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13 June 2007

Bombing in beirut
seen at 23:48, 13 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on today's attack in Lebanon, the Foreign Secretary said;
Violence in occupied palestinian territories
seen at 23:48, 13 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Foreign Secretary said;
Simon Schama's tour of Downing Street
seen at 22:56, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The first in a series of mini-documentaries featuring historian Simon Schama exploring the history of 10 Downing Street has been released.
Traditional landscapes are changing says Natural England
seen at 22:50, 13 June in Natural England (Our copy).
England’s unique and varied landscapes are changing, says a new report. From the hop fields and apple orchards of Kent, to the grazing pastures of Somerset dairy herds, the quality of England’s landscape is ...
Missile defence shield not aimed at Russia - PM
seen at 19:51, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has reiterated that US plans to place missiles in Europe are not a threat to Russia.
PM looks for progress on EU treaty
seen at 19:51, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said he expects some "tough negotiations" at next week's EU summit in Brussels.
Arrest of abu dujanah by indonesian authorities - correction
seen at 19:46, 13 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of Abu Dujanah, leader of the terrorist group Jemaah al Islamiyah.
Sinn Fein
seen at 17:47, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Sinn Fein had met with the Prime Minister, the PMOS replied that they had. Obviously it was important, but nothing particularly new was discussed at the meeting. Asked if all was sweetness and light...
Sarkozy
seen at 17:47, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further details of the Sarkozy meeting next week, the PMOS replied that it would provide an opportunity to discuss in advance and in more detail, the run up to the EU Summit at the end of the week....
Czech PM
seen at 17:47, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what would be discussed at the Prime Minister's meeting with the Czech Prime Minister later today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that the EU treaty would be top of the list....
Afternoon press briefing from 13 June 2007
seen at 17:47, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Czech PM, Sarkozy and Sinn Fein
Government to set up a london waste and recycling board
seen at 17:44, 13 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Plans to set up a statutory London Waste and Recycling Board were announced by the Government today. The Board will help deliver increased sustainable waste management in London. It will manage the London Waste ...
Pearson sets out future carbon cutting role for energy companies
seen at 17:44, 13 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Gas and electricity companies of the future could be as much about helping customers cut their energy use and CO2 footprint as selling units of energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ian Pearson said today...
The foreign secretary comments on the bombing in samarra today
seen at 17:42, 13 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samarra today, the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett said,
Arrest of abu dujanah by indonesian authorities
seen at 17:42, 13 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of Abu Dujanah, leader of the terrorist group Jemaah al Islamiya.
Curriculum and political interference - Civitas report
seen at 17:29, 13 June in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
11 June - Curriculum and political interference - Civitas report
Second sweep of the Millenium Cohort Study - CLS report
seen at 17:29, 13 June in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
11 June - Second sweep of the Millenium Cohort Study - CLS report
Announcement of new members of the order of merit
seen at 17:20, 13 June in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint The Lord Rees of Ludlow (President of the Royal Society), The Rt Rev The Lord Eames, (former Anglican Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh), and Sir Timothy Berners...
Speeches/Press conferences
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any more speeches this week, the PMOS said there were not. Asked if the speech yesterday was the Prime Minister's last, the PMOS replied that people should wait and see. Asked if there would...
Rome
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any other bilaterals planned on this issue, the PMOS said that there were none at this stage. There were proposals that the Prime Minister might go to Rome after the EU Summit, but nothing was...
President Sarkozy Meeting
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman informed assembled journalists that on 19th June, there would be a meeting at No10 with the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and French President Sarkozy. This was in the run...
Morning press briefing from 13 June 2007
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: President Sarkozy Meeting, Rome and Speeches/Press conferences
PM to host EU talks
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown will hold talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of the forthcoming EU summit.
PM explains sex offender measures
seen at 15:52, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has defended the Government's proposals on the the disclosure of information on sex offenders.
Darwin initiative awards £185,000 for scoping and fellowships
seen at 15:48, 13 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
