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10 July 2007

Russia
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to the Russians saying they were not going to extradite Lugovoy, the PMS replied that we made our position very clear on that this morning. Put that we had said this morning that ...
Constitutional Reform
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the purpose of tomorrow's pre-Queen's Speech was, the PMS replied that the purpose of tomorrow's debate was to set out the main legislative priorities for the Government. There was discussion at Cabinet...
Fixed Rate Mortgages
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were future intentions to move towards long term fixed rate mortgages, and asked where we were now after the Prime Minister (as Chancellor) commissioned the Miles Review on this, the PMS replied that...
Housing
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister could gives assurances that greenbelt land would stay as greenbelt land as more housing developments were expected to be announced tomorrow, the PMS replied that we could give that assurance...
International Monetary Fund
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was happy with the apparent choice of Dominique Strauss-Kahn as the next head of the IMF, the PMS replied that our position was that we would like to see an open and transparent process...
Schools Statement
seen at 22:47, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the relationship between academies and LEAs would change at all, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that in relation to academies, we were reducing the £2million entry fee for universities...
Afternoon press briefing from 10 July 2007
seen at 21:45, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Schools Statement, International Monetary Fund, Housing, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Constitutional Reform and Russia
Royal reception for first world war veterans
seen at 19:44, 10 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Two of Britain's last three surviving First World War Veterans enjoyed a private audience with HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace earlier today after a reception at the Ministry of Defence.
Energy code modification appeal upheld in part
seen at 17:48, 10 July in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has allowed in part an appeal against a decision by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) to reform the gas offtake regime for Great Britain's high-pressure National Transmission...
Defence secretary in talks with german counterpart
seen at 17:41, 10 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
UK Defence Secretary Des Browne is tonight meeting the German Defence Minister, Dr Franz Josef Jung, to discuss issues such as Afghanistan and the European Defence and Security Policy.
Lord hunt hails start of public legal education dialogue
seen at 16:53, 10 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Public legal education is vital in providing access to justice by making people aware of their rights and responsibilities, Legal Aid minister Lord Hunt said today.
New national council for educational excellence
seen at 16:53, 10 July in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls today announced that a new National Council for Educational Excellence has been set up to drive forward the Government's long term aspirations for ...
Department for children, schools and families - building on achievement, meeting new challenges
seen at 16:53, 10 July in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
A major review of maths teaching in primary schools, personalising the education of every child, and a renewed focus on pupil behaviour will underpin a relentless drive on school standards as Secretary of State ...
Alastair Campbell Diary
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had received a complimentary copy of the diary, the PMS replied that he had not. Asked if it was true that the Prime Minister had got someone to summarise extracts of the diary, the PMS...
Holidays
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had told the Cabinet that they should holiday at home this year, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had issued no such instruction....
Terror Trial
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the 21/7 terror trial yesterday affected the Prime Minister's view towards the Human Rights Act, the PMS said that the trial had not ended, and the jury was still deliberating on two further convictions...
Queen's Speech
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the "Green Queen's Speech" would be announcing themes, rather than measures, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister would be announcing measures, as well as specifying the main Bills that we would...
Russia
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been a reaction to the formal announcement by Russia that Mr. Lugovoy would not be extradited, the PMS said that our position was that Russia's refusal to extradite Mr. Lugovoy was extremely disappointing...
Welfare Reform
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about the welfare reform, the PMS said that there was already a wide-ranging agenda that the Government had already taken forward, in particular, how we took forward the Freud Review...
Housing
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about the Housing Minister's statement to Cabinet, the PMS replied that she was speaking along the lines that Alastair Darling had mentioned in the Guardian today in terms of what more...
Cabinet
seen at 15:50, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the press that Cabinet met this morning for about an hour. There was a discussion led by the Housing Minister on housing policy, which followed up last week's discussion...
Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol
seen at 15:49, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mrs Mary Prior MBE as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol as from 16 September.
