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15 December 2010

Bt sentenced following fatal ladder fall
seen at 18:13, 15 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Communications company BT has been fined £300,000 following the death of a worker who fell from a ladder while carrying out installation works.

Highways agency advice to drivers as colder weather returns
seen at 17:58, 15 December in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel on Thursday 16 December 2010 and into the weekend, as a marked fall in temperature is forecast across the whole of...

Bt sentenced following fatal ladder fall
seen at 17:50, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Communications company BT has been fined £300,000 following the death of a worker who fell from a ladder while carrying out installation works.

Highways agency advice to drivers as colder weather returns
seen at 17:50, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel on Thursday 16 December 2010 and into the weekend, as a marked fall in temperature is forecast across the whole of...

Overnight closure at lofthouse interchange m1 / m62
seen at 17:49, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will be carrying out bridge inspection works at Lofthouse Interchange on the M1 and M62 overnight on Monday 20 December.

Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
seen at 16:16, 15 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Weekly summary of roadworks in kent and sussex
seen at 16:05, 15 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
seen at 16:05, 15 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Pesticides consultation responses published
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The summary of responses and initial Government response to the consultation on implementing new European pesticides legislation has been published today.

Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

The uk and iceland sign an agreement to share information on volcanic eruptions
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Acting on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the UK Ambassador to Iceland, Ian Whitting, and Magnus Johannesson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for the Environment in Iceland, ...

New timeshare directive to come into force
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

New regulations giving greater consumer protection across the European Union for holiday timeshare and other long-term holiday products will come into force in February. The Government has therefore published...

Get ready for the vat rise
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Businesses are being urged to get ready for January’s VAT rise. The standard rate of VAT goes up from 17.5% to 20% on Tuesday 4 January 2011.

Weekend m62 closures cancelled in west yorkshire
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The planned overnight closures of the M62 this weekend have been postponed by the Highways Agency due to the forecast of heavy snow in West Yorkshire.

New chair at postcomm
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Edward Davey, Minister for Postal Affairs, today announced the appointment of Millie Banerjee CBE as the new Chair of Postcomm - the postal services regulator.

Traffic commissioner fines edinburgh bus firm
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, fined an Edinburgh bus firm £23,000 for early and late running of services.

A1(m) bradbury interchange resurfacing
seen at 15:52, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to resurface Junction 60 (Bradbury Interchange) on the A1(M) in Durham, from 17 to 22 December, providing an improved road surface for drivers.

Weekly summary of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, east dorset, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
seen at 13:17, 15 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Weekly summary of roadworks in kent and sussex
seen at 12:46, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Weekly summary of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, east dorset, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
seen at 12:04, 15 December in Tower Hamlets News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

More funding to drive nhs improvement
seen at 12:04, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Government today set out the next steps in its plan to reform the NHS and that £89 billion will go direct to PCTs for frontline services – an increase of £2.6bn in cash, equivalent to ...

Supporting lincolnshire's historic places of worship
seen at 12:04, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

- New Post Funded by the Diocese of Lincoln and English Heritage –

The Diocese of Lincoln has appointed a new Historic Churches Support Officer to work with staff and volunteers caring for listed places...

Government ends ‘gold-plating’ of european regulations
seen at 12:04, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Business, and Chair of the Reducing Regulation Committee, Vince Cable today set out a series of new principles that the Government will use when introducing European measures into UK law...

Sweden
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had had any discussions with the Swedish authorities, the PMS said that there had been discussions over the weekend. The Prime Minister had been briefed and brought up to speed by the...
Student Protests
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any message for students who were considering protesting, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that our position on protesting was always the same: people...
Student Protests
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to the Metropolitan Police commissioner in the aftermath of the student protests and whether he thought water cannons should be deployed, the PMS said that the Prime ...
Olympic Security
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister believed it was right to cut the Olympic security budget by 20 per cent, the PMS said that Olympic security funding had been protected and that the Government believed it was possible...
Terry Jones
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister believed in freedom of speech, even if the views being expressed were considered unacceptable by most people, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister believed...
Misc
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in the Met Police Commissioner, the PMS replied that he did. Asked what the Prime Minister's view was on control orders, the PMS said that we were looking at that...
Local Government Spending
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why relatively wealthy parts of the country were given generous settlements while poorer parts of the country were faced with large cuts in spending, the PMS said that Eric Pickles had set out the figures...
Cabinet Manual
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Cabinet Manual was a first draft of a new written constitution, the PMS advised people to wait for its publication. Asked why it was being published, the PMS said that this was not setting out new ...
Health Funding
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the NHS was now facing a real terms decrease in funds, the PMS said that we had set out the details on health spending at the time of the Spending Review and nothing had changed. Put that the OBR'...
Economy
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a comment on reports that the Cabinet Secretary had written a paper on a Plan B' for the economy in the event of an economic downturn, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that...
PM Direct in Bradford
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Bradford today where he took questions from staff at the headquarters of the supermarket chain Morrisons.

The PM opened the session by taking a question about...

Morning press briefing from 13 December 2010
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: student protests, Sweden, Government websites/Wikileaks and misc

Student Protests

Asked if the Prime Minister had any message for students who ...

Afternoon press briefing from 13 December 2010
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Terry Jones, Olympic security and student protests

Terry Jones

Asked whether the Prime Minister believed in freedom of speech, even if the views...

Damehood conferred
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire be conferred upon Mrs Justice Theis QC on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court...

Morning press briefing from 14 December 2010
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: economy, health funding, Cabinet Manual, Local Government Spending and misc

Economy

Asked for a comment on reports that the Cabinet Secretary had...

Greenwich Leisure Ltd wins Prime Minister s Big Society Award
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Greenwich Leisure Limited – a social enterprise that manages over 70 public leisure centres in partnership with 20 councils across the South East - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister s Big Society...

PM pays tribute to US diplomat Richard Holbrooke
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to US diplomat Richard Holbrooke who has died at the age of 69.

Mr Holbrooke, who was President Barack Obama’s special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan...

Inflation
seen at 08:51, 15 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
CPI inflation 3.3%, RPI inflation 4.7%
New anglia, black country and worcestershire join local enterprise partnership network
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles

Mark prisk backs microfinance for small firms
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.

Christmas recycled
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Christmas recycled
Serving up a festive feast!
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Serving up a festive feast!
Sewerage tunnel consultation
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Sewerage tunnel consultation
A safer christmas in whitechapel
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
A safer christmas in whitechapel
Excavator firm fined after worker's fingers severed
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.

Three mills green to shine in lower lea valley
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an...

Opportunity for food and drink companies to sample international markets at ife 2011
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13...

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:50, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Scottish power fined after electricity cable death
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.

Council fined after sculpture falls onto boy's foot
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.

Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
Chance for west midlands environmental technologies firms to explore business potential in malaysia
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.

Company fined after man crushed by truck
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Payback time for tax fraudster sisters
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.

Roll up for christmas
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Roll up for christmas
Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - east midlands
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Give a gift for nature this christmas
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - yorkshire and the humber
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

"public confidence in local government standards is at risk" - sir christopher kelly
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - london
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - south east
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Vat concessions to end for caravan owners
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Vat on sailaway boats
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Amended press release:workers' lives put in danger at manchester karaoke bar
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ...

M62 closures for bridge replacement works in west yorkshire
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.

Government launches consultation on simple financial products
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that...

Traffic commissioner warns aberdeen bus firm
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.

West midlands companies find out more about doing business in east africa
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ...

Pupil artwork raises thousands
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Pupil artwork raises thousands
Willetts: new qualification is an extra rung on the ladder of opportunity
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ...

Firm fined after roofer breaks back
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.

Health secretary sets out plans for speedier cancer diagnosis
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the...

Two arrested in disability car scheme
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability...

Lord davies responds to cbi input to women on boards review
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:

Invasive non-native species cost billions
seen at 08:49, 15 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Parliamentary Written Question (Correction) (Henry Bellingham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Africa and the United Nations), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Rotherham (Mr MacShane), to parliamentary question 22801, Official Report, 11 November 2010, Vol. 518 column 435W, on diplomatic immunity was incomplete...

Police Authority Grants (England and Wales) (Nick Herbert, Minister of State, Justice)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library my proposals for the aggregate amount of grant to police authorities (referred to in the report as the Police Core Settlement) in England and Wales for 2011-12, for the approval...

