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25 January 2008

Sovereign Wealth Funds
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we were taking a different position from the US in relation to sovereign wealth funds, the PMS replied that he was not sure he would characterise the US position in quite the same way as the journalist. ...
President Karzai
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister would be saying to the President of Afghanistan and if he would be addressing the criticisms regarding British policy in Afghanistan, the PMS replied that the meeting between the Prime...
Romano Prodi
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Romano Prodi was still expected to meet with the Prime Minister in London on 29 January or if someone else would go given that he had resigned, the PMS said that that remained our expectation but that it...
World Economic Forum, Davos
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told journalists that the Prime Minister had spoken about the world economy in Davos, picking up a number of themes from his article in the Financial Times. He then said that...
Morning press briefing from 25 January 2008
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: World Economic Forum/Davos, Romano Prodi, President Karzai and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Strengthening the Role of Local Councillors
seen at 17:18, 25 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

There's still time to book your place for our one day conference launching the findings and recommendations of our 'strengthening the role of local councillors' inquiry.

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PM calls for "collective effort" on poverty
seen at 16:36, 25 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for private sector and third sector organisations to join with governments in order to make progress on poverty, education and health issues in the developing world.
Health: Alcohol Deaths
seen at 16:36, 25 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rates in the UK continue to rise
Release of the aitken report - an investigation into cases of abuse and unlawful killing in iraq in 2003 and 2004
seen at 16:25, 25 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has today released details of the report by Brigadier Robert Aitken that sets out the Army's response to cases of abuse and unlawful killing of civilians in Iraq in 2003 and the early part...
Voluntary dna sampling for all operational troops
seen at 16:24, 25 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD has today announced details of a new, voluntary DNA Sampling Scheme for new recruits as well as Service personnel and civilians who are deploying on operations.
Inverness coastguard team active in herding livestock threatened by rising water
seen at 15:50, 25 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Inverness Coastguard Rescue Team, specialists in swift water rescue, and their Sector Manager Mike Armitage, have been active this morning in assisting in the rescue of various animals and farmers who were threatened...
'...Stop the merging of Fairfield and Kingstone High Schools, Herefordshire' -- Eleanor Wright
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Herefordshire County Council propose to merge Fairfield High School with...
'...have a reminder sent to Vehicle owners in advance of their MOT test' -- Simon Williams
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An MOT test is a requirement of law. If a person does not have a valid MOT...
'...Increase senior citizen winter heating allowance in line with annual price rises' -- J E ASHBY
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Senior citizens pensions (benefit) is increased slightly each year, (...
'...Investigate the Recent Cruelty Case involving over 100 equines in Amersham' -- Mrs M Davis
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the shocking case of Amersham where over 100 equines were in need of help,...
'...demand that Herefordshire Council withdraw their proposals for education provision in the county.' -- David Kemp
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...demand that Herefordshire Council withdraw their proposals for education provision in the county.' -- David Kemp
'...reconsider the plans to introduce a medical certificate &/or hazard perception test for over75s' -- DON FAITH
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most 75+ year olds will not be able to aford a medicle certiicate if ti is...
'...Ban Insurance Companies from using 'With-Profits' investor funds for shareholders uses/benefits' -- R.Allely
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Insurance Companies are currently paying investors 0% returns annually on...
'...Talk seriously to the President of the USA about the so called "special relationship" ,so that immigration can be made fairer to Brits who are excluded from the Green Card Lottery.' -- Michele Starkey
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Bill for the Green Card Lottery introduced by Senator Edward Kennedy,...
'...scrap the introduction of compulsory ID cards and use the money saved to increase the size of the Police Service, fund it properly, and pay policemen what they are worth' -- john dodd
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The costs of the proposed ID cards are literally incalculable by this...
'...Exploit our own British methane/natural gas resources in our coal mines, in the Sargasso Sea and in the Falklands' -- Frederick George Clark
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Natural gas is terribly expensive so we must rapidly increase production to...
'...allow any man or woman regardless of race, gender or sexuality to donate blood' -- Daniel Sharpe
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has recently come to my attention that as a gay man I am unable to donate...
'...Ban importation of all animals for zoos and the pet trade' -- S Hamilton
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no justification whatsoever to import ANY animal into this country...
'...Abolish the right of Legal aid to repeat offenders (Three Strikes and you're out) in order to save money being wasted which could be better spent' -- Wyn Parkin
seen at 15:27, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present system typically allows criminal to have unlimited public money...
Turbulence provides opportunity for reform - PM
seen at 12:59, 25 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM has outlined his ideas to use the current global financial turbulence as an opportunity to reform and strengthen the world economy.
James purnell appointed secretary of state for work and pensions
seen at 12:52, 25 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, today announced his Ministerial Team.
'...engage in debates and discussions on the government's current nuclear policies and future plans.' -- Matthew L Skuse
seen at 12:36, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is my opinion that the issue of whether or not Britain should renew its...
Care coordination and health system performance - OECD report
seen at 12:32, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
21 Jan - Care coordination and health system performance - OECD report
Sexual abuse of boys - AIC report
seen at 12:32, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Jan - Sexual abuse of boys - AIC report
President Musharraf
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister would be meeting with President Musharraf, the PMS confirmed that he would be meeting President Musharraf next week. original source.
Ken Livingstone
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister thought Ken Livingstone was right when he said he could run London like his own personal fiefdom, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was asked a question about Ken Livingstone...
DWP Announcement
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions would be James Purnell. He added that he had no further announcements to make.Asked...
Afternoon press briefing from 24 January 2008
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: DWP announcement, Ken Livingston and President Musharraf
Health: Suicides
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate in UK men steadies
Health: Alcohol-related Deaths
seen at 11:48, 25 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rates in the UK continue to rise
Millennium Cohort Study: Exploration of some Distinctive Results for Scotland
seen at 11:31, 25 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Millennium Cohort Study offers large-scale information about children born into the New Century and the families who are bringing them up. This Report takes three distinctive differences in the Scotland data...
Millennium Cohort Study: A User Guide Focussing on Families in Scotland
seen at 11:31, 25 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents some of the main initial findings of a focus on Scotland’s families in the Second Survey of the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS2) . It is intended to provide an introduction to potential users...
Interest (Scotland) Bill: Consultation and Draft Bill
seen at 11:31, 25 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Details of publishing date
Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005: Permitted Development Rights for Domestic Microrenewables – Consultation Paper: Strategic Environmental Assessment- Screening Report
seen at 11:31, 25 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Screening Report.
'...MAKE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LONDON RUN 24 HOURS' -- chris newell
seen at 11:30, 25 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
london is a wonderful diverse city that has everything going for it...
Latin America (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