Morning press briefing from 10 July 2007
seen at 15:49, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Housing, Welfare Reform, Russia, Queen's Speech, Terror Trial, Holidays and Alastair Campbell Diary
PM visits north London high school
seen at 15:49, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has spent time meeting staff and pupils at Preston Manor High School in the London borough of Brent.
Public urged to remain vigilant to hazards of pesticide poisoning
seen at 15:46, 10 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS) published its Annual Report today. The number of incidents in 2006 was slightly higher than 2005. The report lists cases in which wildlife - including beneficial...
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of ermysted's grammar school and skipton girls high school, skipton, nort
seen at 15:27, 10 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection made by the Governors of South Craven School about the admission arrangements of Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls High School...
'...ban pro-ana sites.' -- Danni Drew
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pro-Ana sites can retrigger anorexia for those who are recovering, as well...
'...uphold the decision of English Heritage to grant listed status to the Plymouth Civic Centre' -- Karl Parsons
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Civic Centre, while not to everyones taste, is a landmark structure on...
'...Make flood damage compensation to the people of Hull and North Yorkshire a priority to the projected £200 million' -- Graham Smith
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent flooding of Hull and North Yorkshire is a disaster. It is a...
'...Vehicles of the same model type as historic tax exempt should also be tax exempt' -- John Birch
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vechicles of a type that are tax exempt should also be tax exempt ie:- where...
'...build a euro tunnel to link the uk to the republic of ireland.' -- kevin poxon
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To get to Ireland we can fly and we can catch a ferry. To get to France we...
'...Bin the knives. Bliss magazine calls for knife amnesty in schools.' -- Samantha Wood
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the time of creating this petition, at least fifteen teenagers in the UK...
'...Lobby the United Nations to Investigate the reported Human rights violations, and crimes against humanity being perpetrated by Robert Mugabe and his regime in Zimbabwe' -- Alexander Emberson
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last 7 years there have been an increasing number of reports of...
'...Give better care for grieving mothers and fathers who have sufferd loss due to miscarriage/stillbirth or neonatal death.' -- Natalie Matthews
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I lost my baby 4 months ago due to UNEXPLAINED stillbirth at term. I am...
'...investigate the safety of Brazilian beef imports' -- Laura Rayner
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In May 2007, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) undertook a fact-finding...
'...Take action against soldiers abusing disabled people on Army Rumour Service Website' -- Stephen Finlayson
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British Army Rumour Service is a "rumours" website for soldiers. It...
'...provide full timer carers the right to recieve at least the minimum wage per hour for caring for their relatives such as their mum etc..' -- Oliver Jones
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Think in silence here: You work in a supermarket and life is great when...
'...Allow the moderate consumption of alcohol in woodlands.' -- M.Livingstone
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A few freinds and i had gathered to have a barbecue and enjoy a few beers...
'...To prevent any more reorganisation of the NHS without the full input of all its employees.' -- Simon Mitchell
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people are fed up with what they see as change for the sake of change....
'...Review the Decommissioning terms of the Good Friday Agreement' -- Richard Card
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The FACT is that the IRA's Terrorist Plan (The Garland Plan see also...
'...Make life in care better for children' -- Rhiannon Godden
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children in the care system end up with a really bad life. They often end up...
'...quash the parking ticket issued to taxi driver Mr Alex McIlveen at Glasow Airport on 30/06/07' -- The Remittance Man
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Without thought for his own safety, Mr McIlveen left his taxi to tackle the...
'...stop the closure and mergers of remploy factories' -- mr m c skull
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the government should start thining out from the top management instead of...
'...Please reconsider the Current Policy reguarding Squatters Rights in The UK and Wales' -- Michael O'Flaherty
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to help make squatting a empty property illegal and ablish...
'...pay the full interest rate on mortgages for people on benefits' -- David Krampf
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently the benefits system pays mortgage interest for claimants on a...
'...increase the amount of healthy school meals' -- healthy meals
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we as citizens should think of our youth and how eating what they are at the...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to: 'Support and lead a public and governmental debate on the benefits or otherwise of supporting the establishment and growth of Islam in Britain. This should refer to the original and core values and di
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recent events that is some medical staff from Islamic countries working for...