INFORMATION BULLETIN
New measures to keep kids safe from sex offenders
seen at 15:44, 13 June in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A range of tough new measures that will enhance the protection of children from sex offenders was unveiled today by the Home Secretary, John Reid.
Staff Governance Standard 3rd Edition for NHSScotland employees
seen at 15:41, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Staff governance focuses on how NHSScotland Staff are managed, and feel they are managed, by one of Scotland's largest employers. It makes up the third pillar of the governance framework (alongside clinical and...
Planning Directorate: New Administration
seen at 15:41, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Planning Directorate: New Administration.
National Planning Framework Strategic Environmental Assessment: Stage 1 - Assessment of Strategic Alternatives: Discussion Paper
seen at 15:41, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out the range of strategic alternatives that have been considered as part of the development of the NPF, and identifies their respective environmental effects. These findings will be used to inform the development...
Untried 'village green' units scam exposed following investigation
seen at 15:39, 13 June in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company selling untested franchises for amounts in excess of £30,000 has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service...
The new motorcycle test - meet the trainers and examiners
seen at 15:35, 13 June in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The new motorcycle test - which is being introduced next year by the Driving Standards Agency - will be promoted at a unique event organised by the Motorcycle Rider Training Association at Stoke-on-Trent on 1 July...
'...Admit that the Government has sanctioned the production of coal gas again to fill the shortfall of natural gas from the North Sea' -- Chris Edgecombe
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the failing supply of natural gas from the seas surrounding the UK...
'...Stop the export of historically significant aircraft' -- Mike Shilton
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recent years, a large number of rare WW2 aircraft of European manufacture...
'...Give a helping hand to First-Time Buyers!' -- Ross McCleary
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am not interested in overpriced, shoe-box 'Luxury Apartments'. I am not...
'...make all London Underground and train stations suitable for people with disabilities - Build ramps for wheel chair users - Lifts for the elderly/parents' -- Saima Khan
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Around 3 million people use the London underground each day, for those of us...
'...only "ensure that local councils safeguard the culture and heritage of their communities", as a previous petition aks, if this does not detract from less glamorous, but more important, areas of public expenditure such as providing social housing' -- M
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm sure everyone is aware that the amount Local Authorities have to spend...
'...if not already an offence, to make it illegal to not keep left on the motorway when there are no vehicles to overtake, and if it is already illegal to strictly enforce it.' -- Paul Warwick
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorways are often slowed down by inconsiderate drivers not keeping to the...
'...Stop Social services removing children from 'battered mothers'' -- Mrs Angela Wileman
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children are taken from mothers for 'at risk of emotional harm' if the child...
'...Allow the seagulls of Gloucester to be culled' -- Alex Bound
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These seagulls are just pests in our city - creating noise pollution and...
'...pressure the Football Association and Wembley National Stadium Limited to create and clearly advertise at point of ticket purchase areas of "singing".' -- Barry Wilkinson
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Football is a game for the fans, be those fans "singers" or those fans "non...
'...Acknowledge the White Dragon flag as the true symbol of England for the Ethnic English people and allow it to be flown over their own Parliament building on a England Day.' -- derek winder
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Return back to our English Anglo Saxon germanic roots flying our own white...
'...Change the 1992 Act and start pensions from the 60/65 birthday and not the following Monday.' -- Duncan Brimmell
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Change the 1992 Act and start pensions from the 60/65 birthday and not the following Monday.' -- Duncan Brimmell
'...make England international football and cricket matches available to every English person wishing to watch the matches.' -- Gordon Elliott
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
England football team play a vital qualifying match against Estonia tonight...
'...Not hide speed cameras' -- George Mitchell
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hiding speed cameras does not increase road safety, it will cause more...
'...Block amendments to the Highway code to stop people riding horses 2 abreast on the roads, and to formalise horseriders access to cycle paths' -- Ashley Filmer
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The BHS is asking for last-minute amendments to the new Highway Code, which...
'...make councils pay for recycleable material' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whatever happened to the days when you could save newspapers, metal etc and...
