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21 May 2009

Right to enfranchise (RTE) provisions: a consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 23:42, 21 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 12th May 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

This consultation paper sets out the issues that have arisen in ...

Draft Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill (The Scottish Government)
seen at 23:41, 21 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 19th May 2009 and ends on 12th August 2009.

This is a consultation paper on the draft Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill. The provisions in the draft Bill have been developed in...

Wholesale mobile voice call termination (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 23:41, 21 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 20th May 2009 and ends on 29th July 2009.

1.1 When fixed and mobile operators offer their customers the ability to call UK mobile numbers, they pay mobile operators a wholesale...

New tools in the box for parish and town councils
seen at 19:39, 21 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Today, together with NALC, we're publishing new guidance for local councils on:

Service delegations to parish and town councils

Clustering by parish and town...

Job Description: Administrator, Whitehall
seen at 19:39, 21 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Job description for the role of Administrator in our Whitehall team

Policy Making for Places: Rural Proofing event - presentation by Lancashire County Council
seen at 19:39, 21 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Presentation by Andy Ashcroft, Lancashire County Council, to the 'Policy Making for Places: Rural proofing the work of government' event, May 19 2009...

Policy Making for Places: Rural Proofing event - North East Commission on Rural Health presentation
seen at 19:39, 21 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Presentation by Theresa Huddart, North East Commission on Rural Health, to the 'Policy Making for Places: Rural proofing the work of government' event...

'...lift the smoking ban' -- william clewer
seen at 17:53, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
clubs and pubs are closing at the rate of 40 per week.we will have no social...
'...launch an independant enquiry into government funding of Brake.' -- Mr James Hayes
seen at 17:53, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been revealed that the so called independant road safety group Brake...
'...Make ilegal the parts of religious text that incite racial and religious hatred' -- Philip Levy
seen at 17:53, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are parts of the Koran (and other religious books) that incite hatred...
Government's £14 billion it spend to boost workers' skills and job prospects
seen at 17:38, 21 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Summit held today with Government and IT industry   
Metropolitan police authority: cps decision to charge senior metropolitan police officer
seen at 14:21, 21 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The MPA has been informed by the CPS of its decision to proceed with charges against Commander Ali Dizaei.   
Late spring bank holiday weather
seen at 14:07, 21 May in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Prospects for the Late Spring Bank Holiday weekend weather look promising, with the chance that some places may record their highest temperatures of the year so far.   
We're looking for an administrator to join our Whitehall team and help us connect with government
seen at 12:48, 21 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We’re looking for an experienced administrator with all-round clerical skills to support our Whitehall office and the wider organisation.

You'll be working as the dedicated administration...

The Speaker/MPs’Expenses
seen at 05:49, 21 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there was a statement form the Speaker expected this afternoon and did he still expect the meeting between the party leaders and Speaker Martin to take place, the PMS said that the first question ...
Morning press briefing from 19 May 2009
seen at 05:48, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the Speaker/MPs’ expenses

The Speaker/MPs’Expenses

Asked whether there was a statement form the Speaker expected this afternoon and did he still...

Sarah Brown’s speech on the Maternal Mortality Campaign
seen at 05:48, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by Sarah Brown to the World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19 May 2009.

Read the transcript:

Thank you Mr President for your kind introduction. I must also thank you, Dr Chan...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 05:48, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Royal Mail, the Gurkhas and apprenticeships were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions ...

Expenses “must be independently regulated” - PM
seen at 05:48, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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The Prime Minister has said Westminster cannot continue setting its own rules, as he outlined plans to reform the system of MPs’ expenses.

Speaking...

Prime Minister’s Monthly Press Conference
seen at 05:48, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister’s at Number 10 on 19 May 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Thank you for coming this evening. Let me first of all pay ...

Government responds to archer inquiry
seen at 05:39, 21 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Government today responded to the independent inquiry into contaminated blood supplies in the 1970s and 1980s.   
Nhs reflects on delivery of key priorities
seen at 05:39, 21 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson today thanked NHS staff for their hard work improving care for patients this year, including reducing healthcare associated infections and waiting times, and extending GP opening...
£6.2 billion m25 design, build, finance and operate (dbfo) contract awarded
seen at 05:29, 21 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency has awarded the M25 Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract for the future development, operation and maintenance of the M25 motorway.   
Immigration and asylum statistics released
seen at 05:28, 21 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A series of immigration statistics covering migration from Eastern Europe, asylum applications, removals and voluntary departures were published by the Home Office today.   
The Scottish Soil Framework
seen at 02:25, 21 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Soil Framework was developed with advice from a wide range of stakeholders. It is aimed at Scottish Government policy leads, delivery partners, environmental and business NGOs, research organisations...
House of Lords: Financial Support for Members (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 02:25, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House Committee agreed at its meeting on 19 May to commission an independent external review of the financial support available to Members of the House. It is intended that the review will commence as soon...

Asset Freezing Regime (Ian Pearson)
seen at 02:25, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In a Written Ministerial Statement on 10 October 2006, the then Economic Secretary undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK's counter terrorism asset freezing regime. ...

Tax Credits (Stephen Timms)
seen at 02:25, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

National statistics published today demonstrate the substantial contribution tax credits are making to deliver guaranteed minimum incomes for working families and families with children, reducing child poverty...

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (Iain Wright)
seen at 02:25, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing key performance targets have been agreed for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010.

The agency's principal financial target for 2009...

Sri Lanka (David Miliband)
seen at 02:25, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House about the latest situation in Sri Lanka.

On 19 May, the Sri Lankan President formally announced that on 18 May military forces had retaken all the territory once held by...

Policing and Crime Bill (JCHR Reports) (Vernon Coaker)
seen at 02:24, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights reports on the Policing and Crime Bill (published on 16 April and 5 May 2009), has today been published and laid before Parliament. Copies are available...

Employment Tribunal Awards (Jack Straw)
seen at 02:24, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing publication of the Ministry of Justice's report 'Research into Enforcement of Employment Tribunal Awards in England and Wales', which details the extent of non-payment of employment tribunal...

Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (Shaun Woodward)
seen at 02:24, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 makes provision for the constitution of the four Boundary Commissions, including the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. Under paragraph 2 of Schedule...

Intelligence and Security Committee's Review (London Terrorist Attacks) (Gordon Brown)
seen at 02:24, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before the House the Intelligence and Security Committee's review of the intelligence on the London terrorist attacks in July 2005 (Cm 7617).

I would like to convey once again my condolences...

Instant property millionaire companies finally shut down
seen at 02:22, 21 May in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A group of London companies controlled by the now bankrupt Mr Spencer Michael (see note 1 below) that promised to help investors become instant millionaires has been wound up in the High Court on grounds of public...
Avoid the rogue doorstep traders this summer warns consumer direct
seen at 02:00, 21 May in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
As the sun comes out, so do the rogue traders, warns Consumer Direct today.   
Mpa committee meeting: communities, equalities and people
seen at 01:40, 21 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Communities, Equalities and People Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 21 May 2009 at 2.00pm.   ...