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26 October 2007

New single research contract aims to speed up contracting process for industry-sponsored trials
seen at 22:06, 26 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today introduces the new Contract Research Organisation model Clinical Trial Agreement (CRO mCTA). This replaces the many different contracts companies had to negotiate with individual hospital...
'...Extend the proposal to allow motorway traffic to use the hard shoulder during congestion should to every motorway in the UK, together with over lane signage, enforcement cameras, differential speed limist and CCTV monitoring.' -- John Arnold
seen at 19:00, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sir, we feel that the proposal to allow motorway traffic to use the hard...
'...get Methadone users to take their medication infront of their GP' -- joanne watson
seen at 19:00, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since losing a brother of 19 yrs to the lethal substance Methadone, i...
'...Remove the age limit of 65 for disabled people to claim for help with mobility.' -- Pauline Robinson
seen at 19:00, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The disabled person, at the moment, has to claim BEFORE the age of 65. After...
Dft's be safe be seen campaign - children urged to be bright morning and night
seen at 17:48, 26 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
As the clocks go back an hour on Sunday (28th October) the THINK! road safety campaign is reminding parents and children to Be Safe Be Seen as the nights draw in.
Vessel aground in the river clyde
seen at 17:31, 26 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Just after 1330 today Clyde Coastguard were notified that a Bulk Carrier had run aground off the shore of Dumbarton Castle on the River Clyde.
'...force selfish mothers to allow their children to see their fathers' -- Clare Gammond
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why in this day and age are Mothers still able to call the shots and hold...
'...create a TV advert to advertise the Air Training Corps to youths' -- Nick Jones
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having seen numbers drop in the Air Training Corps and other cadet forces I...
'...Condemn the inhumane Israeli sanctions recently placed on the Palestinian People' -- Simon Cruickshank
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Israel has just passed legislation that will allow the Israeli government to...
'...Place In Swansea For Car Enthusiasts To Meet' -- Jonathan Greenow
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow us the use of the GB Rally Site in: Felindre, Swansea. Three times...
'...Order all public servants, employees and officials in any position and body to keep a copy of every email they send and recieve.' -- Philip Powell
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This regulation is designed to ensure that the public and investigators can...
'...Please do something to tackle ridiculous house prices - British people want homes' -- Jason Duke
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No place like home? How should I know? I'm never going to have one! The...
'...Abolish the UK TV licence and permit advertising and other means of finance generation to the BBC.' -- David Cormack
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Independent economic research analysis and investigations by consumer...
'...Reduce MP pay and expenses' -- Dr Alan Bell
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned feel that the pay and conditions of MP's and public...
'...Treat residents of England and Wales in the same way as those of Scotland and Northern Ireland by granting us all the same number of Bank Holidays in a year.' -- John M Ridley
seen at 17:11, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Residents of Northern Ireland enjoy 10 Bank Holidays a year whilst those of...
National Audit Office
