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23 January 2009

Culture minister defers export of haute couture dresses
seen at 22:47, 23 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister, Barbara Follett, has placed a temporary export bar on eleven dresses designed by the early 20th-century French couturier Madeleine Vionnet. This will provide a last chance to raise the money to...
Culture minister defers export of portrait of british diplomat by rosalba carriera
seen at 22:47, 23 January in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister Barbara Follett has placed a temporary export bar on a pastel portrait of the British diplomat Sir James Gray by Rosalba Carriera. This will provide a last chance to raise the money to keep the ...
Hms monmouth - full speed ahead
seen at 21:25, 23 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Setting sail from Rosyth today, HMS Monmouth embarked on sea trials that will test her top speed following a 10-month MOD refit.   
Hms monmouth - full speed ahead
seen at 21:25, 23 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Setting sail from Rosyth today, HMS Monmouth embarked on sea trials that will test her top speed following a 10-month MOD refit.   
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for wimbledon chase primary school, london borough of merton
seen at 17:44, 23 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision after receiving a request by the London Borough of Merton to vary the admission arrangements of Wimbledon Chase Primary School from September 2009. &...
Receiver of wreck annual report released
seen at 16:20, 23 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Receiver Of Wreck today publishes her Annual Report which reveals that in excess of 1,500 items were reported during 2008. Items reported range from water melons to gold nuggets as well as tonnes of timber. ...
'...make it a legal requirement for all offenders who cause or allow violent crimes and deaths, to be charged with all applicable offences. Resulting sentences should be served consecutively. Parole should be abolished for all violent crimes and non-acc
seen at 15:54, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many offenders have been getting off too lightly for violent crimes such...
'...call unambiguously on Israel for a complete ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza immediately, and allow unresticted access to aid organisations immediately.' -- David Black
seen at 15:54, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all know lots of reasons why, so no more details are necessary.
'...ensure no British money goes towards educating Palestinians for continued violence' -- michelle moshelian
seen at 15:54, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is widely reported that Palestinian educational schoolbooks and...
'...to Introduce sanctions against the Palestinian Territories' -- michelle moshelian
seen at 15:54, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Palestinian Territories must be punished for continued rocket attacks...
Morning press briefing from 22 January 2009
seen at 15:38, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Pascal Lamy, crime statistics, Northern Rock and President Obama.

Pascal Lamy

Asked about the Prime Minister s meeting with Pascal Lamy, the Prime...

Morning press briefing from 22 January 2009
seen at 15:38, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Pascal Lamy, crime statistics, Northern Rock and President Obama.

Pascal Lamy

Asked about the Prime Minister s meeting with Pascal Lamy, the Prime...

Sellafield site in the running for next generation nuclear
seen at 15:33, 23 January in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
* NDA confirm they expect to nominate Sellafield, Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell as potential sites for new nuclear power stations;   
Super fast missile system gets new lease of life
seen at 14:56, 23 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The super fast Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) system used by the Army and Royal Marines is to get a new lease life for the next 13 years thanks to a £200m contact with Thales UK, announced today by ...
Independent Review of Policing in Scotland
seen at 14:45, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is an Independent Review of Policing carried out by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary with a view to specialist policing, policing services.
Impact evaluation of the 'Points of Entry' campaign 2008 - Reserach Findings 14/2008
seen at 14:45, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials...
Impact evaluation of the 'Points of Entry' campaign 2008 - Reserach Findings 14/2008
seen at 14:45, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials...
Impact Evaluation of the Points of Entry Campaign 2008
seen at 14:45, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials...
Impact Evaluation of the Points of Entry Campaign 2008
seen at 14:45, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quantitative survey research was conducted in Scotland's six airports to assess the impact of the 'Points of Entry campaign in light of the changes made to campaign materials and sites 2007. The updated materials...
EMERGENCY (NINTH) MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE, HELD AT 10.00AM ON FRIDAY 4 JULY 2008, IN THE PERTH SUITE, CARLTON HIGHLAND HOTEL, EDINBURGH
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
EMERGENCY (NINTH) MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE, HELD AT 10.00AM ON FRIDAY 4 JULY 2008, IN THE PERTH SUITE, CARLTON HIGHLAND HOTEL, EDINBURGH
EIGHTH MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
EIGHTH MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE
EIGHTH MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
EIGHTH MEETING OF THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION (HAI) TASK FORCE
Consultation on Science in Support of Marine, Environment, Rural Affairs and Related Policies of The Scottish Government: A Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS) (2011-2016)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Science in Support of Marine, Environment, Rural Affairs and Related Policies of The Scottish Government: A Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS) (2011-2016...
Consultation on Science in Support of Marine, Environment, Rural Affairs and Related Policies of The Scottish Government: A Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS) (2011-2016)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Science in Support of Marine, Environment, Rural Affairs and Related Policies of The Scottish Government: A Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS) (2011-2016...
Arbitration (Scotland) Bill Consultation Report
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An analysis of the consultation responses for the Arbitration (Scotland) Bill.
Arbitration (Scotland) Bill Consultation Report
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An analysis of the consultation responses for the Arbitration (Scotland) Bill.
Analysis of Responses to the Public Consultation on The Scottish Marine Bill
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill
Analysis of Responses to the Public Consultation on The Scottish Marine Bill
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill
Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs Research Findings No.5/2009: Analysis of Responses to the Public Consultation on the Scottish Marine Bill
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs Research Findings No.5/2009: Analysis of Responses to the Public Consultation on the Scottish Marine Bill
seen at 14:44, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill.
National Minimum Wage (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has asked for the Government's agreement to delay making recommendations on the national minimum wage (NMW) this year. The recommendations were due to be made by the end of February...

