TGS


21 March 2007

Extra £6m for green householders - darling
seen at 19:22, 21 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A 50% increase in funding for householders to install small scale renewables such as micro wind turbines and solar panels was announced in the Budget today.
Hsc chair stresses the vital link between health and safety and active involvement of the workforce
seen at 19:19, 21 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Delivering the annual lecture in memory of Sir Pat Lowry, the former Acas Chairman, Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, stressed the vital link between good health and safety and active employee...
The queen and duke of edinburgh's state visit to the us - 3rd - 8th may, 2007
seen at 19:06, 21 March in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
'...Ban Monosodium Glutimate and related products in foods' -- Jonathan Farley
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At least one third of the residents of the United Kingdom display severe...
'...have a law created to force TV companies running phone-in competitions or shows asking for votes to display on TV screens the running total of calls made.' -- Andrew Cormie
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly, there are many competitions where callers need to know how many...
'...STOP MOTORCYCLE CONGESTION CHARGES' -- Rhett Coxhill
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is for the stopping of congestion charging of motorcycles....
'...Refrain the BBC from increasing the License fee every year' -- Mrs Janette Houghton
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish to put an end to people being made to pay an increase in the Tv...
'...raise the age to legally smoke tobbacco by 1 year every year for 100 years' -- Stephen Allen
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This extinguishes any problems associated with this habbit that has no good...
'...stop all tax credits and child benefit and make parents behave responsibly from the outset' -- SarahPantry
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having children is entirely optional so there is no reason why anyone should...
'...Provide mobile clinics to housebound/bedbound people.' -- Mrs Eve Bagley
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no provision for health services such as proper dental treatment,...
'...Stop the NHS physiotherapy jobs crisis' -- S. Paterson
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Find jobs for graduates who have been trained with your government's money....
'...Stop govenment offices like the DVLA using 0870 premium rate numbers to raise money' -- Chris Pamplin
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The DVLA main enquiry telephone number is a 0870 number and so we are being...
'...not use the Parliament act to change the House of Lords.' -- Martin Dann
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any changes to the way in which Parliament works, especially any...
'...make it compulsary that the Isle of Wight ferry companies offer cheap resident discounts and also student travel deals' -- Crystal Hadgkiss
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The IOW is cut off and the only link to the mainland is by ferry. Years...
'...acknowledge and recognise that the wealth and influence Britain now commands is partly attributed to the profits it accrued from the slave trade, by investing in the positive contributions of Black Britons%
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want the government not to apologise for slavery, but to acknowledge and...
'...Give Harrogate a better train service to London' -- James D Fairchild
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Harrogate has a service to London King's Cross (currently departing at 07:28...
'...reassess the likely practical outcome of the proposal to reduce the age at which a person can be imprisoned for firearms offences.' -- Roger Viggers
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is with dismay that the undersigned note the Prime Minister's feeble...
'...lobby the Government of Bahrain to stop harrassing political opponents and human rights activists' -- terry mechan
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We support the legitimate peaceful struggle of the people of Bahrain, and...
'...reintroduce the Guest Beer Legislation to give drinker choice' -- David Hughes
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Guest Beer legislation should be reintroduced and be inplimented by...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make Adrian Kerton the monarch of a newly reuninted British Empire. More details' -- adrian kerton
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I know it makes sense,and offer myself as a more able candidate than...
'...Abolish VAT on all Personal Protective Equipment' -- Mr H Gibbins
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Propose the abolition of VAT on all personal protection equipment, if safety...
'...fund an annual bicycle MOT' -- John Somner
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Provide funding for an annual service to bicycles in order to improve safety...
'...penalise tax evaders who are on benefits whilst trading as a business on internet auction sites.' -- nicola evans
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that tax evaders should have all their benefits halted indefinately...
'...name the Severn Bridge ‘the Prince of Wales Bridge’ and the Second Severn Crossing ‘the Earl of Wessex Bridge’.' -- David Robins
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a tradition of naming bridges after royalty. Edinburgh has the...
'...offer graduate positions in Jobcentre Plus' -- Thomas Wiggins
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many new graduates have problems finding a job because they have no previous...
'...free the House of Commons from Cabinet control' -- Jeff Rollin
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petitition to change the law so that: (a) a smaller number of MP's...
'...bring forward the date of digital TV switchover for the whole of the UK.' -- Steven Hale
