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08 January 2007

Heavy rain and winds afects roads, so drivers advised to take extra care
seen at 19:26, 8 January in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Wind and rain is expected to pose a problem for drivers particularly in northern and eastern areas making driving difficult in many parts of the country overnight, into the morning rush hour and during the week. ...
'...Make available more single person housing' -- Mark nolan
seen at 18:53, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many young people who are unmarried or single are forced to share with...
'...Save Priory School from Closure by the Isle of Wight Council' -- Katherine D'Costa
seen at 18:53, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Priory School was founded in January 1993. We are an independent School...
'...Arrange for British Standard Time to be maintained in England permanently.' -- Edith Russell
seen at 18:53, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The advantages to Business,Safety,Costs and the general wellbeing of the...
Play
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had any plans to see the play opening this week by some of the Prime Minister's wife's colleagues about the legality of the war in Iraq, the PMOS replied that it had not taken long...
Saddam's Execution
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the timing of the Prime Minister's personal statement on Saddam's execution, the PMOS replied that he was slightly mystified by the coverage of this. The Prime Minister had set out on many occasions his...
Saddam's Execution
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the timing of the Prime Minister's personal statement on Saddam's execution, the PMOS replied that he was slightly mystified by the coverage of this. The Prime Minister had set out on many occasions his...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be meeting with Ian Paisley or Gerry Adams this week, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister was in constant contact with both parties. He had been over Christmas and over the...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be meeting with Ian Paisley or Gerry Adams this week, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister was in constant contact with both parties. He had been over Christmas and over the...
Private Schools
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on Ruth Kelly's decision to send her child to a private school, the PMOS said that firstly there were rules around children and he would observe those, even if others did...
Private Schools
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on Ruth Kelly's decision to send her child to a private school, the PMOS said that firstly there were rules around children and he would observe those, even if others did...
Private Schools
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on Ruth Kelly's decision to send her child to a private school, the PMOS said that firstly there were rules around children and he would observe those, even if others did...
Let's not give up progress in NI - PM
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has urged all parties in Northern Ireland not to waste the "once in a generation opportunity" for lasting peace.
Appointment of Lord Justices of Appeal in NI
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Mr Justice Lawrence Collins be appointed a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Morning press briefing from 8 January 2006
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Private Schools, Northern Ireland, Saddam's Execution and Play
Appointment of Justice Lawrence Collins
seen at 17:30, 8 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Mr Justice Lawrence Collins be appointed a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Seasonal flu vaccination programme for poultry workers
seen at 17:28, 8 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Precautionary health measure to be taken
Record 15 year jail sentence for carousel fraudster
seen at 17:13, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
After an extensive six-year investigation by HM Revenue & Customs, and two criminal trials, the man behind a £54m VAT fraud has been jailed for 15 years, the longest sentence ever handed down by a British...
'...Create a nationwide campaign to replace waste bins with partitioned recycling bins' -- Ben Clark
seen at 16:55, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pretty much all the waste we put in public bins ends up on the landfill, but...
'...Reduce-the-rising-of-train-fairs.' -- Ryan Hudson
seen at 16:55, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am petitioning to have the fare rises that are constantly happning on...
'...Use the new "Green Taxes" imposed on us to replace all London Taxis with Hydrogen fuelled ones.' -- John van Zyl
seen at 16:55, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The technology is here, what are we waiting for? Many manufacturers now...
Seasonal flu vaccination programme for poultry workers
seen at 15:43, 8 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Precautionary health measure to be taken
Coronary heart disease: progress - DH report
seen at 15:26, 8 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
5 January - Coronary heart disease: progress - DH report
No child left behind: a new focus on progress for every child in every school
seen at 15:24, 8 January in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Education and Skills Secretary Alan Johnson today set out radical plans to ensure that every child in school achieves their full potential and that no child 'stalls' in making progress.
'...teach languages in schools from the age of 5' -- Hannah Sibley
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In germany, france and I'm sure, many others, they learn English and other...
'...have the DVLA recognise motor scooters as a different class to Motorcycles .' -- Mik Boon
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
currently the law only allows learners to take a motor cycle test on a 125cc...
'...To introduce fuel rationing for ALL vehicle users' -- Mr R M Lingwood
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am constantly left wondering why we are still producing and importing new...
'...advocate the repeal of the 1972 European Communities Act if EU legislation banning the 'pint' is introduced' -- Edward Malnick
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAVE THE PINT! EU law automatically takes precedence over British domestic...
'...enforce a strong censorship on televison, to ban (or dub) all foul language, and restrict scenes of extreme sexual nature.' -- Philip Scott
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last few decades, the morals of broadcasting have declined...
