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21 May 2007

Israel: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 19:37, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following a series of rocket attacks, the Foreign Office has updated the travel advice for the border area of the Gaza perimeter with Israel. The relevant section of the summary now reads:
Lebanon: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 19:37, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following fighting between the Lebanese Army and militants at the Nahr al-Barid Palestinian refugee camp, the Foreign Office has updated it travel advice for Lebanon to advise against all travel to Tripoli and the...
A stronger voice for health and safety: hsc's decision following a merger consultation
seen at 19:35, 21 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is announcing its decision to move to the next stage of its consultation process on the merger of HSC and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The proposed merger will bring...
Major planning reforms for a sustainable future
seen at 19:26, 21 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has unveiled major reforms of the country's planning system to make it fit to tackle new challenges in the 21st century - speeding up the system alongside improved community consultation...
'...prevail upon Leeds City Council to invest £60 million to rescue Leeds United and restore it to the Premiership' -- William Hepworth
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Leeds United FC is the only League status football club in the city of Leeds...
'...Either enforce laws or repeal them. Arbitrary selective enforcement of clear offences is confusing and dangerous, at least modify the laws to define this discression.' -- Stuart Fyfe
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When the law says something must (or must not) be done, it is easy to see...
'...Scrap St Albans District Council and towards a unitary authority for Hertfordshire.' -- Richard Curthoys
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
St Albans district council has 58 councillors. Assuming this is mirrored...
'...Allow citizens to sue the government. ie Cancell that part of the Royal Prerogative that gives protection to the state against claims for its wrong doings.' -- Stuart Fyfe
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
You can't sue the government when it damages you. This is wrong. It should...
'...ensure that convicted criminals who are inmates in our prisons who work and are paid for work are treated in EXACTLY the same manner as law-abiding citizens of this country in that they should be liable for income tax and national insurance contributi
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is recently reported that convicted criminals who are prisoners in our...
'...crack down on drugs' -- nicholas taylor
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in this contry we should have cracked down on drugs even more since more and...
'...Release a book or leaflet every year, outlining EXACTLY where every percent of the huge 40% chunk of our earnings is actually going' -- Tom Keeling
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this would make me feel a lot more willing to pay this huge chunk of my...
'...A public vote before ever sending money abroad to any foreign country' -- joey pierce
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I like countless others is sick to death of the government sending hard...
'...Urgently review the laws pertaining to Surrogacy in the UK as many groups of childless people are currently excluded.' -- Ian Sandeman
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sign this Petition if you wish to support:- a) Financial Assistance for...
'...ONLY include SAFETY features in the MOT test' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please put the MOT test back to what it is supposed to be there for ie road...
'...create a campaign to explain and promote the EU' -- Garrath Green
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU has brought many benefits to the Nation of Britain. Benefits ranging...
'...use his influence to urge the Football Association to establish an independent inquiry into the appropriate punishment for Premier League teams entering into illegal contracts with players and their agents.' -- Conor O'Prey
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The situation relating to the punishment meted out to West Ham seems to...
'...Introduce a tax on imports from countries where deforestation is widespread' -- Jim Elliott
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has long been known that the rampant deforestation causes many ecological...
'...If a person is convicted of Death by dangerous driving they should be banned for life' -- joseph rafter
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many times have we seen drivers go to prision for six years And they...
'...use the money from the proposed smoking ban advertising to compensate all the affected businesses for the loss of customers and their livelihood.' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...use the money from the proposed smoking ban advertising to compensate all the affected businesses for the loss of customers and their livelihood.' -- Adrian Godfrey
'...Refuse any application submitted by the ‘Church’ of Scientology for recognition as a Religious Organisation.' -- James Higgs
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Without compromise to freedom of thought or expression, the teachings and...
'...Scrap Residential Care Home Fees' -- Robert Chapman
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is wrong that people who have lived carefully, saved, paid taxes and...
'...Address the imbalance in housing prices, which is creating a rich/poor divide' -- mhairi grealis
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Those that do not own property today in britain are a new underclass. it is...