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The majority of people in the UK support and are ready for digital...
'...Increase the size of the Ingredients label on packaging' -- Peter A Nicholosn
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Ingredients label is often so small you cannot read the contents. For...
'...cut the waiting time for deaf aids now, not in 2008' -- beryl laud
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the people need the help now for hearing aids ,to be deaf is to become...
'...Take measures to ensure lights in government-run organisations are switched off when not needed' -- Patrick Rooney
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Whitehall, lights have often been left on when nobody is using the rooms...
'...Give more funding into research for the asbestos related cancer Mesothelioma' -- Christine Brown
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My brother has just been diagnosed with this cancer and is now undergoing...
'...Scrap the tv licence fees for Blind People.' -- R Pryer
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The blind concession give 50% off the cost of there TV Licence. So a colour...
'...Educate the public that conveyance to accident and emergency by emergency ambulance will not get them seen quicker than those that self-present' -- Rob Jefferson
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The level of calls to the ambulance service has doubled in 10 years, and...
'...Give more benifit choice for students!' -- Emma
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We NEED more benifit choice!(for students)Those who live with other people,...
'...remove the need for planning permission for polytunnels.' -- Georgina Bass
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Polytunnels are a fruit and veg producers best friend, allowing crops to be...
'...Explain in relative detail why it costs £30m/mile to build new motorways.' -- John Halliday
seen at 18:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish to call to account, the professionalism of the procurement agencies...
Open Skies
seen at 17:29, 21 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to the Independent's report today about the Prime Minister and President Bush's conversation last night about open skies, and that the President had rejected it, the PMOS said that...
Budget Cabinet/Budget
seen at 17:29, 21 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Chancellor had given a presentation to Cabinet today on his 11th Budget this morning. The Chancellor said that this would be a reforming Budget...
Morning press briefing from 21 March 2007
seen at 17:29, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Budget Cabinet/Budget and Open Skies
Miliband welcomes budget as next steps to low-carbon economy
seen at 17:26, 21 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary, David Miliband, today welcomed the carbon-cutting measures in the Chancellor's Budget as the next steps towards a low-carbon economy.
Strong innovation, strong economy
seen at 17:25, 21 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
£100 million fund to drive UK innovation forward
Ara secures £53k from seller of indecent child photos
seen at 17:18, 21 March in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) Financial Investigators, working in partnership with Chester Police, have secured a Confiscation Order worth £53,056.57 against Andrew Alexander of Chester who was convicted...
Government welcomes lyons report
seen at 17:15, 21 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today welcomed the publication of Sir Michael Lyons' final report of his Inquiry into Local Government saying that his core proposals support and extend the commitments Government has already made...
Adjudicator publishes decisions on an objection to the admission arrangements for hillside primary school, orpington, in the london borough of bromley
seen at 17:11, 21 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Hillside Primary School to the admission number determined for it for September 2007 by the London Borough of Bromley. Richard Lindley...
'...make it compulsory to carry first aid kits in all cars / lories / vans etc' -- gordondowning
seen at 16:47, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i think that all drivers should carry a first aid kit in their vehicle,...
'...Introduce legislation to govern the way Static Caravan Holiday Parks owners control the static caravan market and unfairly treat caravan owners' -- Paul Beckles-Bye
seen at 16:47, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is how the market works at present if you no longer what your van or...
'...move the cost of the road fund licence onto fuel.' -- Barry K. Oliff
seen at 16:47, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am disabled, and need my car but only drive a small number of miles each...
'...Revise the Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951' -- James Bowen
seen at 16:47, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951 has rarely been used in the prosecution of...
'...move urgently to safeguard the future of our children and of the planet by taking all necessary immediate, effective, and continuing action, including road pricing and tax on aviation fuel, to limit greenh%
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Production of greenhouse gases by humans is causing global warming (IPCC...
'...Hold a national referendum for any proposed changes to the House of Lords. Thus giving the people the final decision about membership not the establishment.' -- Clive Rowe
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Hold a national referendum for any proposed changes to the House of Lords. Thus giving the people the final decision about membership not the establishment.' -- Clive Rowe
'...arrange pardon or whatever clemency he can for Patricia Tabram' -- Simon Cruickshank
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the conviction of Patricia Tabram for the cultivation of cannabis, we...
'...Make call centre operators responsible for the cost of calls while customers are on hold.' -- David Jackson
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The public run up large phone bills waiting to be served at call centres,...
