The Government Says

06 July 2007

Exercise Bike
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister had bought an exercise bike, the PMS said he had not asked....

Prime Minister's First Week
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked how would the Prime Minister sum up his first week in office, the PMS said he thought the Prime Minister had been asked this question several times in TV interviews over the past few days. He would let those...

Sir Alan West Report
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Put that it seemed very quick for Sir Alan to be publishing a report on Monday, the PMS said it was an urgent and important issue that needed to be looked at immediately. In terms of the actual form this...

Alan Johnston
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister had personally thanked Mahmoud Abbas for helping with the release of Alan Johnston, the PMS did not get into the details of the call and referred back to what he had previously said...

Russia
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether there was anything further on the Andrei Lugovoi extradition, the PMS said he had nothing to add to what he had said yesterday....

Prime Minister's Holiday
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the PMS had anything more to add on the Prime Minister's holiday, the PMS said he had nothing more to add to what the Prime Minister had said this morning....

Parliament
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister had a view as to the length of the Parliamentary holiday, the PMS said if he did have a view it was not one that had been expressed to him...

Flag Flying
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister was considering asking Government buildings to fly the flag outside England, the PMS said what we had removed were the restrictions that relate to the flying of flags and we had ...

Floods
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) updated journalists about the flood situation. He said that the first discussion with this Government on the situation regarding floods was at their first Cabinet meeting last...

Morning Press Briefing from 6 July 2007
seen at 19:46, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Floods, Flag Flying, Parliament, Prime Minister's Holiday, Russia, Alan Johnston, Sir Alan West Report, Prime Minister's First Week and Exercise Bike

Pigeon racing ban introduced as precautionary measure
seen at 19:43, 6 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).

Information Bulletin

'...stop his disastrous reforms of Parliament which will destroy the very system we cherish' -- Joe Cooke
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Gordon Brown's plans for reform of the British parliament, with many of the...

'...teach homosexuality, bisexuality, transvestitism and transgender issues in schools' -- Lauren Bond
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

If one were to learn all they know about human sexuality in a classroom,...

'...hold a Referendum, by General Election, on the proposed Constitutional Reform.' -- Stephen R Fielding
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...hold a Referendum, by General Election, on the proposed Constitutional Reform.' -- Stephen R Fielding

'...stop the cull of badgers in the UK and continue research into the real cause of Bovine TB' -- Kathryn Spencer
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

A government-appointed Independent Scientific Group announced - after a...

'...have military cooks cooking for our services the civi cooks are terrible and is there only to make money' -- David Speight
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

As a former soldier from a military family since the catering has been put...

'...THE UNION JACK - Create, show and further develop great pride and respect for the United Kingdom, it's beliefs and institutions through raising the British Flag/Union Jack on every Government office and building in the United Kingdom. Many people have
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We are part of a great country with a great history and an even greater...

'...Make local governments have their own E-petition system to deal with smaller local issues.' -- Ben Ludford
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Make local governments have their own E-petition system to deal with smaller local issues.' -- Ben Ludford

'...Award lottery funding for medals of bravery' -- ANTHONY WOODS
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I would like to launch a petition to stop the selling of bravery medals by...

'...Create provision in planning system for the creation of Eco Villages on greenfield land' -- Leon Moore
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Provision needs to be made for the creation low impact, sustainable Eco-...

'...bring in parenting licenses to stop unfit parents, drug users,child abuses from having children' -- clare s
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

If you want a pet from the rspca, or to foster or addopt a child checks are...

'...Ban the manufacture of all non biodegradable plastic packaging and replace with plastic made from renewable sources' -- morgan bowden
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

make all plastic packaging e.g bottles carrier bags e.t.c out of renewable...

'...SCRAP the Human Right's Act!!!' -- Michael
seen at 18:51, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Common sense. Criminals are exposing the system using the "Human Rights Act...

Appointment of director general of the office for security & counter-terrorism
seen at 17:39, 6 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).

The Home Office today announced the appointment of Charles Farr OBE as Director General of the newly constituted Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism.

