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08 February 2007

Avian influenza outbreak update
seen at 21:20, 8 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Government is developing its investigation into what might have caused the outbreak of avian influenza in the Suffolk poultry farm, following preliminary scientific tests showing the viruses in Suffolk and recent...
Usofs visits new accommodation for homeless ex-service personnel in london - corrected
seen at 19:34, 8 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Derek Twigg MP, Under Secretary of State for Defence, today visited new state-of-the-art accommodation for homeless ex-Service personnel at the Westway Beacons development in West London.
'...introduce compulsory charging for plastic carrier bags' -- Milica Jokic
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The compulsory charging for plastic carrier bags will reduce consumption of...
'...consider and implement the following comprimise between Gay potential parents and the Catholic Church' -- Mark Jones
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Equality is equality – no group should suppress the other - we should...
'...declare the Probation Service to be unfit for purpose' -- Tony Heseltine
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Probation Service completely fails to help and supervise Offenders to...
'...Ban swearing in all public places' -- Rodney Bates
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are approximately 50000 words in the English language - is it really...
'...use money generated from increased air duty to convert all government offices to run on renewable sources of power' -- Emma Simpson
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Use the money raised to install solar panels or wind turbines on all...
'...campaign for and proactively seek an entirely appointed House of Lords (Peers) with influence and conviction' -- Mark Jones
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An elected House of Lords (Peers) will rival to the Commons - repeating the...
'...to pass laws that obliges ALL Businesses to turn off their Office Lights at night as their workers leaves their Offices and only switch them on again in the morning.' -- Roddam Twiss
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Light Pollution is a national disgrace that is wasting millions of Pounds...
'...scrap speed cameras' -- Paul Smith
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After 15 years of speed cameras on British roads, neither road deaths nor...
'...Cut the VAT on children’s sun care recognising that overexposure to UV rays can cause cancer' -- Superdrug
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that protecting our children against the harmful rays of the sun...
'...Remove Dr Stephen Ladyman From Office' -- stephen brown
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This man is our Transport minister and as such is responsible for setting...
'...raise the personal tax free allowance by more than the rate of inflation annually.' -- MICHAEL YOUNG
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current level at which income tax becomes payable at the basic rate is £...
'...Investigate and untimately ban the sexist practice of cheaper "Ladies only" car insurance' -- Matt Hearne
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If insurance companies were to offer "specific religion" insurance policies...
'...to paint all the roofs in britain white' -- D Spanswick
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the polar ice reflexs light back into space, which keeps the planet cool...
'...charge 'road tax' per 100cc rather than the current system of emmissions, which discriminates against older cars.' -- MICHAEL YOUNG
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current system of charging by emmissions only applies to cars...
'...Encourage people to cycle by removing VAT on bicycles, tricycles and human powered vehicles and on all cycling parts and spares.' -- Gary Rowing-Parker
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For reasons of health and in order to reduce carbon emissions from transport...
'...Amend the Regulations relating to Age Related Allowances' -- John J P Knight
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Elderly people who take out savings have their Additional Age Allowance...
'...double the size of our armed forces and quadruple the annual Defence Budget (but ensure that the money is better spent than at present).' -- rj mansfield
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...double the size of our armed forces and quadruple the annual Defence Budget (but ensure that the money is better spent than at present).' -- rj mansfield
'...remove VAT from energy saving products and renewable energy source for the home.' -- Adam Akers
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...remove VAT from energy saving products and renewable energy source for the home.' -- Adam Akers
'...Prepare Britain for the consequences of climate change' -- A Simpson
seen at 18:45, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Climate change is a certainty however the timing is not. Prepare britain's...
PM praise for "remarkable" child charity campaign
seen at 17:24, 8 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has paid tribute to those who have helped raise more than £250 million to tackle child cruelty.
PM in talks with Amir of Kuwait
seen at 17:24, 8 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has described Kuwait as one of the UK's closest allies in the Middle East.
Tougher protections for ticket buyers
seen at 17:24, 8 February in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Leading industry players in the ticketing market today came together with Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell to discuss progress and further action to protect fans from unscrupulous ticket touts.
