Asked the police question, the PMOS said No. Asked for clarity on what the PMOS would or wouldn't comment on around this issue, the PMOS referred people to response given at the Lobby this morning....
Asked what the Iraq Study Group (ISG) report was likely to say about the Prime Minister's evidence to it, the PMOS stressed the ISG would draw its own conclusions on the back of that evidence. He reminded people...
Asked what would be on the agenda for the Prime Minister's various meetings in Washington on Thursday 7th December with the US President and leading members of the Congress, the PMOS outlined the main themes for...
Tony Blair has welcomed Ban Ki Moon to Downing Street for private talks on international issues.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Washington trip, Iraq and Police inquiry
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the anticipated acquisition by SvitzerWijsmuller A/S of Adsteam Marine Ltd would reduce competition in the market for harbour towage services in Liverpool...
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today published a public consultation document seeking views on merging HSC and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into a single health and safety authority.
Insolvency Bulletin
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes, for the third quarter of 2006.
The Prime Minister has welcomed an independent report which shows dramatic improvements in London's schools.
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Guebuza of Mozambique to Number 10 for private talks on Mozambique's economic development and the two men's hope for wider progress in Africa.
The Downing Street website has been praised in the first ever global web accessibility survey.
Environment Secretary David Miliband and Environment Minister Ian Pearson yesterday met representatives from across the water industry, including water companies, the industry body Water UK, Ofwat, the Environment...
Dr Carolyn Browne has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Dr Laurie Bristow who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Dr Browne will take up her...
Mr Tim Torlot has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Michael Gifford who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Mr Torlot will take up his new appointment...
Mr Paul Madden has been appointed Her Majesty's High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore in succession to Sir Alan Collins who will be transferring to another Diplomatic appointment. Mr Madden will take up...
Lord Leitch today published his final report, 'Prosperity for all in the Global Economy: World Class Skills', which examines the UK's long-term skills needs. It sets out ambitious goals for 2020 which, if achieved...
Siemens Business Services (SBS) has formally requested permission from NS&I to outsource a further 200-240 roles on the NS&I contract to Siemens' subsidiary in India. Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls...
Asked if the Prime Minister was still planning to go to the Middle East before Christmas, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister had said what he had said in September about visiting the region, and the Middle...
Asked by the BBC if there was anything to say about the Prime Minister being interviewed by the police, the PMOS said no. Asked if there had been any contact between the police and No10 about the possibility of ...
Asked if the Prime Minister had sent a message of congratulations to Hugo Chavez on his winning a third election, the PMOS replied that he was sure that there would be some kind of communication at some point....
When asked if the British Government was doing to do anything about Fiji, the PMOS responded by saying that as with all coups, we condemned it. We were stopping our military help to Fiji, and we were expressing ...
Asked why the Prime Minister was meeting the Presidents of Mozambique and Rwanda today, and was it a coincidence, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was simply that both happened to be in...
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Kagame of Rwanda to Number 10 for private talks on Rwanda's progress in economic development, poverty reduction and reconciliation.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: African Presidents, Fiji, Hugo Chavez, Police Inquiry and Middle East
Christopher Rodrigues has been appointed as the new chair of the national tourism body, VisitBritain.
Internationally renowned entrepreneur and Chairman of the Development Alternatives Group, Dr Ashok Khosla, will tonight explore the different futures available to humankind and the implications of these on the choice...
Following the military coup in Fiji on 5th December, The Foreign Secretary said:
Public views are being sought on a £66m road scheme near Dartford, Kent, to improve the M25 between Junctions 1b - 3 which provide important links to the east and south east of London.
Don't be one of the party- goers cheated by bogus charity collectors this Christmas - that's the message from the Charity Commission who today issued their top tips to catch out these fakes.
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Baroness Andrews, Lords Minister for Planning, today announced provisional payments worth £28.8m as part of the Planning Delivery Grant (PDG) allocation for next year.
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The Prime Minister has welcomed President Kagame of Rwanda to Number 10 for private talks on Rwanda's progress in economic development, poverty reduction and reconciliation.
