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16 February 2009

Morning press briefing from 16 February 2009
seen at 23:56, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Global Financial Regulator, job cuts at Mini, bonuses, Lloyds/HBOS merger and miscellaneous

Global Financial Regulator

Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed...

Farmers asked to lead the way to protect environment
seen at 22:13, 16 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Farmers will be asked to come up with innovative ways of preserving the environmental benefits of set-aside, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.   
Alan pickering and chris swinson reappointed to pension regulator roles
seen at 21:47, 16 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, today announced the reappointment of Alan Pickering and Chris Swinson as non-executive directors of the Pensions Regulator.   
Alan pickering and chris swinson reappointed to pension regulator roles
seen at 21:47, 16 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, today announced the reappointment of Alan Pickering and Chris Swinson as non-executive directors of the Pensions Regulator.   
Alan pickering and chris swinson reappointed to pension regulator roles
seen at 21:47, 16 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, today announced the reappointment of Alan Pickering and Chris Swinson as non-executive directors of the Pensions Regulator.   
Focus on common sense policing as government frees up more time for police to spend on the beat
seen at 21:10, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today announced the next step in common sense policing by scrapping a police timesheet freeing up an estimated 260,000 police hours to focus on cutting crime and driving up public confidence...
Focus on common sense policing as government frees up more time for police to spend on the beat
seen at 21:10, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today announced the next step in common sense policing by scrapping a police timesheet freeing up an estimated 260,000 police hours to focus on cutting crime and driving up public confidence...
Royal navy launches centenary of naval aviation
seen at 20:53, 16 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Royal Navy aviators and veterans, including Jock Moffat, the Swordfish pilot whose torpedo crippled the Bismark in World War Two, gathered today at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London to launch the One Hundredth...
The Design of Accredited Programmes: Procedures for seeking accreditation
seen at 20:09, 16 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance for the submission of programmes for accreditation
Scottish Planning Series: Planning Circular 1 2009: Development Planning
seen at 20:09, 16 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Operation of the development planning system.
Homophobia in the fire & rescue service is unacceptable
seen at 18:28, 16 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Fire Minister Sadiq Khan and the Fire & Rescue Service's associations and unions joined forces today urging all Fire and Rescue Services to sign up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.  ...
Homophobia in the fire & rescue service is unacceptable
seen at 18:28, 16 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Fire Minister Sadiq Khan and the Fire & Rescue Service's associations and unions joined forces today urging all Fire and Rescue Services to sign up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.  ...
Homophobia in the fire & rescue service is unacceptable
seen at 18:28, 16 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Fire Minister Sadiq Khan and the Fire & Rescue Service's associations and unions joined forces today urging all Fire and Rescue Services to sign up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.  ...
Our Response to 'Chemotherapy Services in England, ensuring quality and safety'
seen at 18:21, 16 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to the National Chemotherapy Advisory Group's consultation 'Chemotherapy Services in England, ensuring quality and safety'.

Mpa committee meeting: finance and resources committee
seen at 16:33, 16 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 19 February 2009 at 2.00pm.   
Mpa committee meeting: finance and resources committee
seen at 16:33, 16 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 19 February 2009 at 2.00pm.   
Mpa committee meeting: finance and resources committee
seen at 16:33, 16 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 19 February 2009 at 2.00pm.   
Mpa race and faith inquiry
seen at 16:33, 16 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Wednesday 18 February starting at 12.15 pm   
Hmrc casts light on new compliance checks regime
seen at 16:06, 16 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today launched a podcast on the new compliance checks regime, which comes into effect in April 2009.   
Mandelson and denham announce review of engineering construction sector
seen at 15:51, 16 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson and Skills Secretary John Denham today announced their Departments will conduct a review of productivity and skills in the engineering construction sector.   
PM in the Midlands
seen at 13:59, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister spent a day in the Midlands with visits to Corus steelworks, Corby Business Academy and the new Ericsson HQ under construction in Coventry.

Mr Brown also stopped at Coventry University...

PM in the Midlands
seen at 13:59, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister spent a day in the Midlands with visits to Corus steelworks, Corby Business Academy and the new Ericsson HQ under construction in Coventry.

Mr Brown also stopped at Coventry University...

Sorry, my fault - put the link on the wrong...
seen at 12:33, 16 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Sorry, my fault - put the link on the wrong page! many apologies!

We've now uploaded Stuart's opening and closing speeches from the event.

They're combined into this single document...

Hi. I still can't find Stuart's speech?! 
seen at 11:38, 16 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Hi. I still can't find Stuart's speech?!

 

Processing Planning Applications for National and Major Developments RF No. 27/2009
seen at 10:13, 16 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The research reviews existing processes for handling national and major planning applications and identifies best practice and makes recommendations for improving efficiency in this area.
Processing Planning Applications for National and Major Developments
seen at 10:13, 16 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The research reviews existing processes for handling national and major planning applications and identifies best practice and makes recommendations for improving efficiency in this area.
Cannabis can mess with your mind
seen at 04:15, 16 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY   
Children recovered from water at folkestone
seen at 00:50, 16 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Two children and two adults have been recovered from the water after an accident involving a child's push chair which tumbled into the water at the Warren Apron near Folkestone.   
Children recovered from water at folkestone
seen at 00:50, 16 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Two children and two adults have been recovered from the water after an accident involving a child's push chair which tumbled into the water at the Warren Apron near Folkestone.