'...Get lollipop ladies only where needed' -- Chris Anderson
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the morning and afternoon you will often see lollipop ladies/men in their...
'...make Irish Republic nationals to produce their Passports on entering the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as do all other foriegn people do' -- Leonard Over
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Eire (The Irish Republic) is a foriegn state and like all other nations...
'...change the law to ensure that the Data Protection Act 1998 is never overruled by the Human Rights Act' -- keith jones
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, government agencies (DVLA, NHS etc) CANNOT refuse to supply...
'...improve transport facilities to and from schools in order to cut congestion and improve safety at the school gates.' -- M Redmond
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Much congestion is caused by parents transporting children to and from...
'...ask the directors of Nationwide Building Society to consider in future their liability to personally pay any imposed fine levied against the company and not to expect their customers to foot the bill.' --%
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Directors of a company should take moral responsibility for any failings...
'...change the law so that people may not drive any vehicle following alcohol entering the body, for a number of hours.' -- Chris Nash
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive safely. Effects are...
'...Give Free Entry For People Of Great Britain For 2012 London Olympics' -- lukas sunderland
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
London Olympics Should Be free for anyone who was born in the united kingdom...
'...Stop The Removal Of The Concorde Statue At Heathrow Airport' -- Steve Souter
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With The Unvieling Of Plans to change the statue at the entrance to London...
'...Honour Sheffield Wednesday Legend Kevin Pressman With An OBE For Services To Football' -- lukas sunderland
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kevin Pressman Gave 20 Professional years to football. 17 of those years...
'...Honour Peter Kay And Patrick McGuiness MBE's For Services To Comedy' -- lukas sunderland
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Peter Kay And Patrick McGuiness are the best two comedians inthe world....
'...Drop the V.A.T charge on vehicle tyres.' -- Joseph Gold
seen at 16:46, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think we should drop at least the V.A.T (if not the price) on vehicle...
Chancellor's 2007 Budget
seen at 15:29, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown delivered his Budget today. Read a summary of the contents here, or watch the speech again.
PM condemns Zimbabwean violence
seen at 15:29, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair told the House of Commons today that what was happening in Zimbabwe was "appalling, disgraceful and utterly tragic".
Five priorities to focus local regulatory enforcement where it matters most
seen at 15:28, 21 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Released by the Cabinet Office on behalf of the Rogers Review
Futurebuilders advisory panel publish their first progress report on the futurebuilders fund
seen at 15:28, 21 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of: Futurebuilders Advisory Board
Dti consults on streamlined workplace dispute resolution
seen at 15:26, 21 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The DTI launched a consultation today on how to improve the way employment disputes are resolved, while preserving existing employees' rights. The consultation follows a wide-ranging independent review by Michael...
Darling outlines race to lock up carbon emissions
seen at 15:26, 21 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The UK can be the birthplace of the world's first full scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) demonstration plant, Alistair Darling said today.
Indonesia: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 15:25, 21 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Indonesia. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel to Aceh but do advise caution.
Building britain's long-term future: prosperity and fairness for families
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all.
Chancellor of the exchequers 2007 budget speech
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
BUDGET STATEMENT TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS DELIVERED BY THE RT HON GORDON BROWN MP, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER 21 MARCH 2007
Income tax allowances, national insurance contributions, child and working tax credit rates 2007-08 and other rates
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
2007-08 rates and allowances for Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions the Working and Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit/Guardian's Allowance, fuel duties, alcohol duties, vehicle excise duties and stamp duty...
Ensuring fairness for all taxpayers
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Budget 2007
Budget 2007 in scotland
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
REGIONAL PRESS NOTICE
Budget 2007 in the east of england
seen at 15:21, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
REGIONAL PRESS NOTICE
Insolvency bulletin - perfume franchise in provisional liquidation
seen at 15:20, 21 March in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up First Install South Limited and Chanaz Limited (formerly known as First For Fragrance Limited) in the public interest...
'...Directly use Monies collected from "Green Taxes" to be used solely for research, development and building of green energy supplies, in particular Tidal Power.' -- David Metcalf
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tidal power is the greenest of green energy. Using underwater barrages where...
'...use modern technology to enable the people of Britain to vote in real time on House of Commons issues' -- Mr Bret Calvey
