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14 February 2007

PM and President Karzai in talks
seen at 19:23, 14 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair and the Afghan President Hamid Karzai met in Downing Street on Wednesday.
Proceeds of crime update - issue no 79
seen at 19:05, 14 February in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
JANUARY ROUND-UP
Patients to see doctors' letters
seen at 17:22, 14 February in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
All NHS staff are being encouraged to share letters with their patients so that individuals are more informed about their conditions and can make better decisions about their own healthcare.
Additional Study - Tay and Forth Tolls
seen at 17:15, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Index of Responses
Roads minister opens £8.45m blackbrook bypass in st helens
seen at 17:10, 14 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The new £8.45 million Blackbrook bypass in St Helens was opened today by Roads Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman.
'...legislate to have compulsory attendance at school during lunch hour, charging all children for supervision at current dinner money rate' -- John Stockwell
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1)all children are provided with a free wholesome balanced school meal. 2)...
'...Make PUBLIC all the documents and conversations regading the Iraq war without any inquiry or investigation!' -- sanjay
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government should make public all documents and all conversations...
'...Make all local councils abolish tree preservation orders on trees that are located within 9 metres of a private dwelling, thereby causing subsidence to said properties.' -- William Geddes Strachan
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I bought my house in 2005, and one of the councils conditions was that I...
'...Ensure that local councils provide sperate waste collections to recycle plastic waste' -- nigel curtis
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The main problem with recycling and 1 collection per fortnight of the main...
'...Allow people who have worked and paid NI contributions to get jobseekers allowance even if they have had to pay the lower rate' -- Paul Harris
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Change the rule which states that only NI contributions paid in the last 2...
'...Move control of housing benefit away from local council control and into the hands of a central organisation, like the DWP' -- Martin Nicholls
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's time to end the local council control of awards of housing benefit and...
'...Repeal the right of the police to store information on innocent people accused and cleared of crimes' -- shane ward
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you are falsely accused of an arrestable offence such as harrassment, the...
'...Change the legal sex age and have it as; no one above the age of 16 can have sex with someone below the age of 16 for both hetrosexual and homosexual' -- vinnie c.
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is common sense we cant tell our youth not to have sex, theres no way...
'...Pay women who have paid reduced contributions a decent pension' -- Dorothy Buckley
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Women who have worked all their life and paid NI Contributions at a reduced...
'...Limit the vote to UK citizens.' -- Prof Reggie von Zugbach
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain is exceptional as it allows non UK citizens a Parliamentary vote....
'...scrap the yearly Road Fund Licence and add the duty to the fuel tax - the fairest way as it would be a pay as you go tax.' -- Craig Andrew
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government rakes in a fortune from motorists through Road Tax. This is...
'...urge councils to actually recycle the waste which we deposit or they collect.' -- Lynne Johnson
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have found it very difficult to find out exactly what happens to...
'...end the governments covert use of planning laws to restrict the supply of housing' -- chris herrington
seen at 16:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government must remove all the restraints on home building open and...
Let's make 2007 a landmark year for climate change - speech by rt hon david miliband mp
seen at 15:22, 14 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
SPEECH BY RT HON DAVID MILIBAND MP
World first for giant ship delivering increased energy security for britain
seen at 15:21, 14 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A world first 'liquid gas' shipment on Teesside is helping Britain lead globally in diversifying energy supply, Alistair Darling, Trade and Industry Secretary said today.
Government announces public consultation on measuring progress towards equality for disabled people
seen at 15:21, 14 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Disabled People, Anne McGuire, today announced the launch of a public consultation to ask disabled people what equality means to them, and to gain their views on how Government can best monitor progress...
Politicisation of research - Guardian article
seen at 15:13, 14 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
13 February - Politicisation of research - Guardian article
Douglas alexander announces consultation on smoking restrictions on vessels
seen at 15:12, 14 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Douglas Alexander today launched a consultation on smoking restrictions to be introduced on sea-going and inland waterway vessels operating in UK waters.
Douglas alexander announces consultation on smoking restrictions on vessels
seen at 15:12, 14 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Douglas Alexander today launched a consultation on smoking restrictions to be introduced on sea-going and inland waterway vessels operating in UK waters.
'people focused' police budget welcomed by mpa and met
seen at 15:07, 14 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
JOINT RELEASE FROM MPA & MPS
New cis factsheets now available in 12 languages
seen at 15:04, 14 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now published factsheets in a number of languages, to help subcontractors when the New Construction Industry Scheme (New CIS) starts on 6 April 2007. These are available on the HMRC...
'...Stop proposed restrictions regarding photography in public places' -- Simon Taylor
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow...
'...awarding Andy Mcnab(pseudonym) with a knighthood for his commitment and dedication to our country's armed forces.' -- Jonathon Whelan
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe Andy Mcnab should be given a knighthood for his amazing...
'...Ban the employment or use of political advisors and other "Spin Doctors" by all members of parliament' -- A. Johnson
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When I filled in my ballot paper at the last election I don't recall seeing...
'...alow choice for children in secondary to drop R.E(religious education)' -- Bob van de sande
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to alow children in year 9(age 14) in their choices to be able to drop...
'...insist the relavant authority enforce the law and stop unlicensed collectors collecting clothing from door to door and charity shops".' -- roy harris
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
unlicensed collectors are duping housholds into donating goods directly to...
'...Create Freight Routes' -- Robert McConnell
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That the Government consider creating Freight Routes to work in partnership...
'...Provide more help to unemployed people to become self-employed' -- Martin Nicholls
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Providing more help to people for example, providing information for that...