The bank of england's court of directors
seen at 17:36, 6 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).

The Queen is pleased to approve the appointment as Non-Executive Directors to the Bank of England's Court of Directors of:

'...legislate a national standard of quality and quantity that local councils must maintain grassroots football facilities to.' -- Damian Owens
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

For years grassroots football clubs in the UK have been forced to use...

'...MAKE NEW FLAT DEVELOPMENTS HAVE AT LEAST 1% OF THE NUMBER OF FLATS TO BE BUILT DISABLED ACCESSIBLE SO THAT MORE MONEY DOESN'T NEED TO BE SPENT MAKING THEM ADAPTABLE. WE ARE 'NORMAL' DISABLED PEOPLE, NOT OUTCASTS, WE EXIST & WE SHOULD HAVE APPROPRIATE
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

AS A DISABLED PERSON TRYING TO MOVE, IT WILL TAKE UP TO TWO YEARS TO FIND A...

'...Stop the use of anonymous phone calls to social services' -- Karen
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We need more transparency with the social services and family law courts,...

'...Get younger people into business' -- Prash
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

well i think that there are some verry intelligent people out there and this...

'...help muslims in Britain to wake up to extremist elements within their community and takle them' -- Master mazza
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Muslim leaders worldwide need to educate muslims that we need to co-exist...

'...Tackling Identity Theft - Limit the time that companies can hold previous customers postal addresses to 1 year to reduce the opportunities for identity theft' -- Andrew Hunter
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This is intended to stop companies (in particular, financial companies who...

'...increase the minimum disqualification period for those convicted of drink driving to two years' -- John A Cater
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

.. in order to keep these drivers off the roads for longer.

'...Ensure That The Rights of Society Are Protected Before The Rights Of Any One Individual' -- Trevor B Davies
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There have been cases in which one individual's right has been protected at...

'...FORCE COMPANIES TO ALLOW STAFF AND CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO "OPT OUT" OF THEIR DATA BEING HELD OUTSIDE THE UK' -- Kevin Norwood
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many companies are choosing to keep their data records of their staff and/or...

'...Declare illegal all premium-rate phone numbers' -- robert jones
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It becomes clear that the prime motivation of PR numbers is the generation...

'...seriously consider Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) as an answer to Britain's Energy Needs' -- Rohan Courtney
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Clean Coal Technology is the real answer to our energy needs. UCG provides a...

'...create a ombudsman that make it compulsory for landlords to be a member of; and gives rights and protection to private tenants.' -- Gavin McGrath
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There is currently no ombudsman for private tenants when they have a...

'...disband the British Transport Police and divert their manpower into the local forces' -- kevin rankin
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The BTP are understaffed and over stretched to be fair, every time I call...

'...take more action on the offensive behavious carried out by security guards' -- L.M. Mcgroarty
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Far to often do we hear stories of people who have recieved racial, physical...

'...Create A New System of Canals Countrywide As a Flood Defence' -- Jennifer Anderson
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Too long this country has suffered flooding and the government has done...

'...backdate the increased help for students in higher education from sep 07' -- Ruth Longhurst
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We ask that the government backdate the financial help offered to students...

'...reduce the tax on super unleaded petrol so that it is cheaper than normal unleaded' -- Trevor Moore
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The aim of this is to reduce the cost of super unleaded petrol so that it...

'...Come to some agreement with Leeds Uniteds over their tax bill' -- Benjamin Higgott
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The loss of Leeds United would have massave impact on the local comunity,...

'...condemn the tasteless portrayal of terrorism and its victims in 'Jihad The Musical'' -- Tom Jervis
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The idea of making light of muslim extremism is extremely offensive, most...

'...Cap the Level of charges for International roaming outside of Europe' -- Darren Facey
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I would like to see the government cap the level at which European mobile...

'...take action to ensure effective and fair dissemination of information regarding the EU and its activities' -- Michelle Lafferty
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The UK debate on the EU is mainly led by the tabloid press and is often...

'...stop Castlepoint Council from building on our green open spaces' -- Dave Blackwell
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Stop Castlepoint Council from building on our green open spaces thus...

