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07 November 2008

Driving examiner strike suspended - candidates urged to attend tests
seen at 19:41, 7 November in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
Driving examiner strike suspended- candidates urged to attend tests Monday's planned nationwide strike action due to have been led by the national Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, of which some driving...
Hello, Russell,Just a thought re this topic:...
seen at 19:06, 7 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Hello, Russell, Just a thought re this topic: might it be worth your going back to some of the RSLs/HAs/Projects featured in the Best Practice housing case studies? Cheers, Gordon Morris
Thanks Gordon, well reminded! The case studies...
seen at 19:06, 7 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks Gordon, well reminded! The case studies include some good examples of projects that have been able to supply affordable housing at prices as low as £60k.

The digital britain report steering board
seen at 19:01, 7 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
JOINT DCMS/BERR PRESS RELEASE   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
1,500 flood-hit families to receive help with council tax bills
seen at 18:51, 7 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced that 25 councils helping over 1,500 flood-hit families pay their council tax bills will share over £1.2million Government funding.   
Money for rape crisis centres
seen at 16:58, 7 November in News Distribution Service News - national (Our copy).
Issued by News Distribution Service on behalf of Government Equalities Office   
'...Consider savers living on falling investment income' -- Christopher Barton
seen at 16:02, 7 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish the Prime Minister to consider the plight of the prudent and loyal...
'...Consider savers living on falling investment income' -- Christopher Barton
seen at 16:01, 7 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish the Prime Minister to consider the plight of the prudent and loyal...
'...prevent the closure of Grange Park Primary School in Sunderland.' -- Lynn Morgan
seen at 16:01, 7 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Grange Park Primary School has been an integral part of the community in...
'...prevent the closure of Grange Park Primary School in Sunderland.' -- Lynn Morgan
seen at 16:01, 7 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Grange Park Primary School has been an integral part of the community in...
I work in the development of...
seen at 12:12, 7 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I work in the development of affordble housing.  All of our schemes are fully costed by Surveyors and assessed by the Corporation against Value For Money indicators before funding is approved.&...
Thank you, that's very informative
seen at 12:11, 7 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thank you, that's very informative
Oil Summit
seen at 06:25, 7 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a date set for the oil summit in London, another member of the Lobby replied that it would be held on the 19th December. Asked at what level the summit would be held, the PMS replied that it ...
Oil Summit
seen at 06:25, 7 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a date set for the oil summit in London, another member of the Lobby replied that it would be held on the 19th December. Asked at what level the summit would be held, the PMS replied that it ...
Oil Summit
seen at 06:25, 7 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a date set for the oil summit in London, another member of the Lobby replied that it would be held on the 19th December. Asked at what level the summit would be held, the PMS replied that it ...
US Elections
seen at 06:24, 7 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any further developments on the transatlantic front, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that there was nothing further to report on that front. Asked about a possible telephone conversation...
Afternoon press briefing from 5 November 2008
seen at 06:20, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: US elections and Oil Summit

US Elections

Asked if there were any further developments on the transatlantic front, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied...

Afternoon press briefing from 5 November 2008
seen at 06:20, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: US elections and Oil Summit

US Elections

Asked if there were any further developments on the transatlantic front, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied...

Ehlers-danlos - epetition response
seen at 06:20, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to CREATE A FUND TO RESEARCH ‘EHLERS DANLOS’.”

Details of Petition:

“EHLERS DANLOS...

Speech on Health
seen at 06:19, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister in London on health issues.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

One of the greatest assemblies ever of men and women who are concerned about health...

Speech on Health
seen at 06:19, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister in London on health issues.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

One of the greatest assemblies ever of men and women who are concerned about health...

“Geography of inequality” must be tackled - PM
seen at 06:19, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has called for renewed effort to tackle the “geography of inequality” characterised by drastically differing health standards and life expectancy between different countries and...

Health conference
seen at 06:18, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

“Geography of inequality” must be tackled - PM
seen at 06:17, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has called for renewed effort to tackle the “geography of inequality” characterised by drastically differing health standards and life expectancy between different countries and...

“Geography of inequality” must be tackled - PM
seen at 06:17, 7 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has called for renewed effort to tackle the “geography of inequality” characterised by drastically differing health standards and life expectancy between different countries and...