'...Withdraw the franchises from the raill companies and convert the railway tracks into roads' -- Penny Morris
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The rail network doesn't work and should be closed down. In the last ten...
'...make the sport of bull riding legal in the uk as it is not animal cruelty' -- steven peters
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for many years the rodeo sport of bull riding has been ilegal in the uk for...
'...Review the awarding of the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal .....' -- Jane Neale
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is widely acknowledged that the Police service has undergone much reform...
'...award gallantry medals to Angus Campbell, George Brawley and Arthur Burton Garbett who showed great public spirit and disregard for their own safety in the pursuit of Ramzi Mohammed, subsequent to his attempt to detonate a bomb on the London Undergrou
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These three men confronted and attempted to arrest the convicted bomber...
'...Protect people from being discriminated against on health grounds' -- Mr S Bell
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently employers when selecting people for recruitment can ask questions...
'...Do something about global warming now, before its too late' -- Thomas Harley
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The face of world could possibly change in as little as 10 years. With no...
'...help create an EU Child Rescue Alert System' -- Milena Dragicevic
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to help launch a European wide emergency child rescue alert...
'...Ban anyone with a criminal record from claiming lottery winnings' -- L.Elliott
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently a man who had a criminal record because he had mugged an 88 year...
'...Make Congestion Charging Fairer' -- Gary Staniland
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Congestion Charging should be changed in the following 2 areas; 1) First...
'...confirm that we do not support British Waterways plans for the removal of licensed boats from the long-term moorings on the Sawley Cut' -- Simon Hall
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of Bw's latest round of moorings closures in which they aim to...
'...Amend the human rights act so they get what they deserve' -- PETER WALKER
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
amend the human rights act to stop criminals useing loop holes to avoid...
'...revoke the British Passport of any naturalized foreign citizen found guilty of a serious crime and deport them and their dependents to their country of origin.' -- J Martin
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...revoke the British Passport of any naturalized foreign citizen found guilty of a serious crime and deport them and their dependents to their country of origin.' -- J Martin
'...Outlaw the use of any other language other than English in all religious and educational establishments in England.' -- Stephen Brown
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I beleive that it should be illegal for any and all religious and...
'...Legislate to ensure that people who live in council property understand that is is a privelige NOT a right' -- Stephen Brown
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why is is that a large number of council properties are allowed to fall into...
'...Halt the changeover to digital broadcasting' -- John Parr
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Digital receivers use more power than analogue. This will have a detrimental...
'...reduce the road tax on diesel vehicles using vegetable oil as a fuel' -- D Downey
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Using 100% Vegetable oil results in the vehicle emissions being carbon...
'...stop schools from fingerprinting children' -- Dr J J Grattage
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Schools across the UK have started to take biometrics from children without...
'...make the roads safer for cyclists and to make drivers more aware of cyclists on the road' -- Nathan Smith
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see more action taken for the safety of cyclists on the...
'...Take more notice of the feel of the country' -- Mike hart
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
You only have to view a few websites to get the feel of Britain but they, "...
'...give Local Councils authority to purchase land within their overall plan at a reasonable price.' -- Tony Griffin
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
They could then contract developers/builders to build to need. At present...
'...Save Our Pre-School' -- HEATHER ATTA
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Laleham Gap Pre-school has been successfully running for 18 years to help...
'...To Stop Arriva Trains Taking over from Virgin.' -- David Leadbetter
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Arriva Trains, will be whacking up the Prices, as already stated. We want to...
'...Reduce the number of underage pregnancies' -- Paula Nash
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are to many children who are becoming pregnant in order to get a house...
'...knight English cricketing hero - Kevin "KP" Pietersen' -- Ewan Allan
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kevin Pietersen, arguably the best batsman to have graced English cricket...
'...Demand full payment from Leeds united to their creditors' -- Gavin Brown
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ensure an example is made of Leeds united to stop this mockery that is...
'...To stop the construction of three granite pillars in Holyhead Harbour' -- Cynthia Chadwick
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the people, who think it's a total waste of money to erect these...
