TGS


20 March 2007

'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 23:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 22:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 21:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 20:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
Miscellaneous
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any comment from the Prime Minister about the NEC's decision that there should not be an affirmative ballot, the PMOS said that it was entirely a party matter. Asked if the Prime Minister had ...
Budget
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister and the Chancellor would be having a meeting before the Budget Cabinet to discuss the Budget, the PMOS said he did not discuss the details of meetings but there would be the usual pre...
Casinos
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was going to reconsider the casino decision given that the House of Lords Committee said that it appeared that the panel's recommendation might have been based on a misunderstanding of the...
Lord Turnbull and Sir Stephen Wall
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the remarks made by Sir Stephen would be treated by the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman, (PMOS) in the same way as those made by Lord Turnbull, the PMOS said yes, the same rubric would apply. Asked ...
Lord Turnbull and Sir Stephen Wall
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the remarks made by Sir Stephen would be treated by the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman, (PMOS) in the same way as those made by Lord Turnbull, the PMOS said yes, the same rubric would apply. Asked ...
Afternoon press briefing from 20 March 2007
seen at 19:25, 20 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lord Turnbull and Sir Stephen Wall, Casinos, Budget and Miscellaneous
European intervention notice issued in relation to proposed acquisition by general electric of smiths aerospace
seen at 19:22, 20 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Ian McCartney, the Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs has asked the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to investigate the proposed acquisition by General Electric of Smiths Aerospace.
"we are about saving lives, not stopping living" hse tells carers
seen at 19:19, 20 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Don't wrap children up in cotton wool - we are here to save lives, not stop living! That's the message from Jonathan Rees, Deputy Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive, speaking to childcare professionals...
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
'...Give priority on the roads to Private Sector Workers' -- Phil Miley
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Private sector workers earn the money that allows this country to function,...
'...reduce taxation and regulation on SME's.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reduction of taxation and regulation of small, and medium enterprises...
'...Make the price of water per litre the same for all metered households in England' -- Gary Shrimpton
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that water is an essential and uniform commodity, where consumers have...
'...Begin an Urget Review of the New, Flawed MTAS Application Programme for Junior Doctors Training Which is Badly Letting Down Some of the Best Young People of a Generation.' -- Dr Alexander Blacklock
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The training of junior doctors in the UK has been some of the finest in the...
'...Stop the protection of artficialy high housing costs through inflation percentage exclusion.' -- alastair hart
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Houses are for living in,not speculation.
'...make full use of hydropower as an energy source in particular the tidal power of the river severn' -- Thomas Gray
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A report from the carbon trust showed that tidal power could provide 20% of...
'...stop the closure of bfg ( britsh forces germany)' -- Dan Pritchard
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...stop the closure of bfg ( britsh forces germany)' -- Dan Pritchard
'...Consider ‘Special Exemption Rules’ for public places, so they can provide a 'Designated Smoking Room' within that public building, where it is proven that the smoking ban (Smoke Free England - The He%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The closure of any business result’s in lost VAT & Tax Revenue, as well as...
'...Introduce a law where employers are required to provide flexi-time options for parents and others in need' -- Angela Louise Morton
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite benefits to children it’s becoming impossible for parents to take a...
'...consider the introduction of the offence of vehicular manslaughter for drivers who kill due to drink, drugs, or driving whilst uninsured or banned.' -- Alexander McCracken
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present drivers who kill whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs,...
'...consider the need for a new rail link linking Swindon to Cambrige, via Oxford and Milton Keynes' -- Simon Windsor
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current rail system in the East and West of England is totally London...
'...Revise dental charges' -- Douglas Powell
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The mininmum cost for dental treatment is now just over £42-00 irrespective...
'...create equality between the sexes with males and females having the same retirement age.' -- William Watson
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The life expectancy for women is consistently higher then for men in the UK...
'...implement a full Freedom of Information Act. There is no justification in Government business being executed in a shroud of secrecy. The Government works in our name, therefore access to ALL business shoul%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public officials and politicians are paid from the public purse to...
'...Recognise athsma as a life threatening condition and as such provide free athsma medication for sufferers of the disease.' -- Lauren Rassam
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Presently, people with life long and life threatening illnesses get their...
