TGS


25 March 2009

Army sniffer dog has bumper belated christmas thanks to man's dying wish
seen at 23:17, 25 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A former Royal Air Force Corporal's dying wish to make Christmas fun for an Army sniffer dog finally came true this week for Jamie the Springer spaniel based in Afghanistan, thanks to the charity uk4u Thanks...
Consultation on Draft Technical Guidance for Noise Management Areas, under Strategic Noise Action Plans
seen at 22:11, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Document on Draft Technical Guidacne for Noise Management Areas
Consultation on Draft Technical Guidance for Noise Management Areas, under Strategic Noise Action Plans
seen at 22:11, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Document on Draft Technical Guidacne for Noise Management Areas
Arrangements for NHS patients receiving healthcare services through private healthcare arrangements
seen at 22:10, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance for healthcare staff
Arrangements for NHS patients receiving healthcare services through private healthcare arrangements
seen at 22:10, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance for healthcare staff
Government publishes guidance for realising the potential of faith buildings
seen at 20:30, 25 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government and the Church of England today published 'Churches and Faith Buildings: Realising the Potential', to help all faith groups find resources to make faith buildings more sustainable by enhancing...
Government publishes guidance for realising the potential of faith buildings
seen at 20:30, 25 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government and the Church of England today published 'Churches and Faith Buildings: Realising the Potential', to help all faith groups find resources to make faith buildings more sustainable by enhancing...
Government publishes guidance for realising the potential of faith buildings
seen at 20:30, 25 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government and the Church of England today published 'Churches and Faith Buildings: Realising the Potential', to help all faith groups find resources to make faith buildings more sustainable by enhancing...
Lord mandelson takes anti-protectionist message to brazil ahead of the g20
seen at 18:41, 25 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
In Sao Paulo ahead of the G20 London Summit, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson urges Brazil to keep up their anti-protectionism pledge and underlines the need for the BRICs to take a strengthened role in the new...
Raf appoints agency republic for digital advertising campaign
seen at 17:56, 25 March in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has appointed Agency Republic to work on the digital advertising element of its integrated recruitment campaign.   
Raf appoints agency republic for digital advertising campaign
seen at 17:56, 25 March in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has appointed Agency Republic to work on the digital advertising element of its integrated recruitment campaign.   
Britain and brazil
seen at 16:10, 25 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business FIESP speech (Sao Paulo State Industry Federation) Sao Paulo, 25 March 2009   
Public Sector Pay
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister anticipated any freeze on public sector pay in the next two years, the PMS said that as the Treasury had been making clear, there had been no decisions yet on public sector pay. The ...
Inflation Figures
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a sense of relief after the figures had been released and was there any sense that the corner had been turned on inflation, the PMS replied that the Government s view was that these were difficult...
Cabinet
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a Cabinet readout, the PMS replied that there was a presentation from the Home Secretary on the updated Contest Strategy, which set out the reasons for the update and the main changes to the strategy ...
Meeting with Bankers
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a readout from the meeting, the Prime Minister s Spokesman told the assembled press that the meeting was just breaking up as he was leaving, so there was no readout just yet. As we had been saying, the...
Misc
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the fall in sterling, the PMS said that we never commented on the pound. Asked about the Prime Minister s response to the CBI figures today, the PMS said that the...
Mervyn King
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister s response to Mervyn King s comments today, the PMS said that Yvette Cooper had been giving interviews in the last few minutes on this. The Bank of England (BoE) and the Governor of...
Global Banks Meeting
seen at 16:03, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a readout of the meeting with chief executives of global banks, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that ahead of the G20 Summit and following on from the G20 Finance Ministers meeting there was...
Sir Fred Goodwin
seen at 16:02, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any sympathy for Sir Fred Goodwin regarding the attacks on his house, the PMS said that on the specific question of damage to Sir Fred Goodwin s property there could be no excuse...
Iraq War
seen at 16:02, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was still committed to a full inquiry into the Iraq war, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had set out the position on this in his statement to the House last December and it remained...
Economy
seen at 16:02, 25 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister s take on reports of a split between the Treasury and No 10, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that we did not recognise reports of a split and that the Chancellor would take...
Morning press briefing from 24 March 2009
seen at 16:01, 25 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: meeting with bankers, Cabinet, inflation figures, public sector pay, Jaguar Land Rover, G20, Pakistan and Iraq inquiry

Meeting with Bankers

Asked for a readout...

