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21 November 2007

Avian influenza update: precautionary culling on a fifth premises
seen at 20:11, 21 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
As part of the epidemiological investigation a decision has been taken today to declare a fifth premises as a Dangerous Contact. All poultry on this premises will be culled as a precautionary measure. This action...
Growth and CO2 emissions - World Bank report
seen at 19:52, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
Nov - Growth and CO2 emissions - World Bank report
Families in poverty - Frank Buttle Trust
seen at 19:52, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
14 Nov - Families in poverty - Frank Buttle Trust
Health at a glance 2007 - OECD report
seen at 19:51, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 Nov - Health at a glance 2007 - OECD report
Screening juvenile offenders - NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
seen at 19:51, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 Nov - Screening juvenile offenders - NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Living arrangements, health and wellbeing - ESRC report
seen at 19:51, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 Nov - Living arrangements, health and wellbeing - ESRC report
Climate change for policymakers - IPCC report
seen at 19:51, 21 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 Nov - Climate change for policymakers - IPCC report
Tighter controls on baby milk
seen at 18:22, 21 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Government tightens labelling and advertising regulations on infant formula
Raf typhoon - first bomb drop
seen at 18:16, 21 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The RAF's newest and most versatile multi-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon has dropped its first in-service RAF bomb - and the weapon scored a direct hit on the target at sea off the Welsh coast.
Justice Department: Circular No: JD/16/07: The Criminal Proceedings Etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007
seen at 18:13, 21 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Circular detailing commencement of CPR Act provisions on 10 December 2007.
New report highlights essential role of renewable energy generation in achieving zero carbon homes
seen at 17:12, 21 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A new report from the Renewables Advisory Board (RAB), which advises Government on renewable energy issues, provides the first in depth analysis of the role of on site energy generation in the delivery of the Government...
'Learning long-term lessons' - Graham Garbutt article for Public Service Review
seen at 17:10, 21 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Graham Garbutt, our Chief Executive, has written about learning from this summer's flooding in the latest issue of Public Service Review.

His article looks at how we can take forward...

'Learning long-term lessons' - Graham Garbutt writes about the summer floods
seen at 17:10, 21 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Graham Garbutt, our Chief Executive, has written about learning from this summer's flooding in the latest issue of Public Service Review.

His article looks at how we can take forward...

Alcohol
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had outlined any specific proposals on alcohol at the seminar this morning, the PMS said that they had had a good seminar with alcohol retailers and manufacturers and enforcement agencies...
Football
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to Wembley this evening, the PMS said no; the Prime Minister would be preparing for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which was dealing with, among other things, ...
HMRC
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Chancellor had been correct when he said that the situation at HMRC had nothing to do with elements such as merging the departments, cutting jobs and the IT system used, the PMS reminded journalists...
PM meets with alcohol industry over binge-drinking culture
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister met with drinks manufacturers, doctors and academics this morning to discuss the problems of under-age drinking and binge-drinking.
Raising education leaving age is vital for the future of our country - PM
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has emphasised the importance of raising the education leaving age to 18 and increasing the number of apprenticeships available for young people.
PM pledges action on data protection
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has promised that the Government will do everything in its power to ensure the protection of data following the loss of computer disks at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
Morning press briefing from 21 November 2007
seen at 16:30, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: HMRC, Football and Alcohol
Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry Consultation on proposals to amend Part ll of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 1998
seen at 16:13, 21 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to the consultation on Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry
2007 UK Convergence Programme (Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Copies of the 2007 UK Convergence Programme have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.

Employment Agencies and Employment (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have laid the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2007 in Parliament for debate in the House of Commons and the Lords. These regulations amend the Conduct...

The South West of England Regional Development Agency (Stephen Timms, Minister of State (Competitiveness), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have decided to appoint the new board members listed as follows.

Ellen Winser

Brian Robinson

The new appointments will all be for a period of three years.

I have also decided to re-appoint...

Commonwealth heads of Government Meeting (Kampala - November 2007) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Commonwealth Heads of Government will hold their biannual meeting in Kampala on 23 and 25 November 2007.

The purpose of this statement is to inform the House about the Government's objectives for the...

Middle East (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I visited Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt between 17 and 20 November. I met Presidents Abbas and Peres, Prime Ministers Olmert and Fayyad, Foreign Ministers Livni, Malki and Aboul Gheit...

Bangladesh (Cyclone Sidr) (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Tropical cyclone "Sidr" hit Bangladesh on 15 and 16 November. The death toll is uncertain but likely to rise to about 10,000 people. Some 300,000 houses have been destroyed. Many crops have been destroyed and...

Government Response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life's Eleventh Report 'Review of the Electoral Commission' (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published the Government response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life's eleventh report "Review of the Electoral Commission" (Cm 7272).