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any review of the power of the NAO or anything arising from the resignation arising from Sir John Bourn, the PMS replied that this again was something for Parliament to take forward. The ...
MPs’ allowances
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the total bill for MPs' allowances had gone up by 5%, and asked did the Prime Minister think the public was getting value for money, the PMS replied that these were matters for Parliament. original source...
Debt
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Chancellor had said in the Treasury Select Committee that banks should be stopped from hiding debt on balance sheets, and asked if anything could be expected in the Queen's Speech, the PMS replied that...
Iran
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any reaction on Iran following Condolezza Rice's comments, the PMS replied that the Foreign Office put out a statement around lunchtime today. That set out the Government's position and we had...
Liberty Speech
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Read the speech in fullAsked about the review of the right to gain entry to your home, and what we were hoping to achieve, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that as the Prime Minister said in his speech...
Saudi Arabian Visit
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what to expect from the Saudi Arabian visit next week, the PMS said that there was not much to say at this point. There was a state visit from the King of Saudi Arabia; obviously they were an important ally...
Detention Without Charge/Criminal Justice Bill
seen at 16:08, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an update re the situation on detention without charge and whether or not we were waiting for an amendment on the Criminal Justice Bill, the PMS said essentially, yes. The Prime Minister made a statement...
National Security Strategy
seen at 16:07, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for details on the National Security Strategy; whether or not there would be a debate in the House of Commons and the country and if it would be published before Parliament, the PMS said that the expectation...
Ed Balls
seen at 16:07, 26 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Ed Balls had said he spent most of his time in his constituency and asked if the Prime Minister was concerned he was not committed to his job, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that that was a question...
Morning press briefing from 26 October 2007
seen at 16:07, 26 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Ed Balls, National Security Strategy, Detention Without Charge/Criminal Justice Bill and Saudi Arabian Visit
Air forces combine for ceremonial flypast
seen at 15:56, 26 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) will mount a unique flypast over Wembley Stadium on Sunday 28 October to mark the start of the first ever American National Football League...
A Practical Guide to Test Purchasing in Scotland
seen at 15:53, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide to Test Purchasing in Scotland
Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: The Future of Mental Health Improvement in Scotland 2008-11
seen at 15:53, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Discussion Paper on mental health improvement 2008-2011
More affordable housing for communities
seen at 15:45, 26 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper today announced a new drive to deliver more affordable housing by bringing empty homes back into use and giving more cash to communities who are building more homes.
Btp inspector to face misconduct panel
seen at 15:29, 26 October in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
A British Transport Police Inspector is to face a misconduct panel after admitting he had sex whilst on duty.
Rural Advocate on Westminster Hour
seen at 15:01, 26 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our chair Stuart Burgess is due to appear on Radio 4's The Westminster Hour, talking about his role as the government's Rural Advocate. The programme focuses on rural policy, including...

