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21 May 2008

Un human rights council election
seen at 20:31, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the UK's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council, the Foreign Secretary said;
Foreign secretary comments on the doha accord
seen at 20:31, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the agreement for Lebanon signed in Doha, the Foreign Secretary said;
Morning press briefing from 21 May 2008
seen at 18:42, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, football and misc.
Morning press briefing from 20 May 2008
seen at 16:33, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Agency Workers Directive, oil and food prices and misc.
Chief veterinary officer appointed
seen at 16:28, 21 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Helen Ghosh, Defra's Permanent Secretary today confirmed the appointment of Nigel Gibbens as Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO).
Are you fit to tow? highways agency helps caravanners at caravan club 81st national rally
seen at 16:23, 21 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency will be on hand to provide help and advice at the The Caravan Club of Great Britain's 81st National Rally this bank holiday weekend at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.
The red arrows are on the move
seen at 16:20, 21 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The World Famous RAF Aerobatic Team, more commonly known as the Red Arrows, are going to move from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire to nearby RAF Waddington. The decision to move the Red Arrows comes after completion...
New vital support for royal navy gets one step closer
seen at 16:20, 21 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD has taken another step towards the procurement of a new fleet of naval tankers to support the Royal Navy on operations worldwide.
British bulldog - protecting the protectors
seen at 16:20, 21 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
DEFENCE MINISTER Baroness Ann Taylor announced today that the Army has taken delivery of the 500th upgraded Bulldog infantry troop carrier - large numbers of which are deployed in Iraq where they have been praised...
European agencies join forces to combat spanish based bogus holiday clubs
seen at 16:18, 21 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT and enforcement partners from five other European nations have joined forces in an EU-funded project to combat bogus holiday clubs operating in Spain. Representatives from enforcement bodies in the UK, Spain...
Scotland's Future is Smoke Free: A Smoking Prevention Action Plan
seen at 16:16, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A smoking prevention Action Plan
Safeguarding Our Fishing Rights: The Future of Quota Management and Licensing in Scotland - Summary Paper
seen at 16:16, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
We are consulting on the establishment of a Scottish Quota Management and Licensing System. These arrangements will be tailored to fit the needs of the Scottish fishing industry, supporting a sustainable, profitable...
Safeguarding Our Fishing Rights: The Future of Quota Management and Licensing in Scotland - A Consultation Paper
seen at 16:16, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
We are consulting on the establishment of a Scottish Quota Management and Licensing System. These arrangements will be tailored to fit the needs of the Scottish fishing industry, supporting a sustainable, profitable...
Blears heralds a new era of 'parish power'
seen at 16:05, 21 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today heralded a new era of 'parish power' where parishes have a real purpose in modern society - a far cry from the way they often can be perceived as outdated, 19th century institutions...
Additional government funding and recognition for the third sector working to improve race equality and cohesion
seen at 16:05, 21 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Community organisations committed to supporting and improving community relations and race equality will gain access to a new funding pot of up to £660,000 with the announcement today of the successful...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to discontinue branfil infants school and branfil junior school and establish a new community primary schoo
seen at 15:54, 21 May in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Havering Borough Council to discontinue Branfil Infants School and Branfil Junior School, Upminster, Essex, and to establish a new ...
Balls puts quality first as launch day for diploma nears
seen at 15:06, 21 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
- Apprentice star backs Diplomas and says he wants students to get hired -
Ambitious expansion for science & engineering ambassadors announced
seen at 15:05, 21 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
The number of ambassadors working to get young people excited about careers in engineering and science is to rise to 27,000 over the next three years, Science Minister Ian Pearson announced today.
Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005: Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)14 Natural Heritage - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report
seen at 12:53, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out information on SPP 14 Natural Heritage to enable the Consultation Authorities to form a view on the appropriateness of the proposed consultation period and methods, and on the scope and level of detail ...
'...force the HM Revenue and Customs to send all notifications and advices by First Class Mail to ensure its efficiency' -- Andrew Cothliff
seen at 12:19, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...force the HM Revenue and Customs to send all notifications and advices by First Class Mail to ensure its efficiency' -- Andrew Cothliff
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:43, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 BST.
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 11:43, 21 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
April: £0.6 bn current budget surplus
Out of the frying pan, into the...heritage
seen at 11:37, 21 May in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Margaret Hodge 'lists' two art deco south London sausage shops
Johnson - old age is the new middle age
seen at 11:35, 21 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new approach to old age - greater power for older people to live healthier, more independent lives
Motorists attending gatecrasher summer sound system event are advised to allow more time for their journey
seen at 11:29, 21 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Visitors to the Gatecrasher Summer Sound System at Turweston Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire this weekend are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.
Modernising the Planning System: Consultation on Draft Regulations on The Planning Hierarchy: Consultation Responses
seen at 11:21, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Interest (Scotland) Bill - Summary and Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 11:21, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Interest (Scotland) Bill - Summary and Analysis of Consultation Responses
Development Plan Examinations Regulations Consultation Responses
seen at 11:21, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Development Management Consultation Responses
seen at 11:21, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Benefits (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform (Stephen Timms) has made the following Statement.

The Command Paper, Ready for Work: Full Employment in Our Generation(...

International Labour Conference (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.

The 96th session of the International Labour Conference 2007 adopted...

Asset Freezing Regime (Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In a written ministerial statement of 10 October 2006, Official Report, column 11WS, the previous Economic Secretary undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK's counter...

Tax Credits (Jane Kennedy, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

National statistics published today demonstrate the substantial contribution tax credits are making to deliver guaranteed minimum incomes for working families and families with children, reducing child poverty...

Alternative Provision for Young People (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to bring the House up to date about measures that are intended to improve the outcomes for some of our most vulnerable young people and to help children at risk of falling behind with their education...

Local Government (John Healey, Minister of State (Local Government), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We want to see a modern, efficient and secure electoral system, so that voting for all electors is as convenient and as straightforward as possible. In 2009 many electors are due to vote on two separate occasions...

Aircraft Carriers (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House we have completed the necessary alignment of work schedule, commercial arrangements and planned annual expenditure, in relation to the Future Aircraft Carriers. This enables us...

Helicopters on Operations (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The provision of battlefield helicopter capability in Iraq and Afghanistan has attracted considerable interest among hon. Members and the British public. I therefore felt it would be helpful to set out in some...

International Labour Conference (James Plaskitt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 96th session of the International Labour Conference 2007 adopted a new convention 188 and recommendation 199 on work in the fishing sector. I have today published a White Paper entitled "International Labour...

Better Off in Work Credit (Stephen Timms, Minister of State (Employment and Welfare Reform), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:21, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Command Paper, "Ready for Work: Full Employment in our Generation" (published 13 December 2007) announced that the Department will pilot a Better Off in Work Credit (BWC) in October 2008. The purpose of the...

Appointment of a circuit judge - peter john henry ralls
seen at 03:15, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Peter John Henry Ralls QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has ...