Companies act 2006 - second commencement order
seen at 17:21, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
INFORMATION NOTE
Government calls on employers to sign 'skills pledge'
seen at 17:10, 8 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor Gordon Brown and Education Secretary Alan Johnson will today call on all employers to sign up to a 'Skills Pledge' to ensure that all their employees reach a skills level equivalent to five good GCSEs...
'...stop Asda stocking American size 0 (size 4 UK) clothes for teenagers and women.' -- Adam Harrisson
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Asda are going to stock size 0 clothes (equivalent of age 7) for teenagers...
'...Ban night flights over London.' -- David Boiardi
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe Londoners' quality of life - at least the right to a good night's...
'...Prevent councils introducing "smart bins" to weigh and charge for household rubbish until dishonest dumping in other people's bins can be prevented' -- Richard Austen-Baker
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Councils are considering "smart bins" which identify the house they belong...
'...commence immediately to construct a national high speed rail network for completion at the earliest opportunity' -- ian patterson
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although the recent Eddington Review made some sensible short term...
'...include Punjabi,Hindi and Gujarati amongst the new languages to be added to new national curriculum international languages' -- Atma Singh BA Hons FRSA
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Secretary of State has announced that schools can opt for Mandarin,...
'...Pass into law the Corporate murder, manslaughter and homicide bill to hold management responsible for any deaths primarily caused by their decisions.' -- Michael de Selincourt
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When the responsibility for a death caused by a large organisational entity...
'...Stop TFL penalising London's commercial-use vehicles.' -- Jim Ashley-Down
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Trade vehicles, vans, lorries, and even cars used for trade purposes are...
'...remove collective worship in schools' -- Phillipa Smith
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law that requires daily acts of collective worship is outdated, and...
'...separate the roles of Secretary of State in both setting policy and determining appeals so that there can be proper accountability at both local and national levels of Government.' -- Ian Spencer
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By combining the role of both policy setter and adjudicator, central...
'...encourage countries where birth registration is low to develop measures to increase this and to remove barriers which prevent children from being registered.' -- CWMG Foundation
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa 50 million births go unregistered every...
'...Standerdise the way people learn to drive and how much they should pay per hour for lessons' -- Mr Peter Edge
seen at 16:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All learner drivers must take a min of 80hrs Training with a DSA Registered...
Police Inquiry
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been any further contact with the police, the PMOS replied that not so far as he was aware....
Downing Street Snowman
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him the most important question of the day was who was responsible for the "terrible" snowman in Downing Street and did it represent the Prime Minister as it was melting rapidly, the PMOS replied ...
Efficiency Gains
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to comments by the National Audit Office that many of the recently announced efficiency gains in Whitehall were inaccurate, the PMOS replied that he had not seen the report in detail...
6 Party Talks
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the 6 party talks in Beijing today, the PMOS said that we would watch very carefully what emerged from these discussions. We believed that it was a positive development that they had resumed. But we ...
Health Service Reconfiguration
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Patricia Hewitt had raised the issue of Cabinet Ministers campaigning against reconfiguration in their own constituencies, the PMOS replied that the issue was not raised. We did need to differentiate between...
NSPCC
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be making an announcement on paedophiles, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister would announce that in the coming months we would introduce a new power for police to enter and...
Community Cohesion
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Ruth Kelly had discussed with Cabinet the claim that Britain was a police state for Muslims, the PMOS replied that the issue was discussed and the following points were made: In a police state, a court ...
Morning press briefing from 8 February 2007
seen at 15:26, 8 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Community Cohesion, NSPCC, Health Service Reconfiguration, 6 Party Talks, Efficiency Gains, Downing Street Snowman and Police Inquiry
Research on the implications of managing gm crop herbicide-tolerant weeds
seen at 15:24, 8 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Today Defra published a report that gives a better understanding of the potential impact of GM herbicide tolerant crops on farming practices and the environment. It looks in particular at how farmers might deal ...
