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22 January 2007

Reflecting on the past looking to the future - marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade
seen at 23:13, 22 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will today announce, at a reception at 10 Downing Street, a commitment to a year long programme of activities and events to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the...
Kelly sets out timetable for devolution
seen at 19:14, 22 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New measures to improve health and waste services unveiled
Metropolitan police authority - january meeting
seen at 19:08, 22 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) will be held in meeting room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 on Thursday 25 January 2007 at 10.00 a.m.
'...encourage the creation of charity taxworkers' -- Alex Harvey
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For too long charities have been the open holes of tax swindling criminal...
'...To ban the sales of all cosmetics tested on animals (even if tested on animals in another country)' -- Francoise C Petibout
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ban the sales of all cosmetics tested on animals (even if tested on...
'...Use the full powers of his office to ensure that Channel Four, a publicly owned company mandated to provide public service broadcasting, does not continue to profit from the racist bullying currently takin%
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Housemate Shilpa Shetty has been repeadetdly verbally abused by fellow...
'...Ensure that all goods sold in the UK have a grading system logo showing the ethical standards of its production and associated environmental impact.' -- Cassandra Petibout
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ensure that customers can no longer deny that they are aware of the...
'...initiate a significant political reform' -- Lee Brown
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Improve the UK's outdated political system. The current system of democracy...
'...support government grants for those postgraduate students aiming to qualify as Architect's.' -- Andrew Stevens
seen at 18:47, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To become a qualified Architect one must study for a minimum of 7 years yet...
Iraq Debate
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about the Prime Minister's speech to the CBI, and was this why he would not attend the Iraq debate in the Commons, the PMOS said that as people knew, it was not the Prime Minister's...
Abolition of Slavery Reception
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about the abolition of slavery reception tonight, the PMOS informed people that that it was about signing up to the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking which had been ...
Adoption Agencies
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a view about Catholic adoption agencies, the PMOS replied that everyone recognised that there were sensitive issues involved. The Department was considering those and would announce a decision in due course...
Home Office
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the current view was on the Home Office being split up, the PMOS replied that what had changed was the increasingly complex nature of terrorism and the challenge faced by terrorism. On the basis of that...
Police Inquiry
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister felt about the way in which Ruth Turner was treated, the PMOS replied that as people knew, we had consistently refused to give a running commentary on this investigation. Despite all...
Police Ombudsman's Report, Northern Ireland
seen at 17:31, 22 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that this was a deeply disturbing report about events which were totally wrong and which should never have happened. The fact that they did was a matter...
Ed miliband pledges £1.5m for scouts' centenary
seen at 17:30, 22 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Ed Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector, today put almost £1.5million behind plans to host 40,000 scouts from 216 countries at this summer's Centenary World Scout Jamboree.
New powers will help local authorities work together on waste
seen at 17:28, 22 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New powers to set up Joint Waste Authorities will help local authorities work together to achieve better-integrated and cost-effective waste services, Local Environment Minister, Ben Bradshaw, announced today.
Ministry of defence releases latest gulf war veterans mortality figures
seen at 17:25, 22 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD has published the latest release of ongoing monitoring of the mortality of 1990/1991 Gulf Veterans. The figures cover the period 1 April 1991 to 31 December 2006.
'...ensure that speed measuring devices used by the police to produce evidence for court be specifically tested and Home Office approved, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State, for use on motorcycles.\%
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is clear from recent responses from the Home Office that the issue of...
'...pardon helen duncan, the last witch to be tried in britain' -- gordon
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like to see helen duncan, the last woman to be tried as a witch in...
'...Allow the people of Great Britian to vote for The Lord Chief Justice (Lord Woolf), Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (Ian Blair) and basically anyone else who has control over law, policy making etc%
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give the power to the people and let the law be the law!!!
'...Encourage highway engineers to design major road junctions as roundabouts or traffic light control not both.' -- Peter Gliddon
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is nonsensical to construct a roundabout and install traffic lights. The...
'...Introduce a charge against Foreign Registered Vehicles using our Roads.' -- Lesley Glover
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UK Registered vehicles are charged Road Tax, Excessive Tax on our Fuel....
'...Delete the Welsh language as an option for electronic Vehicle road fund licensing' -- Richard Gray
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are supposed to be a United Kingdom. How many people are there who only...