'...Make the Sunday Trading size restriction (3000 sq ft) apply to whole companies, not individual shops.' -- James Le Cuirot
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Large supermarkets have perverted the Sunday Trading laws by creating shops...
'...Increase fines for non-disabled drivers parking in disabled parking bays also councils to increase the number of disable parking bays per parking area.' -- David Batten
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the City of Aberdeen disabled parking is minimal compared to the number...
'...make public transport free at times where vehicles would otherwise run less than 50% full' -- Nicholas Westlake
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At off-peak times, public transport vehicles run very near empty, due to...
'...Ensure basic numeracy among those standing for public office and reporting their deeds' -- Wolf Pascheles
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lobbyists are able to get away with murder when those holding public office...
'...Amalgamate the regulations governing the wearing of earrings by service men and women.' -- Alan Adair
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In simple terms a servicewoman may wear an earring and a serviceman may not...
'...make direct patient care a priority over untried, expensive computer projects like "Connecting for Health"/' -- Dr Daryl P Goodwin
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wards and departments are closing. Nurses, doctors and other NHS staff are...
'...Assist the US Congress in investigating and bringing to justice all those, including any British nationals, responsible for rendering prisoners to secret interrogation centres anywhere in the world' -- Ma%
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The US Congress has now begun the painful process of revealing what the Bush...
'...Oppose the introduction of a common European driving licence' -- Roger Howell
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Until common laws and enforcement standards are set across the EU the UK...
'...strengthen the existing Hunting Act 2004 to make it unlawful to hunt all foxes in any manner' -- Joseph Bromley
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...strengthen the existing Hunting Act 2004 to make it unlawful to hunt all foxes in any manner' -- Joseph Bromley
'...To ensure the Fire Precautions (Sub Surface Railway) Regulations remain as legislation and not be repealed.' -- Kebba Jobe
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the 1987 Kings Cross Fire which claimed the lives of 31 people the...
'...enable better Freedom of Information access to census and other archives' -- Hugh Watkins
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give access after 20 years Normal Closure or 70 years Exceptional Closure...
'...Sell Downing Street and endure a hellish commute like the rest of us.' -- Ben Dover
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sell Downing Street and endure a hellish commute like the rest of us.
'...Stop bull fighting' -- tilly gerrard
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop bull fighting by telling the prime minister so he can tell the prime...
'...instruct every civil servant, from the highest office down, that it is not acceptable to avoid difficult questions by claiming that no spokesperson is available' -- Peter Thody
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the taxpayers pay the Government to make decisions on behalf of the...
'...Ban artificial colours and additives from food, particularly children’s foods' -- Steven Langstaff
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These artificial ingredients cannot be good for us, many studies have shown...
'...REVERSE THE PUBLIC SMOKING BAN IN PUBS' -- matthew puddy
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
people have a choice to enter a pub and if they want to work in them. many...
'...Support hybrid embryo research' -- Jack Aidley
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call upon the Prime Minister to continue Britain's fine tradition of...
'...invite immigrants the Right to Leave' -- Stephanie Mills
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some...
'...Stop the practices of Halloween in Schools' -- Lynne Harper
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am asking that the Schools in this country be made to ban their teaching...
'...We would like to protest about Welsh finances being spent on English follies that have no value in Wales. viz. the "Victorian Piers".' -- Alison Roberts
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, would like to stop any restoration of an outdated...
'...ensure that euthanasia remains illegal' -- Helen Norton
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Respect the sanctity of life. Protect doctors from being faced with killing...
'...ban medical research that results in the destruction of human embryos' -- Helen Norton
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a large number of people stating the benefits of embryo research....
'...prevent medical researchers from creating human animal hybrid embryos' -- Helen Norton
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We already have researchers destroying embryos during stemm cell and cloning...
'...outlaw checking of tickets as passengers leave train stations' -- J Yockney
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present many rail companies are conducting ticket checking as passengers...
'...Give more powers to the RSPCA as animal welfare officers have in the USA.' -- Linda Kilpatrick
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Officers need to have the the immediate power to remove animals that are in...
'...Give Tommy Steele a knight hood in the birthday honours awards' -- Denise Beverley Underwood
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that it is unfair that Tommy Steele has again been overlooked for a...
'...prevent his minister for the environment from making statement on issues he knows nothing about, and by doing so bringing this country into disrepute, and making his government a laughing stock in the eyes%
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After his outburst against one of the formost airlines this side of the...