'...Delay the implementation of the TFS regulations to allow time for the full implications to be understood.' -- Mark Gilbert
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 12th July the new Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007...
'...Set a date for the UK to be completely independant of oil.' -- Michael Searle
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following Sweden's example of 2020 we, in Britain, need a date when our...
'...Reject the proposed amalgamation of Northwick Manor Infants' and Junior Schools, Worcester.' -- Robert Bailey
seen at 14:55, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Cabinet of Worcestershire County Council stated in their meeting of 12th...
Release of lscc annual report - "cycle of change"
seen at 14:53, 10 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Today the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, releases her third Annual Report, 'Cycle of Change', covering the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007.
Uk economy boosted by government small business service
seen at 14:53, 10 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Small firms using the Government's Business Link service grow their businesses, increase their employee numbers and add £750 million to the economy each year, a report published today shows.
Appointment to chair the health and safety commission
seen at 12:46, 10 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions today announced the appointment of Judith Hackitt CBE as the next Chair of the Health and Safety Commission in succession to Sir Bill Callaghan who retires from the role...
Signature of sentence enforcement agreement with special court for sierra leone
seen at 12:46, 10 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
After signing the sentence enforcement agreement with the Registrar of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, today, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Minister for Africa at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said:
Charity commission reports on a year when charities took centre stage - annual report published
seen at 12:36, 10 July in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Debate about charities and the role that they play in society has been wider and more intense than ever this year, says the Charity Commission in its annual report published today.
Land registry publishes new guide to joint property ownership
seen at 12:19, 10 July in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Land Registry is pleased to announce the availability of Public Guide 18, detailing the facts of joint property ownership aimed primarily at members of the public.
'...force parents to pay to top up an income assessed student loan to the full amount.' -- Jaimn Thakrar
seen at 11:57, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment the student loan company assess a student's income and their...
'...intervene to protect the 'Rotherwas Ribbon' in Herefordshire by stopping the construction of the Rotherwas Access Road' -- Rob Hattersley
seen at 11:57, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The road, which ploughs through an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV), has...
'...initiate urgent action to require the Office of Communication (Ofcom), using its regulatory powers, to substantially reduce the portrayal of fictional violence and the use of obscene language on television.' -- John C Beyer
seen at 11:57, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that television has a huge impact on our society and that...
New chair appointed to the health and safety commission
seen at 11:57, 10 July in Health and Safety Commission News - national (Our copy).
Judith Hackitt CBE will succeed Sir Bill Callaghan as Chair of the Health and Safety Commission. Ms Hackitt whose five year term with HSC will commence on 1st October 2007 is returning from an assignment as Director...
Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol
seen at 11:51, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mrs Mary Prior MBE as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol upon the retirement of Jay Tidmarsh Esq MBE.
£90million to help cut merseyside landfill waste
seen at 11:48, 10 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Plans to significantly increase Merseyside's recycling rates and cut the amount of rubbish it sends to landfill were given a boost today, with the award of £90 million PFI credits.
'...prevent the loss of 3days payment when an applicant has to stop JSA to claim IB if they become unwell.' -- SANDRA STREETING
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We do not believe that anyone should be penalised for being ill. If someone...
'...bring the Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson to account in public for his visible absence during the fiasco of MTAS and remove Sir Liam Donaldson from his post as Chief Medical Officer, as the medical profession has No Confidence in him.' -- Ada
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...bring the Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson to account in public for his visible absence during the fiasco of MTAS and remove Sir Liam Donaldson from his post as Chief Medical Officer, as the medical ...
'...increase road safety at the round-a-bout on the junctions of Brownley Road, Simonsway and Ruddpark Road in Wythenshawe, follwing several major accidents' -- David Copeland
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Almost five and a half years after my first letter to my MP regarding this,...
'...Help ensure Kenny Richey has a fair and safe trial.' -- Karen Torley
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kenny Richey has been on Ohio's death Row for 21 years, for a crime which...
'...Enforce current mobility scooter regulations ensuring that all vehicles are registered and carry a licence plate making them traceable' -- Carol Corrigan
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 23rd December, my mum Margaret Quarrell was knocked down and suffered...