New work programme for nice announced
seen at 15:23, 8 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is being asked to develop technology appraisals on new treatments for breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, and crohn's disease as part of...
Board appointments to the office of fair trading
seen at 15:23, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Minister Ian McCartney has today announced three new appointments, and one reappointment, to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Board.
Wicks targets bootleggers with £5m crackdown
seen at 15:23, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Trade and Industry Minister Malcolm Wicks today called time on bootleg film, music and game dealers.
Severe weather set to continue overnight - drivers advised to consider whether to travel
seen at 15:21, 8 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
With the severe winter weather set to continue overnight into Friday, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to think twice before using the roads until the weather improves.
Privacy spaces will tackle robbery
seen at 15:21, 8 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The roll-out of an initiative to help tackle robberies at cash machines and a renewed pledge to work with the mobile phone operators to meet their target of blocking stolen phones were announced today by the Home...
Review into the future of the uk hydrographic office
seen at 15:20, 8 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has announced a review to investigate the best possible structure and ownership options for the future of the UK Hydrographic Office.
Oft announces non-executive director appointments
seen at 15:19, 8 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board as Non-Executive Directors and the re-appointment of an existing Non-Executive Director. These appointments have been made under the Enterprise...
Data Protection (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)
seen at 15:18, 8 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published the Government response to the consultation paper Increasing penalties for deliberate and wilful misuse of personal data (C/P 9/06), which was published on 24 July 2006. Copies have been...

United Nations Measures Orders (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 15:18, 8 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's written ministerial statement of 11 January informed Parliament of the unanimous adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1737. The binding resolution calls...

Felindre to Tirley Pipeline (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 15:18, 8 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today given my approval for National Grid to construct a 196 km gas pipeline from Felindre near Swansea to Tirley in Gloucestershire.

In making my decision I took into account the stringent requirements...

Uk charity watchdogs join forces to warn doorstep donors
seen at 15:16, 8 February in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The UK's three charity watchdogs have joined forces to stop British households being taken for a ride when responding to doorstep collections for 'charity'.
Launch of new subject association for personal, social and health education (pshe)
seen at 15:11, 8 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
A new subject association has been launched to champion the quality of teaching and learning that can have a big impact on the health and well-being of children and young people.
'...Improve public transport links for Inter-suburban travel in North London' -- Jonathan Cranfield
seen at 14:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently the public transport links between suburbs in North London are...
'...Stop the wasting of taxpayers money within local and national government departments. Reward departments for coming in under budget not penalise them!!!' -- A.K. Eldridge
seen at 14:46, 8 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year prior to end of financial year. government departments all over...
What happened when you questioned the health secretary
seen at 12:22, 8 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Read the transcript from our Patricia Hewitt webchat.
Kelly announces drive to support councillors
seen at 12:10, 8 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly today (Thursday) announced a new Commission to look at how local democracy can be revitalised and made both more representative and more responsive to local people.
Government agrees financing framework for royal mail
seen at 11:24, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The Government has agreed the final terms of a financing framework for Royal Mail, designed to give the company the freedom to use its resources and borrowing facilities to modernise and succeed in a competitive...
World's first wind and gas offshore energy project given green light
seen at 11:24, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A unique dual energy scheme to be sited off the Cumbrian coast was given the go-ahead today by Energy Minister Lord Truscott.
New construction orders: december 2006
seen at 11:24, 8 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Orders in 2006 rose by six per cent compared with 2005, but orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 remained unchanged compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 fell by three...
A gloomy picture predicted for clairvoyants
seen at 11:21, 8 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
As part of its Scams Awareness Month, the OFT is warning consumers not to fall for bogus clairvoyant mailings sent out to thousands of people in the UK every year.
New advisory unit for fire & rescue service to be set up
seen at 11:15, 8 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new unit to provide Ministers and civil servants with independent professional advice on fire and rescue issues is to be set up. The new unit will be headed by a new post, Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser, announced...
Climate Change
seen at 10:24, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister was asked at the Liaison Committee this week about fresh talks with the Americans on climate change, the PMOS said that we were in touch with the Americans and lots of others about climate...