English Language Students (Entry Clearance) (Damian Green, Minister of State (Immigration), Home Office)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Under tier 4 of the points-based system, institutions are currently required to ensure their students have a prior knowledge of English at a minimum of B1 level on the common European framework of reference for...

EU Transport Council (December 2010) (Theresa Villiers, Minister of State (Rail and Aviation), Transport)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the second Transport Council of the Belgian presidency in Brussels on 2 December.

The Council discussed air cargo security. Following the recent discovery of explosive devices in air cargo, a...

Local Sustainable Transport Fund (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House of the plans to publish next month detailed guidance on the operation of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, for which £560 million has been set aside in the four-year period...

Local Transport Capital Blocks Settlement (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the spending review on 20 October 2010, which included the England-wide totals for future transport grants, I have today placed in the Libraries of the House details of the local transport capital settlement...

Default Investment Options (Pension Schemes) (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we will publish a consultation on default investment options for those people who are automatically enrolled into defined contribution pension schemes.

Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions ...

Independent Living Fund (Maria Miller, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Disabled People), Work and Pensions)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In June 2010, following the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) to new applicants for the remainder of the 2010-11 financial year, the coalition Government announced that they would work closely with...

Cabinet Office: Draft Manual (Lord Strathclyde, Leader of the House of Lords, House of Lords)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.

The Cabinet Secretary (Sir Gus O'Donnell) has published today the draft Cabinet Manual on the Cabinet Office website (www...

EU: Telecoms Council (Baroness Wilcox, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Telecommunications Council took place in Brussels on 3 December and was chaired by the Belgian presidency.

I was unable to attend council due to the travel disruption caused by the unseasonable weather...

Telecoms Council (Edward Vaizey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Culture, Communications and Creative Industries), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Baroness Wilcox) has today made the following statement:

"The Telecommunications Council took place in Brussels on 3 December...

Simple Financial Products (Consultation) (Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 08:46, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government are publishing a consultation on developing a new category of simple financial products. The consultation sets out the Government's proposals in this area, and provides an opportunity for...

Tax Information Exchange (Liberia and Aruba) (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) were signed with Liberia in London on 1 November 2010 and with Aruba in The Hague on 5 November 2010.

The texts of the TIEAs have been deposited in the Libraries...

Afghanistan Troop Levels: Spring 2011 Roulement (Liam Fox, Secretary of State, Defence)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next roulement of UK forces in Afghanistan is due to take place in April 2011. The UK's current framework brigade in Helmand, 16 Air Assault Brigade, will be replaced by 3 Commando Brigade. The forces deploying...

Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report (William Hague, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that today, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is publishing the first progress report on developments...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Anne Milton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Public Health), Health)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 6 and 7 December in Brussels. The health and consumer affairs part of the Council was taken on 7 December. I represented the UK.

Forensic Science (James Brokenshire, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Forensic Science Service (FSS) was an Executive agency which was granted trading fund status in 1999, a step designed to increase its financial flexibility. Then, following the McFarland review in 2002, FSS...

Draft Cabinet Manual (David Cameron)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, has published today the draft Cabinet Manual on the Cabinet Office website: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/cabinet-manual.

The draft Cabinet Manual...

Crossrail (Theresa Villiers, Minister of State (Rail and Aviation), Transport)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on Crossrail progress since my annual update on 15 July 2010, Official Report, columns 43-44WS, in which I undertook to report later in the year on progress made by Crossrail Ltd on...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Chris Grayling, Minister of State (Employment), Work and Pensions)
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 6 December 2010 in Brussels. I represented the United Kingdom.

The main item on the agenda was a policy debate on the pregnant...

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Acas News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:45, 15 December in The National Archives News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - east midlands
seen at 08:45, 15 December in The National Archives News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Council fined after sculpture falls onto boy's foot
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Attorney General's Office News - national (Our copy).

East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.

Traffic commissioner warns aberdeen bus firm
seen at 08:45, 15 December in Attorney General's Office News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Scottish power fined after electricity cable death
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.

Chance for west midlands environmental technologies firms to explore business potential in malaysia
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.

West midlands companies find out more about doing business in east africa
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ...