Two of the top clinicians in the country today publish reports on the need to change how emergency care and heart and stroke services are delivered to ensure that patients get the best care in the right place.
The Freight Action Plan for Scotland. Preparing For Tomorrow, Delivering Today: Freight
Her Majesty The Queen has signified Her intention of appointing Mark Courtney Stewart to be a District Judge with effect from 18 December 2006. Mr Stewart will be based at Kingston-upon-Thames County Court.
Ruth Kelly today announced the names of nine new Commissioners for the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, the body that will act as a central point of advice and guidance on all equality and human rights ...
Asked when the official tender would be issued to build the next generation of submarines, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) explained that an initial discussion period would be followed by a vote early...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Trip to Washington, Litvinenko Case, Police Inquiry, Trident, Iraq-Civil War and Taoiseach dinner
The Prime Minister said the reform of the NHS is essential if it is to "continue to meet the challenge of changing times."
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Trident
Minister Spearheads Physical Activity Initiatives
Professor George Yarrow has been appointed as Non-Executive Director of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) with effect from 1 December 2006 Alistair Darling announced today.
John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Lord Hunt, Health and Safety Minister, are today calling upon the gas, energy and heating industries to do more to reduce the number of people who needlessly...
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - November 2006
Scotland's National Transport Strategy sets out for the first time our long term vision for transport, together with our objectives, priorities and plans.
As part of the National Transport Strategy consultation process research was undertaken to understand the views of transport users within "hard to reach" audiences. The main highlights are presented in the research...
As part of the National Transport Strategy consultation process research was undertaken to understand the views of transport users within "hard to reach" audiences. This report presents the findings from this research...
The National Transport Strategy Consultation Paper was published on 20 April 2006 for a 12 week written consultation. This report presents the analysis of the responses to the consultation.
The National Transport Strategy Consultation Paper was published on 20 April 2006 for a 12 week written consultation. The main highlights are presented in the research findings.
Report outlining how the Scottish Executive proposes to address the perceived problems with the bus industry in Scotland.
Summary version of Scotland's National Transport Strategy
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has made the following Statement.
The Statement I made regarding flooding in the Horn of Africa released on 28 November 2006...
The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 4-5 December in Brussels. I shall attend on behalf of DCA and the Home Secretary and Joan Ryan will attend on behalf of the Home Office. The Attorney-General...
Take your chance to reward consumers as part of financial success, water champion urges companies
The Prime Minister has said that "maintaining our nuclear deterrent capability is ... fully consistent with all our international obligations."
The Prime Minister will speak this morning at an event organised by the NHS Confederation in London.
A consultation on draft attendance guidance - Engaged and Involved.
"Delivering for Mental Health", the mental health delivery plan for Scotland, sets out targets and commitments for the development of mental health services in Scotland.
Results of Attendance and Absence Survey for 2005/06. Information relates to local authority and grant-aided schools only.
The 2005-06 annual report and accounts for the State Veterinary Service will be laid before Parliament today.
I would like to set out our policy on cluster munitions and explain how we successfully promoted that policy at the recent review conference of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) in Geneva. ...
The Health Act 2006 makes provision for smoke-free premises and vehicles. The smoke-free provisions within the Act, which will make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smoke-free, will be implemented...
The National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit's (NCJDSU) 14th annual report has been published today. The report documents the unit's findings in relation to sporadic, familial and iatrogenic Creutzfeldt...
The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 4-5 December in Brussels. The Home Secretary and I will attend on behalf of the Home Office and the Attorney-General and Baroness Ashton will also attend on...
I am announcing today the date for introduction of the requirement that those seeking permanent settlement in the United Kingdom should demonstrate a knowledge of the English language and of life in the United...
The statement I made regarding flooding in the Horn of Africa released on 28 November 2006, Official Report, column 102WS contained an error. The contribution to address the effects of acute watery diarrhoea ...
London schools have improved "dramatically" and standards are rising faster than in schools nationally according to a report published today by independent education watchdog Ofsted.
The issue in this case is whether a domestic statutory prohibition of political advertising on television and radio violates the human right of would-be political advertisers to freedom of expression through those...