'...allow all MoD personnel the choice to display images of glamour models in their accomodation and also allow traditional nose art to be displayed on British Aircraft.' -- Andrew Smith
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recent policy changes in the name of political correctness are proving...
'...make it a criminal act by the Media, specifically the Press, to use the title 'Witch' as a form of abuse, as in, for example,'evil witch' or 'poisonous witch'.' -- Sue Tame
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wicca is a pacifist Earth based belief system and we find this usage both...
'...To stop carers and there families living in poverty' -- Tony dennis
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most people think disabled people and there families get a lot of benefits,...
'...Make it so that soap operas can only be shown after the watershed time of 9pm' -- LAURENCE BOURNE
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the ever decreasing moral of storylines shown within these programmes,...
'...Double Council Tax Bills for the over 65's' -- sharon thornton
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over 65's own huge houses worth 100 times more than they paid for them. They...
'...remove Liverpool/Merseyside from the 'North West Region' and allow it to be a region within itself.' -- Gareth Parr
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Liverpool and its hinterland is a unique cultural entity within the UK. It...
'...Add another level to the M25 to reduce congestion' -- Aaron
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To add another level on top of the existing M25 to reduce congestion of the...
'...Ban the sale of foie gras in the UK' -- Sue Young
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The production of foie gras involves force feeding ducks and geese by...
'...award those personnel whos served on RMS St Helena and Naval party 2100 the Falklands Campeign medal that they deserved.' -- Chris Collier-Woods
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to beurocratic rules thase that served on RMS St Helena and naval party...
'...Review the needs of people suffering from panic, anxiety and depression disorders.' -- s.w.lloyd
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having been a sufferer of anxiety and panic attack disorders for more than...
'...Why do we have pay and still have no real say - NHS Trusts and PCT' -- Jennifer J. Harris
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make NHS Trust/PCT accountable to their local residences in terms of service...
'...Introduce legislation to decriminalise polygamous marriage where all parties consent' -- Jonathan Ibraaheem Marshall
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned believe the state should not intervene in matters of...
'...Abolish the toll charges for both the Mersey and Birkenhead tunnels.' -- Paul Robinson
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It was stated at the time of the tunnels construction, that the toll charges...
'...fund Exjade for sickle cell sufferers on chronic blood transfusion.' -- Carol Nwosu
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Exjade has been trialled by children as young as 5 in the UK. The drug has...
'...Transform the House of Commons into the Parliament of All England, and the House of Lords into the Senate of the United Kingdom' -- David Townsend
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The establishment of an elected Parliament of All England, and an elected...
'...Levvy a financial penalty against the production/purchase of energy consuming air freshners' -- Chris Thornton
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of "plug in" air...
'...make christmas themed advertising and decorations in comercial outlets before November illegal.' -- Claire Woods
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Apart from alienatimg those who do not wish to celebrate Christmas, it...
'...make Julie Walters a dame.' -- sean cutler
seen at 14:51, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...make Julie Walters a dame.' -- sean cutler
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 12:46, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The NHS, the EU constitution and disclosure of imformation on sex offenders were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Read the transcript or watch the broadcast again.
Reappointment of crc chair
seen at 12:43, 13 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Barry Gardiner, Minister for Biodiversity, Landscape and Rural Affairs has agreed the reappointment of Dr Stuart Burgess as chairman for the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) for a second term of three years...
Uk & japan - working towards a low-carbon society
seen at 12:43, 13 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Minister Ian Pearson today highlighted the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the start of a three day workshop on moving to a low-carbon society.
Better support for patients, victims and young people in mental health bill
seen at 12:43, 13 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The rights of patients and the public will be strengthened by new amendments to the Mental Health Bill published by the Government today.
Launch of far reaching consultation for carers
seen at 12:43, 13 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Consultation seeks to stimulate debate on New Deal for Carers
Murphy: unemployment is down and numbers on benefits continue to fall