'...keep funding 450 hour courses at college' -- Naomi McIntosh
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
450 hour courses are cheaper courses at college which fit in round peoples...
'...Legitimise the use of Motorway Hardshoulders for Heavy Goods Vehicles during the peaks' -- Mike Ince
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The provision of the hard shoulder is an expensive and wasteful use of...
'...stop and reduce the rise in train and bus fares' -- samantha carrana
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How absolutly disgusted i was , when i boarded a bus and was charged £2 to...
'...Make sharing of personal data opt-in only' -- Peter Johnston
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government proposes to legislate to allow sharing of personal data...
'...severely reduce the number of flights taken by the Prime Minister and his government and offset those flights considered necessary.' -- Jenny Stafford
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...severely reduce the number of flights taken by the Prime Minister and his government and offset those flights considered necessary.' -- Jenny Stafford
'...accept that the only way to permanently reduce the demand for energy and, therefore lower greenhouse gases, is to have a smaller world population' -- Denis Daniels
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Humans are the largest users of the worlds energy, so it follows that the...
'...prove he is not using gloable warming as an excuse to fleece motorists by upping gas, electricity, heating oil, bus, tram and train fuel taxes from their current nominal token levels to the around 350% (ye%
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the Prime Minister really thinks that Global Warming is a man-made...
'...Change the planning system to encourage the building of skyskrapers to allow more homes' -- Daniel Worley
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Encourage the building of more skyscrapers. This will enable the density of...
'...Make horse owners pick up the horse poo' -- Micheala Boddington
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We live in an area where alot of horses share the roads, we think that horse...
'...get the Health Service and medical profession to accept the WHO classification of ME/CFS as an organic neurological disorder and not as a psychosocial syndrome.' -- Konstanze Allsopp
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The latest DWP Guidelines and PACE are still directing the Health Service to...
'...Scrap Local Authorities and The Health & Safety Executive forcing Wheely Bins on citizens who do not want them. To Recognise that Wheely Bins are just a dustbin on wheels and do not actually recycle anythi%
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wheely Bins are a Proven Fire Hazard and a Risk to Elderly, Disabled and...
'...Enforce Local Councils to enforce the law regarding driving and parking on footpaths, to punish offenders and to protect pedestirans' -- David Perkins
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more footpaths are being damaged and obstructed by illegal parking...
'...Recognise that many children with special needs are not getting the vital services that they require and that PCT's and LEA's should be held accountable for not providing the support these children need %
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In my personal situation Speech and Language therapy has been taken away...
'...call upon the United States to respect the independance of Cuba and lift economic sanctions' -- Thabo Miller
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For 48 years the US has subjected Cuba to sustained interference in its...
'...exercise cabinet government (to encourage all those who are obese and unfit in this country to adopt a healthier lifestyle).' -- rj mansfield
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...exercise cabinet government (to encourage all those who are obese and unfit in this country to adopt a healthier lifestyle).' -- rj mansfield
'...recognise Marching Bands as a physical sport/activity.' -- Sam Manger
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Marching around at 140 paces a minute, creating visual displays while...
'...award knighthood to R J Mitchell' -- David Ward
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give R J Mitchell [ designer of the Spitfire } a knight hood in the birthday...
'...ban door to door sales of utilities' -- Mike Ivatt
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My elderly, recently widowed, father was persuaded to change his electricity...
'...Create a level playing field for green energy suppliers, by banning anti-competitive 'dual-fuel discounts', since they are biased towards energy companies who include carbon based sources (gas, oil, coal%
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The existence of dual fuel discounts is a recognised bias against green...
'...abolish planned amendments to Data Protection Act to allow sharing of personal data between public and private sectors' -- Gavin Pryke
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recent press articles have highlighted this amendment which will allow...
'...abolish inheritance tax by cutting public services' -- Jason Stoll
seen at 16:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The governments response to the petition to cut inheritance tax raises two...
'...Change current law to make sure that all agency workers are given an exact length of employement on there contracts.' -- Mark Paul Mainwaring
seen at 16:50, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to change law, so that all agency staff will work a...
'...order all immigrants after a suitable period of for example 8 months to a year take a UK driving licence test.' -- Lee Brown
seen at 16:50, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All migrants to the UK who stay for a period of longer then 8 months or...
