http://www.thegovernmentsays.com Comments on TheGovernmentSays.com en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news daily 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272075#comment_33009 This is absolutely impssible to do, I run a busy shop which unfortunately relies heavily on the sale of tobacco products. We sell these items every few minutes and in practical terms it would be impossible to keep these items under the counter. My gantry hasn't a cover so the only other option would be to hang some kind of cover from it. This would make the sales of these items into something clandestine and more fun for young people. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/268832#comment_32959 we are very aware that we are a vital part of the `health service, but why should we be expected to subsidise thIs service.. the cost of fuel has risen astronomically, AND SO IS THE PROFITS OF THE OIL PRODUCERS/REFINERS.. FAIR PLAY PLEASE... http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272803#comment_32929 There are not many beautiful places to visit and enjoy anymore. Beckenham Place Park and the Mansion should be renovated for the thousands of people who like to have a family day out.The government are always making issues of family breakdowns why do they always contradict themselves.As a schoolgirl I spend many days at the park and as a mother ,as many days on the golf course with my sons. It is called bonding! Keep the good simple pleasures in life and we will have a more settled nation. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/221265#comment_32560 After my 2nd filling has fallen out and not able to pay for treatment, I can see one good thing on the horizon: I should be able to lose some weight as eating is just too painful. I earn 'too much' for income support but not enough to live on and rising prices have meantserious consequences all round. There are no affordable dentists around never mind NHS. £45 a filling is a whole weeks food for the 3 of us. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_32469 Please reconsider the decision to downgrade St. Richards hospital in Chichester. West sussex will as a result lose its only high dependency baby unit. We do not want to see any local services diminished. Travel in our area is very difficult especially in the summer months. The PTC has acted in an irregular manner and ignored the opinions of thousands of people in West Sussex who do not want to see excellent services reduced http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/273080#comment_32427 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272075#comment_32038 A display ban will not reduce levels of young people smoking, and would create horrendous problems for independent retailers, and may force some of us out of business entirely. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/215128#comment_32004 I support this - it is unjust to measure civil service pay growth differently to that in the rest of the public sector http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/220370#comment_31999 I also am finding it difficult to carry on voluntary driving with this ridiculous daily increase in fuel chaeges http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272075#comment_31864 this is wrong .it will put us out of business,it will encourage black market http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/222874#comment_31720 It would help if the author would get his facts correct. RIPA was introduce to ameliorate the Human Rights Act to allow the continued use of pre-existing investigatory powers. Read and understand the title "Regulation of" not "Provision of" http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/273081#comment_31683 Before April 2008 we pensioners could travel at any time, so I do not understand why we are restricted now. It is unfair that I have pay to visit the hospital before 10.30am. Something should be done to put this arrogant lot on the SKDC in their place. We had to earn our pensions and thought we would have a few comforts in our remaining years, but no, it is fleece the penisoners at any price. I AM FURIOUS - can you tell???????????????? http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/220370#comment_31538 I am finding it difficult to carry out my voluntary duties on this mileage payment and request that the amount is raised http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/270596#comment_31453 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272803#comment_31286 Selling the Mansion and making an area of the Park unavailable to the public will severely reduce the enjoyment of those using the Park http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269512#comment_31285 The full range of public facilities should remain available http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/265488#comment_31053 The first golf I ever played was at Pickets Lock and I have since introduced more than a dozen others to the game with a round at this testing course. Apart from the course itself (always in excellent condition and very reasonably priced)one of the most important things is the welcome afforded to newcomers (and of course to older hands) by the pro shop staff and especially Richard Gherkin, the professional, who has given outstanding service over many years). The original shop itself was far too small for such a busy facility but the current accomodation, a portakabin presently kept partially watertight by a tarpaulin, is an insult to its occupants and all users of the facility. I continue to be amazed at the professionalism, efficiency and warm good humour of Mr Gherkin l)and his colleagues when their efforts seem so little appreciated by the LVRPA. Please could you bring this matter to the attention of those who could do something about this entirely unsatisfactory situation. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/265488#comment_31048 I have played at Pickets Lock over a number of years and have always enjoyed not only the course but the helpful and friendly staff in the pro shop who deserve more than what amounts to a portakabin at the side of the caravan site! Please help them get the pro shop they deserve. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272888#comment_30813 I think that Chambers action is despicable, and his action should be thrown out as " wasting the Courts time" The arrogance of this person is astounding. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30712 We, like many others, have done everything through the correct channels, yet we are losing our rights to Health cover in Spain. At the same time there are many thousands of Brits over here still claiming cover as though they are on holiday. Come on Spain introduce a simple process for the "holiday" cheats, eg., make them produce details of flights as proof of their limited stay in Spain. The money saved by doing this will cover the costs of the ex-pat residents. Put us on the petition. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272983#comment_30679 This is a community primary school, delivering excellent results & off stead. This school is not just delivering academically but teaches our children valuable life skills and morals that they will take forward and embrace throughout their lives. ‘We are very proud of our School’. The same day as they TLC proposals were announced our school was selected to represent Cheshire County Council at a High Profile Design and Technology Event, only one primary and one secondary school in the county were selected. Out of 15 primary schools and a day of questioning by high profile judges, our school 'Sandbach Community Primary School' was awarded the 'Best in the North West' for the design of their product. Sandbach Community Primary School provides essential nursery places and education to a local community that relies on its locality, children’s clubs, before and after school to support working parents. Does this sound like a school that should be closed? 'NO' 'Our school is delivering to an excellent standard and to close would be detrimental to our children and our Town' http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/265491#comment_30678 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30643 why should we have our free health care taken from us, we still pay tax on an army pension payed our duty in health care in the uk , you in the uk will give free health vare to anyone who arrives in the uk, and if we were ill on a visit to the uk we would not be able to receive health care as we live in spain where is the sense in this.we are both aged 58 and 59years of age, http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30641 I would like to know where did the Board that went round Sussex hearing our reasons for keeping the A& E at St Richards Hospital open Live? Is it near Worthing? I think it is a disgrace that such a great Hospital should be down graded.We as A Family have always had marvellous treatment there. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30611 we wish to join your petition http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30580 As an after thought, I think that maybe the government is falling short within the law. Is this not "Discrimination on the grounds of age" This could maybe contested in law!!!!!! http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/218218#comment_30571 Dear MR.Brown, please strongly consider the proposal for an extra junction on the M5 between Junct28 and 29 in light of the streams of traffic that happen at rush hours. This is becoming more and more of a hazard with traffic stretching back and onto the motorway. This is creating an accident waiting to happen. best regards, D.R. Thompson http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30566 I am in the same position, paid all my National Insurance contributions and still pay tax in the UK. I retired early to Spain (an EU partner) and now find myself with no health care. I will now look at all ways legally to try and get healthcare that I'm entitled to. Should I go back to the UK and reregister on that system and then claim healthcare in Spain? Mr. Brown and his govenment MUST look at this and give us what we are entitled to. Which he seems to do to ALL EU nationals who appear on the UK doorstep. If this is the case it must be the same for us in Spain. Please enter me in your partion so I may join the fight. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30458 I'ts disgraceful, we are all EU citizens and should therefore be entitled to health care. We too wish to join your petition. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/270853#comment_30435 The Exe is a major wildlife habitat that is a major reason for visitors to visit Exmouth throughout the year. The shoreline needs protection from this totally usuitable development proposal. The proposed supermarket is not needed and would detract from the continuing enhancement of the town of Exmouth. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30430 I have previously written to the PCT twice, to highlight the important strategic position of St Richards and that downgrading is directly against everyones wish in and around West Sussex. I have had a heart attack recently and if it had not been for St.Richards close proximity I do not know what would have happened. Worthing has access and parking problems and to expect Ambulances with emergency cases,and or visitors, to travel that stupid and difficult distance is beyond belief; the PCT has not been thinking clearly or considering tax payers demands. If it is a cost saving excersise who then pays for the increasing ambulance involvement. I vehemently contest their stupid decision. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30240 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30239 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30201 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269468#comment_30137 I think a Judicial Review should be carried out. If that fails then it should be referred to the European Court of Human Rights because the rights of the people in West Sussex are being violated by this decision. I am an elderly lady of 76. I should not be expected to travel around the county and outside to get the treatment that I need. Expectant mothers with unexpected birth complications (such as I had when my daughter was born) will die, with their babies, on the A27. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/269400#comment_30105 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/221920#comment_30103 I fully support the campaign by Terry Pratchett and the Alzheimer's Research Trust to increase funding for dementia as a priority after experiencing the most distressing 3 years of my life seeing my dear father, who was also blind, suffer with vascular dementia, and who we have now lost to this tragic disease. Parliament must urgently increase government spending on Alzheimer's disease. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/213042#comment_30087 I totally object to the proposal for an eco-town at Long Marston. The town would be unable to generate sufficient employment within the site and even with the developers 'suggested' improvements to the transport infrastucture the whole area around would suffer from a large increase in road traffic volumes. I fail to see how anyone could consider this to be an 'eco' solution to a housing shortage. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/172377#comment_30084 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/172377#comment_30083 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/172377#comment_30082 http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30072 I agree totally with the rest of my ex pats, why have we been abandoned by the Britsh Government?. My husband and I who are just under the UK retirement age, have worked all our lives and paid into the NI contributions for all of our working lives. We too have done everything asked of us, NIE numbers, padron, letters from Newcastle etc, and have always worked within the law, and have produced all the documents asked of us. Spain and the UK are part of the EU, so why are we not getting our health care here??? Other EU countries are giving out health care to ex pats on verification of their paperwork. I wish to join the petition too along with the many thousands of others who feel as strongly as we do. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30068 We wish to join your petition about the abandonment of british citizens abroad http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/172377#comment_30064 I joined the RAF as a Boy Entrant in MAY 1960 and served until 15 Aug 1974. I served in Cyprus during Enosis, Singapore during the Confrontation period with Indonesia, Madagascar Operating the Bira Patrol helping to stop supplies of oil and petrol to Rhodesia, and 2 years in Northern Ireland during the troubles. with this sort of service I think I should be entitled to any entitlements implimented in April 1975 as should any other serviceman/woman who served and was demobolised before April 1975 as I believe we have all service our country the same as anyone who left the service after the 1975 date. An early outcome to this problem would be appreciated as I retire next year and a Government Pension is not designed to aid a long and useful retirement. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/268972#comment_30045 Our road structure in Dorset is such that it will be unable to to cope with the increased traffic that would be caused by the proposed 2750 new homes in a very condensed area around Lytchett Matravers. I realise that new homes are desperately needed but a huge development in a small area with a minor road structure and limited schooling and leisure facilities must be considered very seriously. In this desirable area it is inevitable that a high number of these properties would become second homes. Please consider smaller developments scattered around the Bournemouth/Poole conurbationto lessen the impact in a limited area http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/268972#comment_30032 I appreciate that people need homes, but fear that the infrastructure ( roads, schools etc ) will be unable to cope with the size and density of this development. The increased traffic entering Poole and Wareham would inevitably cause gridlock in an already overstretched road system, particularly as plans for the new Poole Bridge project seems no nearer completion. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/271178#comment_30022 after nearly 5 years of living in Spain I now find my health cover is being withdrawn until one or both of us reaches retirement age. Having jumped through all the hoops asked of us, Medical. NIE, Residencia. trying to do everything by the book, was all a waste of time. Ihave been on the padron since we first arrived, and now other people will benefit from the central funding this permits for local services, especially medical cover. To add insult to injury, I still pay tax in the uk and have no choice in this matter. So what are my taxes used for ? I get NO benefit whatsoever from paying them. Either here or in the UK. .I paid National Insurance contributions for the full term required to get a full state pension when I reach retirement age. This is a disgraceful abandonment of British citizens., and the British Government should be ashamed of itself for letting it happen It seems that my wife and I were too truthful from the outset. http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/272077#comment_29962 let them hear us! write an email to pressoffice@uk.hjheinz.com with copy to butlerc@amvbbdo.com, Ted.Smyth@us.hjheinz.com, Nigel.Dickie@uk.hjheinz.com and Consumer.Contact@uk.hjheinz.com i've sent this: subject: Censoring of Heinz Deli Mayo TV ad dear mr. or mrs. i’m really disappointed, why did you remove the Heinz Deli Mayo TV ad made by BBDO only because a bunch of sick homophobes pressured you to do that? you are endorsing a homophobe agenda and i won’t buy any of your products again until you repair the damage you have done. you have lost one customer, and i’m pretty sure i won’t be the only one. have a nice day xxxxxx and sign the petition too: http://www.petitiononline.com/heinz/petition.html we are a lot more than 200 sick homophobes, and they have lost us as customers! http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/191795#comment_29947 We live in an age of technology. Man has walked on the moon and plumbed the depths of the deepest oceans. Nothing seems impossible, ....... except perhaps a television receiver capable of discriminating between speech and ' extraneous noise ' and attenuating the latter. Conspiracy ? http://www.thegovernmentsays.com/comments/270853#comment_29912 Exmothians have fought for decades to protect the shoreline from Mudbank to the Docks from developers. They have always realised the value of the estuary to the wildlife and our ecosystem. It's about time local councillors caught up with modern thinking and realised the value of eco-tourism to the area.