'...let people have fertility treatment on the NHS if one of the couple already has a child' -- Helen Weatherly
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the other hasn't it is not fair to deny them the experience. Let this be...
'...Allow private criminal prosecutions against criminal suspects' -- Trevor Oakley
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People suspected of criminal actions are not always prosecuted by the Crown...
'...change the law to make it illegal for the use of BBC Licence Tax payments to be used to pay fines imposed upon the BBC by Ofcom.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ofcom has, today, imposed a fine of GBP50,000.00 upon the BBC Licence Tax...
'...Abolish Parliament, Politicians and Political Parties with Direct Consultation Instead' -- Robert Shipley
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Abolition of Parliament, Politicians and Political Parties will...
'...Ensure that money for Sexual Health and HIV services are used by trusts for those services only' -- Ian Hardwick
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask that money provided for Sexual Health and HIV services in Primary...
'...explain why Scottish residents receive free care in later life and Scottish students free tuition paid for out of English resident's taxes but English people have to pay' -- carole mills
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Scottish parliament has rightly devised a system where old people in...
'...promote scientific style degrees as apposed to "easy" degrees which do not benefit society as a whole' -- Benjamin Demicol
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many people are going to university studying "easy degrees" with only 6...
'...Recognise the sacrifice of all Gulf War Veterans who have, since the war died of illnesses related to both the Depleted Uranium and the Injections' -- Louise Hub
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Recognise the sacrifice of all Gulf War Veterans who have, since the war died of illnesses related to both the Depleted Uranium and the Injections' -- Louise Hub
'...Ban day centre study days' -- stephen ligertwood
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The practise of day centres having study days when the day centre is closed...
'...Honor John Rieds comitment for a new search for Keith Bennett' -- Anthony Ainsworth
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The confirmation by Ian Brady of Keith Bennett’s gravesite area; as correct...
'...ban illuminated or moving advertising - save the energy' -- Madeleine Landreth
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So much energy is wasted by lighting billboards and moving adverts. This...
'...stop the legal age at which you can buy alcohol being raised from 18 to 21' -- James Mosley
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Is it fair on the 99% of 18-20 year olds who are responsible? As usual, a...
'...Adopt a Shoot To Kill Policy when dealing with Probable Suicide Terrorists' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent attacks by suicidal terrorists in Glasgow Airport shame our...
'...Immediately cease telling the British public that their first duty is protection of its people' -- Gordon Taylor
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Successive politicians continue to tell the media that their first duty is...
'...not "scrap the N.H.S."; and to reject any petition calling for it to be scrapped' -- Margaret King
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition makes various points about the alleged failings of the N.H.S....
'...Make the Highway Code enforcable by Law' -- Keith Lanham
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Drivers today have too many bad habits, ie Bad Lane control, driving through...
'...Keep Kirkby in the Borough of Knowsley' -- Wayne Tully
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to NOT reorganise the local...
'...Raise money for Scotland to build new stadia to host Euro 2016' -- Bruce
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the government to raise money for Scotlsnd to build new stadia...
'...Ensure nurses in England are paid the same as those in Scotland and Wales' -- John Leach
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently nurses in both Scotland and Wales are to get their payrise of 2.5...
'...Grant equal maternity pay to both public and private sector employees' -- A Hardwell
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently civil servants are granted 6 months maternity leave on full pay;...
'...Increase the speed limit for Large Goods Vehicles on single carriageway roads to 50 mph' -- Christopher Ward
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current speed limit for large goods vehicles on single carriageway roads...
'...Re-New All The Phone And Internet Cables In The U.K' -- Jake Jay-Lewin
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This will mean that we have a faster Internet connection everywhere and also...
'...support Underground Cabling proposals between Beauly to Denny and subsequent endeavours.' -- Nancy Gardner
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To consider and debate making Britian a world leader going forward with...
'...start recycling in the small village of knighton' -- danie condon
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we live in a small village in knighton stafford and just down the road there...