'...Legalise the wearing of dark, tinted and iridium visors on motorcycle full face safety helmets' -- MICK BROWN
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently only clear visors are legal. This can be dangerous in the summer...
'...Increase productivity in the UK by removing incentives for the long hours culture' -- Paul Gillett
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most of us work best when we are fresh and our productivity declines after a...
'...replace unemployment benefit with a community service payment' -- Andrew Brooks
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are hundreds of tasks within the community which don't get done due to...
'...Tackle the growing problem of laxative abuse by reviewing availablity and promotional advertising.' -- Paul Myers
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Laxative abuse is a growing problem, especially among young people. The...
'...immediately stop the practice whereby Ministers of State are provided with chauffeur driven cars and grace and favour accommodation without being required to declare such items for assessment for income ta%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employees are not allowed to receive anything from their employer without...
'...regulate clothing sizes so they are consistent between all brands.' -- Stacy Gustafson
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to have consistency in the fashion industry in regards to sizing....
'...consider a tax at source on disposable (use once) items - such as packaging - even if it is recyclable.' -- Wayne Rozier
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To discourage wasteful items such as supermarket wrapping and stupid plastic...
'...ensure more rapid arrest and conviction of stalkers by providing the police with funding for Stalking Units in every borough, with a detective assigned to every case of stalking. Police at Stalking Units s%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Police should have funding for up-to-date technology for use in catching...
'...Reduce the noise nuisance caused by emergency vehicle sirens by immediately reducing their volume and restricting their hours of use from 7am to 7.30pm. In the longer term to find a technological fix where%
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As traffic congestion has increased so has the frequency and volume of...
'...introduce an upper age limit for drivers to improve road safety' -- Rebecca Caute
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To introduce an upper age limit for drivers so that people whose sight, co-...
'...name and shame absent parents who avoid paying maintainence for their children' -- Kelly Thompson
seen at 18:45, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are far too many absent parents not paying maintainence for their...
Police Inquiry
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
No...
Sexual Orientation Regulations
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to respond to criticism that there had not been enough Parliamentary debate about the Sexual Orientation Regulation legislation, the PMOS responded that lack of debate was not how he would characterise this...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an update on Northern Ireland, the PMOS replied that next Monday 26th remained the deadline. The PMOS told journalists that over the weekend, there had been an Army helicopter crash in Crossmaglen, and...
Open Skies
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we recognised the Financial Times report about "open skies", and was the Prime Minister going to talk to President Bush about it, the PMOS replied that as the Prime Minister had said in Brussels...
Lord Turnbull
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether Lord Turnbull should apologise for comparing Gordon Brown to Stalin, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister had made his admiration for the Chancellor's record as Chancellor very clear yesterday. ...
Passport Fraud
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that it had been revealed that there were more than 10,000 false applications for passports last year, and did the Prime Minister have confidence in the passport service, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman...
Passport Fraud
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that it had been revealed that there were more than 10,000 false applications for passports last year, and did the Prime Minister have confidence in the passport service, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman...
Your questions to Andy Burnham
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Read the transcript of our NHS webchat with the health minister
PM thanks health and education staff for hard work
seen at 17:27, 20 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair praised Department of Health workers today for making a difference and improving people's lives.
Foreign secretary calls for 360 degree diplomacy
seen at 17:23, 20 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
At the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's annual Leadership Conference in London today the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, called for a new type of Foreign Office response to tackle globalisation:
Participation and Engagement in Politics and Policy Making: Building a Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens - Evidence Review Paper One
seen at 17:19, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This evidence review was prepared to support the Building a Bridge project. It focuses on trust in political institutions and civic participation. It compares Scottish levels of political activity within the context...
Building A Bridge: Scottish Executive Report on Communicating Europe to its Citizens: Summary
seen at 17:19, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of Scottish Executive "Building a Bridge" Report on communicating Europe to its citizens
Building A Bridge: Scottish Executive Report on Communicating Europe to its Citizens
seen at 17:19, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report draws on Scottish experiences since devolution to feed into the Commission’s thinking on how to communicate European issues better. Looking at how the Executive and the Scottish Parliament have engaged...