On behalf of the Government, I would like to...

Legacy Trust (Tessa Jowell, Minister of State, Cabinet Office)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Legacy Trust will be formally launched today.

Legacy Trust has been established to help to ensure a celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games across the United Kingdom and to help...

Crossrail Bill: Publication of Command Papers (Tom Harris)
seen at 16:13, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At the Third Reading of the Crossrail Bill, this House will be asked to approve the Bill and, in so doing, give its approval to the building of Crossrail. Under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive...

Met office launches web gadgets
seen at 15:45, 21 November in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office has launched a new dashboard of weather gadgets aimed at allowing users to add and customise information from the Met Office website. The suite of options are free to download and include localised...
Water watchdog concerned about misreporting
seen at 15:44, 21 November in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water said today (21 November 2007) that it had major concerns over the rising number of water companies investigated by Ofwat for misreporting of service performance information, as highlighted...
Britain to build the world's biggest biomass plant
seen at 15:12, 21 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Hutton green lights Port Talbot renewable energy project
Three new academies to get go ahead - with help of universities
seen at 15:11, 21 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls announced plans for three new academies today in Nottingham, Croydon and Gloucester.
5000 businesses already commited to diplomas - new diploma employer champions network launched
seen at 15:11, 21 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls today thanked the growing number of employers supporting Diplomas. He challenged more businesses to come on board and help make Diplomas the future qualification of choice and welcomed the establishment...
Uk and singapore sign landmark air services agreement
seen at 13:25, 21 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The UK and Singapore have today signed a landmark aviation agreement on air services which removes all remaining restrictions on air services between the two countries.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 12:45, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown answered questions on HM Revenue & Customs, the environment and education in his weekly PMQs session.
Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count-No.12: July 2007
seen at 12:29, 21 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count-No.12: July 2007
Conciliation in court helps parents agree over child contact and residence
seen at 12:21, 21 November in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
In-court conciliation helps separating parents to reach their own agreements about contact with their children, research commissioned by the Ministry of Justice reveals today.
Every primary school to become a musical school
seen at 12:18, 21 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Launch of new singing campaign backed up by record funding for music in schools
HMRC
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the Prime Minister was first told about the situation at HMRC and if the Chancellor at any stage offered to resign, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by explaining to journalists that as the ...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Afternoon press briefing from 20 November 2007
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: HMRC
PM faces alcohol industry over binge-drinking culture
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister met with drinks manufacturers, doctors and academics this morning to discuss the problems of under-age drinking and binge-drinking.
Nhs moves forward with deep clean
seen at 11:25, 21 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today announced detailed regional funding for deep cleaning and confirmed the date by which all NHS hospitals in England will have carried out a deep clean.
Natural England calls for a greener CAP
seen at 11:20, 21 November in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England today (20 November) called for a new model of financial support for environmental land management to replace the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Renewable energy association completes stage one of oft consumer codes approval scheme
seen at 11:14, 21 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has successfully completed the first stage of the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) for its REAL Assurance Scheme.
Press Release - 'Rural Service Support Goes Live'
seen at 11:13, 21 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release for the launch of Rural Service Support, providing national and local organisations which support local communities with on-line...

Bangladesh (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:11, 21 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

Tropical Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh on 15 and 16 November. The death...