'...Stop the institutional bias toward Rugby Union.' -- Nigel Lloyd
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition the Prime Minister to stop the blatant institutional bias towards...
'...Increase all MPs pay by 100 percent & abolish MPs making claims for all expenses' -- Justin Timms
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By increasing MPs pay this would bring them into line with employees in the...
'...Abolish plans to adopt a 'Bed Tax' for tourists and hotel guests' -- Derek Merkl
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the Prime minister to abolish plans to levy a Bed Tax on...
'...Remove tax-exempt status for religions (granted such privilege) within the United Kingdom.' -- Stephen Rushbrook
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For too long Religions have enjoyed the un-warranted special status of being...
'...assist retired people to relocate to another European Union Country (ie Spain,France,Bulgaria) to free up homes in the United Kingdom.' -- Ian K Irons
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a suggestion to help ease the critical shortage of housing in the...
'...Give the British people financial help to leave this country instead of giving illegal immigratns money to leave' -- Nigel Burgess
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Instead of paying illegal immigrants money to leave Britain this money...
'...fund research into hepatitis b vaccine damage and support people who are damaged' -- irene goodrum
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
also ask the goverment to suspend booster vaccinations until clinical trials...
'...carry on with the local road pricing policy with the aim to reduce road traffic and spend the profits on public transport, but do not introduce vehicle tracking systems which infringe on my right to privac%
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I don't agree with vehicle tracking, but I do think the Road Pricing policy...
'...Change Right to Manage and Property Management Legislation' -- Roger McElroy
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are petitioning to change the 2002 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act...
'...ensure honours are no longer given away to celebrities over our true heroes' -- Adam Hogan
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have soldiers fighting across the globe, some of whom will never return...
'...Allow the railway industry more freedom to manage itself and to remove controls excercised by DfT and the treasury' -- alan crowhurst
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present train companies can only operate services with the approval of...
'...bring in a flat rate tax of 10%' -- Howard Scott
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea is to raise roughly the same amount of tax as now but using a much...
'...Create a certification process for a National Health and Safety Standard for Landlords Renting / Letting Propertys.' -- J Metcalfe
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Landlords are allowed to Purchase and Rent out sub standard living...
'...Replace TV licence revenue with advertising revenue.' -- Pete Penycate
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make the BBC use adverts for their revenue rather than licence money. This...
'...Force all UK Councils to collect non-recyclable household refuse once a week every week.' -- Debra Cross
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to stop the risk to public health, and decrease the Fly and Rat...
'...end the scandalous discrimination against social security pensioners living in some countries. They ask no more than contributed-related pensions in line with pensioners in the UK and some thirty other c%
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These disadvantaged pensioners are not seeking special treatment. We are...
'...enable owners of animals which attack people, especially children, to be charged with grievous (or actual) bodily harm; if the victim is killed as a result the charge should be manslaughter.' -- Margaret %
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is, of course, in reaction to the little girl killed by a "pit-bull...
'...Introduce a compulsory school subject teaching social etiquette, tolerance and respect' -- Adam B
seen at 14:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to poor parenting as well at other factors, a growing number of people...
New board members for the football licensing authority appointed
seen at 12:31, 8 January in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Richard Caborn, Minister for Sport, today announced the appointment of four new members of the Football Licensing Authority board.
Monthly creutzfeldt jakob disease statistics
seen at 11:32, 8 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health is today issuing the latest information about the numbers of known cases of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease. This includes cases of variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (vCJD) - the form of the disease...
Local authorities now required to provide positive activities for young people
seen at 11:20, 8 January in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
From today (Monday 8 January) all local authorities will be expected to secure access for young people to 'positive activities', including youth clubs, sports facilities and art projects.
'...Scrap the proposed council tax revaluation and intrusion into already overtaxed peoples lives' -- Pete Reynolds
seen at 10:56, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not acceptable to have another army of people intruding into our lives...
'...Grant The Celtic Nation of Cornwall (Kernow) Independance.' -- Gary Barber
seen at 10:54, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With Ireland now a flourishing independant republic and both Scotland and...
New model to cut hospital admissions launched
seen at 03:55, 8 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
TARGET FOR REDUCING EMERGENCY BED DAYS MET EARLY
Appointment of immigration judge of the asylum and immigration tribunal - mark richard hemingway
seen at 03:45, 8 January in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Lord Falconer of Thoroton has appointed Mark Richard Hemingway to be an Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect ...
New consultation into uk civil space policy
seen at 03:32, 8 January in British National Space Centre News - national (Our copy).
A wide-ranging public consultation on the UK's new civil space strategy was launched today by Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks.