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13 January 2009

Achieving Smoke-Free Mental Health Health Services in Scotland: A Consultation (The Scottish Government)
seen at 23:42, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009 and ends on 6th April 2009.

Views are being sought on achieving smoke-free mental health services in Scotland...

Notification under Section 107(6) of the Communications Act 2003 - In Focus Public Networks Limited (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 23:42, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009 and ends on 12th February 2009.

1. The Office of Communications ('Ofcom') propose to give a direction under section 106(3) of the Communications Act 2003 (...

School playground design materials (The Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 23:42, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009 and ends on 6th April 2009.

A commitment, set out in Fair Play: A consultation on the play strategy, stated that "To make it easier for head teachers and...

The All Wales Community Cohesion Strategy (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 23:41, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th January 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

Wales needs strong, resilient and harmonious communities ...

Modernising Trust Ports (The Department for Transport)
seen at 23:41, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 13th January 2009 and ends on 7th April 2009.

Letter of consultation

The following documents relating to this consultation are available: Modernising Trust...

Technical problems with the work permit customer contact centre and sponsorship and employer's helpline. (The Border and Immigration Agency)
seen at 23:41, 13 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 13th January 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation...
Morning press briefing from 13 January 2009
seen at 23:15, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet, Heathrow, economy and Ben Bernanke meeting

Cabinet

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the asembled press that at Cabinet, the discussion...

Liam Byrne webchat
seen at 23:13, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Liam Byrne, Minister for the Cabinet, will hold a live webchat on the New Opportunities White Paper on 20 January at 16:00 GMT. Post a question now.

Misc
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the visit of Ben Bernanke to Downing Street tomorrow, the PMS replied that Mr Bernanke and the Prime Minister had met on a number of occasions before and no doubt they would want to talk...
Heathrow
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the subject of Heathrow would be discussed at Cabinet tomorrow, the PMS said we would not normally brief on what would be discussed in Cabinet in advance. We had said that there would be an announcement...
Economy
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what non-bank institutions were, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister was referring to the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme, for example, or export credits...
Ben Bernanke Meeting
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister and Ben Bernanke would be discussing, the PMS said that they would have a general discussion about the state of the global economy. Asked if Alastair Darling would be attending, the...
Economy
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if people could expect an announcement on credit guarantees, the PMS replied that on this whole question of loan guarantees and the speculation surrounding it over the last 24 hours, we had always made clear...
Heathrow
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be an annoucement shortly on Heathrow, the PMS said he could confirm that there would be an announcement in January. Asked whether he would characterise the discussion on Heathrow as consensual...
Cabinet
seen at 19:51, 13 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the asembled press that at Cabinet, the discussion had been mostly on the economy. There was also a brief update on Heathrow and as the Foreign Secretary was absent, an...
Speech at the Employment Summit
seen at 19:50, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Speech given by the Prime Minister at the Employment Summit in London, 12 January 2009

PM announces employment and training plans

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Let me begin ...

New Opportunities
seen at 19:49, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Read all the about how the Government intends to help you fulfil your potential through all stages of life.

New Opportunities White Paper

New Opportunities White Paper
seen at 19:48, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has launched the Government’s White Paper on new opportunities, setting out plans for investment in communities, families and citizens that will give all people the best possible chance...

New Opportunities top video
seen at 19:47, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

New Opportunities White Paper
seen at 19:46, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has launched the Government’s White Paper on new opportunities, setting out plans for investment in communities, families and citizens that will give all people the best possible chance...

PM meets Jobs4Mums award winners
seen at 19:45, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown welcomed the winners of the Jobs4Mums awards to a Downing Street reception on Monday in recognition of employers that are committed to helping mothers back into work.

The PM praised the winners...

Panel on fair access to the professions announced - new opportunities white paper
seen at 19:41, 13 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Cabinet Office Minister Liam Byrne has today announced The Panel on Fair Access to Professions - its task is to ensure everyone has a chance of getting in to the main professions whatever their background.  ...
Annex a - list of members of the panel on fair access to the professions
seen at 19:41, 13 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
This follows press release 002/09 sent 13/01/09 and is the full list of the members of the above panel. Please contact Cabinet Office press office for any further enquiries.   
National Planning Framework for Scotland 2: Assessment Matrix of Candidate National Developments Against the National Development Criteria
seen at 18:58, 13 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Assessment Matrix is the Government's record of the assessment of suggested national developments against the criteria announced by the Cabinet Secretary.
Ministers protect ticket office hours
seen at 18:43, 13 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Plans by South West Trains to reduce the opening hours of ticket offices have in large part been rejected by Ministers following public consultation.   
Mpa committee meeting: communities, equalities and people committee
seen at 18:09, 13 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Communities, Equalities and People Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 15 January 2009 at 10.00am.  &...
Six foreign ships under detention in uk during november
seen at 17:53, 13 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during November 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.   
'...Sack Yvette Cooper for gross incompetence.' -- Mark Bryce
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Yvette Cooper continually demonstrates what can only be described as gross...
'...Publicly apologize to every UK pensioner for his 17,000 tax raid on private pension schemes whilst his Gold Plated pension remains blast proof' -- John Anthony Hardwick
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gordon Brown was solely responsible when he was chancellor in 1997 when he...
'...ban level crossings and put bridges (or tunnels) there instead.' -- fiona morris
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that putting bridges or tunnels instead of level crossings will...
'...Upgrade the A42 to Motorway status from Junction 11.' -- Thomas Russell
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The A42 has long been a link between the M42 at Junction 11 and the M1, it's...
'...protect the freshwater eel under the countryside act in british waters' -- carl holmes
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the freshwater eel is in desperate need of protection and at a european...
'...create a large network of new woodland habitats all over the uk' -- carl holmes
seen at 17:35, 13 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we need a five year plan with all goverments in the uk working together to...
Diocese of St Albans
seen at 16:50, 13 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Alan Gregory Clayton Smith MA PhD, Area Bishop of Shrewsbury, for election as Bishop of St Albans in succession to the Right Reverend Christopher William...

