The Department for Culture, Media and Sport stated in its Annual Report 2005 that it was 'on course' for achieving its joint targets for increasing participation by under-represented groups in arts events. However the Annual Report also states that since 2001 the number of disabled people attending at least two arts events, and the number of socially excluded people participating in at least two arts events, has actually fallen.
Ten potential pitfalls in the government's plans for national identity cards were highlighted today in a damning report just 24 hours ahead of a crucial Commons vote on the issue. Today's detailed investigation into the proposed scheme, by a panel of 14 professors at the London School of Economics, concludes that the current scheme is "neither safe nor appropriate", and will cost double, triple or even quadruple the government's estimates.
Following a magnificent response to our recent survey, here are details of how Alan Lion and the Lib Dems propose to address the issues raised:
Plans for ID cards are in turmoil as the government gears up for Tuesday's vote on the issue in the Commons.
Dr. Jo Crotty and the Liberal Democrats increased their share of the vote in yesterday's General Election from 11.6% to 13.8%.
Despite pressure to use trains more, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Stephen Robinson says a report on the future of rail passenger transport is advocating charging more for peak-time travel and cutting under-used trains to help operators cope with increases
