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31 January 2008

Chilcott Review
seen at 18:17, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Heathrow
seen at 18:17, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Derek Conway
seen at 18:17, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
PMQ’s
seen at 18:17, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Troops in Afghanistan
seen at 18:17, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Morning press briefing from 31 January 2008
seen at 18:16, 31 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Troops in Afghanistan, PMQ's, Derek Conway, Heathrow and Chilcott review
PM launches Muslim Women's Advisory Group
seen at 18:16, 31 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The National Muslim Women's Advisory group was formally launched today by the Prime Minister, at an Eid reception at 10 Downing Street.
Local partners wanted to help ensure london gets its share of £130million grassroots grants
seen at 18:15, 31 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
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...
Highways agency advice to drivers in forecast snow 00.01 friday 1 february - 06.00 saturday 2 february
seen at 18:07, 31 January in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office has issued an early warning of heavy snow which will affect many parts of the UK during Friday.
Post office wins passport contract
seen at 18:06, 31 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Post Office Ltd has retained the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) contract to provide the passport Check & Send service.
Mod releases latest armed forces mental health statistics
seen at 18:03, 31 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
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
seen at 17:59, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Getting it right for every child: Guidance on Overnight Stays for Looked After and Accommodated Children
Avian Influenza update: seventh swan positive for H5N1
seen at 17:04, 31 January in Natural England (Our copy).
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
seen at 17:02, 31 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
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 ...
New money for school sports so pitches can be used in the evening and through the winter
seen at 17:00, 31 January in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
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...
New £130million grassroots grants programme seeks local funders
seen at 16:17, 31 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
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...
Defra announce uk farm incomes rise by 8.7 per cent
seen at 16:14, 31 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
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.
New arrangements for clinical audit
seen at 16:13, 31 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Department of Health signs contract with new consortium
Tri-service training update
seen at 16:07, 31 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Progress on a new tri-service training hub continues to progress Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth said today.
Mod announces cosford as a preferred site for the borona programme
seen at 16:07, 31 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth today announced the proposed move of Army units currently based in Germany to Cosford.
Royal dragoon guards coming home from iraq early
seen at 16:07, 31 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
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.
Mod apologises to porton down veterans and agrees settlement
seen at 16:06, 31 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
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 2004-2007
seen at 16:02, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Planning Performance Statistics
Provisional liquidator appointed to advertsing company
seen at 16:00, 31 January in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
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.
High court action to shut down two kent office supplies companies
seen at 16:00, 31 January in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
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.
Gordon brown launches the muslim women's advisory group
seen at 15:52, 31 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
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.
Funding to support flood-hit families in temporary accommodation
seen at 15:52, 31 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
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.
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal to discontinue dothill infant and junior schools, telford, and establish a new community primary school
seen at 15:45, 31 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
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...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a parental objection to the isle of wight council's admission arrangements
seen at 15:45, 31 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
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...
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal to transfer land from nottinghamshire county council to west bridgford school
seen at 15:45, 31 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
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...
Stop and search - potential changes must be fully debated
seen at 15:39, 31 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
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 boosted by cut in translation costs
seen at 15:08, 31 January in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
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.
Reforming penal policy - a major new drive
seen at 15:05, 31 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
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.
Turning up the heat on heat
seen at 15:02, 31 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
Supplementary Information and Guidance: Disqualified from Working with Children List
seen at 13:11, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
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
Drivers of Youth Out-Migration from Rural Scotland: Key Issues and Annotated Bibliography
seen at 13:11, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A review of the research literature to explore the key drivers of youth out-migration from rural Scotland.
National awards launched to celebrate employment success stories
seen at 12:32, 31 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
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 compassionate immigration system for children
seen at 12:29, 31 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
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 response to homicides, firearm offences and intimate violence statistics 2006/07
seen at 12:29, 31 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said:
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Consultation Document
seen at 12:24, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Consultation Document
More rail stations to be made accessible
seen at 12:13, 31 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
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...
Turning up the heat on heat
seen at 12:06, 31 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Government gathers evidence on renewable heat sources
MP Allowances
seen at 11:24, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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 ...
Prisons
seen at 11:24, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Bill Gates
seen at 11:24, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Stop and Search
seen at 11:24, 31 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
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...
Afternoon press briefing from 30 January 2008
seen at 11:23, 31 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Stop and search, Bill Gates, prisons and MP allowances
Uk climate change sustainable development indicator: 2006 greenhouse gas emissions, final figures
seen at 11:18, 31 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Regional sustainable development indicators for the english regions
seen at 11:18, 31 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Uk emissions figures down, but "much more must be done": benn
seen at 11:18, 31 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2006, putting the UK in an even stronger position to exceed its Kyoto Protocol commitment, new figures show.
Falls in homicides and firearm offences; bcs intimate violence stable
seen at 11:10, 31 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Office Statistical Notice
Aviation duty: a consultation
seen at 11:01, 31 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
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 ...
Taking Forward The Government Economic Strategy: A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A discussion paper paper on tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation in Scotland.
How to Complain to the Scottish Government: Our Standards of Service
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on the Scottsh Government's complaints procedure
Closing the Opportunity Gap Programme: Phase 1 Evaluation Research Findings
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
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.
Closing the Opportunity Gap (CTOG) Programme: Phase 1 Evaluation Annexes
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
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.
Closing the Opportunity Gap (CtOG) Programme: Phase 1 Evaluation
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
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.
Business Enterprise Research and Development Scotland 2006
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A National Statistics publication on Research and Development expenditure in Scotland.
Area Inspection Dumfries and Galloway
seen at 11:00, 31 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Area Inspection Report - Dumfries and Galloway
House of Lords: Accommodation (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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 ...

Financial Stability and Depositor Protection (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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...

Correction to Written Answer (Dawn Primarolo, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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...

Social Care (Eligibility) (Ivan Lewis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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...

Nationality and Immigration Services (Fees 2008-09) (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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...

Rolling Stock (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:00, 31 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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...

Number of science and engineering ambassadors reaches 18,000
seen at 10:01, 31 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
The number of people dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm for science and engineering and inspiring young people reached record levels today.
Independent review shows all fire services improving
seen at 04:00, 31 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
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.
25th anniversary of seatbelts - 60,000 lives saved
seen at 03:59, 31 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Twenty five years of seatbelt wearing laws have helped save 60,000 lives, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed today.