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11 October 2006

Government disability adviser sets out how road user charging can meet the needs of disabled people
seen at 22:32, 11 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of DPTAC
Dptac consults on 2007-2012 strategy
seen at 22:32, 11 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of DPTAC
Dptac welcomes new inspection powers to cut blue badge abuse
seen at 22:32, 11 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of DPTAC
One million pound bus boost for harlow
seen at 22:31, 11 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Harlow will benefit from a £1 million cash boost from the Department for Communities and Local Government's Growth Areas Fund (GAF), it was announced today.
Changing of the guard - outgoing commander pays tribute to 'exceptional' british forces
seen at 22:26, 11 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The outgoing Commander of the British Task Force in southern Afghanistan has spoken of his "immense pride" in the work of the force over the last six months.
3 para battle group returns from afghanistan
seen at 22:26, 11 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
More than 150 personnel from the 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment Battle Group were due to be reunited with their loved-ones today after a tough six-month tour of Helmand Province in Southern Afghanistan.
Foreign secretary comments on lancet iraq report
seen at 22:21, 11 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on The Lancet study on Iraqi deaths, the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, said today,
Hungarians showed "extraordinary bravery" - PM
seen at 18:20, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair and the Hungarian PM Ferenc Gyurcsany have visited a display in the House of Commons which commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the 1956 uprising.
Last chance to enter Blue Peter competiton
seen at 18:20, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Youngsters have just a couple of days left to win a chance to follow in the footsteps of Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq and come to Downing Street to meet the PM. You can watch Konnie's film here.
PM ready for crucial Northern Ireland talks
seen at 18:20, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The talks taking place over the next few days on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland are a "one-off opportunity" to find a solution, Tony Blair has said.
A Shared Approach to Building a Better Scotland: Consultation Responses
seen at 16:28, 11 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Public display responses to consultation document "A shared approach to building a better Scotland: a consultation paper on a national strategy for shared services"
Clerical Medical Investment Group Ltd v Crest Nicholson (South West) Ltd & Ors [2006] EWHC 2481 (TCC) (08 September 2006)
seen at 14:55, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
A new headquarters building for the Claimant, Clerical Medical Insurance Group (CMIG), is under construction at Harbourside in Bristol. The building, known as "Building 12", will provide about 170,000 square feet...
South Oxfordshire District Council v Sita UK Ltd [2006] EWHC 2459 (Comm) (09 October 2006)
seen at 14:55, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action South Oxfordshire District Council ("SODC") seek damages from their former waste management contractors, SITA UK Limited ("SITA"). The claim arises out of a waste management contract dated 1 October...
SA (Somalia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2006] EWCA Civ 1302 (10 October 2006)
seen at 14:54, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by SA against the decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ("The Tribunal") on 17 November 2005 dismissing his appeals against refusal of asylum and the Secretary of State's decision to ...
West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd v El-Safty [2006] EWCA Civ 1299 (11 October 2006)
seen at 14:54, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
West Bromwich Albion, the appellant, was a premier league football club at the time of these events ("WBA", also the "Club"). On 18 January 2000 it signed Mr Michael Appleton on a 3� year player's contract. In...
Whitehead Mann Ltd v Cheverny Consulting Ltd [2006] EWCA Civ 1303 (11 October 2006)
seen at 14:54, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Whitehead Mann plc ("WMplc") is a publicly quoted company engaged, by itself and through its subsidiaries, in the executive search industry in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. One of its subsidiaries is the defendant...
Johnson to strengthen teaching of special educational needs in schools
seen at 14:33, 11 October in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Education Secretary Alan Johnson today announced fresh action to improve training for teaching staff which will help ensure special educational needs is a national priority in schools.