New green farming guide launched
seen at 16:35, 13 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new one-stop shop practical guide to help farmers, growers and land managers protect the environment effectively was launched by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy today.   
Hm treasury and fsa announce partners for £12 million money guidance pathfinder
seen at 15:58, 13 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The first group of partners, who will help to deliver the new £12 million Money Guidance pathfinder, were announced today by HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The Money Guidance pathfinder...
Government to treble number of career development loans
seen at 15:44, 13 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Measures to boost skills, fair access to education and pathways into work at the heart of Government's New Opportunities White Paper   
Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Innovation
seen at 15:42, 13 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Are rural communities being encouraged to release their economic potential though innovation and new ways of working?

New ideas and innovative products and services can help lessen the recession...

Blears - supporting communities to support individuals
seen at 15:17, 13 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today unveiled measures that will see young people from some of the nation's most deprived areas getting involved in activities that will introduce them to a world beyond...
Blears - supporting communities to support individuals
seen at 15:17, 13 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today unveiled measures that will see young people from some of the nation's most deprived areas getting involved in activities that will introduce them to a world beyond...
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 13:15, 13 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit widened to 4.5 billion in Nov
New opportunities white paper - fair chances for the future
seen at 13:13, 13 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today launched plans for building fair chances for everyone to succeed in the new economy. The New Opportunities White Paper sets out the Government's agenda for capturing the jobs of the ...
Statistical press notice: gp extended opening hours - monthly update.
seen at 13:04, 13 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
69% of gp surgeries now offer extended opening hours
seen at 13:04, 13 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Over 69 per cent of GP surgeries are now offering patients extended opening hours, the Department of Health announced today.   
Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill: Consultation Paper
seen at 12:39, 13 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation paper on the proposed Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill
The Early Years Framework
seen at 12:39, 13 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This framework is about giving all our children the best start in life and the steps the Scottish Government, local partners and practitioners in early years services need to take to start us on that journey.
Sale of BNFL Assets (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:38, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the previous Secretary of State's announcement on 16 July 2007, Official Report,column 1WS, regarding the planned sale by British Nuclear Fuels Ltd (BNFL) of its one third stake in Atomic Weapons Establishment...

Saving Gateway Accounts Bill (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 12:38, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, in advance of the Second Reading of the Saving Gateway Accounts Bill, I am publishing draft regulations in relation to eligibility for Saving Gateway accounts. Copies have been deposited in the Libraries...

Cord Blood Banking (Dawn Primarolo, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 12:38, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As part of a review of the collection and use of umbilical cord blood, the Department commissioned a study of current practice in the United Kingdom compared with that found in Canada, China, France, Japan, Spain...

Written Answer (Correction) (Phil Hope, Minister of State (Care Services; Minister for the East Midlands), Department of Health)
seen at 12:38, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the written answer given to the hon. Member for Birmingham, (Selly Oak) on 16 December, Official Report, column 662W, was incorrect. The correct information is as follows:

The Department is...

Support for Jobseekers (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 12:37, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today announcing further measures to strengthen the support we offer to people who have been unemployed for six months. This builds on a number of measures already taken to respond to the consequences...

Employment (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 12:37, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today announcing further measures to strengthen the support we offer to people who have been unemployed for six months. This builds on a number of measures already taken to respond to the consequences...

House of Lords: Director of Facilities (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 12:37, 13 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Mr Carl Woodall MA MPhil has been appointed as Director of Facilities for the House of Lords. He will take up his appointment in March.

Candidate for post of information commissioner announced
seen at 11:41, 13 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Christopher Graham, currently the Director General of the Advertising Standards Authority, has been selected as the preferred candidate to take over as Information Commissioner when Richard Thomas retires from the...
Avon and somerset probation sets the standard for gender diversity
seen at 11:40, 13 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Avon and Somerset Probation Area have continued to set the standard within the Probation Service Nationally for Diversity practice and have received formal recognition of this through the Stonewall top 100 employers...