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04 December 2008

Misc
seen at 19:16, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Lord Mandelson was meeting with bankers and Treasury officials today, the PMS said that there was a regular meeting taking place between the Chancellor, Treasury Officials and representatives of the banks...
Heathrow
seen at 19:16, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why there had been a delay in making a decision regarding Heathrow, the PMS said that this was a decision of enormous national and regional importance and as such it was important that we made the right decision...
Mortgage Scheme
seen at 19:16, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked which of the 8 banks supposedly taking part in the scheme still didn t support the measures announced, the PMS said that from what he had seen all the 8 banks had come out in favour of the measures that we...
Meeting with President Kagame of Rwanda
seen at 19:15, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister s meeting with President Kagame, the PMS said that they would discuss the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, issues relating to regional security and what more the UK and...
Meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland
seen at 19:15, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister s meeting with the Irish Prime Minister, the PMS said that they met this morning for about 45 minutes and discussed the forthcoming European Council, in particular handling the global...
Speaker of the House of Commons
seen at 19:15, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had confidence in the Speaker of the House of Commons, the PMS said yes. Asked why, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister believed that we should support the Speaker s decision to ...
DNA Database
seen at 19:15, 4 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government would be reviewing the DNA database system following the decision made by the European Court of Human Rights this morning, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Home Secretary...
PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 19:14, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in a...

World’s first annual innovation report launched
seen at 19:13, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM met with Ministers and innovation leaders today to launch the Annual Innovation Report, the world’s first progress report on innovation.

The report draws together information and data against...

Zimbabwe faces “national emergency” - PM
seen at 19:11, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has said that the UK will increase its aid provision for Zimbabwe following a recent outbreak of cholera that has taken the country to a state of “national emergency”.

In...

Morning press briefing from 4 December 2008
seen at 19:10, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: DNA database, Speaker of the House of Commons, meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland, meeting with President Kagame of Rwanda, mortgage scheme, Heathrow and...

PM welcomes interest rate cut
seen at 19:09, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister welcomed the Bank of England base rate cut today and urged lenders to pass on the reduction to homeowners and businesses.

Speaking to journalists while on a visit to Pimlico’s...

PM welcomes interest rate cut
seen at 19:08, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM welcomes interest rate cut
seen at 19:07, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister welcomed the Bank of England base rate cut today and urged lenders to pass on the reduction to homeowners and businesses.

Speaking to journalists while on a visit to Pimlico’s ...

Minister announces inquiry into construction fatalities
seen at 18:54, 4 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
James Purnell, Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has today announced he has commissioned an inquiry into the underlying causes of construction fatalities.   
Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework - Consultation Responses
seen at 18:41, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Responses to inform Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework
Fire and rescue service operational statistics for england, 2007/08
seen at 18:24, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government published today the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) Operational Statistics bulletin, which covers operational statistics for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008.   
Baroness andrews: new deal legacy must not be lost
seen at 18:24, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Minister Baroness Andrews has today called on community leaders from across the country to look to the future and build on the success of the New Deal for Communities programme over the past decade. &...
'...Impose Nationwide curfew to protect children and maintain public order.' -- Daniel Bilham
seen at 17:33, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Impose a Nationwide curfew on children under 18 to return home before 10....
'...Introduce a Copyright Ombudsman' -- Daniel Bilham
seen at 17:32, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, no Copyright Ombudsman exists yet other areas of industry have...
Meeting Agenda: RDPE Network North East Focus Group
seen at 17:23, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Agenda for the meeting of the RDPE Network focus group in the North East, 7 November, Deneholme Centre, Allendale.

Meeting Agenda: RDPE Network East Midlands Focus Group
seen at 17:23, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Agenda for the meeting of the RDPE Network focus group in the East Midlands, 21 November 2008, Newark Town Hall, Newark.

PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 16:39, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in ...

PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 16:39, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

'...Return the "Elgin" marbles (correctly known at the Parthenon Marbles) back to Athens' -- Adrian Watts
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Elgin removed the marbles that sat on top of the Parthenon on the...
'...build in the Northwest & Scotland Eurotunnel/Eurostar depots for both freight and passengers.' -- G Passmore
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During this period of economic uncertainty the government is planning...
'...substantially increase the state pension by at least 20% to assist all pensioners live a comforatble life in retirement without the worry of being cold or with sufficient good food.' -- Dr Christopher Clark
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...substantially increase the state pension by at least 20% to assist all pensioners live a comforatble life in retirement without the worry of being cold or with sufficient good food.' -- Dr Christopher Clark
'...Give priority social housing to working people' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current housing policy is biased and rewards single mothers and those...
'...Only pay Job seekers allowance to those seeking work.' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many single mums and other scroungers have no intention of looking for work...
'...give equal rights to all homeless men and fathers , and not just people on rehabilatation schemes or probation' -- Gary Staniforth
seen at 16:05, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To give all single men equal rights for housing and stop the higher priority...
'...effectively REGULATE financial institutions to ensure that responsible borrowers are given reasonable opportunities to renegotiate their mortgages, where necessary, in order to keep people in their homes as a top priority.' -- Clare Gabriel
seen at 16:04, 4 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Creating a protocol for financial institutions is a good statement of intent...
Hutton celebrates european defence policy
seen at 15:57, 4 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Defence, John Hutton today marked the 10th Anniversary of the Saint-Malo declaration on European Union Defence by welcoming the French Defence Minister, Herve Morin, to the UK based Operational...
International development minister sets tough new targets for un
seen at 15:40, 4 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Tough new targets were set by the UK today for the UN to save more lives with UK donor money.   
International development minister sets tough new targets for un
seen at 15:40, 4 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Tough new targets were set by the UK today for the UN to save more lives with UK donor money.   
Invitation & Agenda for 1st European Network for Rural Development 'National Rural Network' meeting
seen at 15:37, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Invitation & Agenda for 1st European Network for Rural Development 'National Rural Network' meeting.

Invitation & Agenda for 1st Meeting of the LEADER Subcommittee of the ENRD
seen at 15:37, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Invitation & Agenda for 1st Meeting of the LEADER Subcommittee of the ENRD

Launch of the Wales Rural Network
seen at 15:36, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This event will launch the Wales Rural Network, one of the 4 National Rural Networks in the UK.

The aims of the Wales Rural Network are to share good practice and promote...

Connected trio of companies taken out of circulation
seen at 15:33, 4 December in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Three companies who benefited from 'boiler room' share selling activities have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch ("CIB") of the Insolvency...
Connected trio of companies taken out of circulation
seen at 15:33, 4 December in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Three companies who benefited from 'boiler room' share selling activities have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch ("CIB") of the Insolvency...
15 foreign flagged ships under detention in the uk during october
seen at 13:47, 4 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 15 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
15 foreign flagged ships under detention in the uk during october
seen at 13:47, 4 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 15 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 13:04, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in a...

PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 13:03, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in a...

Mortality target monitoring (infant mortality, inequalities) - update to include data for 2007
seen at 12:53, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following National Statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Michael rosen, children's laureaute, and leading illustrators unveil new works for nhs sixtieth anniversary
seen at 12:53, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Some of Britains top illustrators, along with the Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, have teamed up to provide a unique artistic contribution to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the NHS.   
Put people power into action to improve the nhs, say phil hope and ara darzi
seen at 12:53, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Patients are being urged to put people power into action from today by rating the service they receive in hospitals using a new tool on the NHS website.   
Application process opens for academic health science centre designation
seen at 12:53, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The process to select the organisations that will be designated as Academic Health Science Centres (AHSC) has formally opened today. At the same time it has been confirmed that Sir Ian Kennedy has been formally ...
National quality board (nqb) takes shape
seen at 12:53, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Appointment process for expert and lay representatives begins -   
Study into local legal advice announced
seen at 12:43, 4 December in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A study into the funding and provision of local legal advice has been announced by Ministers.   
1st Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the European Network for Rural Development
seen at 12:33, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Agenda for the 1st Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the European Network for Rural Development.