'...give the people of the uk the three basic needs, education, law and order and health.' -- Paul Davies
seen at 16:50, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I want to feel safe in my home and on the streets. Law and order in our...
'...Make stealing a family pet an offence with a jail term attached' -- Tracy Wood
seen at 16:49, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Family pets are important members of the family. They are living beings and...
'...Restore the poll tax as the only fair way to charge for local government' -- John Redman
seen at 16:49, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This government has raised the council tax to grossly inflated levels while...
New trustees appointed to the Victoria and Albert Museum
seen at 15:38, 22 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM has appointed Mr Tom Dixon and Mr Edwin Davies to the Board of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mr Davies with effect from 1 February 2007 and Mr Dixon with effect from 1 November 2007.
Morning press briefing from 22 January 2007
seen at 15:38, 22 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Police Ombudsman's Report-Northern Ireland, Police Inquiry, Home Office, Adoption Agencies, Abolition of Slavery Reception and Iraq Debate
Ed balls publishes new money laundering regulations
seen at 15:32, 22 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Today the Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, published the draft money laundering regulations for consultation, alongside his speech to the FSA financial crime conference. The regulations are designed to ensure the UK...
Tough new penalties for illegal mobile phone use from 27 february 2007
seen at 15:27, 22 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Motorists face tough new penalties for breaking the law by using a hand-held mobile phone while driving from February 27 2007, Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today. From that date, the fixed penalty...
'...Solve the problem of 3rd world debt' -- Jessica Bennett
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
giving money to them doesn't help, so everyone must pull together to help...
'...Formally recognise the excellent work of the Alternative Curriculum in positively influencing the lives of disaffected young people' -- Mike Parker
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Alternative Curriculum engage disadvantaged and at risk young people, to...
'...Save Our Middle Schools' -- Jean-Mary Myers
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Suffolk Middle Schools are under threat to be closed down in favour of a Two...
'...introduce legislation to allow wives who choose to stay at home to bring up their children & make a home, to be able to transfer their personal tax allowance to their husband for as long as they elect to d%
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The lack of state support for the natural family of husband, wife, and...
'...We need to ban msn' -- Jessica Bennett
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Msn is the worst place. more people in secondary schools are getting bullied...
'...Create stricter guidelines for people living in britain' -- Jessica Bennett
seen at 14:58, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
more and more people are emagrating to britain every year. we need stricter...
'...Please reinstate Lester Piggott's OBE, better still give him a knighthood' -- Diana Donald
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MP's keep their titles irrespective of criminal convictions, Lester Piggott...
'...Provide Government funding for the RSPCA, PDSA and other national animal rescue and anti-cruelty charities' -- Penny Fordham
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am astonished that with a reputation as a country of animal lovers the...
'...Update the benefit system' -- Anthony Brixey
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All benefit should be classed as income and taxed accordingly and it should...
'...introduce mandatory registration of all Estate Agents to the OEA ombudsman' -- Mark Tindal
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Ombudsman for Estate Agents’ (OEA) code of practice, to which all member...
'...increase the employers' National Insurance Contribution by 2p in the £, exempted for all organisations that are recognised Investors in People.' -- Michael Fredericks
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government, since the early 1990's has supported the Investors in People...
'...propose that Oyster cards should be useable on all forms of public transport.' -- Maria Johnston
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the forward thinking of the Transport for London department, and other...
'...Scrap targets in the NHS and other areas' -- Stuart Casley
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS and other services are seemingly snowed under with targets, quotas...
'...Stop using disincentive taxes as the first resort for everything' -- Philip Green
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For example Gordon Brown is suddenly a passionate environmentalist...why?...
'...Ensure that any taxes imposed to encourage the reduction of Carbon Emissions should be "ring-fenced" and used for Carbon Emission reduction only' -- Mike Butcher
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many taxes that we are forced to endure that are supposed to...
'...Introduce a graduated driver licensing system' -- tony greathead
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce a system similar to New Zealand where new drivers must allow a...
'...Reintroduce Capital Punishment for Offences Regarding Treason and Acts of Terrorism or Attempting to Commit Terrorism' -- David Smith
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has become apparent in recent years that we face a growing problem with...
'...save the Brockworth Oak' -- Maureen Rowcliffe-Quarry
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This mature healthy oak tree is being needlessly threatened by developer A J...