seen at 12:42, 13 June in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Jim Murphy, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, welcomed today's Labour Market figures - which show that both ILO unemployment and the numbers on Jobseeker's Allowance are down. Today's new figures...
Responses to the Formulation of the Second National Planning Framework Consultation
seen at 12:35, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
List of respondees and comments.
Ford
seen at 11:48, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was happening with Ford, the PMOS said that we should be wary of jumping ahead of ourselves. In terms of were we talking to the company about any implications of what they were proposing, then yes, we...
Police Inquiry
seen at 11:48, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the police had asked to question the Prime Minister again, the PMOS replied that he was not aware of any changes....
Afghanistan
seen at 11:48, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that he was worried about Afghanistan, and how was the situation there now characterised, and were things going as well as could be expected, the PMOS replied that there was, ...
Sarkozy Meeting
seen at 11:48, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about a proposed meeting this week between the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and President Sarkozy, the PMOS said that there was nothing further to add. People were still working on...
Prime Minister's Lecture
seen at 11:48, 13 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would have any idea about his successor should do about regulations, as mentioned during his speech this morning when he talked about the PCC, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:47, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQs session. You can follow the session live here now.
Afternoon press briefing from 12 June 2007
seen at 11:47, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Lecture, Sarkozy Meeting, Afghanistan, Police Inquiry and Ford
Highways agency wins best in show at bbc gardeners' world live
seen at 11:47, 13 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has won a gold medal and the best in show prize for its display at the 15th BBC Gardeners' World Live Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Preparation of the Second National Planning Framework (NPF2): Participation Statement (Updated June 07)
seen at 11:42, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Participation Statement Update June 2007.
Foreign content rules simplified
seen at 11:37, 13 June in Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) News - national (Our copy).
ECGD ACTS ON EXPORTERS' CONCERNS, LEVELS PLAYING FIELD FOR UK BUSINESS
Alcohol limits for leisure mariners to be introduced
seen at 11:34, 13 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman announced today that he will be pressing ahead with the introduction of an alcohol limit for non-professional mariners.
Knighthood for Judge Julian Flaux
seen at 10:57, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Julian Martin Flaux Esq, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 10:57, 13 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The weekly Prime Minister's Questions will take place at 1200 BST in the House of Commons today.
Labour Market: Public Sector
seen at 10:57, 13 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Employment falls in Q1 2007
Labour Market: Employment
seen at 10:57, 13 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate falls to 74.3% in 3 months to Apr 2007
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 10:57, 13 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Underlying pay growth steady for Apr 2007
Diagnostic test waiting times
seen at 10:53, 13 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
'...Pressure UEFA into Relieving their Spokesperson William Gaillard of his duties.' -- MaschOfZorro
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the end of May 2007, UEFA Spokesman William Gaillard released a statement...
'...Old Teign Valley Line from Exeter and Heathfeild Branch' -- Guy
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Govt should instruct the Ministry of Transport to create a new diversion...
'...Remind the BBC that its initials stand for the British Broadcasting Corporation and NOT the English Broadcasting Corporation.' -- Ian Rees
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any news or sport that involves England is deemed to be of UK wide interest...
'...make all those with uk driving jobs hold a full uk driving licence.' -- mark watling
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to legislate that anyone in a driving possition in the uk, be it public or...
'...oppose the petitionto at least build or rent a place for Muslim people to come together in Welwyn Garden City, hertfordshire.' -- mark watling
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
uk religions have to fund there own venues so why should muslims be any...
'...use whatever influence he has to ensure a George Medal is awarded to Adam Mapleson' -- Stuart Turner
seen at 10:52, 13 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adam Mapleson was shot on 26th May 2007 as he went to the aid of a female...
Public Sector Employment in Scotland: Statistics for 1st Quarter 2007
seen at 10:45, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q1 2007.
Agriculture Facts and Figures SEERAD 2007
seen at 10:45, 13 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A pocket reference guide, containing the latest data covering Scottish Agriculture in 2006.
Bellwin Scheme (Babergh District Council) (Phil Woolas)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