PM calls for transatlantic cooperation
seen at 16:00, 25 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has urged Europe to work with the United States to solve the global challenges of economic instability, terrorism and climate change.

Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg ahead...

Afternoon press briefing from 24 March 2009
seen at 16:00, 25 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: meeting with global banks, Mervyn King and misc

Global Banks Meeting

Asked for a readout of the meeting with chief executives of global banks, the Prime Minister...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 16:00, 25 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Harriet Harman MP will take the Prime Minister s place at PMQs today beginning at 12:00 GMT as the Prime Minister is in New York.

We’ll offer a summary of the topics covered...

Defra announces body to help businesses and communities go green
seen at 15:35, 25 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra is bringing together a range of bodies under WRAP's leadership to provide a one-stop-shop to help businesses, organisations and households become more resource efficient, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn...
Benn calls for tougher laws to tackle illegal logging
seen at 15:35, 25 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn will today (25 March) call for tougher European laws to tackle illegal logging.   
Minister spends day in the life of social care worker
seen at 15:32, 25 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Care Services Minister Phil Hope today underlined the benefits of a career in social work while promoting a nationwide recruitment campaign.   
Payment systems working better for consumers but more to be done, oft finds
seen at 15:03, 25 March in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The time it takes for electronic bank payments and cheques to clear for consumers has speeded up but further improvements are needed, the OFT announced today in its Review of the Payments Council.   
Payment systems working better for consumers but more to be done, oft finds
seen at 15:03, 25 March in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The time it takes for electronic bank payments and cheques to clear for consumers has speeded up but further improvements are needed, the OFT announced today in its Review of the Payments Council.   
Summary Justice Reform: Thematic Report on the Use of Fiscal Fines
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary Justice Reform: Thematic Report on the Use of Fiscal Fines
Summary Justice Reform: Thematic Report on the Use of Fiscal Fines
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary Justice Reform: Thematic Report on the Use of Fiscal Fines
Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 2007-08
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An annual publication providing a comprehensive review of Scottish Local Authority financial activity.
Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 2007-08
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An annual publication providing a comprehensive review of Scottish Local Authority financial activity.
Guidance on the Role of the Chief Social Work Officer
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation seeking views on the Guidance on the Role of the Chief Social Work Officer
Guidance on the Role of the Chief Social Work Officer
seen at 14:55, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation seeking views on the Guidance on the Role of the Chief Social Work Officer
Expenditure on School Education in Scotland, 2007-08
seen at 14:54, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Expenditure on School Education in Scotland, 2007-08
Independent Schools, Non-Maintained Special Schools and Boarding Schools (Safeguarding Arrangements) (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 14:54, 25 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 22 October, I asked Sir Roger Singleton to carry out a review of safeguarding arrangements in independent schools, non-maintained special schools and boarding schools in England. The terms of reference asked...

G6 Meeting (Berlin) (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 14:54, 25 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The informal G6 group of Interior Ministers from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland and the UK held their most recent meeting in Berlin, Germany during the afternoon of 15 March. Germany currently holds the...

Human Trafficking (Vera Baird, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 14:54, 25 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are investing a further £3.7 million over the next two years into the POPPY project to help vulnerable victims of human trafficking. The POPPY project, managed by Eaves Housing for Women, ...

People Trafficking (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 14:54, 25 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are investing a further £3.7 million over the next two years into the Poppy Project to help vulnerable victims of human trafficking. The Poppy Project, managed by Eaves Housing for Women, ...

