Commenting on Iraq's accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Bill Rammell said:
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the London Borough of Lewisham to discontinue Meadowgate Primary Special School and Pendragon Secondary Special School and establish...
Put that Peter Mandelson said this morning that the Government was talking to Jaguar Land Rover about financial restructuring, and asked if this was not too late as JLR had announced 450 job cuts, the Prime Minister...
Asked for an update on the Heathrow announcement, the PMS said that the announcement would be made in January. Put that further meetings were taking place on the matter and were these ongoing, the PMS advised people...
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the comments made by Baroness Vadera earlier that day, the PMS replied that the important point was that Baroness Vadera was underlining the fact that there was a great...
Asked for more information on the Prime Minister s trip to Paris and was it the case that Mr and Mrs Brown were having dinner with the Sarkozys, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that...
Put that Lord Mandelson had mentioned that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor had had more discussions with the banks and could people expect an announcement in the next few days, the PMS said that if we had...
Asked whether the Prime Minster agreed with the Foreign Secretary s views on the war on terror, the PMS said that the Government s position on the use of the phrase war on terror was well known and had been for...
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to Chancellor Merkel or President Sarkozy about the situation in Gaza and the possibility of a 10-day ceasefire, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was expected to ...
Asked for a readout of the Prime Minister s meeting with President Sarkozy, the PMS replied that as anticipated, the meeting was principally on the global economy. The Prime Minister had said this morning that ...
Asked for more details on the Prime Minister s meeting with the Ukrainian President, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that they would be discussing the dispute between Russia and Ukraine...
Asked about the reasoning behind the decision to change the script on MPs expenses, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that it was best to speak to Harriet Harman s office as this had been published in ...
Gordon Brown has reiterated his determination to take action on the economy and called for increased cooperation between the EU and the United States in the year ahead.
Speaking at a press conference with...
Gordon Brown has reiterated his determination to take action on the economy and called for increased cooperation between the EU and the United States in the year ahead.
Speaking at a press conference with...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Ukraine, Paris meeting, Gaza, war or terror and economy
UkraineAsked for more details on the Prime Minister s meeting with the Ukrainian President, the...
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Martin Luther King today on the 80th anniversary of his birth.
The PM called Reverend King a “great individual in his lifetime” and praised his...
The Prime Minister has described an attack on the United Nations headquarters in Gaza today as “indefensible” and pledged the UK’s “unwavering support” for UN efforts to secure ...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to set fuel duty at a fixed amount rather than a percentage.”
Details of Petition:
“If fuel...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Miscellaneous
MiscellaneousAsked about the reasoning behind the decision to change the script on MPs expenses, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said...
Visits abroad by UK residents down by 6%
NHS on track to achieve annual reduction of 30% by 2010/11
OVERNIGHT FULL MOTORWAY CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND M40 J15 - M42 J3A NORTHBOUND M42 J3a SOUTHBOUND EXIT FOR M40
A bill to make newcomers to the UK earn the right to stay here, strengthen the border, and ensure we have a firm but fair immigration system was published in Parliament today.
The OFT has reached a preliminary view to recommend to the Competition Commission that it relaxes ITV's Contract Rights Renewal (CRR) Undertakings. These were introduced following the merger of Carlton and Granada...
Government Responds to Equitable Life Report
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The Scottish Government's response to the First Annual Report of the Scottish Council of Economic Advisers
My noble Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has made the following statement:
In the pre-Budget report on 24 November 2008, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor ...
Copies of the 2008 UK Convergence Programme are available in the Vote Office and have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.
With the expiry of the call-out order made last January, I am reporting that a new order was made under section 54 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 so that reservists may continue to be called out into service ...
My hon. Friend the then Minister for Marine Landscape and Rural Affairs (Jonathan Shaw) announced on 26 March 2008 the creation of a new DEFRA executive agency to be vested on 1 April 2009. The agency will be...
The Government have today published the Coroners and Justice Bill.
I have also published today two additional documents which relate to the coroner provisions in the Bill.
The first of these documents...
In the Pre-Budget Report on 24 November 2008, my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of Government support for small and medium-sized businesses to help them through the...
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...
Please give details of the cost - and who is speaking?
Phil Turner
Thanks for your comment Phil.
We're just finalising the agenda and speakers for the day, and we'll add the full details here shortly. There is no cost to attend the summit.
I'll pass your...
Britain will benefit from major air, rail and road improvements as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon today outlined radical new plans for the UK's transport infrastructure, designed to support the economy and secure...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Bristol City Council to close Sea Mills Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Durham County Council to close Shotton Hall Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a statutory proposal to establish a new primary school in East Witchel, Swindon. Swindon Borough Council submitted a bid to run the school, and no...
The Office of The Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Bristol City Council to close Weston Park Primary and Bluebell Valley Nursery Schools from 31 August 2010 and establish a new primary...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal put forward by Bristol City Council to close Victoria Park Infant and Junior Schools and open a new primary school.
Help is at hand for those badly affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) caused by low levels of natural light.
The 31 January tax return deadline is just around the corner, so if you haven't sent your return to HMRC yet, you need to act quickly to avoid a £100 penalty.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during December 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Land Registry has published a guide warning against so-called land banking investment schemes which are often advertised as offering big returns on investments in land.
We the undersigned want to abolish the diagnosis of schizophrenia on the...
Entrepreneur and star of BBC's Dragon's Den, James Caan was today appointed the new Co-Chair of the Department of Business's Ethnic Minority Task Force.
Last summer the Department for Business launched a consultation on unlawful Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing and its impact on the British arts and entertainment industries. The consultation called for evidence on...
Today, the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) announced the launch of its procurement process for the personal accounts Scheme Administration services.
RFA reports progress on biofuel sustainability, but poor performers drag RTFO below target
Government should have abolished this tax in 1997, nevertheless it makes...
This petition has been written to provide current and former Gurkha...
Every year, millions of pounds is raised for the starving children in Africa...
We the undersigned feel that the government would encourage people back to...
For certain jobs throughout the UK drugs testing is mandatory. Passing this...
It is becomeing ever clear that the local authoritys cannot afford the huge...
Social servies and Council's recieve bonuses for the amount of children...
It is a well known fact that it is extremely difficult for even the most...
With religion being such a prominent force for division in the world it is...
At present any foreign vehicle can enter the UK and be used on ALL of our...
We the undersigned recognise that current street lighting is designed to...
It is now a proven fact that this scheme is a con as it now makes it harder...
We're delighted to be working with NALC to hold a number of feedback sessions providing updates on the progress made in taking forward the findings and recommendations of our Participation...
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
The Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) is a major IT programme which is already delivering benefits to the UK's front-line troops and to the wider Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is one of the largest IT...
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC
* Driving Standards Agency promotes Enhanced Rider Scheme at Motorcycle Expo at the NEC
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The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a modification to a statutory proposal for Edward Sheerien and Royston High School, Barnsley.