am satisfied that financial assistance under the Bellwin scheme is justified to cover costs incurred by the council following exceptionally severe storms in the area on 18 January 2007.

A scheme will therefore...

Discrimination Law Review (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing their consultation following the Discrimination Law Review. Along with the Equalities Review and the establishment of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, the Discrimination...

Oil Depot Explosion (Hemel Hempstead) (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House will recall the scale of the fire and explosions that took place at the Buncefield fuel depot on 11 December 2005. Onthe following day the Deputy Prime Minister made a statement to the House thanking...

Veterans' Health (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have been considering what more could be done to support veterans suffering from mental health problems which are related to their active service. As a first step to help these veterans, the Ministry...

Territorial Army (100th Anniversary) (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Centenary anniversary of the Territorial Army (TA), and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) will be commemorated in the United Kingdom in 2008. The commemorations...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg.

The Presidency will seek political agreements on a multi-annual plan for cod stocks in the Baltic...

EU Environment Ministers (Ian Pearson)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 1-3 June, I met Environment Ministers from EU Member States, candidate countries, the EFTA countries and the European Commission, at an informal Ministerial meeting in Essen, Germany on the theme of "Environment...

Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Public Health and I would like to update the House on events since the recent case of low pathogenic avian influenza near Corwen in North Wales. On 17 May, a private veterinary...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State (Health Services), Department of Health)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 30-31 May. The health part was held on the 31 May. Anne Lambert, Deputy Permanent Representative to Brussels represented the United...

Witness Intermediary Scheme (Gerry Sutcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable in our society have access to justice and the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 provides for a number of measures to assist vulnerable...

Youth Justice Agency (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's Corporate Plan for 2007-2010 and Business Plan for 2007-08 in the Libraries of both Houses.

The Business Plan contains nine Key Performance Targets I have...

EU Structural Funds Programmes (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Industry and the Regions), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written statement to Parliament of 23 October 2006 I announced the publication of the UK's National Strategic Reference Framework for Structural Funds Programmes during the 2007-2013 period. This document...

EU Energy Council (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy, Lord Truscott has made the following written statement.

"I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on 6 June.

...

Increasing Holiday Entitlement (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 11 January 2007, I announced the launch of a further consultation on draft regulations to increase the holiday entitlement from 20 days to 28 days (pro rata for part-time staff), implementing the Government...

Telecoms Council (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Industry and the Regions), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Telecoms Council in Luxembourg on 7 June 2007, which was the only such Council under the current German Presidency.

The Council began by reaching agreement on the Commission ...

EU: Energy Council (Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Energy), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on 6 June.

The main purpose of the council was a discussion on the internal energy market; this focused primarily on the question of unbundling. ...

EU: Telecoms Council (Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Energy), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Telecoms Council in Luxembourg on 7 June 2007, which was the only such council under the current German presidency.

The council began by reaching agreement on the Commission ...

Northern Ireland: Youth Justice Agency (Lord Rooker, Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:45, 13 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Maria Eagle) has made the following Ministerial Statement.

I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's corporate plan for 2007-10 ...

DODDS v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 59314/00 [2007] ECHR 469 (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:55, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
DODDS v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 59314/00 [2007] ECHR 469 (12 June 2007)
FORBES v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 65727/01 [2007] ECHR 468 (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:55, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FORBES v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 65727/01 [2007] ECHR 468 (12 June 2007)
FLUX (NO. 3) v. MOLDOVA - 32558/03 [2007] ECHR 470 (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:55, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FLUX (NO. 3) v. MOLDOVA - 32558/03 [2007] ECHR 470 (12 June 2007)
NEVRUZ KOC v. TURKEY - 18207/03 [2007] ECHR 467 (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:55, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NEVRUZ KOC v. TURKEY - 18207/03 [2007] ECHR 467 (12 June 2007)
Bevan v Power Panels Electrical Systems Ltd [2007] EWHC 90073 (Costs) (17 May 2007)
seen at 09:53, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant (who was born on 15 March 1982) was employed by S Macneillie & Son Limited as an auto electrician. On 31 March 2003 he was engaged to carry out general duties at the Defendant's premises in Landywood...
Kashmiri v Ejaz & Anor [2007] EWHC 90074 (Costs) (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:53, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment relates to a preliminary issue at the detailed assessment of the defendants' bill of costs following an order made in favour of the defendants by the Croydon County Court on 24 May 2006.
Wakeling v McDonagh & Anor [2007] EWHC 1201 (QB) (25 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a Claim for damages for the catastrophic injuries suffered by the Claimant when he was injured in a road accident on 21 September 2003 as a result of the First Defendant's negligence. The life of a very...
Knight v Beyond Properties Pty Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 1251 (Ch) (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 13 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an action for passing off, in which the claimant seeks damages and injunctive relief.
Groundbreaking research finds juries don't discriminate
seen at 02:49, 13 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Juries and the jury system in England and Wales are fair, unbiased and balanced, according to a groundbreaking study today.