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When a vote is cast in the house of commons, the people have a...
'...intervene in the sale of our local allotments at Days Field, Swaffham, Norfolk' -- Paul Cater
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The local Town Council are proposing to sell the allotments at Days Field,...
'...scrap choose and book' -- Dave Goodfellow
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's a complete waste of money.
'...Stop restriction of blood glucose test strips to Diabetics' -- Patti Evans
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I understand that a government policy is about to be passed limiting Type 2...
'...Stop the reform of the House of Lords' -- Joshua Phillips
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition against the reform of the house of lords which was not in any of...
'...Look again at the NERC bill and stop quoting the standard responses usd at the time' -- Steven Shaw
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NERC bill was a whitewash, and the response given to the recent petition...
'...make it illegal for qualified lawyers to become members of parliament.' -- keith jones
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
lawyers have recently become the scurge of our society, twisting every new...
'...make the csa review cases under the old rules and backdate payments owed immediately' -- DEBORAH HILL
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why am I, and many others, suffering under the 'old rules' of the CSA? My...
'...reinstate the Yeovil Junction to Yeovil Town railway line.' -- Mr. D. Newbould
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Yeovil is currently served by 2 rail lines however neither are near to the...
'...have our much needed wages paid A.S.A.P.' -- Billy Corr
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some NHS Health Trusts based in Northern Ireland have as yet not paid the...
'...order that all public documents where ethnicity is requested to include "English" along side "Scottish" or "Welsh"or "Irish". Too many people feel that the term "British" is an insult to those w%
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For many years, every Official form that I have received where the...
'...Pursue all War Criminals from any nation to bring them to justice either here in the UK or referring them to the ICJ no matter whether this country has diplomatic ties with any nation, whether the accused %
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned feel that NO individual, govt or organisation is above...
'...Restrict the riding height of 4x4s, SUVs and 'people carriers' to help protect other road users and pedestrians.' -- Mike Wells
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vehicles with unnecessarily large ground clearances pose a high risk to...
'...Stop MP's asking stupid questions in the House Of Commons.' -- Tony Kibble
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MP's who are payed through our taxes, who are currently asking for a large...
'...ensure that the BBC does not compromise its integrity and reputation by taking advertisements on its news website.' -- Alex Kirby
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition wants to make sure that the BBC, one of the United Kingdom's...
'...Remove the protected rights of Civil Servants and others under government employment.' -- Hugh Haddow
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Incompetance in the above areas must be apropriately dealt with as with...
'...To give Volunteer Police Cadets more training and safety equipment and identification' -- Nicholas Hancock
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Police cadets currently serving within the police services across the united...
'...Grant EMA (education mantinance allowance) to all students?' -- Michael Kurn
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ema is only currently granted to students if their parents earn under £30,...
'...recognise that some of his citizens wish to preserve and create small pieces of machinery as a hobby, particularly steam engines, and refrain from introducing or supporting policies from home or the EU tha%
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Model Engineering is a very interesting and rewarding hobby. Unfortunately,...
'...stop universities offering "Mickey Mouse" degree subjets.' -- Paul Raftery
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Universities increasingly offer and premote degree courses which bear no...
'...to recognise that london is not the only city worth a damn in the U.K.' -- allan connel mcgauley
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
why does the whole of the U.K.have to endure time and time again london...
'...cancel council tax based on property value and replace it with one based on income' -- mandy toone
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that this tax is unfair as many of us live in postcodes of high...
'...hold a referendum in England to ask the English taxpayer if they are prepared to continue funding the position of Scotland as part of the Union.' -- keith jones
seen at 14:49, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 7 March 2007 Tony bliar bragged in the House of Commons that every...
Chancellor's Budget today at 1230
seen at 12:27, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown is delivering his 2007 Budget to the Commons today, straight after PMQs. Watch the broadcast live here.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 12:27, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gang crime and road safety were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Read the transcript of today's session, or watch the broadcast again.
Margaret beckett arrives in the united arab emirates
seen at 12:23, 21 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for a series of meetings about bilateral and regional issues with senior figures, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah...
Benefit Fraud Inspectorate Reports (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 12:19, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.