National Minimum Wage (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has asked for the Government's agreement to delay making recommendations on the national minimum wage (NMW) this year. The recommendations were due to be made by the end of February...

Tax Information Exchange Agreement (United Kingdom/Guernsey) (Stephen Timms)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Guernsey was signed on 20 January 2009, alongside an arrangement amending the 1952 arrangement with Guernsey for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention...

Tax Information Exchange Agreement (United Kingdom/Guernsey) (Stephen Timms)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Guernsey was signed on 20 January 2009, alongside an arrangement amending the 1952 arrangement with Guernsey for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention...

Armed Forces Day (Kevan Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to announce today that the Government have selected Chatham Historic Dockyard to be the host for the 2009 Armed Forces Day national event.

We announced our plans to hold an Armed Forces Day when ...

Armed Forces Day (Kevan Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to announce today that the Government have selected Chatham Historic Dockyard to be the host for the 2009 Armed Forces Day national event.

We announced our plans to hold an Armed Forces Day when ...

Household Waste Incentives (Jane Kennedy)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Powers in the Climate Change Act allow up to five local authorities in England to pilot household waste incentives schemes.

The Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, my hon. Friend the...

Household Waste Incentives (Jane Kennedy)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Powers in the Climate Change Act allow up to five local authorities in England to pilot household waste incentives schemes.

The Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, my hon. Friend the...

General Affairs and External Relations Council (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 26 January in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will represent the UK.

The agenda items are as follows:

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General Affairs and External Relations Council (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 26 January in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will represent the UK.

The agenda items are as follows:

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The UK and China: A Framework for Engagement (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government today are launching "The UK and China: A Framework for Engagement". This document sets out our policy towards China over the next four years.

The paper states that, while China is already...

The UK and China: A Framework for Engagement (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government today are launching "The UK and China: A Framework for Engagement". This document sets out our policy towards China over the next four years.

The paper states that, while China is already...

Cyprus: De-mining (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK is committed to supporting the settlement negotiations ongoing in Cyprus aimed at reunifying the island. The current negotiations offer the best chance there has ever been at finding a solution to the ...

Cyprus: De-mining (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK is committed to supporting the settlement negotiations ongoing in Cyprus aimed at reunifying the island. The current negotiations offer the best chance there has ever been at finding a solution to the ...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs informal Council was held on 15 and 16 January 2009 in Prague. My right hon. Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and I attended on behalf of the United Kingdom...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs informal Council was held on 15 and 16 January 2009 in Prague. My right hon. Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and I attended on behalf of the United Kingdom...

Boundary Commission for England (Jack Straw)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I should like to inform the House that I have made the following appointments under schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986:

Mr. David Elvin QC, appointed as a Member of the Boundary Commission...

Olympic Funding (Tessa Jowell, Minister of State (the Olympics and Paymaster General), Cabinet Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Olympic Funders' Group(1) met yesterday and agreed to allow the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to access £394 million of funders' contingency. This decision provides £68 million, to meet the funding...

Olympic Funding (Tessa Jowell, Minister of State (the Olympics and Paymaster General), Cabinet Office)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Olympic Funders' Group(1) met yesterday and agreed to allow the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to access £394 million of funders' contingency. This decision provides £68 million, to meet the funding...