Keeping it simple
seen at 14:25, 11 October in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have today published their simplification plan as part of their continuing commitment to better, smarter regulation to help business comply...
Warner challenges nhs to improve the management of temporary staff costs
seen at 14:22, 11 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Lord Warner, Minister of State for Health, today told the NHS that better, more sustainable management of temporary staffing would make a significant contribution to balancing the NHS books.
Extra boost for social enterprise trailblazers
seen at 14:22, 11 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Trailblazing social enterprise schemes are to get financial support this year to explore innovative ways of providing health and social care, in addition to the investment already promised from April 2007.
Misc
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been contacted by the Metropolitan Police over the cash for peerages issue the PMOS replied that the position had not changed since yesterday or the day before that. Asked if there...
Veils
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about whether the Prime Minister agreed with Trevor Philips's view on the wearing of veils, the PMOS replied as he had said yesterday the Prime Minister welcomed the debate but there was no government policy...
David Blunkett
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that the divisions in Cabinet over the Gulf War, as published in David Blunkett's memoirs, was helpful the PMOS reminded everyone that he did not do, and never had done book reviews...
Health Care Commission
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Health Care Commission Report (HCC) that £500 billion had been spent on the NHS but the HCC was now critical of trusts the PMOS said that the Report had not yet been published and that claims...
Northern Ireland
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether if the Prime Minister was encouraged by what Gerry Adams had said in his speech last night the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that as the International Monitoring Commission (IMC) ...
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The health service, Northern Ireland and ID cards were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. You can read the transcript of today's session, or watch the broadcast again, on our website.
PM welcomes tax boost for troops
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
British soldiers serving in Iraq, Afghanistan or the Balkans are to receive a cash bonus, a move Tony Blair said was "proper recognition for the exceptional dangers" they faced.
Morning press briefing from 11 October 2006
seen at 14:21, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Health Care Commission, David Blunkett, Veils and Misc
Binomugisha v London Borough of Southwark [2006] EWHC 2254 (Admin) (18 September 2006)
seen at 10:54, 11 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Binomugisha v London Borough of Southwark [2006] EWHC 2254 (Admin) (18 September 2006)
Dptac welcomes new inspection powers to cut blue badge abuse
seen at 10:32, 11 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) welcomes new powers to tackle abuse of the Blue Badge Scheme which provides a parking concession for disabled people.
Scotland's First Coastal and Marine National Park: A Consultation - Summary
seen at 10:28, 11 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary leaflet on proposals to establish Scotland's first Coastal and Marine National Park
Scotland's first coastal and marine national park: A consultation
seen at 10:28, 11 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation paper on proposals to establish Scotland's first Coastal and Marine National Park
Coastal and Marine National Park Information Pack
seen at 10:28, 11 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Frequently asked questions about Coastal and Marine National Parks
Twigg: first arctic emblems signify nation's gratitude
seen at 10:26, 11 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The first Arctic Emblems were today presented to Veterans by new Veterans' Minister Derek Twigg as a mark of the Nation's gratitude for the heroism they displayed in the face of terrible hardship on the Arctic Convoys...
Government advisory committee on pesticides opens its doors to the public
seen at 10:23, 11 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Committee which advises Government on the safety of pesticides is offering an opportunity for the public to meet members of the Committee and ask questions about their work. This will take place at an open meeting...
Chemicals Regulations: REACH (Lord Rooker, Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that, together with my counterparts in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, I have asked the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to take on the responsibilities of UK competent authority...

