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18 December 2006

BAe
seen at 19:31, 18 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
In answer to the question of whether the Prime Minister still completely stood by his decision regarding the BAe Serious Fraud Office Investigation and to what extent would he be willing to defend it, the PMOS said...
Sergeant Roberts Inquiry
seen at 19:31, 18 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any comment regarding Sergeant Roberts, the PMOS referred journalists to the Ministry of Defence...
Middle East
seen at 19:31, 18 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about the initiative that the Prime Minister was looking into with other world leaders, and also, about the announcement the US had made about giving money to President Abbas, which...
Police Inquiry
seen at 19:31, 18 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) that last Thursday, the PMOS had said that the Prime Minister had told the police that the people nominated for peerages were done so for party service, but ...
Afternoon press briefing from 18 December 2006
seen at 19:31, 18 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Police Inquiry, Middle East, Sergeant Roberts Inquiry and BAe
Mpa appoints new assistant commissioner to the met
seen at 19:14, 18 December in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority today appointed John Yates to become the Metropolitan Police Service's fifth Assistant Commissioner.
Foreign office minister lord triesman visits chile
seen at 17:37, 18 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Lord Triesman, Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for relations with Latin America, arrived in Chile today at the start of a two-day visit.
11 million lottery funding is icing on the xmas cake for community groups
seen at 17:20, 18 December in Big Lottery Fund News - national (Our copy).
Big Lottery Fund is spreading the Xmas cheer across England today as it distributes a multi-million pound funding package to 52 community groups.
'...Review the use of speed cameras as they can cause rather than prevent accidents.' -- Dr. Andrew I Johnson
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A speed camera is a blunt and heavy instrument, like a hammer. It has far...
'...force house pricing down to approximately 25% of it's current value' -- Peter Collins
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
House pricing is so ridiculously high that is it forcing many people out of...
'...Vehemently UPHOLD the hunting act 2004' -- Ian Moore
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As caring citizens we need to know blood sports are a thing of the past and...
'...support the right of same-sex couples to get married.' -- Andrew Tobert
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This government has made much of its commitment to "equality" yet it stopped...
'...Ban the sale of all battery farmed eggs' -- David White
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Twenty-four million chickens are currently battery farmed in Britain...
'...announce that a programme of phasing in Home Condition Reports as required (mandatory) documents in Home Information Packs will be commenced during 2008 and completed throughout England and Wales within tw%
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From 1 June 2007, all owner occupied homes placed on the market in England...
'...Protect the teaching of creationism and other religious beliefs in all schools.' -- B Stanley
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All major religions should be taught in schools so that our multi-cultural...
'...make the nhs better' -- sam
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the goverment to provide more money to the NHS and to make it...
'...Make Bank Holidays a full Public Holidays for all..' -- robert myrie
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Is to make all bank holidays within the UK a public holidays, protected by...
'...revise the adoption processes to it is simpler for potential applicants' -- Andrew Aiken
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that about 3,000 of about 60,000 children are permenently placed each...
'...Save the red squirrels' -- Annah Adey
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Red squirrels are under attack from the grey squirrels. Lets protect their...
'...distribute one copy of the book "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell to every British Citizen.' -- Benjamin Osler
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All citizens of Britain need a copy of this book so that they can read it in...
'...Support Lindhurst wind farm' -- BRYAN NORRIS
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lindhurst wind farm is a small but vital step to counter global warming and...
'...Get all companies to deliver to BFPO addresses' -- James Remnant
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am in the RAF based at JSSU Episkopi in Cyprus. I am having a lot of...
'...HONOUR MR MARTIN MCNALLY, MD FRCSEd, FRCS(Orth)' -- Mr Anthony Treleaven-Ford
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to nominate for an award, Mr McNally for his work in the...
'...Take action against local authorities who choose to discriminate against Christians who wish to celebrate Christmas and its meaning openly by changing the name of the festive season and festive decorations%
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Christian majority in this country is often indirectly discriminated...
'...let the people of scotland and england have independance and have a vote' -- david
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it seems in this day and age that the people on both side of the borders...
'...Release funds to adult learners who wish to study under a means tested scheme.' -- Matthew Humphrey
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a long term unemployed man, I have tryed various ways to get educated and...
'...legislate for the prohibition and removal of redundant vehicles and the like being deployed besides roadways as unauthorised advertising hoardings.' -- Martin Putnam
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Travel any motorway or major road and you will see large lorries and...