Council of Europe/Western European Union (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Lord Chidgey has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western European Union in place of Lord Russell-Johnston...

Council of Europe/Western European Union (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Lord Chidgey has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western European Union in place of Lord Russell-Johnston...

EU: Contractual Obligations (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the United Kingdom's participation in the European Community regulation on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I). The regulation will provide for uniform choice of law rules...

EU: Contractual Obligations (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 14:44, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the United Kingdom's participation in the European Community regulation on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I). The regulation will provide for uniform choice of law rules...

EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 14:43, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Informal Council was held on 15 and 16 January 2009 in Prague. My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Jack Straw) and my honourable friend...

EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 14:43, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Informal Council was held on 15 and 16 January 2009 in Prague. My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Jack Straw) and my honourable friend...

'...Give rebates on road tax not spent on roads' -- Edward Campbell
seen at 13:31, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the condition of the roads, not all the taxes collected for the...
'...Pay unemployed people not living in rented accomodation the same.' -- A.P.Bonnington
seen at 13:31, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people don't work but get their rents and council tax paid plus receive...
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for the russell primary school, richmond upon thames
seen at 13:15, 23 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal to vary the admission arrangements for The Russell Primary School, Richmond upon Thames for September 2009.   
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for the russell primary school, richmond upon thames
seen at 13:15, 23 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal to vary the admission arrangements for The Russell Primary School, Richmond upon Thames for September 2009.   
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for holy trinity church of england primary school, london borough of mer
seen at 13:15, 23 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by the Governing Body to increase the admission number of Holy Trinity CE Primary School from 30 to 60 or September 2009.   
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements for holy trinity church of england primary school, london borough of mer
seen at 13:15, 23 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by the Governing Body to increase the admission number of Holy Trinity CE Primary School from 30 to 60 or September 2009.   
Common Assessment Framework for Adults: A consultation on proposals to improve information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning (The Department of Health)
seen at 12:31, 23 January in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 21st January 2009 and ends on 17th April 2009.

The Department has launched a consultation on improving the quality and efficiency of care and support through improvements in...

'...put a stop to the disruption of the wildlife in the Gosport to Fareham proposed bus link.' -- Fay S Skittlethorpe
seen at 11:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Meetings held at Bridgemary School in Gosport from 15 - 17th January were of...
'...Make driving lessons cheaper' -- Melodie Rush
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We think that driving lessons should be made cheaper because young people...
'...reverse the recent decision (or open the issue to a full vote) to offer councils the option of charging residents a "pay as you throw" tax on bin collection.' -- Dave Mallon
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a scheme that is clearly open to abuse in many circumstances and...
'...fully implement the recommendations in the Lord Goldsmith's Citizenship Review as soon as possible (no later than 2009)' -- Sam KW Fan
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The review has been published in Mar08. Even there was the Immigration Bill...
'...Get the Home Office Border Agency to process ILR applications more promptly, to be more caring and understanding when we call the information line and to provide us with more details of our application as to whether it is being dealt with yet or not e
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many many of us have had terrible experiences of calling the Home Office as...
'...Build A Bridge On The East Lancashire Road On The A580 Between Tydlsley And Manchester.' -- Antonia Boylan
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like a bridge to be built on the East Lancashire road. We are...
'...Change the tariff for rape with violence' -- J.Simon Tudor-Worrall
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To change the tariff on rape with violence to a mandatory fifteen years with...
'...increase funding for and encourage the construction and development of new nuclear power stations' -- Thomas Robertson
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is now generally accepted that climate change is a reality, and that...
'...Keep open the Coventry After School Clubs' -- Andrea Jones
seen at 11:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been made known that the majority of the Coventry After School clubs...
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 10:44, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.4% 3 monthly fall into November
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 10:44, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.4% 3 monthly fall into November
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 10:43, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Retail sales slow in December
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 10:43, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Retail sales slow in December
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:43, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
UK output decreased by 1.5% in Q4 2008
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:43, 23 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
UK output decreased by 1.5% in Q4 2008
Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA): Guide to Supported Self-Evaluation: Building Excellent Social Work Services
seen at 08:30, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide for social work services on carrying out high level self-evaluation.
Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA): Guide to Supported Self-Evaluation: Building Excellent Social Work Services
seen at 08:30, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide for social work services on carrying out high level self-evaluation.
Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA): Guide to Supported Self-Evaluation: Building Excellent Social Work Services
seen at 08:30, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guide for social work services on carrying out high level self-evaluation.