Spurs agrees to change its ticketing terms for rescheduled fixtures
seen at 12:30, 4 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has secured an agreement from Tottenham Hotspur FC to amend its terms and conditions relating to ticket refunds for fans.   
Forced Marriage: A Civil Remedy? Consultation Paper
seen at 12:24, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
the Scottish Government is seeking your views, through the questions included in this consultation document, on whether Scotland should introduce civil legislation on forced marriage.
Consultation on the right to request time to train for employees in Scotland - Consultation Responses
seen at 12:24, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government consulted on whether the proposed right to request time off to train should be extended to employees in Scotland. 43 responses were received to the consultation.
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: Report of the Knowledge Exchange Working Group
seen at 12:23, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
In 2008 three short-term internal working grops were establishe to review material from consualtation, continue to liaise with stakeholders and to help devleop options and advice for Scottiah ministers. This August...
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: Paper 3: Bibliography/Reference List
seen at 12:23, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
3 short-life internal working groups were established in 2008 to help develop the new science framework for Scotland taking account of earlier consultation and ongoing informal contacts with stakeholders. this ...
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: Paper 2: 2008 Stakeholders Update
seen at 12:23, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
3 short-term internal working groups were established in 2008 to review consultation material, continue to engage with stakeholders and develop ideas and advice for Ministers in torder to inform the new science ...
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: Paper 1: Statistical Analysis of Science Base
seen at 12:23, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistical Analysis of Science Base - August 2008
Healey - 100 flood-hit families returning home each week
seen at 11:56, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
FRESH SUPPORT ANNOUNCED FOR FAMILIES IN CARAVANS   
Transport statistics
seen at 11:55, 4 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Annual statistics of passenger behaviour on board aircraft 2007/8
seen at 11:55, 4 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the Civil Aviation Authority Annual Statistics on Disruptive Passenger Behaviour on board aircraft.   
Full speed ahead for crossrail
seen at 11:55, 4 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Joint Press release between DfT, TfL, GLA and City of London Corporation   
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements for andoversford primary school, gloucestershire
seen at 11:36, 4 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Gloucestershire County Council to the admission arrangements decided by the governors of Andoversford Primary School for September...
Innovation vital for uk to emerge stronger from economic downturn
seen at 11:25, 4 December in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
First annual innovation report to hold Government to account on pledge to make Britain best place in the world to run an innovative business   
Uplands Inquiry sets out timetable for gathering evidence
seen at 11:23, 4 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our Commissioners have agreed detailed plans to implement our inquiry into the future of England’s upland communities.

We'll collect evidence covering a broad range ...

Nhs 60 poem and illustrations
seen at 05:10, 4 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Leading children's illustrators and the children's laureate Michael Rosen have teamed up to provide a unique artistic contribution to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS for children.   
Innovative new advertising campaign to highlight the risks of taking cocaine
seen at 05:01, 4 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new hard-hitting £1million TV and online FRANK advertising campaign which shows the dangers of cocaine use was unveiled today by the Government.   
PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 03:01, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in a...

PM announces action on repossessions
seen at 03:00, 4 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will take action to allow people facing repossession of their homes to defer interest payments on their mortgages for up to two years.

Speaking in a...

HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: Out of Sight: Severe and Enduring Mental Health Problems in Scotland's Prisons
seen at 02:21, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Mental Health Report
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: Out of Sight - Severe and Enduring Mental Health Problems in Scotland's Prisons: Summary of main findings
seen at 02:21, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary findings from Thematic Report on Severe and Enduring Mental Health Problems in Scotland's Prisons.
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: International Working Group-Paper 4: Arc of Prosperity S and T Strategies Extracts from Future of Science and Technology in Europe EU Report
seen at 02:21, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Arc of Prosperity S and T Strategies. Extracts from Future of Science and Technology in Europe EU Report used by the short-term International working group established in 2008 to help develop a science framework...
A Strategic Framework for Science in Scotland-2008: International Working Group-Paper 4: Arc of Prosperity S and T Strategies Extracts from Future of Science and Technology in Europe EU Report
seen at 02:21, 4 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Arc of Prosperity S and T Strategies. Extracts from Future of Science and Technology in Europe EU Report used by the short-term International working group established in 2008 to help develop a science framework...
New scheme to help people at risk of repossession
seen at 01:57, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced a new scheme to help people who suffer a temporary loss of income stay in their home.   
New citizenship classes for mosque schools
seen at 01:57, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New citizenship lessons challenging the notion that there is any conflict between being a good Muslim and a good citizen are starting to be taught in after school madrassahs or mosque supplementary schools across...
New citizenship classes for mosque schools
seen at 01:57, 4 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New citizenship lessons challenging the notion that there is any conflict between being a good Muslim and a good citizen are starting to be taught in after school madrassahs or mosque supplementary schools across...
Energy saving trust appoints mother for national consumer campaign
seen at 01:22, 4 December in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Energy Saving Trust has recently appointed Mother, in a three-way pitch managed by the Central Office of Information (COI).