'...vehemently repudiate the petition to ban all taxes except on purchases; and also to ignore the one for a single tax rate.' -- Margaret King
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition is NOT a duplicate of "incomestealthtax"; in fact I fail to...

'...Consider the unfair treatment towards Re-enactment Groups; they promote innocent, legitimate and safe use of Western style, Replica blank firing guns.' -- Brian O`Reilly
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We the under signed call upon the Prime Minister to correct this unfair...

'...Re-introduce MIRAS' -- Steven Hunter
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Stop penalising homeowners. Why should local authority housing be heavily...

'...Make Child Benefit payable to the *Carer* of a child, rather than just the mother.' -- Margaret White
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

At present, I get Child Benefit for my daughter. If I were to die, my...

'...ensure that legislation governing the national minimum wage, also applies to sleepover duties, as typically encountered in the health and social care sector.' -- Stuart Findlay
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Both the private and public sector, in health and social care, typically pay...

'...Demand that the Broadcast of footage taken at the Longman of Wilmington of a sex change (July 07) be stopped and investigated by the Minister for Culture, Media and Sports.' -- Siobhan Thomas
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition is to demand that a sequence filmed by ITV (Trinny & Suzannah...

'...Introduce a regulation to force all service & petrol stations to sell LPG' -- Gary Homes
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The government support the use of LPG by offering a reduced tax on this...

'...Retain the name DTI, and not change it to the unpronounceable and costly "DBERR".' -- Charles Orton-Jones
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Changing the name of the Department for Trade and Industry is unnecessary....

'...give exemption for organisers of Old Vehicle events in N Ireland to furnish an 11/1 Form to the Parades Commission' -- Trevor Mitchell
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Currently old vehicle organisers in Northern Ireland need to complete an 11/...

'...reject proposals to extend the school-leaving age to 18' -- CR TURFORD
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This 'big idea' is fundamentally flawed. The government’s aim of improving...

'...ban the use of Mobile Phones, Ipods, MP3 players or similar devices by pedestrians as cyclists on any road that is open to use by motorised vehicles.' -- Tony Barker
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In my work as a mini-cab driver i am constantly amazed by pedestrians and...

'...Scrap plans for the Broughton Bypass (near Preston)' -- Caron Bell
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The problem of congestion in Broughton could be easily solved by adding a...

'...Ensure that NHS dental treatments are selected to ensure maximum benefit to the patient and not to minimise cost to the NHS' -- Matthew Adams
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

My partner has recently visited an NHS dentist to have some work carried out...

'...ensure that the Queen, ultimately, has the right to decide affairs in relation to the UK' -- Harrison White
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Mr Brown's speech on his views for a more modern parliament, mean that power...

'...give new employees some security' -- val crowley
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

If a person works for a company for less than a year many companies will...

'...equip our policemen and women with firearms so that they can better protect themselves against the threats associated with terrorism and knife/gun crime' -- Louis Sinclair
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In light of the recent terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow police...

'...force Local Authorities to pay compensation to drivers when parking tickets are issued in error.' -- Liam McKay
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There is currently no incentive for Local Authorities and their Parking...

'...change policies regarding life saving / stabalizing medications and the NHS' -- selina vernon
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I cannot be the only Person who is getting tired of hearing about...

'...Create an Atheist equivalent to the Lords Spiritual in power and recognition.' -- Gareth Hay
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There are a growing number of people who don't follow organised religion....

'...create more stringent background checks of all immigrants, like in the USA, before being allowed to settle or work in the UK.' -- Charlie Woods
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...create more stringent background checks of all immigrants, like in the USA, before being allowed to settle or work in the UK.' -- Charlie Woods

'...Set up an independent review of the reliability of the evidence for the harmfulness of ETS.' -- Mark Smith
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It has become clear that much, if not all, of the evidence that ETS is...

'...Abolish Stamp Duty for first time buyers' -- Natasha Putnins
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It is disgraceful that first time buyers shuld pay a tax to the government....