'...Give back control and power to the Police, and reduce the amount of red tape Police officers have to complete to allow them to do their job more efficiently' -- Alex Millar
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The title is self explanatory about it's aim, however the result would be a...
'...not to reimburse foreigners tax money' -- jackie cannon
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
do you know that people who come to work in england, who use our national...
'...extract monies from Non Residents Parents who do not work and therefore are exempt from CSA rules by enforcing them back into work to pay their responsibilities' -- Dawn Brett
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that a division is set up to enforce out of work Non Resident...
'...Resign' -- p grimaldi
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for his blatant failure to protect the citizens of England,by allowing the...
'...Support us in our fight to save The Shepherds Arms' -- J Hill
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Shepherds Arms is the first public building to have been built in Cwmaman,...
'...force the church of england to ordain' -- stephen ligertwood
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
anyone who states that they have a true vocation
'...provide patent immunity to Free Software published under the GNU General Public Licence.' -- Chris McGinlay
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Today's Free Software community creates a vast array of programs for the...
'...consider hauliers when issuing parking tickets!' -- Hazel Banbury
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
LONDON & PARKING TICKETS. GRRRR! I, as a haulier find this extremely...
'...Make it illegal for the NHS to treat anyone misusing Drugs or alcohol' -- Keith Lanham
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for years we have indirectly paid for drug users and drunks to get hospital...
'...Refuse the planning application for Land fill waste management site in Shepshed Leicestershire' -- A Skerritt
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a planning application from Biffa Waste Services Limited - No 2007/...
'...We would like the Prime Minister to make it compulsory that all Ladies are shown how to do a VSE (Vulva Self Examination) when they become sexually active' -- Mrs Carol Jones
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ladies in the UK are not being encouraged to do a VSE which is an important...
'...Implement a working regulatory body for the British Armed Forces whilst not deployed on Operations.' -- Anthony McKenna
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, the British Army is under massive strain whilst conducting...
'...Censure Mike Gapes MP for wasting tax payers money on EDM 1827.' -- Jonathan Wood
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are unhappy that Mr Gapes MP has wasted £300 of tax payers money to gloat...
'...Strongly urge the South African Government to enforce existing legislation in enabling fruit pickers to operate collectively as a union in order to get a fair wage for their very hard work.' -- Gerard McGrath
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fruit pickers, which is only a seasonal occupation in South Africa, are paid...
'...Increase prices to stop binge drinking' -- Michael Furn
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To increase the price of lager style beers(Non Real Ale) in supermarkets and...
'...look at ways of fining or punishing parents of children who commit anti social behaviour. We the undersigned that this would reduce the levels of ant social behaviour rapidly.' -- David Flanaghan
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Drunken kids in parks making peoples lives hell. Youths demandng more...
'...Have police officers self insure for payments to victims of crashes involving police vehicles' -- ian
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fair to all.
'...NOT scrap the 1997 Protection from Harassment Act (as requested by a previous petition' -- Margaret King
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
EVERYONE should be protected from ANY sort of harassment which makes them...
'...Ensure New Rolling stock for the Metropolitan Line are Surburban not tube stock' -- Nick Brown
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The London Underground Metropolitan Line is unique that it was colluded into...
'...Save The NHS' -- Liam Smith
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop people from other countrys bleeding our NHS system dry, Only British...
'...Grant an extra £1 million per year for HRH Palace Repairs' -- Richard Phoenix
seen at 10:56, 10 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The palace is a great symbol of our nation, it deserves to be restored and...
Ministerial responsibilities announced at the department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform
seen at 10:54, 10 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
John Hutton today outlined the responsibilities of his Ministerial team at the newly formed Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
Tax
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister did not believe that marriage should be supported through the tax system, the PMS replied that marriage was supported through the tax system. For example, inheritance tax, as that related...
Alastair Campbell Diaries
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been briefed on the contents of the book, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister read the papers and followed the news, so none of this was a great surprise. Asked what the current...
International Monetary Fund
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a view on the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the PMS replied that it was very early days....