Two arrested in disability car scheme
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability...

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Adjudicators Office News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Excavator firm fined after worker's fingers severed
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).

A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

New anglia, black country and worcestershire join local enterprise partnership network
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles

Mark prisk backs microfinance for small firms
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.

Christmas recycled
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Christmas recycled
Serving up a festive feast!
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Serving up a festive feast!
Sewerage tunnel consultation
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Sewerage tunnel consultation
A safer christmas in whitechapel
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
A safer christmas in whitechapel
Excavator firm fined after worker's fingers severed
seen at 08:44, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.

Three mills green to shine in lower lea valley
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an...

Opportunity for food and drink companies to sample international markets at ife 2011
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13...

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Scottish power fined after electricity cable death
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.

Council fined after sculpture falls onto boy's foot
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.

Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
Chance for west midlands environmental technologies firms to explore business potential in malaysia
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.

Company fined after man crushed by truck
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Payback time for tax fraudster sisters
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.

Roll up for christmas
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Roll up for christmas
Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - east midlands
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Give a gift for nature this christmas
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - yorkshire and the humber
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

"public confidence in local government standards is at risk" - sir christopher kelly
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - london
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - south east
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Vat concessions to end for caravan owners
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Vat on sailaway boats
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Amended press release:workers' lives put in danger at manchester karaoke bar
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ...

M62 closures for bridge replacement works in west yorkshire
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.

Government launches consultation on simple financial products
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that...

Traffic commissioner warns aberdeen bus firm
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.

West midlands companies find out more about doing business in east africa
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ...

Pupil artwork raises thousands
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Pupil artwork raises thousands
Willetts: new qualification is an extra rung on the ladder of opportunity
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ...

Firm fined after roofer breaks back
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.

Health secretary sets out plans for speedier cancer diagnosis
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the...

Two arrested in disability car scheme
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability...

Lord davies responds to cbi input to women on boards review
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:

Invasive non-native species cost billions
seen at 08:43, 15 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.

New anglia, black country and worcestershire join local enterprise partnership network
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles

Mark prisk backs microfinance for small firms
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.

Christmas recycled
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Christmas recycled
Serving up a festive feast!
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Serving up a festive feast!
Sewerage tunnel consultation
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Sewerage tunnel consultation
A safer christmas in whitechapel
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
A safer christmas in whitechapel
Excavator firm fined after worker's fingers severed
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.

Three mills green to shine in lower lea valley
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an...

Opportunity for food and drink companies to sample international markets at ife 2011
seen at 08:42, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13...

Big freeze to return later this week across england and wales
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.

Scottish power fined after electricity cable death
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.

Council fined after sculpture falls onto boy's foot
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.

Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries
Chance for west midlands environmental technologies firms to explore business potential in malaysia
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.

Company fined after man crushed by truck
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Payback time for tax fraudster sisters
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.

Roll up for christmas
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Roll up for christmas
Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - east midlands
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Give a gift for nature this christmas
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - yorkshire and the humber
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

"public confidence in local government standards is at risk" - sir christopher kelly
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - london
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Electric car revolution revs up for 2011 - south east
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up...

Vat concessions to end for caravan owners
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Vat on sailaway boats
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.

Amended press release:workers' lives put in danger at manchester karaoke bar
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ...

M62 closures for bridge replacement works in west yorkshire
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.

Government launches consultation on simple financial products
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that...

Traffic commissioner warns aberdeen bus firm
seen at 08:41, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.

West midlands companies find out more about doing business in east africa
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ...

Pupil artwork raises thousands
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Pupil artwork raises thousands
Willetts: new qualification is an extra rung on the ladder of opportunity
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ...

Firm fined after roofer breaks back
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.

Health secretary sets out plans for speedier cancer diagnosis
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the...

Two arrested in disability car scheme
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability...

Lord davies responds to cbi input to women on boards review
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:

Invasive non-native species cost billions
seen at 08:40, 15 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Invasive non-native species cost billions
seen at 00:52, 15 December in Valuation Office Agency News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Lord davies responds to cbi input to women on boards review
seen at 00:49, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:

Embargoed until 00:15 on wednesday 15 december 2010 - invasive non-native species cost billions
seen at 00:49, 15 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.