'...prevent the needless slaughter of the bull SHAMBO at the Skanda Vale Temple' -- Steve Rudd
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The bullock has tested positive to an inital test for Bovine TB. Normally,...

'...Amend the Human Rights Act, Not End It' -- John Harvey
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Human Rights Act must be amended to protect the UK when faced with new...

'...only allow UK Income Tax and UK National Insurance Payers, under 65, to obtain a British Passport' -- Trevor McComb
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

New additional criteria for new passport applications and passport renewals...

'...Ask the BBC to put all 43 BBC local radio stations on the Sky platform' -- dennis johns
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I would like the Government to ask the BBC to put all the BBC local radio...

'...reduce road tax on older vehicles for environmental reasons.' -- David Barnett
seen at 16:52, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The largest ammount of energy used in a vehicles lifetime is at the point of...

Circuit bench - death in service
seen at 16:51, 6 July in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor was saddened to learn of the death of His Honour Judge Rodney McKinnon, who died on 21 June 2007.

District bench - death in service - district judge eric winstanley dickinson
seen at 16:51, 6 July in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor was saddened to learn of the death of District Judge Eric Winstanley Dickinson, who died on 26 June 2007.

Weee settlement centre operator appointed
seen at 16:50, 6 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).

Malcolm Wicks today announced the appointment of the operator of the Settlement Centre which will handle recording and trading of 'evidence' under the WEEE Regulations.

Promoting excellence, cutting bureaucracy
seen at 15:48, 6 July in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).

Sir Brian McMaster is to lead a review of how the Government supports excellence in the arts, Culture Secretary James Purnell announced today.

Public attitudes towards mental illness remain broadly sympathetic
seen at 15:45, 6 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).

Public attitudes towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic despite some signs that prejudice and fear have slightly increased, a survey by the Department of Health has found.

Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of iraq
seen at 15:44, 6 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).

Mr Christopher Prentice has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to the Honourable Dominic Asquith CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. ...

Change of the united kingdom's permanent representative to the council for europe in strasbourg
seen at 15:44, 6 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).

Mrs Eleanor Fuller has been appointed the United Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the Council for Europe in Strasbourg, in succession to Mr Stephen Howarth who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. ...

Nigeria kidnap: statement on behalf of mr and mrs hill
seen at 15:44, 6 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).

Mr and Mrs Hill, whose daughter Margaret was kidnapped in Nigeria yesterday, have asked the Foreign Office to issue the following statement on their behalf:

Clearer terms for audi uk repairers
seen at 15:39, 6 July in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).

Following a complaint about Audi UK's authorised repairer standards, the OFT has intervened to improve competition in the servicing and repair of Audi cars and cars serviced by Audi dealers.

Helping You Meet the Costs of Learning: What Support is Available to Scottish Domiciled Healthcare Students Studying in Scotland 2007-2008
seen at 15:38, 6 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).

This information sheet gives an overview of the sources of funding available to Scottish domiciled students studying Dentistry and Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions in Scotland

Employing Support Workers in Higher Education: A guide for students and advisers 2007
seen at 15:38, 6 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).

This booklet provides guidance about getting assistance from different types of helpers or support workers in higher education. The booklet looks at ways to arrange this support, including using support workers...

Adjudicator publishes decision on a statutory proposal to establish a primary school at east anton, hampshire
seen at 15:26, 6 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Hampshire County Council to establish a new primary school at East Anton. The proposal came to the adjudicator to consider under transitional...

Adjudicator publishes decision on a statutory proposal to close two schools and open a community primary school in rye, east sussex
seen at 15:26, 6 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by East Sussex County Council to close The Freda Gardham Community Primary School and Tilling Green Infant School and open a new community...

Proceeds of crime update - issue no 85
seen at 15:21, 6 July in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

Breach of detention notice lands fishing vessel owner and in court
seen at 15:16, 6 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).

At a hearing yesterday at Barnstaple Magistrates, Richard Fishleigh was fined a total of £3,000 for breaching a detention notice.

French yachtsman saved from the atlantic
seen at 15:16, 6 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).