Afternoon press briefing from 25 October 2007
seen at 13:10, 26 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Liberty Speech, Iran, Debt, MPs' Allowances and the National Audit Office
Scotland's Budget Documents: The 2007-08 Autumn Budget Revision to the Budget (Scotland) Act for the year ending 31 March 2008
seen at 13:10, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting document to the Autumn Budget Revision
Yorkshire & yumber overtakes london with highest monthly house price growth
seen at 12:50, 26 October in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Land Registry's September House Price Index is published today, Friday 26 October, at www.landregistry.gov.uk/houseprices/
Statistical press notice - nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures
seen at 12:29, 26 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month
New single research contract aims to speed up contracting process for industry-sponsored trials
seen at 12:29, 26 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today introduces the new Contract Research Organisation model Clinical Trial Agreement (CRO mCTA). This replaces the many different contracts companies had to negotiate with individual hospital...
Independent Scrutiny: The Independent Examination of Proposals for Major Change in NHS Services: A Public Consultation
seen at 12:20, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
consultation on independent scrutiny.
Consultation on a centre of excellence for the fire and rescue service in england
seen at 12:09, 26 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government have today published a consultation document which puts forward options for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for the Fire and Rescue Service in England.
Expansion sought by new water company in northamptonshire
seen at 12:02, 26 October in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat today began a consultation into plans by Independent Water Networks Limited (IWNL) to provide water and sewerage services to a second new development in Northamptonshire.
Ed Balls webchat
seen at 11:28, 26 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, will be answering your questions on Thursday 01 November at 15:00 GMT.
Hpv vaccine recommended for nhs immunisation programme
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Government immunisation programme to include routine HPV vaccination of girls aged 12 - 13 years
'...create a fixed penalty charge for private hire drivers who do not wear their badge' -- john jupp
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a private hire driver should wear his badge so that the travelng public can...
'...take action against financial journalists whose lack of skill and attention (misreporting) has encouraged severe distortions in several financial markets' -- Thomas McLaren
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over recent months there have appeared a number of stories in both financial...
'...Create a British legal system where no individual is detained without trial for more than one day' -- David Fulford-Brown
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It should be possible to create a system in which sufficient information and...
'...Use all efforts to stop the Malaysian and Indonesian Governments stripping out the rain forests of Borneo' -- Bill Glanvill
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The policy of stripping the rain forests of Borneo by both the Malaysian and...
'...ignore the petiton asking for petrol prices to be displayed in gallons and publicise clearly that there has been no change in the law relating to the display of weights and measures used for trade.' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU statement related to future proposals to abolish the use of the...
'...Save Bishops Court Residential Home, Ollerton, Notts, from Closure' -- David Crofts
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bishops Court a purpose built residential home, housing 45 assesed elderly...
'...Stop gas, electric and water companies charging service charges' -- Brian Armstrong
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop gas, electric and water companies charging fixed charges (service or...
'...Want a stop put to the proposed Traveller site in Osmaston Derby' -- David Longstaff
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want a stop putting to the proposed Traveller site which is being...
'...Strictly limit how a GP or other healthcare professional can prescribe benzodiazepine class drugs.' -- Mr Matthew Moore
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Benzodiazepines are a highly addictive tranquilizer prescribed to people...
'...intervene and stop the closure of Grovehill Post office,Beverley ,East Riding of Yorkshire' -- Peter Astell
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 1st October 2007, Post Office Ltd. announced the proposed closure of the...
'...Respect international agreements and efforts to solve the Cyprus problem and avoid any action of direct or indirect recognition of the so-called "TRNC", which undermines the UN agreements' -- Loukia Taxitari
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Great Britain and Turkey have recently signed a Joint Strategic Partnership...
'...immediately introduce a standard "personal expenses allowance" when assessing people with a learning disability for paying a charge for the training and occupation provided by day centres, of £20.45 per week, identical to the allowance granted t
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In assessing the ability of people to pay for non-residential services,...
'...Resist the urge to impose Britain's own sanctions on Iran for national security reasons' -- Robert Harper
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 25th October 2007 the United States of America announced that it were...
'...Introduce free prescriptions for patients diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis' -- Andrew Garside
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ulcerative colitis is lifelong chronic illness that requires lifelong...
'...Give some benefits to single, working people' -- Sean Martin
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single working people are often worse of than people claiming benefits, this...
'...organise an official celebration of the 350th anniversary of the death of Oliver Cromwell.' -- J David Morgan
seen at 11:23, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Oliver Cromwell died on 3rd September 1658. Whether you love him or hate him...
'...To make Gardens GREEN Fields and not BROWN Fields.' -- John Bright
seen at 11:22, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To make gardens GREEN Fields - and not Garden grabbing, also make developers...
'...So you can not burn rubbish in your garden' -- John Bright
seen at 11:22, 26 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So you can not burn rubbish in your garden. To smell, Fumes and smoke comes...
VoteScotland Campaign Evaluation 2007 Report
seen at 11:11, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the VoteScotland campaign
Issues and Options for the Formation of a National Parent Body in Scotland
seen at 11:11, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An independent report on issues and options, recommending a process for the establishment of a new body to promote parental involvement in education.
Housing, Regeneration and Planning: Research Findings No.4/2007: Housing Aspirations
seen at 11:11, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research provides an understanding of the immediate and longer-term housing aspirations of households in Scotland.
Housing Aspirations
seen at 11:11, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research provides an understanding of the immediate and longer-term housing aspirations of households in Scotland.
Cold Weather Payments (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.