Admiral West
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further guidance on Admiral West's review on security, the PMS said we had received initial and interim findings. This was the start, rather than the end of the process, as the full report with its recommendations...
Accommodation
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Whips were moving back into No12 Downing Street, and had the Prime Minister decided where he would live, the PMS replied that there had been no decision made yet....
Education
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was saying the same things about education as he did when he was Chancellor with regards to things like mentors for improving literacy or numeracy skills, for example, the PMS said that...
Housing
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what sort of housing the Prime Minister was talking about, i.e., council housing, private houses for councils, the PMS said that part of that did include social housing, but more generally, it was housing ...
Cabinet Office
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
PM outlines government priorities The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told journalists that the Prime Minister had thanked Cabinet Office staff at a conference today for the manner in which the transition was conducted...
Bishopric of Worcester
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend John Geoffrey Inge, BSc, MA, PhD, Suffragan Bishop of Huntingdon, for election as Bishop of Worcester.
Afternoon press briefing from 9 July 2007
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet Office, Housing, Education, Accommodation, Admiral West, International Monetary Fund , Alastair Campbell Diaries and Tax
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to £3.5 bn in May 2007
Social and Welfare: Pension Schemes
seen at 10:48, 10 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Membership declines in 2006
Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:36, 10 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held on 10 July in Brussels. The items on the agenda are as follows:

Presidency Work Programme

The Portuguese Presidency will present its work programme...

Empty Property Relief (John Healey, Minister of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:36, 10 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a consultation on detailed aspects of reforms to the current system of relief from business rates for owners of empty properties.

The modernisation of empty property relief is a key...

Boundary Commission for England (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:36, 10 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I should like to inform the House that I have, under Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, reappointed the honourable Mr. Justice Sullivan as Deputy Chairman of the Boundary Commission for ...

Boundary Commission (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:36, 10 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I should like to inform the House that I have, under Schedule 1 ...

New commission website gives a one stop shop for all
seen at 10:32, 10 July in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Today charity trustees will find it quicker and easier to update their charity's information online, send accounts and file their annual returns from the comfort of their own armchair, by logging on to the new Charity...
New rail franchise delivers big increase in capacity between major cities
seen at 10:29, 10 July in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An extra 40 carriages will run on the New Cross Country network following the award of the franchise to Arriva plc.
Tree and Wildlife Action Committee Ltd, R (on the application of) v Durham Estates Ltd [2007] EWHC 1623 (Admin) (29 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE COLLINS: On the outskirts of Sunderland in Co Durham in Houghton Le Spring there is an area of woodland known as Newbottle Wood which at present extends to some 46 acres. Planning permission was granted...
FH Cummings v Weymouth & Portland Borough Council [2007] EWHC 1601 (Admin) (03 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application under Section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("the 1990 Act") to quash aspects of the Weymouth and Portland Local Plan Review which was adopted by the Defendants ("the Council...
FH & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 1571 (Admin) (05 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These ten cases have been heard together because they all raise a similar issue. In each it is alleged that the defendant has failed to decide upon an application to be allowed to remain in this country within...
The Learning Trust v MP & Anor [2007] EWHC 1634 (Admin) (09 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Learning Trust carries out most of the education functions of the London Borough of Hackney. It brings this appeal against the decision of the Special Educational Needs and Disciplinary Tribunal ('SENDIST') ...
Bullmore & Anor v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust [2007] EWHC 1636 (Admin) (09 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The defendant is a body forming part of the National Health Service ("NHS"), and is responsible for the provision of hospital services in West Hertfordshire, which includes the towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford...
P v London Borough of Hackney [2007] EWHC 1365 (Admin) (09 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
P is a twelve year old boy who suffers from autism. He lives with his mother, MP, who is his litigation friend in this application for judicial review. The proceedings challenge the adequacy of various assessments...
Adelson & Anor v Associated Newspapers Ltd. [2007] EWCA Civ 701 (09 July 2007)
seen at 02:51, 10 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order made by Tugendhat J on 1 May 2007 refusing an application by the Claimants to join two further corporate claimants to this libel action. The application was made pursuant ...