At just after midday yesterday, Falmouth Coastguard were contacted by their French colleagues reporting that they had received a telephone call from the father of a yachtsman who was sailing single handed to America...

'...review all speed limits' -- karen peart
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The speed limits are now outdated. Motorway speed limits do not reflect the...

'...Bring back workhouses as an alternative to prison' -- Rebecca Bentham
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

More & more often prisoners & ex prisoners are re-offending, due to this...

'...That war against countries, groups or individuals escallate if acts of terrorism occurs' -- Ian Campbell
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I dont see anypoint in reducing or withdrawing from confrontations esp where...

'...stop asylum seekers taking all of our jobs' -- Carly wheatland
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

were all fed up of the english born white citizens being forced out of or...

'...Increase security at airports by placing battalions of the British Army to decrease terrorist attacks on planes' -- Christopher Jones
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

i think my title says it all really but on a more serious note, terrorism is...

'...to expel foriegn nationals granted British status who commit acts of terriorism in the UK.' -- Peter Effer
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Where British Citizenship has been granted to a foriegn national and a...

'...re in state capital punishment for terrorists.' -- Andrew Bailey
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

After a weekend that could have been carnage 29/06/07,we have would be...

'...Lift the legal requirement to display required no-smoking signs.' -- Lee Ffrench
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The no-smoking signs do not fall into many business' entrance image,design...

'...Re-instate the devonwide bus pass scheme to Torbay. enabling elderly and disabled passengers to travel freely across devon for free again.' -- Sam Messer
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Re-instate the devonwide bus pass scheme to Torbay. enabling elderly and...

'...Create a Road Bridge linking the towns of Portaferry and Strangford, Co. Down, NIreland' -- D McC
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Towns of Portaferry and Strangford are 0.6 miles apart as the crow flies...

'...remove the speed limit on all uk Motorways' -- matthew colbourne
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

this may sound dangerous but if the speed limit is not totaly remved then...

'...Abolish road fund tax in favour of alternatives' -- Paul Hankins
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Abolish road fund licensing in favour of increased fuel prices and the...

'...Attach warning labels to analogue-only (non-digital) TVs and video recorders' -- David Farrance
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Analogue TV broadcasts will cease over the next few years, so that all...

'...re-build the 1996 world championship bmx track (brighton)' -- andy lee
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

in 1996 the bmx world championships were helds in brighton (sussex). since...

'...introduce a system whereby victims of false allegations can take effective legal action against abuses of power by those in authority, designed to ‘maximise the chances of’ achieving targets (even if the outcome is flawed), before too much damage
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In too many cases, those acting on behalf of ‘authority’ abuse their...

'...Why cant the English Have the same rights as Scottish and welsh' -- Paul Wylie
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Will petiton our new Prime Minister to explain why it is that English...

'...To Investiagte or enquire as to why there is global warming on Thirty Nine other bodies in our solar system other than earth and to see if we are responsible for the warming their and if not, what is happening and why are we to blame for just the eart
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In an article on the National Geographic website dater 28=2=2007. It was...

'...Urge the police and society to evaluate current legislation prior to passing more.' -- Joe Burge
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There is a current and worrying trend of creating niche crimes. It is common...

'...Make payment of bank holidays compulsory' -- Gabriel Dinis
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Some companies exploit employees, by making them work on bank holidays at...

'...restrict users of the Heathrow tunnel to approved vehicles only.' -- Derek Moore
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Terrorists could easily drive 4 vehicles into the Heathrow tunnel in order...

'...reward green households' -- Stephen Pearson
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

and consider rewarding those households not having a CO2 burning car with a...

'...Stop the country turning into a police state/authoritarian regieme.' -- Simon Jilley
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

For years the police have had much greater rights than the civilians, and...

'...Stop the Chancellor from using non lottery money to fund the Olympics in 2012' -- pradeep
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

use lottery money not my taxes

'...Yvonne Tyrrell' -- Yvonne Tyrrell
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Make claiming DLA easier to renew. When the DLA claim comes to the end of...

'...Change the Way Incapacity Benefit is awarded and the way it is reviewed' -- Fiona Stevenson
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We the undersigned petition the PM to change the way Incapacity Benefit...