'...Fast track Stanstead expansion to ensure airports can support 21st century transport' -- R Kardol
seen at 14:57, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Development is the cornerstone of economic growth. Airports are the key...
'...Fast track Heathrow additional runway to ensure airports can support 21st century transport' -- R Kardol
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to fast track the additional runway for Heathrow to: help...
'...abolish the state religion' -- Martin Jameson
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Removal of the state religion and changes to religious state funded schools...
'...Scrap (new) air flight taxes' -- R Kardol
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to scrap the new air flight tax grab introduced under the guise...
'...Ensure the understanding and meeting of Asperger children / students' needs within the UK education system' -- Pat Smith
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Take the case of: A student with Aspergers (aged 19), drops 2 A levels but...
'...require that all publically funded software projects publish source code under a Free licence' -- Stephen Hill
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Software written using public funds should have it's source code published...
'...Liberalise the existing abortion law by requring the agreement of only ONE doctor rather, than as at present, two. Better still; why not treat women as the adults we are by allowing US to decide, in the l%
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it's fairly self-explanatory but I feel, very strongly, that each...
'...Increase recycling by making it available to all, not just those with cars.' -- Ruth White
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many households would like to contribute more to recycling only being...
'...Give Christopher Lee CBE a Knighthood' -- Paul Sloan
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Christopher Lee has had an amazing career in film since the 1940's. He is...
'...stop local councils selling off houses and not replenishing their stock.' -- Joanne Plant
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the local councils have a huge waiting list of people needing bigger...
'...pass a bill that means The House of Commons must vote on any decisions to go to war' -- James Anthony
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We went to war in iraq without our MP's being allowed to vote on it. We...
'...Award the Valiant Royal Marines, who flew back to rescue their fallen comrade on Apache Helicopters in Afghanistan, Honours (E.G. Knighthood) for heroic services to their Country, Foreign Governments and C%
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that awarding these valliant soldiers honours for their heroic act is...
'...Understand that this Government is Bankrupting this country with Swingeing taxes, and to reduce the tax burden by limiting taxes' -- Brian Keen
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!public borrowing is increasing because people are...
'...ensure that speed measuring devices used by the police to produce evidence for court be specifically tested and Home Office approved, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State, for use on motorcycles.\%
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is clear from recent responses from the Home Office that the issue of...
'...put in place strict repercussions for British manufacturers not reducing their consumption of Volatile Organic Compounds, in line with current EU legislation.' -- Mark Couch
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A great deal of companies are still using VOC's or ozone depleting...
'...ban magazines from unwanted circular junk mail invitations being placed between the pages' -- Lindsay Mollison Smith
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How annoying is it to open your favourite magazine when ever other page you...
'...exempt 4x4 owners who live in remote areas and GENUINELY NEED them' -- Karla Smith
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Country residents that live in areas along unsalted roads and tracks, and...
'...Stop-RACISM' -- Dr Kishan Raichura
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am working as a doctor in this country and am fast seeing that this work...
'...follow Dr. Alan Storkey's plan to revitalise the coach and bus network' -- Keith Garrett
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dr. Alan Storkey has a plan to use coaches to provide a regular and fast...
'...Option to work from home' -- Linda Cheung
seen at 14:56, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give mothers of young children (from birth and under 12) an option to work...
'...withdraw Channel 4's licence to broadcast over the Big Brother bigotry' -- Colin Watts
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The bigotry demonstrated to the Indian actress on 'Big Brother' is appalling...
'...charge email at 0.1p per email thus eliminating spam' -- Jay Wilson
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If I had to pay 0.1p per email it would be OK for all the emails I wanted to...
'...set up an independent enquiry into the FSA's supervision of the Scottish Widows demutualisation.' -- Graham Senior-Milne
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the time of the Scottish Widows demutualisation in 2000, the company had...
'...Allow Mark Coleman to remain and work in the UK' -- Andrew Calow
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mark Coleman is facing deportation back to Zimbabwe. We are about to deport...
'...Initiate an independent investigation into the awarding of the Defence Training contract to MetriX and the potential conflict of interest with the involvement of QinetiQ. In particular the decision to remo%
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This contract will be the largest PFI/PPP project ever undertaken by the...
'...police bail "without charge" should require better evidence to protect the innocent' -- ciaran gallagher
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
hundreds of innocent people are put on police bail without charge with very...