Government sets out plans to safeguard future of rural communities
seen at 14:13, 25 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today set out its proposals for helping rural communities to thrive in the 21st Century by providing more affordable housing and greater freedom to develop strong local economies.   
Government sets out plans to safeguard future of rural communities
seen at 14:13, 25 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today set out its proposals for helping rural communities to thrive in the 21st Century by providing more affordable housing and greater freedom to develop strong local economies.   
Clg appoints meteorite to help develop diversity and equality campaign
seen at 13:23, 25 March in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government (CLG) has appointed Meteorite to help develop a national diversity and equality campaign for the fire and rescue service.   
Straw: new laws to aid global fight against bribery
seen at 12:52, 25 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
New laws to help the UK fight bribery have today been proposed by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.   
'...Allow the Post office to set up a peoples Bank' -- peter radford
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
set up a bank that copies the old Giro Bank that allows the poorer people to...
'...Make the average house price reflect the average wage in the UK' -- John Price
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anyone who wasn t lucky enough to get on the property market before the boom...
'...allow former police officers to withdraw their pension contributions when they leave the force' -- Paul Gibbins
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i worked as a Police Constable for West Yorkshire Police for over 6 years. I...
'...Save the Bronze age Sauna and Roundhouse' -- Lord Miles Parker
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A Bronze Age sauna and one of the oldest prehistoric roundhouses in the UK...
'...free the british people from being robbed for bbc1 and bbc2.' -- jason mclaren
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Until the bbc go fully digital and shut down the analogue transmitters we...
'...to regulate all cat breeders.' -- ann miller
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we bought a kitten, whom we love dearly.The home he came from was disgusting...
'...Stop Russian Circus's using live cats in bear performances .' -- Garth Jones
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we, the undersigned, deplore the use of live cats in bear performances....
'...stop leisure centres from selling sweets,choclate in vendor machines' -- mandy howells
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as we all know leisure centres are supposed to promote health,and wellbeing,...
'...stop MPs profiting from the sale of second homes' -- Keith Lawson
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When second homes are sold the profit made should be returned to the...
'...Get rid of Social Care Services and replace it with a more competent agency' -- Jack W. Turrell
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Social Care Services across the country regularly fail children, young...
'...Instruct Warwick District Council not to build homes near Finham (Coventry)' -- Dan Saxton
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As part of the government's initiative to build 3 million new homes in...
'...implement the additional protocol signed by Turkey and the European Economic Community on 23 November 1970 and honour the rule of ECJ about Turkish nationals who were planning to enter EU states to provide service..' -- Cetin Baloglu
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On February 19, 2009, European Court of Justice ruled that visas should not...
'...launch a public enquiry into the extent, causes and implications of student poverty in this country.' -- David Millar
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the introduction of student fees (forecast to increase signifcantly in...
'...Merge the Prison Service and the Forensic Mental Health System' -- Martin Camden
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some people are mad, some people are bad and some people are partly both....
'...Change how much monies you receive from jobseekers and base it on percentage of tax contributions' -- Lisa Morgan
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should you get 60 a week jobseekers allowance, how are we as a public...
'...Ban Domestic Energy Assessor Training Centres from advertising DEA Shortage & Sensational Earnings.Too many .No work. No Money' -- Tina Lawrence
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Domestic Energy Assessor at the start in Sept 2007. Ruth Kelly said "We need...
'...EndMPsPay' -- Paul Newns
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MPs should not be paid a salary or expenses by the tax payer. They represent...
'...stop the proposed legislation requiring Facebook to monitor users' contacts' -- Robert Lynn
seen at 12:00, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British Government has already proven on several occasions that it...
'...Create a permanent memorial to the men who died in Britains worst Submarine disaster on the vacant fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.' -- Allan Shaw
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
2009 marks the 70th aniversary of Btitain's worst Submarine disaster.HMS...
'...make more NHS eating disorder services available in kent.' -- Jem
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in kent and in particular, canterbury, there is hardly any support for those...
'...For Councils and housing assosiations to accept that Mental disability is as deabilitating as physical disability and give equal awards in the points system.' -- trina tanner
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel there is a very unfair form of discrmination towards People with...
'...Don't let our children die on this road in Lyneham' -- Jenny Eggl
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a campaign to get traffic lights on Calne road (A3102) after 2...
'...explain and investigate as to the content of the mysterious white chemtrails (contrails) that are commonly sprayed from aircraft at high attitude and do not disappear for some hours..' -- Jazon Pearl
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An explanation is needed as to what is going on in the skies, whether the...
'...Reconsider ministerial immunity in the light of apparent casual ministerial criminality' -- Michael Marsden
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recent years, we have seen government ministers follow blatantly or...
'...Withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU)' -- Danny Carter
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The United Kingdom has been taken for a ride for far too long by a minority...
'...consider replacing the standard car tax with a 'pay at pump amount, based on fuel purchased'' -- Luke Wheal
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the current rules we are asked to pay car tax based on our vehicles...
'...to endorse international law by impose sanctions on the Israeli government for contravening international law and various UN resolutions.' -- Qaiss Afrouk
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is aimed at endorsing international law. If the EU considered...
'...Stop the abuse of animals' -- Lauren Simmons
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop vivisection and disection of animals as it is horrible why should they...
'...introduce a yearly charge for over 60`s and disabled consessionary bus fare holders' -- Michael Furn
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1: That all county and metropolitan counties, adopt an idea as to a yearly...
'...continue the use of glass glasses in Pubs and Clubs.' -- Mr D C Little
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel strongly about this, because the majority of law-abiding people that...
'...restrict the number of school holidays' -- Beverley Forbes
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the prime minister to restrict the number of...
'...Mandate bailed-out banks reduce the applicable credit card rate and offer small loans and keep overdrafts for their customers' -- Wilson Omordia
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In simple terms, banks that have received government help should reciprocate...
'...encourage wider self-investment in the stock market and self-management of savings and pensions .' -- Geoffrey May
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The only winners over the last year or so , it seems , are those with...
'...After the slaughter of trees on overground sections of London's tube network and beside National Railways replant evergreen trees' -- Jill Austin
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"I don t think it appropriate at this point to stand in front of the trees...
'...Make the first monday following March 23rd a Back Holiday in rememberance of Jade Goody' -- David Nolan
seen at 11:08, 25 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Jade Goody has been an inspiration to thousands of woman in her battle with...
Press Release - 'Rural watchdog reacts to Government’s rural housing statement'
seen at 10:54, 25 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release reacting to the government's response to the 'Living Working Countryside: The Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing...