'...Create subsidised ferries to Mainland Europe' -- David Greenwood
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I live in the North West of england and ferries to go to Europe either mean...

'...bestow upon John Smeaton a knighthood, or the highest possible award of bravery available to citizens of the United Kingdom.' -- Philip Hecht
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The signatories to this petition demand that John Smeaton be awarded a...

'...To have basic first aid in secondary schools' -- Chris Moore
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We think that first aid should be taught at schools Due to the fact a lot of...

'...allow smoking in non food pubs and clubs, if the house of commons can keep thier smoking room then why cant we??' -- Ron
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

we wish to lobby the pm about loosing our private smoking rooms, why must...

'...Significantly reduce taxation on tobacco products to reflect the absurd restriction of rights introduced by this nanny state loving government,smokers pay far more than they cost the system in taxation for the privelige of smoking-and now we have lost
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Significantly reduce taxation on tobacco products to reflect the absurd restriction of rights introduced by this nanny state loving government,smokers pay far more than they cost the system in taxation for the...

'...want all the tv money from football spread equally' -- Michael Flynn
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

we would like tv money that football clubs spread out equally to all...

'...set a maximum response time of four weeks, to matters raised by a MP's constituents.' -- M Bradbury (Mr)
seen at 14:54, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I have been waiting TEN weeks for a response from my MP who has also not had...

'...allow children to have a greater say in the running of the country.' -- Nick Dagnall
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

As a child I have myself being constantly rejected from: my church (...

'...Bring Fairness to Public Sector Pensions' -- Kevin Curtis
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It is estimated that up to 25% of local authority Council Tax is being...

'...Allow children to go to any school that they want to whether or not the school is in their catchment area' -- Vikki-Leigh Crowther
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

my sisters were recently turned away from going to a secondary school which...

'...Send no representative of the British government to the EU/AU Lisbon summit if Mugabe is invited' -- Robert Watling
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Portugal is prepared to invite President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to a...

'...This government immediately cease its racist treatment of the English population in favouring Scottish projects and welfare which the English fund and subsidise through taxation.' -- Roger Clayton
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The current government heirarchy which consists of a - disproportionate...

'...Revoke Citizenship from all persons involved in terrorism in any form against the United Kingdom' -- Gordon Downard
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We hereby request that the United Kingdom Government revoke the citizenship...

'...The floods in Midlands and Yorkshire' -- Tom Krosing
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The new Prime Minister Gordon Brown should also ask advice from other E.U....

'...award valentino rossi a mbe for his services to motorsport' -- Grant Robertson
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...award valentino rossi a mbe for his services to motorsport' -- Grant Robertson

'...place a tank outside parliment for each country we have troops in.' -- David Bean
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

MP's forget thet we are at war. Instead of working out a way to obtain peace...

'...set up a petition board in every council office where the people of our country may sign or not on the relevent issues that matter to us all' -- rodney marston
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

it is a simple thing that i ask ,the establishment of a signed system wherby...

'...Support mature students with financial help towards college fees and health care' -- Emma Wright
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I would like to see mature students getting help with college fees and...

'...tell people that the terrorists are acting for their own agenda and not in the name of islam' -- Mhamad Al-Hashimi
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I am a young british muslim and I understood from my early childhood that...

'...Stop the planned closure of Savernake Hospital Minor Induries Unit and the Mental Health Unit.' -- Philip Palmer
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Stop the planned closure of Savernake Hospital Minor Induries Unit and the...

'...Introduce a total ban on all non commercial fishing/angling in 5 years time' -- Simon Old
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Imagine England as the first country in the world without Angling. We all...

'...Peter Church' -- Peter Church
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

That the £500m given by Tony Blair to improve the schools in Pakistan be...

'...scrap Dispersal Orders from the Anti Social behaviour act' -- Steven Sumpter
seen at 14:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Dispersal Orders, specified in section 30 of the Anti Social Behaviour Act...

Txt 4 help with ur kids
seen at 14:51, 6 July in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).

