That aspect of the deal applies to the whole of the UK, as does the introduction of new incentives into the performance-related pay part of the GP pay package to tackle the growing problem of unnecessary hospital admissions.

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The Lords (2.30pm) begin with the introduction of two new peers - Martha Lane Fox, who was appointed to be the UK Digital Champion, advising the government on the online delivery of public services, and the composer and broadcaster, Michael Berkeley.

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"Universities UK has supported the introduction of greater flexibility into the system which should allow universities to respond better to student demand, " said chief executive, Nicola Dandridge.

BBC: Letters of congratulation for poorer top students

Contributing to the debate, Liberal Democrat AM Eluned Parrott welcomed the introduction of the Youth Contract by the UK government which includes voluntary work experience placements for young people in Wales.

BBC: Plaid Cymru debate

The industry hopes that the introduction in 2003 of chip cards and the personal identification number (Pin) payment system in the UK will lead to a significant reduction in most types of card fraud.

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