Air passengers deserve better says kelly
seen at 11:00, 21 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
More reliable and efficient journey times for passengers using Heathrow would benefit travellers and the economy the Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, said today as she published evidence showing where passengers...
Job Description: Project Manager - RDPE Rural Network
seen at 10:12, 21 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Job description for the Project Manager - RDPE Rural Network role (CRC/022).
Children and young people have safety fears about the new contactpoint database for children in england
seen at 04:02, 21 November in Office For Standards In Education (OFSTED) News - national (Our copy).
Children and young people are worried that information on the new ContactPoint database that will list details about all children in England, including their age and where they live, could attract paedophiles and...
Yarmouth coastguard coordinate rescue of injured fishing vessel crewman
seen at 03:45, 21 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At just after 9.00 pm this evening Yarmouth Coastguard received a call from the 17 metre Kings Lynn fishing vessel `Sea Swallow', 6 miles North of Wells.
KOSEOCLU v. TURKEY - 73283/01 [2007] ECHR 962 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:17, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOSEOCLU v. TURKEY - 73283/01 [2007] ECHR 962 (20 November 2007)
KARANOVIC v. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - 39462/03 [2007] ECHR 951 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:17, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KARANOVIC v. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - 39462/03 [2007] ECHR 951 (20 November 2007)
WOODS v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 60274/00 [2007] ECHR 943 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:17, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
WOODS v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 60274/00 [2007] ECHR 943 (20 November 2007)
CAIRNEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 45773/99 [2007] ECHR 949 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CAIRNEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 45773/99 [2007] ECHR 949 (20 November 2007)
ANDERSON v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 73652/01 [2007] ECHR 942 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ANDERSON v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 73652/01 [2007] ECHR 942 (20 November 2007)
FALLON v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 61392/00 [2007] ECHR 947 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FALLON v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 61392/00 [2007] ECHR 947 (20 November 2007)
KETTLE v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63584/00 [2007] ECHR 955 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KETTLE v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63584/00 [2007] ECHR 955 (20 November 2007)
OLCAR v. TURKEY - 76096/01 [2007] ECHR 961 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
OLCAR v. TURKEY - 76096/01 [2007] ECHR 961 (20 November 2007)
STEFF v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63476/00 [2007] ECHR 946 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
STEFF v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63476/00 [2007] ECHR 946 (20 November 2007)
FLUX v. MOLDOVA - 28702/03 [2007] ECHR 954 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FLUX v. MOLDOVA - 28702/03 [2007] ECHR 954 (20 November 2007)
AYGUN AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 5325/02 [2007] ECHR 958 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
AYGUN AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 5325/02 [2007] ECHR 958 (20 November 2007)
BORODY v. HUNGARY - 44885/04 [2007] ECHR 957 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BORODY v. HUNGARY - 44885/04 [2007] ECHR 957 (20 November 2007)
NORBURY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 67120/01 [2007] ECHR 945 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NORBURY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 67120/01 [2007] ECHR 945 (20 November 2007)
ERDEN v. TURKEY - 27719/02 [2007] ECHR 960 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ERDEN v. TURKEY - 27719/02 [2007] ECHR 960 (20 November 2007)
KEMAN v. TURKEY - 68446/01 [2007] ECHR 944 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KEMAN v. TURKEY - 68446/01 [2007] ECHR 944 (20 November 2007)
FILIPOVIC v. SERBIA - 27935/05 [2007] ECHR 950 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FILIPOVIC v. SERBIA - 27935/05 [2007] ECHR 950 (20 November 2007)
DOBB v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63388/00 [2007] ECHR 948 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
DOBB v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 63388/00 [2007] ECHR 948 (20 November 2007)
MCCRORY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 62775/00 [2007] ECHR 940 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MCCRORY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 62775/00 [2007] ECHR 940 (20 November 2007)
HASAN DONER v. TURKEY - 53546/99 [2007] ECHR 959 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
HASAN DONER v. TURKEY - 53546/99 [2007] ECHR 959 (20 November 2007)
POPOVIC v. SERBIA - 38350/04 [2007] ECHR 956 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:16, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
POPOVIC v. SERBIA - 38350/04 [2007] ECHR 956 (20 November 2007)
Ajayi, Re Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 87 (07 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Ajayi, Re Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 87 (07 September 2007)
Bombardier Aerospace- Short Brothers Plc v McConnell & Ors [2007] NICA 27 (10 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Bombardier Aerospace- Short Brothers Plc v McConnell & Ors [2007] NICA 27 (10 July 2007)
Axa Sun Life Services Plc v Cannon & anor [2007] EWHC 2466 (QB) (30 October 2007)
seen at 03:12, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The defendants were each employed by the Claimant ("Axa") as managers when, in late 2002 or early 2003, they formed the idea of setting up their own business in partnership. This was to be as advisers appointed ...
O'Connell, R (on the application of) v The Parole Board & Anor [2007] EWHC 2591 (Admin) (13 November 2007)
seen at 03:11, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
O'Connell, R (on the application of) v The Parole Board & Anor [2007] EWHC 2591 (Admin) (13 November 2007)
Cullinane, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 2682 (04 October 2007)
seen at 03:11, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE UNDERHILL: The applicant in this case is a man of 57 who apparently has a close interest in the administration of justice. He has on various occasions acted as a McKenzie Friend in courts up and down...
London Borough of Wandsworth v Randall [2007] EWCA Civ 1126 (07 November 2007)
seen at 03:11, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
London Borough of Wandsworth v Randall [2007] EWCA Civ 1126 (07 November 2007)
Contex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1201 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:10, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Section 6 of Lord Tenterden's Act (the Statute of Frauds (Amendment) Act 1828) states:-
Regent Security Services Ltd v Power [2007] EWCA Civ 1188 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:10, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The question is whether the employment tribunal (ET) erred in law in holding in its decision (registered on 7 July 2006) that, following the transfer on 1 July 2005 of the undertaking in which Mr Michael Power was...
Cawsand Fort Management Company Ltd v Stafford & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 1187 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:10, 21 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, as amended by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, (the 1987 Act) conferred an important new jurisdiction on Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (LVT) in disputes...