On behalf of my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for...

Excellence and innovation recognised at the local government awards ceremony
seen at 12:13, 21 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
48 leading local authorities were announced as winners of the 2007 Beacon awards at a high profile ceremony last night, celebrating success and top quality services in local government.
'...Replace Council Tax with a Poll Tax' -- Richard Moore
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose the re-introduction of a Poll Tax to replace Council Tax. Council...
'...treat older people with dignity by, inter alia, paying proper inflation linked pensions, compensating in full (including inflation links) for occupational pensions lost as a result of govenrment misinforma%
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The goivernment agenda seems to be to penalise older people by talking away...
'...Abandon the new age of 12 for parents to recieve benefits.' -- Alex Hodge
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As you may know there is large amounts of discussion going around about...
'...curtail the fuel companies from recooping their anticipated costs from claims caused by contaminated unleaded petrol'' -- Peter Cole
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The oil companies make big enough profits from their products and I consider...
'...Cut ALL MP's wages/perks/allowances and pensions including any committees they may be on to bring them inline with the majority of other public sector workers' -- brian kendal
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All the governments of this country implement higher taxes and reduce...
'...Increase the level of earnings to £50k before 40% tax is applicable' -- Geoff Johnston
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The threshold for the 40% tax band is now too low. This needs to be revised...
'...totally abolish any more legislation for 'gay rights' (such as the proposed Sexual Orientation Regulation)' -- Joe Connolly
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) believe that Gay people should be...
'...Devise A New Scheme That Actually Helps Single People Whilst They're Working' -- sarah
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm currently receiving working tax credits, well was. Due to a mistake...
'...Raise Carers Allowance in line with inflation' -- Fiona Louise Birks
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bring Carers and Attendence Allowance in line with inflation and to pay...
'...help to stop all kinds of abusing to children(toddlers and primary school) and teenagers' -- katherine
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this has been a great thing in peoples lives to see the adverts on the...
'...Abolish Blanket Code Protection for Telecom Operators' -- M Fletcher
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Telecom operators are posssessed of draconian powers 'Code Powers' under the...
'...scrap the fee for passport amendments, especially for women changing their surname upon marriage.' -- Rebekah Ireland
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that paying £66 (and with the cost soon to rise) for a simple...
'...support the expansion of, and need to seek an alternative home for the Geneva Conventions.' -- Moeen Raoof
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Comité international de la...
'...Scrap the Single Room Rent restriction within the Housing Benefit Regulations' -- Adrian Neville Young
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government recently introduced legislation to prevent discrimination on...
'...equalise the speed limits for all vehicles on two-lane single carriageways, preferably to 50 mph.' -- Hugh Dukes
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present single carriageway speed limits are 60 mph for cars, 50 for...
'...overhaul the current British benefit system and introduce the following reforms to stop rewarding those who don't positively contribute to our society' -- Warren Stephens
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Put in place a procedure whereby those who claim unemployment benefit for...
'...Ban foreign lorries, or they have to have blind spot mirrors!' -- AJ Van Den Berg
seen at 11:45, 21 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I had an accident a week ago, where a spanish lorry just pulled into my lane...
Watch PMQs live here now
seen at 11:27, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQ session. You can watch the session live here now.
Public expenditure annual outturns - national statistics release 21st march 2007
seen at 11:18, 21 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Updates for 2005-06 and earlier years for key series
'...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 10:46, 21 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...
Chancellor's Budget today at 1230
seen at 10:30, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will deliver his 2007 Budget to the Commons today, straight after PMQs. You'll be able to follow the broadcast live here.
Watch PMQs live here from Noon
seen at 10:30, 21 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQ session. You can watch the session live here from 1200 GMT.
SQA Attainment and School Leaver Qualifications in Scotland: 2005/06
seen at 10:22, 21 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This statistics publication notice presents information on the attainment of National Qualifications by pupils attending publicly funded secondary schools and by school leavers. Attainment data is also presented...
Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2005/06
seen at 10:22, 21 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Criminal proceedings in Scottish courts
Unclaimed Assets Scheme (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:22, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As announced in the 2005 pre-Budget report, the Government have been working with the banking and building society sector to design an unclaimed assets scheme which both preserves the rights of the individual...