English local authorities make good progress on recycling targets
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Ninety per cent of local authorities are meeting or even exceeding their household recycling targets, new figures published by Environment Minister Jane Kennedy today show.   
English local authorities make good progress on recycling targets
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Ninety per cent of local authorities are meeting or even exceeding their household recycling targets, new figures published by Environment Minister Jane Kennedy today show.   
English local authorities make good progress on recycling targets
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Ninety per cent of local authorities are meeting or even exceeding their household recycling targets, new figures published by Environment Minister Jane Kennedy today show.   
Municipal waste management statistics 2007/08
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE   
Municipal waste management statistics 2007/08
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE   
Municipal waste management statistics 2007/08
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE   
Chair of food policy council announced
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Dame Suzi Leather has been asked by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, to chair the Council of Food Policy Advisers.   
Chair of food policy council announced
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Dame Suzi Leather has been asked by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, to chair the Council of Food Policy Advisers.   
Chair of food policy council announced
seen at 04:59, 7 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Dame Suzi Leather has been asked by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, to chair the Council of Food Policy Advisers.   
Statistical press notice: dental commissioning - quarterly update, september
seen at 04:46, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Statistical press notice: dental commissioning - quarterly update, september
seen at 04:46, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Majority of brits are happy and believe in a fair society
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Alan Johnson asks - can we eradicate health inequality?   
Majority of brits are happy and believe in a fair society
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Alan Johnson asks - can we eradicate health inequality?   
New contract agreement for medical technology trials
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The development of important medical devices like hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and stents get a boost today, as a new agreement makes it easier to get approved trials in patients underway.   
New contract agreement for medical technology trials
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The development of important medical devices like hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and stents get a boost today, as a new agreement makes it easier to get approved trials in patients underway.   
Health minister announces £500k partnership fund to support staff development
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new fund to promote and develop partnership working between employers and trades unions will be announced today by Health Minister Ann Keen.   
Health minister announces £500k partnership fund to support staff development
seen at 04:45, 7 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new fund to promote and develop partnership working between employers and trades unions will be announced today by Health Minister Ann Keen.   
New pension measures announced to help employers
seen at 04:17, 7 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New measures designed to ease the administrative and financial burdens on employers running pension schemes were announced today by Pensions Minister, Rosie Winterton.   
New pension measures announced to help employers
seen at 04:17, 7 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New measures designed to ease the administrative and financial burdens on employers running pension schemes were announced today by Pensions Minister, Rosie Winterton.   
Projecting british islam visit to turkey 10-14 november 2008
seen at 04:02, 7 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A delegation of prominent British Muslims will be visiting Turkey from 10 November to meet a range of leading Turkish figures, to build partnerships that highlight positive messages about modern Islam in Europe, ...
Projecting british islam visit to turkey 10-14 november 2008
seen at 04:02, 7 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A delegation of prominent British Muslims will be visiting Turkey from 10 November to meet a range of leading Turkish figures, to build partnerships that highlight positive messages about modern Islam in Europe, ...
A new constitution for the falkland islands
seen at 04:02, 7 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister, Gillian Merron, today welcomed the new Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008. The Minister said:   
A new constitution for the falkland islands
seen at 04:02, 7 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister, Gillian Merron, today welcomed the new Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008. The Minister said:   
Identity card delivery on time and on budget announces home secretary
seen at 03:13, 7 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Significant progress in the delivery of the National Identity Scheme which will protect your identity in the most secure and convenient way, was announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Identity card delivery on time and on budget announces home secretary
seen at 03:13, 7 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Significant progress in the delivery of the National Identity Scheme which will protect your identity in the most secure and convenient way, was announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Identity card delivery on time and on budget announces home secretary
seen at 03:13, 7 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Significant progress in the delivery of the National Identity Scheme which will protect your identity in the most secure and convenient way, was announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Latest recruit trainee survey released
seen at 02:51, 7 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The latest Armed Forces recruit trainee survey, which has been published since 2005, has been released today, Thursday 6 November, on the MoD website as part of the Department's commitment to open reporting ...
Consultation on safeguards for banking bill powers
seen at 01:40, 7 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Ian Pearson MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, today launched a consultation on safeguards for exercise of the powers under the proposed Special Resolution Regime (SRR) that would be used to deal with banks...
Consultation on safeguards for banking bill powers
seen at 01:39, 7 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Ian Pearson MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, today launched a consultation on safeguards for exercise of the powers under the proposed Special Resolution Regime (SRR) that would be used to deal with banks...
Child trust fund annual statistics
seen at 01:38, 7 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP, has today announced the publication of statistics on the Child Trust Fund (CTF), which have been released by HMRC. He has also written individually to all...
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 3 Planning for Homes: Strategic Environmental Assessment Post Adoption SEA Statement
seen at 01:08, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Post adoption SEA statement.
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 3 Planning for Homes: Strategic Environmental Assessment Post Adoption SEA Statement
seen at 01:08, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Post adoption SEA statement.
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 3 Planning for Homes: Strategic Environmental Assessment Post Adoption SEA Statement
seen at 01:08, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Post adoption SEA statement.
Owner Occupiers' Views: Framework Code of Management Practice for Owner Occupied Sheltered Housing
seen at 01:07, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report detailing findings from focus groups which identified owner occupiers views' of the revised code of management practice for owner occupied sheltered housing.
Owner Occupiers' Views: Framework Code of Management Practice for Owner Occupied Sheltered Housing
seen at 01:07, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report detailing findings from focus groups which identified owner occupiers views' of the revised code of management practice for owner occupied sheltered housing.
Arbitration (Scotland) Bill - Consultation Responses
seen at 01:06, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Bill will reform and consolidate the law of arbitration. The aim is that in future anyone in Scotland, or anyone seeking to do business in Scotland, will be able to find in one place the principles governing...
Arbitration (Scotland) Bill - Consultation Responses
seen at 01:06, 7 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Bill will reform and consolidate the law of arbitration. The aim is that in future anyone in Scotland, or anyone seeking to do business in Scotland, will be able to find in one place the principles governing...
Financial Assistance Scheme (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 01:05, 7 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Since 17 July 2008 qualifying members of schemes eligible for assistance through the financial assistance scheme have been able to access their assistance from up to five years before their normal retirement ...

Financial Assistance Scheme (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 01:05, 7 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Since 17 July 2008 qualifying members of schemes eligible for assistance through the financial assistance scheme have been able to access their assistance from up to five years before their normal retirement ...

Written Answer (Correction) (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 01:04, 7 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Subsequent to a written answer I gave on 6 October 2008, to a parliamentary question on road safety, I would like to inform the House that further investigation has revealed additional information.

The ...

Financial Assistance Scheme (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State (Pensions Reform; Minister for Yorkshire and Humber), Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 01:03, 7 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble friend Lord McKenzie of Luton has made the following statement:

Since 17 July 2008 qualifying members of schemes eligible for assistance through the Financial Assistance Scheme have been able to...