did not know what was in Barry Sheerman's report. The PMOS said...
Northern Ireland
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked what the Prime Minister's reply to the continuing claims from Sinn Fein's that there was political interference in the Stormontgate affair, the PMOS replied that for obvious legal and security reasons, there...
Smoking
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked whether Downing Street had a response to the Smoking Select Committee's report which had said the Government's plans were impractical, ineffective and that a total ban should be offered, the PMOS said no doubt...
EU Budget
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked if the budget was going to cost £2 billion off the rebate, as mentioned in the Financial Times, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said he was not sure that was what the Financial Times had...
EU Budget
seen at 22:29, 19 December in
Downing Street Says
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Asked whether the government was concerned that in 2013 the figure would be £2bn, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that figure was a misunderstanding of the process. For a detailed breakdown...
Environment Group Research Report 2005/04 - Continuing the Dialogue on Radioactive Waste Management: Engaging Young Scotland Innovatively
seen at 18:36, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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A research project was to design, test and develop appropriate materials, means and delivery mechanisms to engage Scottish young people in the debate and dialogue on radioactive waste management.
Imf report on uk economic performance
seen at 18:35, 19 December in
Treasury News - national
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In the concluding statement to its Article IV examination of the UK economy, the IMF stated today:
Smoking in public places and workplaces
seen at 18:29, 19 December in
Department of Health News - national
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Responding to the Health Select Committee's report on smoking in public places published today, Public Health Minister Caroline Flint said:
Morning press briefing from 19 December 2005
seen at 18:27, 19 December in
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Budget, Northern Ireland, Education, Police merger and WTO-G8
Afternoon press briefing from 19 December 2005
seen at 18:27, 19 December in
Number 10 » News Stories
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Budget and Smoking
Wanted: top talent from all of uk to spearhead 2012 preparations
seen at 16:26, 19 December in
Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national
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The hunt is on to find the dynamic leaders who can help steer the Olympic Delivery Authority, the body responsible for creating the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Energy review must address 2020 'do nothing' scenario
seen at 16:25, 19 December in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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Up to 80 per cent of the UK's gas supply could be coming from abroad by 2020 and we will run a real risk of falling behind our energy policy goals if we don't start making decisions, Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks...
"Now Europe can move forward" says PM
seen at 16:24, 19 December in
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European leaders have agreed the future EU Budget after successfully concluding their Council meeting. Tony Blair said they had avoided a "very severe crisis" with a deal that was good for Britain and for Europe...
Latest European finance deal "essential", says PM
seen at 16:24, 19 December in
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Investment in the future prosperity and stability of eastern Europe brings "big and lasting benefits" to the UK, Tony Blair has told MPs.
Alcohol related deaths (1980-2004) & hospital discharges (1966/97 to 2004/05)
seen at 14:33, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Shows discharges from non-psychiatric hospitals (1996/97 to 2004/05), with alcohol related problems recorded as the primary or secondary reason for hospital admission by sex, age, diagnosis, NHS Board area and Local...
Multi-million pound fund for transport schemes to support new homes for the future
seen at 14:31, 19 December in
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national
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£34m has been allocated today to fund two key transport schemes that will support expanding communities and the delivery of new homes for the next generation.
Uk welcomes religious workers under new immigration rules
seen at 14:30, 19 December in
Home Office News - national
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New provisions designed to help strike a better balance between helping faith communities find suitably qualified religious workers while maintaining robust immigration controls were announced today by the Home ...
Home office publishes progress report
seen at 14:30, 19 December in
Home Office News - national
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Significant reductions in crime, more offenders brought to justice and a decrease in the number of unfounded asylum claims are some of the achievements outlined in the Autumn Performance Report published today by...
Highways agency lifts 24 major roadworks on england's motorways and a-roads for christmas and new year
seen at 14:29, 19 December in
Highways Agency News - national
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Roadworks at 24 major locations on English motorways and major A-roads will be removed for Christmas and the New Year holidays, the Highways Agency announced today.
Lord hunt visits site of buncefield oil depot
seen at 14:25, 19 December in
Department for Work and Pensions News - national
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Lord Hunt today praised the round-the-clock work carried out by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors as he visited the devastated Buncefield oil storage depot.
Declaration by the presidency on behalf of the european union on the inauguration of the afghan national assembly in kabul on 19 december 2005
seen at 14:25, 19 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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The European Union welcomes the inauguration of the Afghan National Assembly on 19 December. This is an historic occasion which marks the culmination of the political transition process set out in the Bonn Agreement...
The Role of the Social Worker in the 21st Century - A Literature Review
seen at 11:33, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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This report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of the social...
Effective Social Work with Older People - Research Findings
seen at 11:33, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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This summary report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of...
High court grants injunction against promoter of pyramid selling scheme
seen at 11:32, 19 December in
Office of Fair Trading News - national
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The OFT has obtained an interim injunction against Mr Gurdeep Singh concerning his involvement in a pyramid selling scheme known as the VIP Club.
Experts seek views on air quality and climate change link
seen at 11:27, 19 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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More consideration must be made of the links between climate change and other air quality pollutants according to a group of expert advisors.
Defra launches 'community halls for rural people' online
seen at 11:27, 19 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Defra today launched an information hub 'Community Halls for Rural People' on its Rural Affairs website.
Sales of veterinary antimicrobials
seen at 11:27, 19 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Sales of therapeutic antimicrobials used in all animals increased in 2004, according to a Government report published today.
England catchment sensitive farming delivery initiative announced
seen at 11:26, 19 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Dedicated advisers will soon be on hand to help farmers tackle the causes of harmful water pollution, Environment Minister Elliot Morley announced today.
Uk prepares for first galileo launch
seen at 11:25, 19 December in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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A new satellite navigation system set to change the way we travel is one step closer to reality. And the UK has a leading role in its development.
Board members re-appointed to the Imperial War Museum
seen at 11:24, 19 December in
Number 10 » News Stories
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The Prime Minister has re-appointed two Board members of the Imperial War Museum for a further four years.
The Statutory Social Worker's Role in Prevention and Early Intervention with Children
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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This summary report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of...
The Need for Social Work Intervention: A Discussion Paper for the Scottish 21st Century Social Work Review
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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This report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of the social...
Modernising the Planning System: Analysis of Responses
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Analysis of responses to the White Paper: Modernising the Planning System.
LFA Hill Cattle and Sheep Study
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Gross & net margins for LFA hill cattle herds and sheep flocks in Scotland in 2004.
Insight 25: The Role Of The Social Worker In The 21st Century - A Literature Review
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
(Our copy).
This summary report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of...
Effective Social Work with Older People
seen at 10:35, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
(Our copy).
This report is part of the review of the role of the social worker commissioned by the Scottish Executive to inform the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review group. Their prime focus is the role of the social...
Scottish Executive Environmental Performance Annual Report 2004/05
seen at 09:33, 19 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Annual report of the Scottish Executives performance in 2004/05 against our environmental targets.