EU Commission "Green" Criminal Laws
seen at 10:24, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we had a response to the EU Commission's proposal to bring in "green" criminal laws, punishable by prison sentences, the PMOS said that it was the Commission that proposed and the Council that disposed...
Shilpa Shetty
seen at 10:24, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what happened at the Prime Minister's meeting with Shilpa Shetty earlier today, the PMOS replied that the meeting was requested by Shilpa Shetty. The serious aspect of the Big Brother issue was that firstly...
House of Lords Reform
seen at 10:24, 8 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to confirm that the Prime Minister at PMQs today had said that he would be voting for a 50/50 proposal on the House of Lords reform, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that what the Prime...
Afternoon press briefing from 7 February 2007
seen at 10:24, 8 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: House of Lords Reform, Shilpa Shetty, EU Commission "Green" Criminal Laws and Climate Change
Heavy snow falls across england
seen at 10:20, 8 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Statement from the Highways Agency.
Government's parenting strategy - putting parents in control
seen at 03:22, 8 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Parents are set to benefit from a share of £7.5million being invested in better services for parents by the Government.
Moldova, Poland, Sweden, Turkey & United Kingdom [2007] ECHR 121 (7 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Moldova, Poland, Sweden, Turkey & United Kingdom [2007] ECHR 121 (7 February 2007)
STOLL v. SWITZERLAND - 69698/01 [2007] ECHR 120 (7 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
STOLL v. SWITZERLAND - 69698/01 [2007] ECHR 120 (7 February 2007)
EA (Section 85 (4) explained) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 00013 (30 January 2007)
seen at 02:47, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
EA (Section 85 (4) explained) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 00013 (30 January 2007)
SI (reported cases as evidence) Ethiopia [2007] UKAIT 00012 (06 February 2007)
seen at 02:47, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SI (reported cases as evidence) Ethiopia [2007] UKAIT 00012 (06 February 2007)
Beggs v. Scottish Ministers (Scotland) [2007] UKHL 3 (7 February 2007)
seen at 02:47, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Beggs v. Scottish Ministers (Scotland) [2007] UKHL 3 (7 February 2007)
Les Laboratoires Servier & Anor v KRKA Polska SP Zo.o & Anor [2006] EWHC 2453 (Pat) (03 October 2006)
seen at 02:46, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me two applications in a patent action concerning EP (UK) 1 296 947 ("the Patent"). The first is an application by the claimants (collectively "Servier") for an interim injunction under the Patent...
Rennie v Westbury Homes (Holdings) Ltd [2007] EWHC 164 (Ch) (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The basic question that I have to decide in this case is whether an option agreement was validly extended by the service of a notice in accordance with the terms of the agreement. If the answer to that question...
Revenue and Customs v D'Arcy [2007] EWHC 163 (Ch) (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ("the Revenue") against the Decision of a Special Commissioner, Dr�John Avery Jones CBE, dated 14th June 2006 ("the Decision") allowing...
Kyle Bay Ltd (t/a Astons Nightclub) v Underwriters [2007] EWCA Civ 57 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of Mr Jonathan Hirst QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Commercial Court, who in a reserved judgment given on 29 March 2006 ( [2006] EWHC Comm 607 ), dismissed...
Ravennavi SPA.v New Century Shipbuilding Company Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 58 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order of Gloster J. made on the hearing of the defendant's application to set aside an order for service of the claim form out of the jurisdiction.
Intel Incorporation (UK) Ltd v Daw [2007] EWCA Civ 70 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Intel Corporation (UK) Limited ("the appellants") against a judgment of Goldring J dated 23 May 2006. In a personal injury action, the judge awarded damages of £134,545.18, including ...
Research In Motion UK Ltd v Inpro Licensing SARL [2007] EWCA Civ 51 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 8 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On February 2nd 2006, on RIM's application for its revocation, Pumfrey J held that Inpro's patent No EP (UK) 0 892 947 was invalid for obviousness, [2006] EWHC 70 (Pat). He also held that an application...