Gas: Safety (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Gas is widely used in households across the country. Gas is safer to use today than 10 years ago, with the number of fatalities down by a third. Yet 20 to 30 people still needlessly die every year from preventable...

Terrorist Finance (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are strongly committed to tackling terrorist financing. Just as there should be no hiding place for those who perpetrate terrorism, so there should be no hiding place for those who finance terrorism...

DLO/DPA Co-Location (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 3 July 2006, Official Report, columns 27-28WS my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced the decision in principle to approve proposals to co-locate elements of the Defence Logistics Organisation...

EU Chemicals Legislation (Ian Pearson)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend, Lord Rooker, the Minister for Sustainable Farming and Food, made the following written ministerial statement.

"I have today announced that together with my counterparts in Wales, Scotland...

Middle East Peace Process/Lebanon (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I welcome the opportunity to update the House on developments in the Middle East since my last statement on13 September.

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made clear, advancing the Middle East...

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Update) (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 9 October, the DPRK Foreign Ministry announced that it had conducted an underground nuclear test. There is still some doubt about the exact nature of this test, but given North Korea's stated intention last...

UK Assisted Areas (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Industry and the Regions), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A two-stage public consultation seeking views on the designation of future assisted areas from 2007-13 took place from February to August 2006. Approximately 420 written responses were received from a wide range...

EU Transport Council (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the first Transport Council of the Finnish presidency which takes place in Luxembourg on 12 October.

The main items on the agenda are: the mid-term review of the 2001 White Paper on transport...

South Western Franchise (Tom Harris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department announced on 22 September, the award of the South Western rail franchise to Stagecoach South Western Trains Ltd. (Stagecoach Group plc) for a period of10 years from 4th February 2007.

Stagecoach...

Civil Aviation Act (Gillian Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport is responsible for determining the remuneration of board members of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 1 to the Civil...

Gas Safety (Anne McGuire, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Disabled People), Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble friend the Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made the following statement:

Gas is widely used in households across the country. Gas today is safer to use than 10 years ago, with...

Misc
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a list of published Cabinet Committees the PMOS referred the journalist to the Cabinet Office website. Asked if the Prime Minister had been approached by the Metropolitan Police to speak about...
Northern Ireland
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about developments ahead of the talks this week the PMOS said as yesterday he could not overstate the importance of this week's talks and by the end of the week it would be decided if a final settlement would...
Northern Ireland
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about developments ahead of the talks this week the PMOS said as yesterday he could not overstate the importance of this week's talks and by the end of the week it would be decided if a final settlement would...
Queen's Speech
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct to assume that security and terror will be at the heart of the Queen's Speech and it would be a joint agenda the PMOS replied that the Queen's Speech is an issue that is dealt...
28 Days
seen at 10:22, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Chancellor's speech today if there was to be any imminent amendment or removal of 28 days the PMOS said the Government stuck by its view that 90 days was preferable but had recognised the will...
28 Days
seen at 10:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Chancellor's speech today if there was to be any imminent amendment or removal of 28 days the PMOS said the Government stuck by its view that 90 days was preferable but had recognised the will...
28 Days
seen at 10:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Chancellor's speech today if there was to be any imminent amendment or removal of 28 days the PMOS said the Government stuck by its view that 90 days was preferable but had recognised the will...
28 Days
seen at 10:21, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Chancellor's speech today if there was to be any imminent amendment or removal of 28 days the PMOS said the Government stuck by its view that 90 days was preferable but had recognised the will...
Consultation Draft: Guide For Professional Or Other Bodies On Making An Application To Enable Their Members To Acquire Rights To Conduct Litigation And Rights Of Audience
seen at 09:27, 11 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Views are sought on the terms of a guidance document for professional or other bodies to apply for rights of audience and rights to conduct litigation in the Supreme Courts. Sections 25-29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous...
Queen's Speech
seen at 09:20, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct to assume that security and terror will be at the heart of the Queen's Speech and it would be a joint agenda the PMOS replied that the Queen's Speech is an issue that is dealt...
28 Days
seen at 09:20, 11 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of the Chancellor's speech today if there was to be any imminent amendment or removal of 28 days the PMOS said the Government stuck by its view that 90 days was preferable but had recognised the will...
Afternoon press briefing from 10 October 2006
seen at 09:20, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 28 Days, Queens Speech, Northern Ireland and Misc
Watch Prime Minister's Questions live here today
seen at 09:20, 11 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQ session. You will be able to watch the broadcast live here from 1200 BST.