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23 April 2009

Consultation on ordinary residence guidance, Directions and cross-border arrangements (The Department of Health)
seen at 17:28, 23 April in All consultations (Our copy).

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

A consultation on ordinary residence will run from 21 April to 17 July 2009.

The attached consultation document is seeking...

Modernising Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards: Working with Tax Agents (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
seen at 17:28, 23 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 22nd April 2009 and ends on 7th August 2009.

This consultation and impact assessment raise issues and ask questions about how HMRC interacts with tax agents to ensure that clients...
Review of Excise Financial Securities: consultation document (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
seen at 17:28, 23 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 22nd April 2009 and ends on 16th July 2009.

This consultation document seeks information and views on how the current excise financial security system is working and on proposed...
Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS): Stamp Duty Land Tax (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
seen at 17:28, 23 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 22nd April 2009 and ends on 15th July 2009.

This document exposes draft regulations and invites comments on the options for extending the descriptions of the Disclosure regime ...
Multiple myeloma – lenalidomide: final appraisal determination (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 17:28, 23 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd April 2009 and ends on 15th May 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
'...increase dedicated swimming sessions for disabled people.' -- Anthony Averis
seen at 15:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From April 1st 2009, there has been a fundamental increase in the number of...
'...Put pressure on the UN to ban Iran until it recognises the Sate of Israel and stops denying the holocaust's existance.' -- Harry Ingram
seen at 15:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Put pressure on the UN to ban Iran until it recognises the Sate of Israel and stops denying the holocaust's existance.' -- Harry Ingram
'...To reduce the confusion facing motorists by placing speed limit repeater signs on streetlamps in 30MPH areas where there are streetlamps less than 200 yards or 183 metres apart' -- Steven Paull
seen at 15:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The 30mph speed limit is often broken simply because many motorists are...
'...To overhaul the current system of training for learner drivers.' -- Steven Paull
seen at 15:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current standard of training for learner drivers is designed to get...
'...increase speed limit to 85mph on our motorways' -- Saeed Anwar
seen at 15:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow for an increased speed limit from 70mph to 85mph as most people...
Government business support providing real help
seen at 15:44, 23 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government's Real Help business support package continues to deliver vital support for companies throughout the UK, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will say today at the Small Business Finance Forum. &...
Budget delivers real help for personal finances
seen at 15:44, 23 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Savers, pensioners, homeowners and people struggling with debt are to benefit from Budget measures to help people take control of their finances.   
The team have told me that we'll also be...
seen at 15:39, 23 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
The team have told me that we'll also be launching some new guidance shortly, on service delegation to parish and town councils from principal authorities, and parish clustering. The guidance will be available...
No new coal without ccs - miliband
seen at 15:29, 23 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Up to four clean tech plants to be built in UK   
'...make significent reductions in Council Tax and Water Rates (e.g. 10 -20%) payable in respect of homes on housing developments of more than 10 houses on unadopted roads.' -- David Major
seen at 12:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Council Tax is used to provide local services. Although residents benefit...
'...return home test match cricket to the list of sports which are shown free of charge on terrestrial television' -- Christopher Ward
seen at 12:53, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the end of the Ashes series in 2005, English cricket was at its zenith....
Directgov launches 'moneyspeak' - government's official website launches new web tool -
seen at 12:47, 23 April in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
In the wake of the Chancellor's Budget, Directgov has launched Moneyspeak, a new, free simple tool which can be shared via social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.   
Thank you for this.  By the way, has the...
seen at 12:40, 23 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thank you for this.  By the way, has the CRC any published information about the changes made to local government as a result of the points made in the CRC Inquiry and Dame Jane Roberts' Councillors...
We published a report in February, 'Steps...
seen at 12:40, 23 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We published a report in February, 'Steps forward from the Participation Inquiry', which highlighted progress against the inquiry's recommendations one year on.

Download 'Steps forward...

New improved warm front scheme
seen at 11:29, 23 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Better service and bigger grants will help thousands of people save money and keep warm   
Seal sands power station given a green light
seen at 10:29, 23 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Consent was granted to Norsea Pipelines Limited today to build an 800MW gas fired power station at Seal Sands, Teesside.   
WMS on Israel
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more detail on the WMS, the PMS said that it was a statement that had been issued at the request of parliament to undertake a complete assessment of UK arms and components exported to Israel that might...
Operational Efficiency Programe
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the programme would mean redundancies, the PMS said it would outline the action we were proposing to take in relation to efficiency to ensure that we got the best value for money for every pound of...
MP s Allowances
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMS said that we were setting out a set of interim proposals that the Government would put to a vote in the House of Commons within the next few weeks, with a view to these coming into effect by the 1st July...
Economy
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
On the economy, the Prime Minister had outlined the global context for the Budget and had said that all countries were tackling similar issues. We were taking action in Britain that we were seeing having an effect...
Cabinet
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a brief rundown of what had been discussed at Cabinet. There was a discussion on the economy, the Cabinet had gone through the reforms of MP s allowances that...
PM announces proposals to overhaul MPs’ expenses
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced urgent proposals to make the system of MPs’ allowances and expenses simpler and less generous.

Gordon Brown is calling for a vote to take place to overhaul the current...

Morning press briefing from 21 April 2009
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet, economy, MP’s allowances, Operational Efficiency Programe and WMS on Israel

Cabinet

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a ...

Budget 2009 - live coverage
seen at 05:47, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Budget 2009

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 05:46, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The economy, unemployment and Sri Lanka were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the Hillsborough disaster, MP’s expenses...

Non-executive Forestry Commissioner for Scotland
seen at 05:46, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Hamish Macleod of Dumfries as a non-executive Forestry Commissioner for Scotland and the re-appointment of Dr Olutayo Adebowale, both appointments are for...