'...review how GPs diagnose stress at work.' -- ROWLAND HOGG
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employees can take advantage of the system by simply saying whatever they...
'...reduce the size of local and national government by insisting heads of departments achieve an RPI-x reduction in costs due to increased efficiency' -- Eric Bignell
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Computers should have increased the efficiency of all administration and...
'...ask DTI ministers to reverse their decision to limit grants to £2500 per household for installation of renewable technologies in the DTI Low Carbon Buildings Programme. The extra funding from the budget should be increasing grants. It has put th
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ask DTI ministers to reverse their decision to limit grants to £2500 per household for installation of renewable technologies in the DTI Low Carbon Buildings Programme. The extra funding from the budget...
'...make it illegal for companies to approach pensioners to sell there financial products to them' -- Carl Bullivant
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pensioners are aproached in stores and on the phone to sign up for store and...
'...Make cats house bound or only able to roam the streets wearing a collar and lead.' -- J COOLE
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make cats house bound or only able to roam the streets wearing a collar and...
'...Ban the use of the HRT drug Premarein on the grounds of cruelty' -- J Bexfield
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Premarein is got from in-foul mare's that are permanently tethered with...
'...Increase tax on foreign companies, with no production unites in the UK, by 50%' -- Jack Young
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that companies of foreign origin should not be allowed to take...
'...desist from the creation of new crimes, fines, and regulations and instead to implement policies of positive incentives and public education' -- Martyn Lloyd
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned urge the government to understand that society can not be...
'...Give George Cole a Knighthood' -- S White
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For over 50 years the great British actor George Cole has entertained...
'...place a ban on recruitment centres for Scientology or any of its puppet organisations operating in this country.' -- Daniel Nathan Leonard
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bearing in mind the powerful nature of the "Church of Scientology" and its...
'...Ban all smokers from owning pets of any kind' -- Gemma Rattle
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anybody who smokes should be banned for their smoking life from owning...
'...Secure our borders.' -- Terence Benton
seen at 18:50, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On behalf of the English / Scottish / Welsh and Irish people,the custodians...
Planning White Paper must put sustainable development centre stage
seen at 18:49, 21 May in Natural England (Our copy).
Sustainable development must be at the heart of any new planning process, said Natural England on the day the Government’s Planning White Paper was published.
Afternoon press briefing from 21 May 2007
seen at 17:47, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: European Industrialists, Scottish Sport and Monthly Press Conferences
Office of the third sector appoints four deputy directors to spearhead new team structure
seen at 17:46, 21 May in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Campbell Robb, Director-General of the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) in the Cabinet Office, today appointed four Deputy Directors - all of whom bring a wealth of experience and expertise into their newly created...
Foreign office minister kim howells comments on the violence in gaza and lebanon
seen at 17:42, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following Israeli air raids on Gaza, Dr Howells said:
Highways agency removes 44 roadwork schemes for spring bank holiday getaway on motorways and major a roads
seen at 17:41, 21 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Roadworks at 44 sites on English motorways and major A roads will be lifted or completed by 6am on Friday in time for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the Highways Agency announced today.
Government's continuing commitment to build sustainable communities
seen at 17:29, 21 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
As the Sustainable Development Commission report recognises, there has been considerable progress in the delivery of our major long-term regeneration and growth programme. Particular improvements have been made ...
Ofwat consults on sutton and east surrey water change of ownership issues
seen at 17:27, 21 May in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat today launched a consultation over the regulatory issues arising from the sale of Deutsche Bank's stake in Aqueduct Capital (UK) Ltd (ACUK), the UK holding company of Sutton and East Surrey Water plc.
Fast track degrees are proving successful - rammell
seen at 17:25, 21 May in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Research published today by the Higher Education Academy and carried out by Sheffield Hallam University shows that the new two-year Fast Track degrees are valued by professional bodies and employers and provide ...