'...Declare a National Holiday and arrange events to celebrate the 300 years of union between England and Scotland on the 1st May 2007' -- Phillip Watson
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the 300th year of celebration of the United Kingdom is being...
'...Allow the use of "Bus Only" lanes by scooters and motorcyles throughout the UK' -- Richard Skepper
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow motorcycles and Scooters to use bus lanes without penalty at any time.
'...Charge foreign goods vehicles a licence or tax to use the British road network' -- Andrew
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many European countries impose this charge to use their road networks by...
'...why should we pay for tv licence and also digital' -- rmann
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
lets everyone sign this, the licence should be scrapped because when the...
'...Scrap Lord Carters Legal Aid Reforms' -- Cathie Halliday
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the reforms are brought into action. It is widely predicted that many...
'...Stop discussing unimportant trivia when the country has real problems to deal with' -- JOHN GLEN
seen at 14:55, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
You stand up in Parliament and discuss Big Brother because the word 'racism...
Harriet harman in harlow to promote respect - essex town gets respect status
seen at 12:28, 22 January in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
People at Harlow in Essex will be able to pop into their local shopping centre as a way of tackling misery crime in and around the town.
The fight against climate change: building momentum through the g8 process - speech by the rt hon david miliband mp
seen at 12:27, 22 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Speech by the Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Appointment of a senior advisor for new nuclear decommissioning and waste management cost allocation
seen at 12:27, 22 January in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Alistair Darling, today announced the appointment of Dr. Tim Stone as senior advisor to lead the development of arrangements for the costs associated with potential...
Forty areas appointed to lead the respect programme
seen at 12:24, 22 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
One year on from the launch of the Government's Respect Action Plan, major progress is being made in the drive to tackle anti-social behaviour and create a modern culture of respect.
Briefing - canada's oil sands
seen at 12:11, 22 January in UK Trade & Investment News - national (Our copy).
LONDON, UK - Shell Canada Limited President and CEO Clive Mather will visit London on 12 February to deliver an exclusive briefing designed to provide insight to UK companies looking to internationalise their business...
'...stop the use of private companies charging nhs staff fees for parking at their place of work' -- guy smith
seen at 11:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most nhs hospitals use private parking companies to regulate the use of car...
'...Halt the proliferation of "pay to use" ATM's' -- Rob Jones
seen at 11:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The planned massive increase of ATM's charging us to obtain our own hard...
'...Ban Sharia Law.' -- Robert Edwards
seen at 11:51, 22 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recognise that Sharia Law is incompatible with Secular Democracy and Ban all...
New trustees appointed to the Victoria and Albert Museum
seen at 11:26, 22 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Mr Tom Dixon and Mr Edwin Davies to the Board of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mr Davies with effect from 1 February 2007 and Mr Dixon with effect from 1 November 2007 for a period...
PM reflects on 12 months of Respect
seen at 11:26, 22 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
"The key to tackling anti-social behaviour successfully lies in local communities," said Tony Blair on the first anniversary of the Respect agenda.
Give smoking the final send-off
seen at 10:26, 22 January in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
A few weeks after New Year's Day is a time when attempts to quit smoking often fail, but a new NHS advertising campaign is encouraging smokers to give the habit a final send-off.
Newcastle's iconic byker estate is 'listed' by culture minister david lammy
seen at 10:25, 22 January in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The Byker estate in Newcastle has today been listed Grade II* by Culture Minister David Lammy, following advice from English Heritage.
Travel by Scottish Residents: some National Travel Survey results for 2004/2005 and earlier years
seen at 10:19, 22 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides information about travel within Great Britain by Scottish residents, including average number of journeys per person per year, modes and purposes of travel, and distances travelled
Green biologics awarded £560,000 to boost 'green' fuel development
seen at 03:34, 22 January in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
An Oxfordshire biotechnology company is set to develop a new low-cost 'next generation' biofuel, with £250,000 funding from the Department of Trade and Industry-led Technology Programme and £...
Circuit bench appointments - stephen richard davies
seen at 03:24, 22 January in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Stephen Richard Davies to be a Circuit 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...
Lottery invests in skills to rebuild tsunami-hit lives
seen at 03:18, 22 January in Big Lottery Fund News - national (Our copy).
Young people and women living in the tsunami hit Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu will learn new skills to open up fresh opportunities for employment with the announcement today of a Big Lottery Fund grant of...