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04 July 2008

NHS is the "pride of Britain"
seen at 18:53, 4 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown visited staff and patients at a Sunderland hospital today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
Projecting british islam visit to egypt 6-11 july 2008
seen at 18:44, 4 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A delegation of prominent British Muslims will be visiting Egypt from 6 July to meet a range of leading Egyptian figures to build partnerships that highlight positive messages about modern Islam and challenge the...
Rural areas need regenerating too
seen at 17:09, 4 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Trevor Cherrett, Specialist Advisor in our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the latest edition of BURA magazine.

Trevor's article...

New fund connects african suppliers with uk supermarket shelf
seen at 16:38, 4 July in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
More African goods - from chocolate to pineapples to spices in ready meals - could appear on UK supermarket shelves in future, said International Development Minister Gareth Thomas today as he opened for bids a ...
Innovation and creativity rewarded at the housing design awards 2008
seen at 16:24, 4 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Upside down houses in Salford and light weight homes in Milton Keynes are just two of the winning designs recognised for providing high quality homes that will last, at this year's Housing Design Awards.
Dedicated blunt 2 taskforce to combat knife crime announced at mpa meeting
seen at 16:03, 4 July in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
At the public Co-ordination and Policing committee on 4 July 2008, Deputy Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson told Police Authority members about additional measures to combat knife crime in London.
Mpa: public consultation on development of the metropolitan police estate debated
seen at 16:03, 4 July in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The findings of a three-month programme of public consultation on future development of the Metropolitan Police Estate in London was discussed by members of the Metropolitan Police Authority at a meeting of the ...
Climate change - making your garden grow
seen at 15:58, 4 July in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Our climate is changing and for many gardeners the first evidence of this can already be seen in gardens across the UK. Seasons are already changing with spring now arriving up to six days earlier than a decade ...
Brixham coastguard warn 'don't drink and drown'
seen at 15:53, 4 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
With a recent spate of good weather along the South coast, and the holiday season about to get under way, Brixham Coastguard are reminding members of the public looking to enjoy the British coastline this summer...
'...Keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone' -- Daniel Capurro
seen at 15:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bernie Eclestone has announced that the British GP will be moving to...
'...Compensate or Refund those who spent money on the HI training for nothing' -- Narpal Rayat
seen at 15:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many of us spent our own hard earned money on the HI training course and...
'...Give all workers the fundamental right to strike' -- PHILIP KELLY
seen at 15:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To bring us in line with the vast majority of the EU member states, we in...
Rural areas need regenerating too
seen at 15:15, 4 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Trevor Cherrett, Specialist Advisor in our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the latest edition of BURA magazine.

Trevor's article...

PM welcomes Zimbabwe cricket decision
seen at 15:05, 4 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The ICC's decision to suspend Zimbabwe from international competition sends "a powerful message" to Robert Mugabe's regieme, Gordon Brown has said.
Mod announces plans for new military ward at birmingham new hospital
seen at 14:34, 4 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust today announced detailed plans for a new military ward for the treatment of injured service personnel.
Territorial army 100th anniversary support from williams f1 racing team at the british grand prix
seen at 14:34, 4 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
As a special arrangement to mark the 100th anniversary of the Territorial Army (TA) and its service to the nation, AT&T Williams will carry the TA100 logo on the nose of their FW30 cars during the 2008 British Grand...
Local Healthcare Bill Consultation: Analysis of Responses
seen at 14:24, 4 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Local Healthcare Bill Consultation Analysis of Responses
Cash for councils that lead by example
seen at 13:54, 4 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears, yesterday announced extra funding to encourage local government to spread their good practice and work - from affordable housing to anti-social...
'...stop the proposed move into storage of the Type Archive, from its present home at the Type Museum, London' -- Tim Martin
seen at 12:24, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Type Museum has successfuly collected a large proportion of all the...
'...better advertise crime hotline help numbers' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:24, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the understandable shortcomings of Witness Protection Schemes, the...
Miscellaneous
seen at 12:02, 4 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was discussed at the Prime Minister's meeting with the Aga Khan, the PMS said that they had discussed the cooperation between the Government and the Aga Khan Development Network, which supported projects...
Fuel/Oil
seen at 12:02, 4 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had mentioned future arrangements for fuel supplies during the Liaison Committee, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been talking about the wholesale gas market more generally and...
MPs’ Pay
seen at 12:01, 4 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister thought it was important that MPs voted for a 2.25% pay rise, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that we had released a Written Ministerial Statement about this on 17th June...
Afternoon press briefing from 3 July 2008
seen at 12:01, 4 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: MPs' pay, fuel/oil and miscellaneous
Benn announces demonstration scheme for landowners to reduce flooding
seen at 11:53, 4 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced £500,000 to fund up to two pilot projects that will explore how land management can reduce the risk of flooding.
Summary of Consultation Responses on Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) Cost Sharing Proposals
seen at 11:37, 4 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) Cost Sharing Proposals consultation analysis report.
Records Management: NHS Code of Practice (Scotland) Version 1.0
seen at 11:37, 4 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Records Management best practice in relation to the creation, use, storage, management and disposal of NHS records
A Strategic Framework for Scottish Freshwater Fisheries
seen at 11:37, 4 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Strategic Framework for Scottish Freshwater Fisheries
Gershon Review: Treasury (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Yvette Cooper) has made the following Written Statement.

