Asked if the Prime Minister had received Sir John Chilcott's review on Intercept, the PMS replied that when we were in a position to publish the Chilcott Review, we would publish it and make an announcement. original...
Asked if the Government held a view on the location and growth of Heathrow, the PMS said that the Government's position in relation to the expansion of Heathrow was well-documented, well known and hadn't changed...
Asked repeatedly on the subject of MP's allowances and whether the Prime Minister agreed with Jack Straw's comments made earlier that day, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister did agree with Jack Straw's comments...
Put that the Prime Minister had mislead MP's during PMQ's, when he suggested that health spending in England was higher than in Scotland, the PMS replied that he was not aware of any such allegation being made against...
Asked repeatedly to comment on reports that British troops were being sent to Afghanistan without full military training, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Government's response...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Troops in Afghanistan, PMQ's, Derek Conway, Heathrow and Chilcott review
The National Muslim Women's Advisory group was formally launched today by the Prime Minister, at an Eid reception at 10 Downing Street.
Existing third sector funders in London are invited to apply to deliver the Grassroots Grants programme. Grassroots Grants is a new £130million government fund set up to ensure that small community based...
The Met Office has issued an early warning of heavy snow which will affect many parts of the UK during Friday.
Post Office Ltd has retained the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) contract to provide the passport Check & Send service.
The Armed Forces mental health statistics for the second quarter of 2007, published today, continue to show that the number of personnel assessed and diagnosed with a mental disorder remained low.
Getting it right for every child: Guidance on Overnight Stays for Looked After and Accommodated Children
A seventh mute swan collected on 24 January as part of wild bird surveillance in the same area in Dorset has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza. This is not unexpected, and enhanced surveillance of wild birds...
Appointment of eight new members to Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information Minister of State for Justice, Michael Wills, today announced the appointment of eight new members to the Advisory Panel on Public ...
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls today announced a further £30m investment over the next three years to help the most needy sports colleges build new pitches, install floodlights...
Local third sector funders across the country are today invited to become a local partner in delivering a ground-breaking £130million fund that will give grass roots third sector organisations access to...
Figures published by Defra today reveal farm incomes in the UK for 2007 have risen showing that total income from farming per head rose by 8.7 per cent, in real terms to £13,349.
Department of Health signs contract with new consortium
Progress on a new tri-service training hub continues to progress Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth said today.
Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth today announced the proposed move of Army units currently based in Germany to Cosford.
A heroes' welcome awaits 350 soldiers of the Royal Dragoon Guards when they return to their base in Germany after a successful three month tour in Iraq this Friday, 1st February 2008.
The Ministry of Defence and Leigh Day & Co and Thompson Snell & Passmore, solicitors for a group of Porton Down veterans, are pleased that an amicable settlement has been reached with respect to claims by the group...
Planning Performance Statistics
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Glade Solutions Limited in the public interest.
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up two Kent based office supplies companies in the public interest.
The National Muslim Women's Advisory group (NMWAG) was formally launched today by the Prime Minister. The group attended the Prime Minister's Eid reception at Downing Street.
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that nine councils will receive a share of £1million to support the most vulnerable people in their communities affected by last summer's floods.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by the Telford and Wrekin Council to discontinue Dothill Infant and Junior schools and establish a new community primary school on the...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a parental objection about the Isle of Wight Council's admission arrangements for middle and high schools. The adjudicator, Mr Alan Parker, upheld...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal to transfer land from Nottinghamshire County Council to West Bridgford School with (a) a hockey pavilion, (b) an electricity sub station...
Commenting on the national debate on a review of police stop and account powers, John Roberts, MPA lead member for stop and search scrutiny, said:
INVENTORS and businesses in the UK are set to save more than £10 million a year thanks to new patent legislation which does away with unnecessary translations.
A new package of measures aimed at tackling re-offending by getting prisoners off drugs and into work has today been announced by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
The DWCL process and how decisions are reached; guidance on completion of the referral form; guidance on provisional listing;referral form to be used from February 2008
A review of the research literature to explore the key drivers of youth out-migration from rural Scotland.
National awards to celebrate the success of employers, employees and partners involved in Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) are being launched this week. The awards mark the first full year of a new partnership...
A host of new measures will ensure that children in the immigration system are dealt with humanely and compassionately, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne announced today.
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said:
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Consultation Document
Rail Minister, Tom Harris, today announced additional funding for upgrades to railway stations across England and Wales, to make rail travel more accessible for disabled and older people and parents with pushchairs...
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
Asked if the Prime Minister, as a member of the House of Commons, had any plans to involve himself in the debate about the future of MPs' allowances, the PMS repeated what had already been made clear, which was ...
Asked where we were up to regarding titan prisons, the PMS replied that the Ministry of Justice had been making the position quite clear; as Jack Straw had said in December in his statement to the House of Commons...
Asked if the Prime Minister had met, or was due to meet, Bill Gates, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had met with Bill Gates this afternoon and that it had been a private meeting. They had met in Davos recently...
Asked what Sir Ronnie Flanagan was proposing regarding Stop and Search, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that people should wait until Sir Flanagan had published his final report. However, he had made...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Stop and search, Bill Gates, prisons and MP allowances
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STATISTICAL RELEASE
Greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2006, putting the UK in an even stronger position to exceed its Kyoto Protocol commitment, new figures show.
Home Office Statistical Notice
A consultation on aviation duty was launched by the Treasury today. The consultation follows an announcement in the 2007 Pre-Budget Report that Air Passenger Duty is to be replaced by a duty paid on a per plane ...
A discussion paper paper on tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation in Scotland.
Guidance on the Scottsh Government's complaints procedure
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aims and objectives.
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aims and objectives.
Statistical report on the progress made by the Scottish Government's Closing the Opportunity Gap programme and recommendations for the future measurement of achievement of the programme's aimes and objectives.
A National Statistics publication on Research and Development expenditure in Scotland.
Area Inspection Report - Dumfries and Galloway
The Administration and Works Committee has agreed the following changes to the use of the former Lord Chancellor's accommodation:
Principal and Principal Mezzanine Floors
The large corner room on ...
I am today laying before Parliament "Financial Stability and Depositor Protection: Strengthening the Framework" (Cm 7308). This consultation document sets out the views of the Government, the Financial Services...
I regret that the answer given to the hon. Member for North-West Cambridgeshire (Shailesh Vara) on 13 December 2007 (Official Report, columns 891w-892w) was incorrect.
The Health Protection Agency has confirmed...
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) report laid before Parliament on 29 January highlighted inconsistencies in how eligibility criteria are being applied. In response I have asked CSCI to conduct...
Last year the Government introduced a new strategic approach to charging for immigration and nationality services. This meant that we moved away from simple cost recovery fees in a number of areas, setting fees...
I am today publishing a rolling stock plan updating on how the extra capacity promised in the White Paper "Delivering a Sustainable Railway", (Cm 7176) will be delivered.
The White Paper set out ambitious...
The number of people dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm for science and engineering and inspiring young people reached record levels today.
Results from the Audit Commission showing that all fire services have improved their performance in preventing fires and saving lives, were welcomed today by Fire Minister Parmjit Dhanda.
Twenty five years of seatbelt wearing laws have helped save 60,000 lives, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed today.