'...take what measures he can against irresponsible reporting; e.g. mentioning that a specific crime has a very low rate of conviction thereby telling all potential perpetrators that they are very likely to ge%
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Very many newspapers, especially tabloids, report very irresponsibly in my...
'...Charge income tax per family unit rather than per individual' -- Chris Dryden
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that calculating income tax based upon the total family (parental...
'...cease the creation of more faith schools, take existing public-funded faith schools from the control of religious bodies and convert them to unbiased schools for all.' -- Allan Hayes
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One third of our state schools are controlled by the Church of England (with...
'...Reduce the number of traffic lights that are left on for 24 hours a day.' -- Nick Sommer
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many sets of lights could be used part-time. At quiet times of the day they...
'...Abandon the idea of Home Information Packs (Hips)' -- Lawrence Frewin
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Home Information Packs (HIPS) are an unnecessary addition to the red tape...
'...Create the European Communities (Repeal) Act' -- Dean James Sharpe
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Repeal the European Communities Act (1972) and become independent once again.
'...Scrap Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act' -- Luke Christensen
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We suggest that Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act, which...
'...honour the agreement to pay GPs' pensions as agreed in the new GP contract and reverse the Department of Health decision to cap the pensions of GPs.' -- Mark Oliver
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish to petition for reversal of the Department of Health's decision to...
'...Remove all speed humps from UK roads' -- Roger W. Lawson
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Speed humps create needless pain and suffering, particularly to people with...
'...stop local planning authorities being overuled by central government on local issues.' -- Stuart Downie
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The object of this petition is to prevent local authorities being overuled...
'...Allow the Welsh Assembly equal legislative powers to those held by the Scottish Assembly' -- Charles Loft
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scotland has long had legislative powers greatly exceeding those available...
'...reconsider the HMRC centralisation policy and the closure of local offices.' -- Julie Clement
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Five years ago HMRC invested considerable time and public money reorganising...
'...introduce Tax relief on Hybrid Vehicles' -- Ray Roberts
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We appeal to The Government that the additional revenue collected from the...
'...Simplify Planning permission for Wind turbines & Solar Panels' -- Ray Roberts
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a further effort to promote the use of Domestic Renewable Sources of...
'...Address the injustice and human rights infringements of the Child Support Agency' -- Jonny Green
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The CSA is an unfair and unjust system right now, and the proposed changes...
'...Remove VAT from all sources of Domestic Renewable Energy' -- Ray Roberts
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In an effort to promote the use of Domestic Renewable Sources of Energy, we...
'...abolish care in the community' -- nat gough
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
how many more people are going to be allowed to roam the streets murdering...
'...Allow Carers to claim for more than 1 person they care for' -- Wendy Trew
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I care for 3 disabled children but can only claim 1 carers allowance. I...
'...spend all the money raised on environmental and greenhouse taxes on ways to reduce' -- Fred Friedrich
seen at 16:51, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
pollution. not the easy way out by stopping poeple to use the car. by giving...
Quiz the Europe Minister
seen at 15:30, 18 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
This is your chance to quiz Geoff Hoon about anything to do with the European Union.
Thermo electron/gv instruments merger
seen at 15:29, 18 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Competition Commission invites evidence
Shipments of waste - views sought on new proposals to simplify and strengthen regime
seen at 15:28, 18 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Proposed changes to UK legislation controlling the shipment of waste are published for consultation today.
International Research Evaluation of the “Tartan Week 2006” Programme - Research Findings
seen at 15:23, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The evaluation of Tartan Week 2006 was carried out by Scotinform Ltd, an independent market research company, using the Model for Evaluating Overseas Events which was developed by the Scottish Executive. In 2006...
International Research Evaluation of the “Tartan Week 2006” Programme
seen at 15:23, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The evaluation of Tartan Week 2006 was carried out by Scotinform Ltd, an independent market research company, using the Model for Evaluating Overseas Events which was developed by the Scottish Executive. In 2006...
Evaluation of the Scotland in the Netherlands Programme - Research Findings
seen at 15:23, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation of Scotland in Netherlands programme carried out between October 2004 and April 2005. The evaluation demonstrated that the programme had led to cooperative links, collaborations and relationships between...
Evaluation of the Scotland in the Netherlands Programme
seen at 15:23, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation of Scotland in Netherlands programme carried out between October 2004 and April 2005. The evaluation demonstrated that the programme had led to cooperative links, collaborations and relationships between...
Analysis on the defined benefit pension landscape published for the first time
seen at 15:15, 18 December in The Pensions Regulator News - national (Our copy).
