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...
Sir, we feel that the proposal to allow motorway traffic to use the hard...
Since losing a brother of 19 yrs to the lethal substance Methadone, i...
The disabled person, at the moment, has to claim BEFORE the age of 65. After...
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.
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.
Why in this day and age are Mothers still able to call the shots and hold...
Having seen numbers drop in the Air Training Corps and other cadet forces I...
Israel has just passed legislation that will allow the Israeli government to...
To allow us the use of the GB Rally Site in: Felindre, Swansea. Three times...
This regulation is designed to ensure that the public and investigators can...
No place like home? How should I know? I'm never going to have one! The...
Independent economic research analysis and investigations by consumer...
We the undersigned feel that the pay and conditions of MP's and public...
Residents of Northern Ireland enjoy 10 Bank Holidays a year whilst those of...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Ed Balls, National Security Strategy, Detention Without Charge/Criminal Justice Bill and Saudi Arabian Visit
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...
Guide to Test Purchasing in Scotland
Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Discussion Paper on mental health improvement 2008-2011
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.
A British Transport Police Inspector is to face a misconduct panel after admitting he had sex whilst on duty.
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...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Liberty Speech, Iran, Debt, MPs' Allowances and the National Audit Office
Supporting document to the Autumn Budget Revision
Land Registry's September House Price Index is published today, Friday 26 October, at www.landregistry.gov.uk/houseprices/
Main Points This Month
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...
consultation on independent scrutiny.
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.
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, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, will be answering your questions on Thursday 01 November at 15:00 GMT.
Government immunisation programme to include routine HPV vaccination of girls aged 12 - 13 years
a private hire driver should wear his badge so that the travelng public can...
Over recent months there have appeared a number of stories in both financial...
It should be possible to create a system in which sufficient information and...
The policy of stripping the rain forests of Borneo by both the Malaysian and...
The EU statement related to future proposals to abolish the use of the...
Bishops Court a purpose built residential home, housing 45 assesed elderly...
Stop gas, electric and water companies charging fixed charges (service or...
We want a stop putting to the proposed Traveller site which is being...
Benzodiazepines are a highly addictive tranquilizer prescribed to people...
On 1st October 2007, Post Office Ltd. announced the proposed closure of the...
Great Britain and Turkey have recently signed a Joint Strategic Partnership...
In assessing the ability of people to pay for non-residential services,...
On the 25th October 2007 the United States of America announced that it were...
Ulcerative colitis is lifelong chronic illness that requires lifelong...
Single working people are often worse of than people claiming benefits, this...
Oliver Cromwell died on 3rd September 1658. Whether you love him or hate him...
To make gardens GREEN Fields - and not Garden grabbing, also make developers...
So you can not burn rubbish in your garden. To smell, Fumes and smoke comes...
This report provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the VoteScotland campaign
An independent report on issues and options, recommending a process for the establishment of a new body to promote parental involvement in education.
This research provides an understanding of the immediate and longer-term housing aspirations of households in Scotland.
This research provides an understanding of the immediate and longer-term housing aspirations of households in Scotland.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Department of Health Keep Warm Keep Well campaign launches to urge older people to prepare for the cold
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...
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 ...
Summary of Report on Argyll and Bute's social work services
Report of inspection of social work services in Argyll and Bute