'...Stop The Driving Vehicle Licencing Authority "DVLA", from giving Driver"s Vehicle Licencing Number Plate details to Companies Until Written Confirmation from the Vehicle Owner has Been Approved' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop the Driving Vehicle Licencing Authority "DVLA", from giving out...
'...Condemn the arrest and detention of journalist and human rights activist Tasneem Khalil by the military police in Bangladesh, and demand his immediate release.' -- Sonia Ali
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are highly concerned at the arrest and detention of Tasneem Khalil, a...
'...Instigate legislation to force all surface railway operators in Great Britain to provide a carriage on all trains dedicated to the carriage of small goods, prams, pushchairs and bicycles.' -- Harry Webb
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the privatisation of the national railway network, the applicants for...
'...To request all government authorities to research the possibility of using Open Source (FOSS/FLOSS) software.' -- Andrew Guard
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment a majority of local authorities not investigating the possible...
'...Give door licenced door staff the same powers as the police,to help cut the amount of trouble makers outside licenced premises' -- richard lanfear
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Give door licenced door staff the same powers as the police,to help cut the amount of trouble makers outside licenced premises' -- richard lanfear
'...lobby the EU for the creation of an (FBI style) EU Multinational Child Abduction task force' -- Mark Reid
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the terrible abduction of 3 year old Briton Madeleine McCann in...
'...Save Shambo at Skanda Vale Monastary' -- Praveen Thanki
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Skanda Vale Petition to Save Shambo I support the Skanda Vale Monastery (...
'...Ban Drinking Alcohol untill 18 not just buying it' -- James William Yarlett
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is illegal to buy Alcohol under 18. So why is it ok to drink alcohol at...
'...Allow free access to the 1901 census.' -- Historian
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With more and more people using the internet, research on the 1901 census...
'...Reject current proposals to move the road and visitor centre at Stonehenge.' -- Stuart Fyfe Bsc
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
See Stonehenge from the road, stop for a cup of tea - not any more if the...
'...Build an elevated monorail link Salisbury to Stonehenge.' -- Stuart Fyfe
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tourists would love it. Locals would use it. Salisbury (Cathedral Close),...
'...Relocate Salisbury railway station more centrally with an integrated transport interchange.' -- Stuart Fyfe
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The rail station is currently on the edge of Salisbury, with difficult...
'...prevent the redesignation of Broomhill Bank Special needs school for girls in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells, Kent.' -- Fiona Wood
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Specifically we ask that you prevent the introduction of boys into the...
'..."DOUBLE THE WEEKLY PAYMENTS TO OUR REGISTERED DISABLED."' -- Ken Newbury
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The payments received by 'Registered Disabled' people in the UK is not...
'...Halt the plans to built crossrail and examine the geographical conditions and alternative methods of transport' -- Johanna Kaschke
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The local community around Brick Lane/Whitechapel overwhelmingly rejects the...
'...Do Not Consider Closure of Haslar Hospital at Gosport Under Any Circumstances.!!' -- Mrs J M GOBLE
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Haslar Hospital has a very High Standard of Clinical & Surgical Staff who...
'...Insist that the fifteen police officers responsible for the death of Jean Charles de Menezes face a full public enquiry.' -- Anthony Ellis
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All fifteen police officers responsible for the death of Jean Charles de...
'...revoke the law that allows people with a St Andrews address cheap golf and instead award it to people actually born in the town' -- Kirsty Topping
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people retire to St Andrews because they get cheap golf with a St...
'...Help to withdraw Eithiopian troops and give the Somalian community some aid and help' -- Haroon
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Somalians dont want the Eithiopian troops to stay, Help kick them out and...
'...recognise Adam Hart Davis in the New Years Honours list.' -- Matt
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Historian, scientist, photographer, writer and broadcaster, Dr Adam Hart...
'...class men's lifestyle magazines as pornography' -- Chris Page
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Men's Lifestyle Magazines regularly display covers showing naked and half...
'...Keep Highfields Primary School, Wellington Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire Open' -- quoy bradbury
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our school is a grade 11 listed building and was built almost 100yrs ago.The...