'...Keep the 3 Tier School in Suffolk/Waveney' -- Sian Johnson
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to show that nobody is keen on the idea of 2 tier schooling...
'...revoke Intermediaries Legislation (IR35)' -- Ian Ellis
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
IR35 was a way of gathering extra tax revenues (without raising the basic...
'...Take Action to Stop the Execution of Kenny Richey' -- Julie Berry
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kenny Richey has spent more than 20 years on Death Row in Ohio USA; despite...
'...quantify his personal carbon footprint caused as a direct consequence of his overseeing trade agreements with China of 1999, 2003 & 2004, in full knowledge that China is striving to be number 1 world pollu%
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...quantify his personal carbon footprint caused as a direct consequence of his overseeing trade agreements with China of 1999, 2003 & 2004, in full knowledge that China is striving to be number 1 world pollutor...
'...Stop the sale of NHS trust homes for people with learning disabilities' -- catherine d almas
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS are selling their homes for people with severe learning disabilities...
'...Introduce a new grant to support SMEs with Innovative ideas' -- Jacqui Hogan
seen at 14:46, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's very difficult to get funding, if you're an SME, to help with the...
Valentine's day message from ian mccartney
seen at 12:19, 14 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Speaking on Valentine's Day Mr Ian McCartney, Minister for Trade, Foreign and Commonwealth Office said:
Guardian article
seen at 12:12, 14 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
13 February - Guardian article
Record numbers applying to university, new system is working - rammell
seen at 12:09, 14 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Figures released by UCAS today show that the numbers of people applying to enter Higher Education in 2007 are the highest ever at this point in the application cycle, Bill Rammell said today.
Re-appointment of Dame Marjorie Scardino to the Victoria and Albert Museum
seen at 11:24, 14 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Dame Marjorie Scardino DBE FRS as a Trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum for a period of four years from 06 February 2007.
Murphy: number on benefits down, as employment hits record levels
seen at 11:20, 14 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Jim Murphy, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, welcomed today's Labour Market figures - which show a fall in the claimant count, more people in work and a fall in ILO unemployment:
National Planning Framework: Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report
seen at 11:16, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To set out sufficient information on the National Planning Framework to enable the Consultation Authorities to form a view on the appropriateness of the proposed consultation period and methods, and on the scope...
Launch of consultation on criminal records bureau checks of trustees of charities
seen at 11:13, 14 February in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission today launched a 12-week consultation on its approach to Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks for trustees of charities working with children or vulnerable adults.
New drive to cut youth fire crime
seen at 11:12, 14 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Minister calls for continued and strengthened action to reduce youth fire crime
Economy: Producer Prices
seen at 10:23, 14 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Factory gate inflation falls to 2.1%
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 10:23, 14 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate falls 5.5% in 3 months to Dec 2006
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 10:23, 14 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Pay growth steady in year to Dec 2006
Statistical press notice: diagnostic test waiting times december 2006
seen at 10:20, 14 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Proposals For A Judiciary (Scotland) Bill
seen at 10:15, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draft Judiciary (Scotland) Bill and plans for other aspects of future legislation
Abstract of Scottish Agricultural Statistics 1982 to 2006
seen at 10:15, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish agricultural and horticultural census cropping, livestock and labour data, 1982 to 2006
'...Amend the Cancer Act 1939' -- Michael Cleary
seen at 09:45, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Cancer Act 1939 was drawn up to prevent quacks and charlatans feeding on...
Oft warns - don't be stupid with cyber cupid!
seen at 03:22, 14 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
This Valentine's Day, the OFT is warning consumers not to be taken in by online dating scams.
CZAJKA v. POLAND - 15067/02 [2007] ECHR 131 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CZAJKA v. POLAND - 15067/02 [2007] ECHR 131 (13 February 2007)
SAARENPAAN LOMA KY v. FINLAND - 54508/00 [2007] ECHR 126 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SAARENPAAN LOMA KY v. FINLAND - 54508/00 [2007] ECHR 126 (13 February 2007)
MIERKIEWICZ v. POLAND - 77833/01 [2007] ECHR 133 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MIERKIEWICZ v. POLAND - 77833/01 [2007] ECHR 133 (13 February 2007)
KRZYCH AND GURBIERZ v. POLAND - 35615/03 [2007] ECHR 132 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KRZYCH AND GURBIERZ v. POLAND - 35615/03 [2007] ECHR 132 (13 February 2007)
EVALDSSON AND OTHERS v. SWEDEN - 75252/01 [2007] ECHR 129 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
EVALDSSON AND OTHERS v. SWEDEN - 75252/01 [2007] ECHR 129 (13 February 2007)
VENERA-NORD-VEST BORTA A.G. v. MOLDOVA - 31535/03 [2007] ECHR 130 (13 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VENERA-NORD-VEST BORTA A.G. v. MOLDOVA - 31535/03 [2007] ECHR 130 (13 February 2007)
Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd v Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd (No. 2) [2007] EWHC 145 (TCC) (31 January 2007)
seen at 02:47, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment is in seven parts, namely:
HG Construction Ltd v Ashwell Homes (East Anglia) Ltd [2007] EWHC 144 (TCC) (01 February 2007)
seen at 02:47, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant, HG Construction Limited, ("HG") was the Contractor and the Defendant, Ashwell Homes (East Anglia) Limited ("Ashwell") was the Employer on a new housing development at Caldecote, Cambridgeshire. The...
Heard, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 125 (12 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 14 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appellant was convicted in the Crown Court at Maidstone of an offence of sexual assault contrary to section 3 Sexual Offences Act 2003. The issue to which his conviction gives rise is whether he can or cannot...