I am pleased to announce that, following advice from the Meteorological...

G8: Gleneagles Plan for Africa (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development (Douglas Alexander) has made the following Statement.

I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses copies of the December...

Middle East Peace Process (Lord Malloch-Brown, Minister of State (Africa, Asia and the UN), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following my closing speech at the debate on the Middle East and Afghanistan on 23 October, (Official Report, col. 1068), I would like to clarify to the House the Government's policy on contacts with Hamas and...

Pensions (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Pensions Reform (Mike O'Brien) has made the following Statement.

In the consultation on the calculation of pensions transfer values, a number of respondents...

Children Act (Section 58 Review) (Kevin Brennan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the results of the review of section 58 of the Children Act 2004. Section 58 removed the availability of the defence of reasonable punishment from parents and those acting in loco parentis...

Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today launching a consultation seeking views on the mechanism for allocating the Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (HPDG).

This grant will provide more support for communities and local councils ...

Defence Training (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement updates the House on the Defence Training Rationalisation Programme following the announcement made on 17 January 2007, Official Report, column 787-89.

We continue to make progress on package...

NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The "NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency's Annual Business Plan" has been published today.

The business plan sets out the key tasks and targets for the coming year and set out how the agency will monitor and...

Charging for Immigration and Nationality Services (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Chief Executive of the Border and Immigration Agency has published proposals for charging to support the new Points-based System and Biometric ID cards. Copies of this consultation letter have been placed...

Africa (Plan) (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses copies of the December 2006—July 2007 update of the "G8 Gleneagles Implementation Plan for Africa". This plan is updated by the Department for International Development...

Access to Information (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have deposited copies of "Draft Freedom of Information and Data Protection (Appropriate Limit and Fees) Regulations 2007: Response to Consultation" in the Libraries of both Houses. Copies are also available...

Coroners Courts (Reporting Restrictions) (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government published a draft Coroners Bill in June 2006 in which it proposed to give coroners discretion to impose on the media anonymous reporting in some inquest cases. Since the Bill was published, this...

Active Traffic Management (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Since September 2006, the Highways Agency has been trialling active traffic management (ATM) techniques on the M42 in the West Midlands, which have proved successful in reducing congestion and improving journey...

Cold Weather Payments (James Plaskitt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that, following advice from the Meteorological Office, the annual review of the Cold Weather Payments scheme has now been completed. Amending regulations were laid on 11 October and will...

Pensions (Transfer Values) (Mike O'Brien, Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:11, 26 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the consultation on the calculation of pensions transfer values, a number of respondents asked for more time to get ready before the new regulations take effect. The Government have considered the arguments...

Summer time ends
seen at 10:20, 26 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Summer time will end on Sunday 28 October 2007 at 1am GMT throughout European Union Member States. The clocks go back, giving an extra hour; this means that at 2am (British Summer Time) the UK will move to 1am GMT...
State of the Countryside 2007: Analysis and Action conference
seen at 10:19, 26 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're co-hosting a one day conference with the Arthur Rank Centre to discuss the State of the Countryside 2007 report, the key areas where action is now required, and what needs to be done...

State of the Countryside 2007: Analysis and Action
seen at 10:19, 26 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're co-hosting a one day conference with the Arthur Rank Centre to discuss the State of the Countryside 2007 report, the key areas where action is now required, and what needs to be done...

New cold homes map targets people over 65 with advice on how to keep warm
seen at 04:08, 26 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Department of Health Keep Warm Keep Well campaign launches to urge older people to prepare for the cold
100 per cent of stolen mobiles blocked by networks
seen at 04:04, 26 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
One hundred per cent of mobile phones reported stolen are being blocked by their network operator for use on that network within a single day, according to figures released today by the Mobile Industry Crime Action...
Specialist circuit judge appointment - stephen davies
seen at 03:09, 26 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed His Honour Judge Stephen Davies as a Specialist Circuit Judge, (Technology and Construction Court) based at Manchester Civil Justice Centre ...
SWIA Performance Inspection Summary: Argyll and Bute Council 2007
seen at 00:59, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of Report on Argyll and Bute's social work services
Performance Inspection of Social Work Services: Argyll and Bute Council 2007
seen at 00:59, 26 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of inspection of social work services in Argyll and Bute