'...Reject the proposed ban of smoking in cars' -- Vickie Nicholson
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Reject the proposed ban of smoking in cars' -- Vickie Nicholson
'...ensure that Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London, Mr Ken Livingstone, cease their prevarication and publish immediately the final report on the use of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) bus lanes by motorcyclists and scooter
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is believed that the lives of 9 motorcycle and or scooter riders could be...
'...to award all foster carers the mbe when compleated 20years caring for foster children' -- kath lewin
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
please sign if you agree that foster carers should get the mbe or obe...
'...Ensure everybody must comply with Animal Health Regulations, no matter what Ethnic or Religious Group they are from' -- A Bearsley
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is generated due to a Religious Group trying to get exemption...
'...to act in support of the future of academic freedom in Iraq' -- Professor John Akker
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We express our deep distress and outrage at the plight of Iraqi academics...
'...Consider naming the Performing Art Theatre in Leicester after Dr. Engelbert Humperdinck, Legendary Music Entertainer,' -- Jacqueline Kempf Jacqueline Holford
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People of Leicester are currently seeking to name the new and utterly...
'...educate people via either distributing leaflets within a larger campaign or via official schooling of the difference between a scientific 'theory' and a common usage 'theory'. Also, distinguish between a belief based on faith, and one based on reason.
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to a growing amount of propaganda, people are being led to equate...
'...Increase the rate of Income Tax by 1p on the understanding that the whole of that money will be paid to the NHS' -- Laurie Wright
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS has been underfunded for many years. I propose that an increase in...
'...Sequestrate the assets of the catholic church unless the pope expressly sanctions and supports the use of condoms by catholics by January 2008' -- John Kelly
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On environmental and humananitarian grounds it is ludicrous that a huge...
'...Close the MP final salary pension scheme in favour of a Money Purchase scheme.' -- Dal Dhariwal
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the financial drain on public resources as a result of the MP's...
'...Force all local and County Authorities to fully fund and staff youth centres' -- Mike Kennedy
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cheshire has relatively few Youth centres left. Those that remain are in...
'...make it compulsory that all exam boards provide relevant study aids (e.g. text books, interactive websites etc.) which are tailored to each qualification's specification' -- Jo McSwaine
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many companies produce study aids, e.g. revision guides, interactive...
'...allow present physiotherapist from non EU countries to be given equal opportunities.' -- Rahul Chaudhari
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
currently physiotherapist from non EU countries who are working in the NHS...
'...Ensure mobile phone packaging/information leaflets/adverts/retailers advise that children under 16 should only use a mobile phone in an emergency.' -- Helen Whitehouse
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As per the Stewart Report it was suggested that "the widespread use of...
'...Allow Same sex Partners to have the Blessing done in Church in the eyes of the law' -- Revd Fr Mark Paris
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Allow Same sex Partners to have the Blessing done in Church in the eyes of the law' -- Revd Fr Mark Paris
'...require the BBC Trust to consider the funds allocated to the Eurovision Song Contest' -- David Ackrill
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the continuing poor performance of UK entries, which appear to be more...
'...put a stop to the upset that benefits agencys put fibromyalgia sufferers though' -- laura harvey
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we have enough to deal with there should be more help out there for us all...
'...build more council properties for disabled people i like others want a good quality of life' -- laura harvey
seen at 16:52, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
but i can not expect my parents to adapt their home for me i am on the...
'...consider drunkeness in public to be deemed a civil offence' -- Jim Tomlinson
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Laws now allow people to drink all hours they wish. However, it is a...
'...Stop production of Petrol and Diesel cars by 2010' -- Richard Mewes
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The enviroment is becoming a huge deal even in 2007/2008, with the polar ice...
'...Make it illegal in England to ask someone to stop breatsfeeding in an establishment that normally serves food.' -- Maxine Bolton
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is illegal in Scotland to ask someone to stop breatsfeeding in an...
'...Bring back the BCG injection' -- Sharon
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It was claimed that our children were safe from TB and the BCG injection was...