* Data and analysis from the Pensions Universe Risk Profile (PURPLE) released * Provides a single and credible information source * Enables changes in risk to be tracked over time * Reinforces commitment to risk...
New consultation to counter non compliance published
seen at 15:11, 18 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Proposals on a new information power to counter non-compliance with the tax avoidance scheme disclosure regime by promoters were published in a consultation document by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) today.
Many happy returns of the season
seen at 15:11, 18 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
270 self assessment tax returns filed online last Christmas Day
PM pledges support for Palestinian people
seen at 12:34, 18 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has pledged to work with the international community to support the Palestinian people and make progress in the Middle East peace process.
Way clear for next steps on electronic patient care record
seen at 12:32, 18 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The government is to accept the recommendations of a taskforce on the future of electronic NHS patient records, leaving the way clear for a pilot programme in Spring 2007.
Darling and miliband give green light to thames estuary revolution
seen at 12:31, 18 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The Government today gave the go-ahead for two major offshore wind farms to be built in the Thames Estuary.
Power your own pacemaker project
seen at 12:31, 18 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Pacemakers and medical aids powered by "two feet and a heartbeat" will be developed by a new collaborative research project funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Changes to the membership of the board of the financial services authority
seen at 12:25, 18 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, today announced the following changes to the membership of the Board of the Financial Services Authority (FSA):
Taking Action to Reduce Scotland's Drug-related Deaths: Progress Report
seen at 12:25, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Progress against 'Taking Action to Reduce Scotland's Drug-related Deaths
SPP10 Planning For Waste Management - Consultation Responses
seen at 12:25, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Appointment of a district judge graham parnell
seen at 12:22, 18 December in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Graham Parnell, to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to the South Eastern...
Appointment of district judge mark nicholas rogers
seen at 12:22, 18 December in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Mark Nicholas Rogers, to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to the Midland...
Circuit bench retirement - judge martin paul reynolds
seen at 12:22, 18 December in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Martin Paul Reynolds will retire from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 25 December 2006.
44.5m cash injection for birmingham's regeneration
seen at 12:20, 18 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Renewal in Birmingham and Sandwell is set to move forward thanks to nearly £44.5 million in funding to regenerate some of the region's most deprived areas through the Housing Market Renewal programme.
Green light for new road in darlington
seen at 12:20, 18 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Gillian Merron today granted funding approval for a new £12M, 3km, single carriageway road linking the A66 (the Eastern Bypass of Darlington) with the B6297 on its approaches to Darlington...
PM in Middle-East talks
seen at 11:41, 18 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister is meeting with Palestinian and Israeli leaders on the fourth day of his Middle-East tour.
Children to benefit where parents forfeit or disclaim inheritance
seen at 11:40, 18 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Children disinherited by a murder or manslaughter committed by their parents, or by a refusal by parents to take up a legacy under a will should still be eligible to inherit, the Government announced today.
Bridging the gap - highways agency helps horseriders cross the m3 in surrey
seen at 11:37, 18 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is today celebrating the completion of two new bridleway bridges over the M3 in Windlesham and Chobham in Surrey, after they were installed overnight on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December.
National Standards for Dental Services
seen at 11:28, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
National Standards for Dental Services
Key Capabilities in Child Care and Protection
seen at 11:28, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Child protection publication, to ensure child protection is taught consistently in social work degrees.
Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services: Invitation To Tender
seen at 11:28, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services Service Specification
Appointment of a district judge david raymond hebblethwaite
seen at 11:25, 18 December in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed David Raymond Hebblethwaite, to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to ...
Government invests 1.25billion to improve local transport
seen at 11:23, 18 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
People across the country will benefit from £1.25billion to improve local transport, Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today.
Look back at the PM's week
seen at 10:56, 18 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair last week.
Scottish Transport Statistics: No 25 - 2006 Edition
seen at 10:48, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers,road and rail freight, air and water transport,finance, personal travel and international comparisons.
Key Transport Statistics
seen at 10:48, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides some key figures on Transport in Scotland, recent trends and comparisons with GB as a whole
Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse Issued Under Section 89 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
seen at 10:48, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on dealing with litter and refuse and expected standards of street cleanliness
2005 Scottish Survey Of Achievement (SSA) - English Language And Core Skills : Local Authority Reports
seen at 10:48, 18 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
In addition to the basic authority results published as part of the 2005 Scottish Survey of Achievement national report in June 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/06/29141936/0), fifteen authorities...