Poverty in Scotland - JRF report
seen at 17:14, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
19 March - Poverty in Scotland - JRF report
Minister visits award-winning thamesmead ecopark
seen at 17:13, 20 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government Minister Angela Smith today visited Gallions Housing Association's Ecopark to view low-carbon affordable housing.
Better data collection in building control proposed
seen at 17:13, 20 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A consultation paper has been published on proposals to improve record keeping on the building control functions of Local Authorities (LAs).
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 16:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
Passport Fraud
seen at 15:27, 20 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that it had been revealed that there were more than 10,000 false applications for passports last year, and did the Prime Minister have confidence in the passport service, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman...
PM thanks health staff for hard work
seen at 15:26, 20 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair praised Department of Health workers today for making a difference and improving people's lives.
Morning press briefing from 20 March 2007
seen at 15:26, 20 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Passport Fraud, Lord Turnbull, Open Skies, Northern Ireland, Sexual Orientation Regulations and Police Inquiry
New safeguards for householders in bailiffs bill
seen at 15:24, 20 March in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
New safeguards to protect householders in disputes over debts have been announced today by Constitutional Affairs minister Vera Baird.
New hedgerow handbook to boost biodiversity
seen at 15:24, 20 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new handbook that promotes greater conservation of hedgerows and the species that live within them in the UK, is published today.
Health and safety commission endorses new approach to worker involvement
seen at 15:20, 20 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) reiterated its strong support for worker involvement for the health and safety system at their public meeting on 15 March.
Britain scraps dumb cluster munitions
seen at 15:20, 20 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Britain will withdraw its stock of dumb cluster munitions with immediate effect, Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne announced today.
International Lifelong Learning - Scotland's Contribution
seen at 15:18, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A strategy to enhance the internationalisation of Scottish post-school education
Design Snapshot
seen at 15:18, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Easy Read guide which aims to reinforce the importance of urban design.
Attitudes Towards the European Union and the Challenges in Communicating 'Europe': Building a Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens - Evidence Review Paper Two
seen at 15:18, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This short evidence review was prepared to support the Building a Bridge project. It reviews young people's levels of trust and participation in political processes, as well as their attitudes towards the European...
24 in 2006 - Scotland's Young People: Findings from the Scottish School Leavers Survey
seen at 15:17, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish School Leavers Survey (SSLS) series aims to describe the experiences of young people at school, the decisions they make about staying on or leaving, and their transitions and experiences after leaving...
Mersey container terminal gets go-ahead
seen at 15:12, 20 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced today that she has approved the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company's proposed Seaforth River Terminal near Liverpool.
Getting pupils dressed for success: new government guidelines clarify school uniform policy
seen at 15:09, 20 March in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Schools have been told to limit the cost of uniforms as part of new guidelines issued by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) today.
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
'...Seek ways of reducing the tendency to violence amongst young people, rather than trying to solve the problems when the damage has been done.' -- Dr S. Newton
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently there has been an increase in the number of young people dying as a...
'...Create a smaller gap in the increase of demands placed on students during the transition from GCSE to A level' -- Rob Hall
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a large jump from the demands placed upon GCSE students and A level...
'...Get a U.K. based firm to design & produce an Ambulance for U.K.' -- Paul Ross
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Design & build an Ambulance fit for use in U.K.Fine any Health authority...
'...Set up legislation to help the illegal immigrants and not persecute them.' -- Jayne Heaven
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People have come to this country for whatever reason and are prepared to...
'...make it a three day weekend, monday being the third.' -- dwayne pipe
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
how many times have you woke up on a monday morning and dreaded the day...
'...Relax the financial regualtions for Clubs and friendly societies' -- Peter Ronald Lorton
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whist the need to curb money laundering is appreciated,the requirements of...
'...Reduce driving hours for bus drivers' -- Stephen Clark
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Current law permits a bus driver to drive 5� hours continuous with a maximum...
'...Oppose the trial planting of GM Potatoes by BASF in South Cambridgeshire.' -- Cambridge GM Concern
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our grounds for opposing the trials are: 1. The possible safety impacts of...
'...introduce a flat tax system to the UK, where everyone understands the mechanism, it's easier and more economical to operate, requires less form-filling, requires fewer civil servants and is more equable t%
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This has been successfully introduced in Eastern European countries at...