Government launches new plan to help parents by text messages and social networks

Gordon Brown sees sixth form education in action
seen at 12:45, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has visited Newham Sixth Form College in London to learn more about the experiences of people in education.

PM warns of travel disruption
seen at 12:45, 6 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has asked the public to be patient as increased security measures begin to have an impact on journey times.

Statistical press notice: attitudes to mental illness
seen at 12:42, 6 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

The independent police complaints commission has today published the report of its investigation into operation venison.
seen at 12:16, 6 July in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).

The inquiry resulted from criticisms made when Mr Justice Crane halted the Customs and Excise Prosecutions Office prosecution into an alleged missing trader intra community (MTIC) fraud.

'...Stop stalling introducing the Marine Bill and introduce protected conservation and no take areas around the UK coastline, like the protected site in Lundy.' -- Chris Woolley
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We have such fantastic marine life around the UK coastline from basking...

'...Recognise 1 in 4 people will suffer from mental illness in their lifetime, PLEASE fund mental healthcare accordingly' -- Helen Drury Mrs
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Most mentally ill people are TOO ILL to have the energy or self confidence...

'...Samantha Walker' -- Samantha Walker
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Tougher sentances must be applied to all sex offences and especially child...

'...Reduce prejudice against students' -- Chris Woolfrey
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition is a vehicle the purpose of which is to respond to prejudicial...

'...extend the smoking ban to include outside seating where food is being served / consumed' -- Terri Miller-Sharp
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Please sign this petition to have smoking banned where food is served /...

'...Stop subsidising others to the detriment of people living in England' -- Ronald William Brown
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The government must ensure parity across the nation and not subsidise...

'...To implement the boundary changes as detailed in the Boundary Commission for England's Fifth Report, laid before parliament on 27 February 2007, prior to the next general election.' -- Mr P Hunt
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Boundary Commission for England's Fifth Report is currently before...

'...rationalise the windsor charity' -- steve ligertwood
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We should all be allowed to opt out of paying the sixty pence donation to...

'...Keep England English' -- Derek Taylor
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I request the Prime Minister to ensure all peoples wishing to live in the UK...

'...Annex the U. S. of A. as a member of the Commonwealth' -- Sid Shown
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Wereas in 1776 the USA seperated itself from the British, it is now time to...

'...To introduce a pricing structure for all Banks and Building Societies so that everyone will know ,across the board what charges they will have to pay, for overdrafts, mortgage fees, ect.' -- Adrian Tegg
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Every Bank and building society is allowed to set its own charges and fees....

'...Revaluate the practise of police constables completing witness statements together' -- Jeetendrapal Paul Singh Basra
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I have been involved in a police incident where it has come to my attention...

'...sex education for 5-7 year olds (primary schools)' -- Vanessa Morrison
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

My little girl who is 7, came home knowing bits about sex educaton and they...

'...ask the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform to hold a full Public Inquiry into plans by Prenergy Power Ltd to build a 350 MW Biomass Power Station at Port Talbot Docks' -- Anthony Taylor
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We believe that the proposals pose significant health and environmental...

'...instruct Thanet District Council to enter into a Section 106 agreement with Infratil, the owners of Kent International Airport' -- Richard Eastcliff
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Kent International Airport's runway is about 1km to the west of Ramsgate in...

'...Dave Meredith' -- Dave Meredith
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

To present the members of his new cabinet to the public informally via...

'...Investigate possible "soft target terrorism" as follows' -- David King
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Dear Mr Brown, I would like to offer some help and advice. My considered...

'...Deport Muslim hardliners out of Britain to their original countries and introduce severe punishment to the proven terrorists' -- Ali Al-Rikabi
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We believe that those are great danger to society cohesion in Britain. They...

'...Stop Immigration, to make Britain, British again.' -- Anonymous
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

With the increase of immigration, Britain is becoming less and less like...

'...legislate for the regulation of Veterinary Practices.' -- Dave Davis
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

People who purport, by word or deed, to be Veterinary Nurses must be...