'...Reduce and Cap the cost of all Student Accommodation.' -- Les Johnson
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Student accommodation charges are set way to high and should be reduced and...
'...legislate and or direct the Home Secretary to order the unrecoverable destruction of innocent peoples DNA, fingerprints,photograph and other personal data held on the Police National Computer and the National DNA Database.' -- C Buckley
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keeping innocent people's DNA profiles on a Database permanently is an...
'...Take up the post of an Ambassador to Iraq for 6 months, with the same protection afforded to our troops there' -- David Cash
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I request that due to his long awaited retirement, the Prime Minister (Rt...
'...support the Mary Rose' -- Ruan Marson
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Governmental funding for the 2012 Olympics, has meant that the money...
'...stop charging students from the channel islands 'overseas' student university fees and to allow them to pay the same amount as if they were from the UK mainland' -- georgina clavel
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the prime minister to stop charging students from the channel...
'...Exert all reasonable pressure to LIMIT or BAN EU Otter Trawling, in pursuit of Ammodytidae, in the North and Barents Seas' -- Robert P. Paulley
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current calculations of edible fish stocks, in the North and Barents...
Natural England says “Walk this ‘Cotswold’ way”
seen at 16:51, 21 May in Natural England (Our copy).
A new flagship recreational route through some of England’s most breathtaking countryside will open on Thursday 24 May 2007. The Cotswold Way joins the elite National Trail family, funded by Natural England, becoming...
Climate Change
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the Guardian to comment on the Independent on Saturday story that almost all of the climate change proposals we put to the American President had been rejected, the PMOS replied that the Independent was...
Council Housing
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Margaret Hodge's comments that priority should be given to British residents when it came to council housing, the PMOS replied that first and foremost the Government had recognised...
Alex Salmond
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had congratulated Alex Salmond on his appointment as First Minister, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that the Prime Minister had been to Washington and Iraq, and...
PM in Iraq for day-long visit
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair visited Baghdad and Basra on Saturday.
Morning press briefing from 21 May 2007
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing on: Alex Salmond, Council Housing and Climate Change
PM inspects cutting-edge X-ray equipment
seen at 15:43, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A revolutionary digital X-ray system that speeds up diagnosis and shortens waiting lists has been demonstrated to Tony Blair.
Lake district national park authority seeks new members
seen at 15:40, 21 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary David Miliband has called for applications to become members of the Lake District National Park Authority.
Minister for europe visits france and slovenia
seen at 15:38, 21 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon will discuss progress on European reform issues when he visits France and Slovenia this week.
Royal navy to get new attack submarine
seen at 15:35, 21 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD has placed a £200 million contract with British industry for the construction of a new nuclear powered attack submarine, to be named HMS Audacious.
340 million to improve the lives of disabled children
seen at 15:33, 21 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
An ambitious package of policies to support disabled children and their families was announced today by Economic Secretary Ed Balls and Education Minister Lord Adonis, as they published the report Aiming High for...
Metropolitan police authority appoints new director of strategic finance for the met
seen at 15:18, 21 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Anne McMeel has been appointed by the MPA as the Metropolitan Police Service's new Director of Strategic Finance with responsibility for finance, procurement and property services. With a combined staff of more ...
'...Make first aid training part of the driving test' -- paul cox
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To teach all drivers as part of the driving test basic first aid
'...Legislate for energy consumption to be switched off when establishments/companies are closed for business,' -- M Kelly
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
only allowing certain power units to remain on , such as allarm systems and...
'...Set up a well resourced legal fund to ensure PFI contracts are fulfilled.' -- Zac Newman
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The private finance initiative is not an efficient way of delivering...
'...Introduce an offence of corporate child abuse' -- ian smith
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce an offence of corporate child abuse, along the lines of corporate...
'...immediately remove convicted criminals serving custodial sentences in UK prisons from the list of those who do not need to purchase a television licence to lawfully watch television.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Convicted criminals, in our prisons, are presently on the list of Crown...