'...give financial aid to those choosing maths, sciences and other such degrees.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK is short of people completing degrees in certain subjects such as...
'...invest in clean coal technology.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK should invest in clean coal. Clean coal would allow future energy...
'...create a national research institute into areas of concern such as global warming or energy.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This institute could use the most up todate computers and share research to...
'...appoint ministers for the various UK business / industry economic sectors.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A minister would specialise in the UK development of various industies and...
Interviews to target passport fraud begin
seen at 12:22, 20 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A major step forward in the fight against the rising threat of passport fraud is to be taken with the commencement of face-to-face interviews for passport customers, the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) announced...
'...Cap on Alcohol Tax' -- Phil Smith
seen at 11:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tax on alcohol in the UK need to be capped. This will stop people getting...
'...amend age discrimination legislation to outlaw employers' use of a Normal Retirement Age' -- John Symons
seen at 11:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK needs as many people as possible to be in employment so that they can...
'...be realistic and realise that everyone needs their own money and shouldn't have to rely on their partner to look after them if they can't work or are temporarily unemployed and their partner is working.\%
seen at 11:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on incapacity benefit for some time as I have been unable to...
New data shows excluded families must get personalised support programmes - families at risk review begins
seen at 11:25, 20 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
New Government data released today reveals the true picture about socially excluded families. It shows that over 140,000 families are at risk, suffering 5 or more indicators of social exclusion and need more family...
New chief executive for patent office
seen at 11:22, 20 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Malcolm Wicks, Minister for Science and Innovation today announced the appointment of Ian Fletcher as Chief Executive of the Patent Office. Ian is currently Managing Director, International Directorate in UK Trade...
Ed balls publishes consultation document on unclaimed asset scheme
seen at 11:18, 20 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, today launched a consultation document on proposals to introduce an unclaimed assets scheme in the UK, in order to allow money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be...
Consultation on Review of NHS Prescription Charges and Exemption Arrangements in Scotland: Analysis of Responses Received
seen at 11:17, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of Responses Received to the Consultation on Review of Prescription Charges and Exemption Arrangements in Scotland
Early childhood factors and child well-being - DNISR report
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
1 March - Early childhood factors and child well-being - DNISR report
Evaluation of the Restriction on Bail pilot - HO report
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
14 March - Evaluation of the Restriction on Bail pilot - HO report
Measuring the performance of drug law enforcement - AIC report
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
14 March - Measuring the performance of drug law enforcement - AIC report
Diet quality index - AIHW report
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
14 March - Diet quality index - AIHW report
Drug prevention in England - HO article
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
14 March - Drug prevention in England - HO article
Child poverty and disability - IPPR report
seen at 11:12, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
19 March - Child poverty and disability - IPPR report
Fire deaths continue to fall
seen at 11:12, 20 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Statistics Monitor: Covering period up to 31 March 2006
'...educate better quality of life to chldren and make adults understand their role also.' -- David Halls
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With violence and lack of respect for others on the increase and through...
'...Limit the data included in the Electronic Staff Record Project of the NHS.' -- Mr A. Patrick
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Computer records are inherently prone to error, misuse and tampering. The...
'...regulate veterinary pricing to ensure fair charging policies' -- beth ring
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vet practices can charge exactly what they wish with no regard to pricing...
'...Make the EMA grant available to all students regardless of household income.' -- Gary Millhouse
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EMA grant is only available to students whose household income falls...
'...begin the process of creating an underground or other suitable transport network for the city of Birmingham.' -- James Hill
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Birmingham needs an effecient mass transit system. Plans to extend the...
'...Make the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne review it's new extortionate car parking charges for the Chroncially Sick/Disabled & Patients it Serves.' -- Fiona Beare
seen at 10:46, 20 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Freeman Hospital Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne has brought in a new...
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 10:27, 20 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
February: £2.0 bn current budget surplus
Economy: Inflation
seen at 10:27, 20 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
February: CPI up to 2.8%, RPI up to 4.6%
Give work a go without losing your benefit - murphy announces
seen at 10:23, 20 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New rules announced by the Government today will mean that more people will be able to try out work as part of the new Employment Support Allowance (ESA) without losing their benefit entitlement.