'...provide more trams between Wolverhampton and Birmingham to avoid overcrowding during rush hour' -- Helen Washbrook
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...provide more trams between Wolverhampton and Birmingham to avoid overcrowding during rush hour' -- Helen Washbrook

'...Remove ALL Religious belief from the basis of Laws and withdraw Religion as a criteria for Asylum.' -- jonathon Brackenbury
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

All existing Law should be re-drafted and future Law formulated to exclude...

'...force GP's to give perscriptions for up to a 6 months for patients on long term medication.' -- Mike Legg
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

At present patients who require long term medication of one drug have to...

'...Provide Better Internet Speeds In Northern England.' -- Richard Philip Beer
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Recently internet providers have been advertising faster speeds for the...

'...Create a national job bank for anyone under age 18 who wants a job' -- Melissa Robinson
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I am petitioning for a job bank to be created for anyone under 18 who wants...

'...PETITION TO LEAVE THE EUROPEAN UNION TOTALLY -' -- Dane Barker-Finch
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I AND OTHERS BELIEVE THAT THE EU IS STRIPPING BRITAIN OF OUR RIGHT TO RULE...

'...keep the royal mail postal charges the same price per item where ever you live in the united kingdom' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

it is being done so residents of the united kingdom can voice ther...

'...make motorway driving lessons compulsory for ALL new drivers' -- Lee Smith
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

How many times do you see drivers sitting in the middle lane of the motorway...

'...make NHS spending per head in England equivalent to that in Scotland' -- Liz Aylott
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In 2007-08 Total Health spending per capita in Scotland will be £2,019. In...

'...bring a mix of traditional programming to the BBC programming schedule' -- James King
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The BBC currently produce a number of worthy comedy and sitcom programs for...

'...JOHN AND BRENDA RIDINGS' -- BRENDA RIDINGS
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

WE THINK THIS SMOKING BAN HAS NOT BEEN THOUGHT OUT ENOUGH, TO BAN SMOKING ON...

'...try the utmost to end rural isolation in the countryside especially in areas where vulnerable people live.' -- Hyder Ali Pirwany
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...try the utmost to end rural isolation in the countryside especially in areas where vulnerable people live.' -- Hyder Ali Pirwany

'...help reduce traffic congestion, I suggest that the bus companies are made to bring back conductors during the peak periods. this would reduce the inevitable car parking behind every bus at every stop and it would also help to ensure the safety of the
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...help reduce traffic congestion, I suggest that the bus companies are made to bring back conductors during the peak periods. this would reduce the inevitable car parking behind every bus at every stop and it ...

'...rename Wembley Stadium, in future to be known as "The Princess Diana Stadium", Wembley.' -- David Wainwright
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In view of the fantastic concert /party to celebrate the life, 46th...

'...Create a more reasonable yearly charge for Prescription drugs if you require medication on a regular basis' -- Jonathan Elliott
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Please give a one off yearly charge for sufferers who regularly require...

'...Reinstate Nick Ross on Crimewatch' -- Sadie Smith
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Reinstate Nick Ross on Crimewatch' -- Sadie Smith

'...Abolish VAT on Vetinary Charges' -- Paul Barnes
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many people cannot afford to pay the vetinary bills for caring for their...

'...Reconsider the permitted science subjects that are to be reported from 2007 in the school performance tables.' -- Keith Milchem
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The recent announcement regarding the permitted subjects that are to be...

'...make it illegal to charge pre-pay customers more for electric than the meter advertises' -- Iain Record
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many people are going into debt for their electric and Gas when using pre-...

'...reduce/or free parcel postage prices for serving soldiers in afganastan and iraq' -- mrs teresa theobald
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

after debate on army contact website it seems many are in favour of trying...

'...bring home the troops to protect his country from terrorists. Denying that Iraq has anything to do with attacks in this country is one distorted opinion but in terms of logistics if the money spent on the war had been added to the £2 billion al
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...bring home the troops to protect his country from terrorists. Denying that Iraq has anything to do with attacks in this country is one distorted opinion but in terms of logistics if the money spent on the war...

'...Increase the wages in Cornwall' -- Gemma Phillips
seen at 11:53, 6 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).