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1. In exactly the same way that HMG would never, NEVER stoop to doing anything illegal at the UN, like bugging offices or anything like that… "Oh, the cheque’s in the post…"

   Comment by PapaLazzzaru — 3 Aug 2004 on 10:03 pm | Link

2. Tell the president to come clean.

   Comment by Robert Woodroof — 17 Jun 2005 on 3:41 am | Link

3. So, the e-mail was sent, but the intention was not to seek to mislead.

   Presumably the PMOS is completely telepathic in that she knows precisely what Scarlett’s intentions were.

   Perhaps the intention was to mislead others, not the ISG – such as Parliament, the entire UK population, the UN etc.

   I’m profoundly impressed by the natural skills and talents of this lady. She should go far.

   Comment by Chuck Unsworth — 17 Jun 2005 on 10:43 am | Link

4. News Released: August 30th, 2005

   Preventx helps to cut UK Industry losing billions to drink and drugs

   A recent report shows that over \xA312 billion is lost each year to drink and drugs in the UK work industry.

   PROMIS, a leading addiction and recovery centre found that 75% of alcoholics in full-time employment, and up to 15% of those in upper management, are reliant upon drink and drugs.

   These findings are mirrored by a 2003 national newspaper report where it was found that around 14 million working days are lost every year through alcohol and drug related illnesses, and people with substance abuse problems are between two and eight times more likely to be absent from work for more than a week than those without such problems.

   As well as the financial loss, there are other issues involved. Addiction in the work place can lead to low productivity and poor performance. Alcohol and drug abuse accounts for 25% of all accidents at work.

   In 1991, the Cannon Street rail crash led to the introduction of the Transport and Works Act 1992, which made it a criminal act for transport workers to be unfit because of drink and drugs. And now many employers, particularly those who work in safety critical jobs, are looking at drug testing as a justifiable procedure.

   Drug testing in the workplace is common in the USA, and there have been suggestions from senior UK policy makers that it should be more widely adopted by UK companies.

   Preventx, a north east-based drug testing kit distributor, has devised a number of drug testing kits for employers to be able to test their workforce.
   Polly Everette, Preventx managing director said:
   \x93The aim of drug testing in the work place isn\x92t to catch people out, but to give help and assistance before it\x92s too late. Employers should have policies in place whereby if an employee did test positive, they can receive help and counseling immediately.\x94

   She added:
   \x93The majority of the UK’s working population will use mind-altering drugs at some point. These drugs may be legal, illegal or prescription, but all can potentially impact on professional competence and safety.\x94

   For further information on drugs and alcohol in the work place, you can visit the government\x92s online website at http://www.drugs.gov.uk and for information on Preventx drug testing kits click on http://www.preventx.co.uk

   Comment by tom fotheringham — 30 Aug 2005 on 11:29 pm | Link

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