Scottish Policing Performance Framework
seen at 10:19, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Overview of the Scottish Policing Performance Framework, including high level objectives and performance measures for 2007/08
Placing Requests in Schools in Scotland, 2005/06
seen at 10:19, 20 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This document contains results of the latest annual survey of placing requests (requests by parents to local authorities that a child be placed in a specified school). The survey has changed this year to collect...
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:19, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme has been in force now for just over a year and a half. As is sensible with any new scheme, we have conducted an evaluation of its operation in the first year to identify any...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council - 19 and 20 March (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:19, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Welsh Environment, Planning and Countryside Minister, Carwyn Jones, will also attend.

The Council...

Light Dues 2007-08 (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:19, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, the costs of the three General Lighthouse Authorities in the British Isles are met by light dues levied on ships using ports in British Isles.

I am pleased to announce...

Greater London Authority Transport Grant for 2006-07 and 2007-08 (Gillian Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:18, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Greater London Authority (GLA) transport grant for 2007-08 has today been determined by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport at £2,520.5 million, following consultation with...

Diabetes four years on - DH report
seen at 10:14, 20 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
8 March - Diabetes four years on - DH report
VELIKOVI AND OTHERS V. BULGARIA - 43278/98 [2007] ECHR 218 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VELIKOVI AND OTHERS V. BULGARIA - 43278/98 [2007] ECHR 218 (15 March 2007)
POPARA v. CROATIA - 11072/03 [2007] ECHR 216 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
POPARA v. CROATIA - 11072/03 [2007] ECHR 216 (15 March 2007)
VELIKOVI AND OTHERS v. BULGARIA - 43278/98 [2007] ECHR 213 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VELIKOVI AND OTHERS v. BULGARIA - 43278/98 [2007] ECHR 213 (15 March 2007)
BROSTED v. DENMARK - 21846/04 [2007] ECHR 217 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BROSTED v. DENMARK - 21846/04 [2007] ECHR 217 (15 March 2007)
STANISLAV VOLKOV v. RUSSIA - 8564/02 [2007] ECHR 214 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
STANISLAV VOLKOV v. RUSSIA - 8564/02 [2007] ECHR 214 (15 March 2007)
GAVRIKOVA v. RUSSIA - 42180/02 [2007] ECHR 215 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GAVRIKOVA v. RUSSIA - 42180/02 [2007] ECHR 215 (15 March 2007)
TYSIAC V. POLAND - 5410/03 [2007] ECHR 212 (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:50, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TYSIAC V. POLAND - 5410/03 [2007] ECHR 212 (16 March 2007)
MO (Long residence rule-public interest proviso) Ghana [2007] UKAIT 00014 (09 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MO (Long residence rule-public interest proviso) Ghana [2007] UKAIT 00014 (09 February 2007)
Bissonauth v. The Sugar Fund Insurance Board (Mauritius ) [2007] UKPC 17 (19 March 2007)
seen at 02:48, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Bissonauth v. The Sugar Fund Insurance Board (Mauritius ) [2007] UKPC 17 (19 March 2007)
La Caisse Regional Du Credit Agricole Nord De France v Ashdown [2007] EWHC 528 (QB) (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Mr Ashdown ("the Defendant") appeals from the order of Master Fontaine dated 4 December 2006 ("the Order") by which she ordered, pursuant to the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, that two judgments of the...
Johnston Publishing (North) Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs [2007] EWHC 512 (Ch) (14 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me an appeal from the Special Commissioners which raises a short but important point as to the applicability or not of deeming provisions in relation to the taxation of chargeable gains arising out...
Brown (formerly Bajinya) v HMP Belmarsh [2007] EWHC 498 (Admin) (13 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for habeas corpus by Vincent Brown (formerly Vincent Bajinya), Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja and Charles Munaneza.
Eastlake & Anor, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 603 (08 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 29 September 2006, in the Newcastle Crown Court before His Honour Judge Faulks and a jury, the appellants were convicted of two offences. Count 1 charged an offence contrary to section 20 of the Offences against...
BR(Iran) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 198 (13 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 20 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These matters have been listed together because they both involve an issue on which there is no specific guidance from this court, applications for extension of time for the filing of an appellant's notice [EOT] ...