Economy: UK Trade
seen at 05:46, 23 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit widened to 3.2bn in February
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 05:46, 23 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
March: 11.6bn current budget deficit
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 05:46, 23 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unemployment rate rises to 6.7%
Uk welcomes fishing policy reform proposals
seen at 05:38, 23 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has welcomed far-reaching proposals for the future of European fisheries.   
Cave review of water markets publishes final report
seen at 05:38, 23 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The final report by Professor Martin Cave into competition and innovation in water markets is published today. The report sets out the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. It also recommends measures...
Building a low carbon economy - waste management measures to help hit carbon budget
seen at 05:37, 23 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Environment Hilary Benn today welcomed the measures in the 2009 Budget which encourage investment in low carbon jobs and energy generation using organic waste.   
Tackling inequalities from the ground up
seen at 05:36, 23 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new support team to tackle infant mortality was launched today by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo, who said it would help turn the tide on health inequalities.   
Nhs makes budget efficiencies
seen at 05:36, 23 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health is contributing £2.3bn in additional savings, as part of £5bn efficiencies in spending across the public sector in 2010/11, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today. &...
Mcnulty: delivering extra support to get people back to work
seen at 05:32, 23 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
People who lose their jobs are getting real help to find their way back into work said Employment Minister Tony McNulty today.   
Building britain's future: budget for jobs announces £1bn future jobs fund and guaranteed work or training for all young people
seen at 05:32, 23 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Today's Budget delivered an extra £3.1bn to help people looking for work. This includes a guaranteed offer of work or training to every 18-24 year old in Britain at risk of becoming long-term unemployed...
Public expenditure outturn update
seen at 05:19, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
This release provides new estimates of financial year outturn for some key public expenditure series that are compiled and published by HM Treasury as National Statistics. Updates are provided for 2007-08 and earlier...
Building britain's future
seen at 05:19, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all. Budget 2009, Building's Britain's Future, presents updated assessments...
Protecting tax revenues
seen at 05:19, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Today the Chancellor announces a series of measures to protect the tax system from abuse and ensure that all individuals and businesses pay their fair share of tax.   
Value added tax, income tax allowances, national insurance contributions, child and working tax credit rates 2009-10 and other rates
seen at 05:19, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
2009-10 rates and allowances for VAT, Income tax, Capital Gains tax, Inheritance tax, Corporation tax on profits, National Insurance Contributions, the Working and Child Tax Credit, Guardian's Allowance, stamp...
Budget statement to the house of commons, delivered by the rt hon alistair darling mp, chancellor of the exchequer, wednesday 22 april 2009
seen at 05:19, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check against delivery   
Scottish Agriculture - Output, Input And Income Statistics
seen at 05:17, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of Scottish Agricultural Account
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 4 2008
seen at 05:17, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 4 2008
Farm Incomes in Scotland 2007/08
seen at 05:17, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Financial results from the Farm Accounts Survey.
Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004 - 2008) - Research Findings No. 2/2009
seen at 05:17, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluates the Working for Families Fund which was available in Scotland 2004-08, latterly in 20 local authority areas covering 79% of Scotland's population. This fund invested in initiatives to improve the employability...
Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004 - 2008)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluates the Working for Families Fund which was available in Scotland 2004-08, latterly in 20 local authority areas covering 79% of Scotland's population. This fund invested in initiatives to improve the employability...
Homeowners'Mortgage Support (Margaret Beckett, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing that new support to help homeowners remain in their home if they fall on difficult times will now be available. Homeowners Mortgage Support (HMS) will enable eligible borrowers to reduce...

Nuclear Test Veterans' Health Research (Kevan Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have been actively engaging with the concerns expressed by our nuclear test veterans that they and their offspring have been adversely affected by their participation in the British nuclear tests...

Draft Flood and Water Management Bill (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A draft Flood and Water Management Bill for England and Wales and a consultation paper will be laid before Parliament today. Copies of the draft Bill and associated documents will be available in the Vote Office...

Israel (UK Strategic Export Controls) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am taking this opportunity to update Parliament, following my answers on 19 January, Official Report, column 514, on whether UK-supplied equipment may have been used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during...

Members' Estimate (Harriet Harman)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

To enable MPs to do their work representing their constituents effectively, there needs to be an allowance system. The public are entitled to be confident that that the allowance regime is fair and reasonable...

District Electoral Area Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce to the House that I have appointed Richard Mackenzie CB as District Electoral Areas Commissioner for Northern Ireland. His appointment will take effect from 1 July 2009 following the ...

New Road Safety Strategy (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department has today published a consultation paper on a new road safety strategy for Great Britain. The consultation document, "A Safer Way", proposes a new approach to road safety, ambitious new casualty...

First Great Western Franchise (Correction) (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 05:17, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 26 February 2008, Official Report, columns WS 73-74, my predecessor, the right hon. Member for Bolton West (Ruth Kelly), made a statement to the House about the performance of the First Great Western Franchise...

District judge (magistrates' courts) appointments - barrie, tempia and pattinson
seen at 03:41, 23 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Fiona Elizabeth Barrie to be a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord...
Collaborative consultancy services framework announced
seen at 02:22, 23 April in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
Buying Solutions has today announced the creation of a new national framework agreement covering consultancy services.   
Collaborative consultancy services framework announced
seen at 02:22, 23 April in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
Buying Solutions has today announced the creation of a new national framework agreement covering consultancy services.   
Consumer council for water welcomes more choice for water customers
seen at 01:24, 23 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water welcomes the recommendations put forward in Martin Cave's report on competition in the water industry today (22 April), and is echoing his call for a step by step approach which...