To better address persistent poverty in Latin America, I have decided...

(Regulatory) Impact Assessments (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is committed to ensuring that regulations are necessary, give effective protection, balance cost and risk, are fair and command public confidence.

In accordance with this, we require Departments...

Local Government Finance Settlement (England) 2008-09 to 2010-11 (John Healey, Minister of State (Local Government), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before the House the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2008-09. This report confirms the amounts of revenue support grant (RSG) and non-domestic rates (NDR) to be paid to local authorities...

Police Grant (England and Wales) (Tony McNulty, Minister of State (Security, Counter-terrorism, Crime and Policing), Home Office)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library a copy of the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2008-09 (HC 265). The report sets out my right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary's determination for 2008-09 of the aggregate...

Latin America (Development) (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

To better address persistent poverty in Latin America, I have decided to increase DFID's financial support to the region and change the way the support is provided. Financial support provided by DFID will increase...

Review of Voting Systems (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today laid before Parliament the "Review of Voting Systems: The Experience of New Voting Systems in the United Kingdom since 1997" (Cm 7304).

This report delivers the Labour 2005 manifesto...

Blue Badge Parking Scheme (Consultation) (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:26, 25 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today announced the publication of a consultation document looking at a number of ways of making the blue badge scheme more secure and ensure it continues to benefit those who need it. We are consulting...

Crime quarterly update - HO Statistical bulletin
seen at 11:16, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Jan - Crime quarterly update - HO Statistical bulletin
Dementia services and support - PAC report
seen at 11:16, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Jan - Dementia services and support - PAC report
International trends in housing and policy responses - AHURI report
seen at 11:16, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Jan - International trends in housing and policy responses - AHURI report
Evidence of accelerated climate change - Climate Institute report
seen at 11:16, 25 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Jan - Evidence of accelerated climate change - Climate Institute report
Government announces appointments to new consumer councils
seen at 10:26, 25 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas today announced key appointments to the new National Consumer Council (NCC), Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) and Welsh Consumer Council (WCC).
Absolutely Russell - 25% is very reasonable...
seen at 10:25, 25 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Absolutely Russell - 25% is very reasonable compared to the alternatives and represents a fair rate for a first loan to an unknown customer.  Try borrowing £400 from the bank even if you have...
Many thanks for your comment John
seen at 10:24, 25 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Many thanks for your comment John
Extra investment to support birthing choices on the nhs
seen at 04:29, 25 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary responds to Healthcare Commission's Review of Maternity Services