Today I am launching the operational efficiency programme, the latest phase of our...

Operational Efficiency Programme (Yvette Cooper, Chief Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am launching the operational efficiency programme, the latest phase of our drive to ensure that taxpayers receive maximum value for money from the services they fund.

This builds on the Gershon ...

Children's Plan (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the children's plan, which I presented to Parliament in December 2007, the Government set out their ambition to make this country the best place in the world for young people to grow up. As part of this, we...

Future Aircraft Carriers (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I informed the House on 20 May (Official Report, column 15WS) of our intention to sign the contracts for the manufacture of the aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales once the proposed ...

Marine and Fisheries Agency (Jonathan R Shaw, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Marine, Landscape and Rural Affairs) and Minister for the South East), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) the following performance targets for 2008-09:

Quality service delivery

Licensing and monitoring of coastal and marine developments and activities ...

Pitsford Water Treatment Works (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:37, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

During my Oral Statement on 25 June (column 301), I answered a question concerning the water supply incident at Pitsford water treatment works in Northamptonshire. I would like to update the House on the latest...

Single Payment Scheme (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As at 30 June, the end of the regulatory payment window for the 2007 Single Payment Scheme, a total of £1.431 billion, representing some 98.7 per cent. of the estimated total fund, had been paid in full ...

Terrorist Suspects (Rendition) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 21 February I made a statement to the House regarding new information we had been passed by the United States Government regarding rendition. Contrary to earlier assurances that Diego Garcia had not been used...

Supreme Court (Jack Straw)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on the construction costs of the Supreme Court for the United Kingdom.

The overall development of the Supreme Court is progressing according to plan and we expect to open the ...

"Governance of Britain" (Jack Straw)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 3 July 2007 (Official Report, column 815), the Prime Minister made a statement to Parliament publishing "The Governance of Britain" Green Paper. The Green Paper set out a route map for further constitutional...

London Congestion Charge (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret to inform the House that the answer I gave on 7 February to a parliamentary question (Official Report, column 1422W) about traffic signs for the central London congestion charging scheme was not sufficiently...

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:36, 4 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House about the future of testing services provided by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) of the Department for Transport.

VOSA plays a key role in the delivery of...

'...Keep British Summer time as it is with the same relationship to continental time' -- John Park
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please ignore the petitions calling for changes to BST. Tinkering with clock...
'...define laws to 'licence' high profile media stars and athletes' -- Peter Ward
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Presently, the justice system appears to favour the high profile media stars...
'...Save from closure the post office at Stannington Village in Northumberland' -- David Hall
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The post office in Stannington is a vital part of the community of...
'...Look at the way recovery vehicles can be differentiated from other vehicles and save some of our collegues lives' -- Nigel Leverton
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a growing concern for the safety of all recovery operators working...
'...build skateboard/bmx facilities on mossy bank, boldmere, sutton coldfield or nearby.' -- colin badger
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is currently nowhere near this area where the public who enjoy such...
'...Stop Islamic Sharia Law being used in Great Britain' -- d brown
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The most senior judge in England and Wales has said that aspects of Islamic...
'...now allow the people who pay for ministers and MPs lavish expenses - the taxpayer - to also vote their own pay and tax free allowances.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the abomination of MPs and Ministers refusing to agree to changes...
'...Allow limited controlled self-build development of eco houses on town fringes.' -- Justin Chard
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a lot of "green belt" land currently wedged between existing town...
'...Don't introduce in schools the rule where every child in the class needs to get an invite for a party' -- Greg Foster
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The boy's school says he has violated the children's rights and has...
'...reimburse our 66p that went to pay for the queen this year' -- Caroline Maston
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that the 66p used to fund the Queen could be better spent on schools...
'...design a policy on "winding" babies to address childcare concerns in the case of two police officers whose baby has tragically died' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 11:23, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Further to Billie Jan's petitions, requesting more advice on colic, can I...
'...that the details of any public tax money spent on MP second homes is not kept from the public.' -- Seb Gibbs
seen at 11:22, 4 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British MPs have recently voted that they can continue to use public money...
Employment tribunal chairman retirement - milton
seen at 11:17, 4 July in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Judge Milton retires as a Legal Chairman of the Employment Tribunals for England and Wales on 4 July 2008.
National audit office report - the defence information infrastructure (dii)
seen at 04:52, 4 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The National Audit Office today published its report into the Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) programme, which aims to deliver a single, secure, high quality computer infrastructure across the whole of ...