Welcoming the Government’s plans to safeguard future of rural communities
seen at 10:54, 25 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome the Government’s positive response to 'Living Working Countryside: The Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing' and hope this will be turned into practical...

Nhs staff survey reveals improvements for nhs staff
seen at 09:42, 25 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A record number of improvements in the 2008 annual NHS staff survey, including best ever results for infection control, was welcomed by Health Minister Ann Keen today.   
HMICS Thematic Inspection: Strategic priority setting in Scottish forces: Consulting the public
seen at 08:05, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report is the result of a thematic inspection by HMICS into the use of public consultation by Scottish police forces when setting their strategic priorities.
HMICS Thematic Inspection: Strategic priority setting in Scottish forces: Consulting the public
seen at 08:05, 25 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report is the result of a thematic inspection by HMICS into the use of public consultation by Scottish police forces when setting their strategic priorities.
Boosting public confidence in legal regulation
seen at 05:22, 25 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Confidence for consumers of legal services is the aim behind the LSB's consultation on regulatory independence, published today.   
House of lords appointments commission publishes revised criteria for selecting new non-party-political peers
seen at 03:51, 25 March in House of Lords Appointments Commission News - national (Our copy).
The House of Lords Appointments Commission today published revised selection criteria for non-party-political peers. The Commission, chaired by Lord Jay of Ewelme, recommends individuals of experience and expertise...
Two golden retrievers get stranded on ledge
seen at 02:14, 25 March in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
An elderly lady and her two dogs, one of which was blind were escorted to safety after the dogs got into difficulty earlier today.   
Dispute between Cable & Wireless and T-Mobile about mobile termination rates (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 00:37, 25 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th March 2009 and ends on 30th March 2009.

1.1 This dispute concerns the termination rate payable by T-Mobile (UK) Ltd (T-Mobile) to Cable & Wireless (C&W) for calls...

The Feed (Specified Undesirable Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 00:36, 25 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd March 2009 and ends on 15th June 2009.

Introduction

At present, there are no tolerances for the potential carry-over of technically unavoidable residues of coccidiostats...

The Feed (Specified Undesirable Substances) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 00:36, 25 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd March 2009 and ends on 15th June 2009.

Introduction

At present, there are no tolerances for the potential carry-over of technically unavoidable residues of coccidiostats...

The Feed (Specified Undesirable Substances) (England) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 00:36, 25 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd March 2009 and ends on 15th June 2009.

Introduction

At present, there are no tolerances for the potential carry-over of technically unavoidable residues of coccidiostats...

Government Response to 'Offshore Electricity Transmission - A further joint Ofgem/DECC Regulatory Policy Update' (Final Consultation Document) (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 00:36, 25 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd March 2009 and ends on 6th May 2009.

On 23 March 2009, Government published a response to the consultation: 'Offshore Electricity Transmission - A further joint Ofgem/DECC...