'...Make Public Transport fuel tax free and scrap the Road Tax' -- Ron Salmon
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxing vehicle owners merely for possessing a vehicle encourages greater use...
'...Join the ESA manned space flight program' -- Matthew Mackay
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain is part of ESA (The European Space Agency) and contributes to...
'...enforce a law against size discrimination' -- karen russell
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
many high street stores are showing discrimination to people who are...
'...congratulate Sir Andrew Green for his accurate and impartial reporting and analysis of the effects of uncontrolled mass immigration to the UK that has occurred in recent years, and to follow his recommendations on controlling the nation's borders and
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sir Andrew Green has been alerting the UK to the extent, and dangers, of the...
'...Refund excess voluntary class 3 national insurance prior to 2006' -- Geoffrey Fergusson
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people paid voluntary class 3 national insurance contributions to boost...
'...tighten contols of leagal acceptance of 0800 reverse calls, enforce the provider to give detailed information on charges and how to block these calls before accepting such calls,' -- g j underwood
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
prank and unwanted reverse charge calls. these often get accepted by my...
'...Relax the provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) in respect of reverse directory enquiries on business telephone numbers' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rogue traders often use false or fake addresses in order to evade taxes,...
'...invest more money into research to discover causes and treatments for ALL congenital conditions' -- Emma Churchill
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to see the government investing money in researching the causes of...
'...Provide a greater access to asylum for Iraqi refugees, to at minimum, UN recommendations' -- Stephen Palmer
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the 4th Geneva Convention, the Coalition and hence the U.K, has...
'...Give power to the government to be able to enforce correct usage of the London phone code as 020 not 0207 or 0208' -- Martin Jones
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The incorrect usage of the London phone code must end. It is 020 not 0208 or...
'...stop the Armed Forces' non compliance with Attachment of Earnings Requests made by the CSA' -- K Everitt
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The RAF has the highest non-compliance, according to the CSA, They not only...
'...close down all brothels employing more than 2 women at any time' -- J Hanson
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year, over a million children are trafficked into the modern-day...
'...ensure that, as a minimum, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) within the Home Information Pack (HIP) is made compulsory from June 01 2007' -- Robert Frost
seen at 14:51, 21 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EPC reinforces the cross-party commitment to monitoring and reducing the...
Culture minister defers export of a rare painting by alonso sanchez coello
seen at 12:45, 21 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister, David Lammy, has placed a temporary export bar on a painting by Alonso Sanchez Coello: Portrait of Don Diego, son of King Philip II of Spain. The bar will provide a last chance to raise the money...
Your doctor will never look at you in the same way again
seen at 12:42, 21 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NHS IS FIRST TO USE DIGITAL X-RAYS, SAVING MILLIONS AND IMPROVING PATIENT CARE
Uk fishermen offered help by taxman
seen at 12:17, 21 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Share fishermen across the UK are being encouraged to join a scheme tailor-made to help ensure they won't be caught short when their tax is due.
Queen approves new bishop
seen at 11:45, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend William Nigel Stock as Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
New 371m road scheme has 'something for everyone'- alexander
seen at 11:27, 21 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander today saw for himself the first stages of work on a £371m road scheme which will benefit drivers, nature lovers, cyclists and local residents alike.
Tony Blair heralds FA Cup final
seen at 10:47, 21 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair sent his best wishes before this year's FA Cup final at the new Wembley.
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 10:47, 21 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
April: £0.2 bn current budget surplus
EU Education and Youth Council (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 10:37, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the education section of the above Council on 25 May. The UK permanent representative will attend the Youth Council. The agenda items are as follows:

Education

Ministers will be asked...

Serious Organised Crime Agency (Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:37, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The annual report of the Serious Organised Crime Agency for 2006-07 is being published and laid before Parliament today. As required by the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 the report includes an assessment...

Damilola Taylor (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:37, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am placing in the House Library today a copy of the report of the independent review conducted by Alan Rawley QC and Professor Brian Caddy into work carried out by the Forensic Science Service Ltd. (FSS) in...