Army Regional Command Structure (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:22, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My written ministerial statement of 29 November 2006, Official Report, column 108WS contained an error. The first tiret of the second paragraph should have read:

(1) From April 2007 garrisons should be ...

Cluster Munitions (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 4 December 2006, Official Report, column 1WS the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd, (Dr. Howells), set out in a written ministerial statement the UK...

Rural Development Programmes (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that on Monday 19 March the European Agriculture Council voted unanimously in favour of a voluntary modulation regulation tabled by the German presidency. The presidency confirmed that...

International Corruption (Bribery) (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to publish today the Government's report to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the UK's progress with implementation of the OECD bribery convention. This complements...

NHS Trusts (Originating Capital) (Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Pursuant to the dissolution of 41 national health service trusts on 1 April 2006, 1 July 2006 and1 October 2006 and their reconfiguration through the establishment of 16 new NHS trusts, I propose to create originating...

Identity and Passport Service (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Identity and Passport Service is today publishing its business plan for the year commencing April 2007. Copies of the document will be placed in the Library of the House.

Passport Fraud (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the statement of 2 May 2006 by my hon. Friend the Member for Leigh (Andy Burnham), the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office, announcing the proposed introduction of interviews...

Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The hon. Member for Rochdale (Paul Rowen) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe in place...

Clergy Working Group (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) set up the Clergy Working Group in 2004 to look at clergy working conditions as part of its review of employment status issues. The working group included representatives...

Benefit Fraud Inspectorate (James Plaskitt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:21, 21 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On behalf of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the BFI inspection reports were published today on Glasgow city council, and London borough of Hounslow. Copies have been placed...

Directgovkids: giggles, gigabytes (and government)
seen at 10:10, 21 March in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Children will be able to find out about Government, public services and the world around them in a fresh, fun and informative way through a new website launched 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 09:47, 21 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...
V.A.M. v. SERBIA - 39177/05 [2007] ECHR 220 (13 March 2007)
seen at 02:49, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
V.A.M. v. SERBIA - 39177/05 [2007] ECHR 220 (13 March 2007)
TYSIAC v. POLAND - 5410/03 [2007] ECHR 219 (20 March 2007)
seen at 02:49, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TYSIAC v. POLAND - 5410/03 [2007] ECHR 219 (20 March 2007)
McFerran & Anor, R. v [2007] NICC 6 (26 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
McFerran & Anor, R. v [2007] NICC 6 (26 February 2007)
Toner & Anor, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 18 (02 March 2007)
seen at 02:48, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Toner & Anor, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 18 (02 March 2007)
Scheps v Fine Art Logistic Ltd [2007] EWHC 541 (QB) (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In 1984 the sculptor Anish Kapoor created Hole and Vessel II. It was made of polystyrene, cement, earth, acrylic and pigment and measured 95.2cm x 162.5cm. x 109.2cm. It is not possible for me to describe it. One...
AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd & Ors v Pfizer Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 565 (Ch) (05 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE DAVID RICHARDS: On Friday 2nd March 2007, at the end of a substantial hearing which took place as part of the daily interim applications list, I announced my decision that I refused to grant the interim...
Revenue and Customs v Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals [2006] EWHC 422 (Ch) (08 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These appeals by the Commissioners raise the question of the way in which the VAT and Duties Tribunal should approach the exercise of the discretion to award interest under section 84(8) of the Value Added Tax Act...
London Borough of Hillingdon, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Education & Skills [2007] EWHC 514 (Admin) (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant ("Hillingdon") is a local authority which, inter alia, owes a duty under the provisions of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 ("the 2000 Act"), which amended the Children Act 1989 ("the 1989 Act"), ...
Camden Lock (London) Ltd. v London Borough of Camden [2007] EWHC 495 (Admin) (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This claim is brought under Section 287 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. The claimant seeks to quash an entry in the Camden Replacement Unitary Development Plan 2006 (the UDP). That entry relates to a ...
Hashmi v The Government of the United States of America [2007] EWHC 564 (Admin) (20 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant (Syed Hashmi) appeals against the decision of District Judge Nicholas Evans sitting in the City of Westminster Magistrates Court on 5 October 2006 sending his case to the Secretary of State for his...
Architects of Wine Ltd v Barclays Bank Plc [2007] EWCA Civ 239 (20 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 21 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The question on this appeal is whether Barclays Bank Plc (the "bank") is entitled to say that the judge was wrong to give summary judgment against it for conversion of the claimant's cheques. About US$1.3 million...
'...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 02:45, 21 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...