TGS


26 November 2007

'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 23:12, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 22:12, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 21:04, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Party Funding - David Abrahams
seen at 20:07, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if, to the PMS's knowledge, Mr Abrahams had ever featured in the honours system, the PMS said he had no information regarding that.Asked if Mr Abrahams was known to the Prime Minister at all, the PMS said ...
Capital Gains Tax
seen at 20:07, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister, in his CBI speech today, had flagged up changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by saying that he would listen to peoples' concerns, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that he did ...
Afternoon press briefing from 26 November 2007
seen at 20:06, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Capital gains tax and party funding/David Abrahams
Consumer direct london warns of counterfeit condoms
seen at 19:40, 26 November in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Direct London and Durex are warning people in London to check packs of Durex before they use them. The advice is being issued following a series of seizures of counterfeit condoms in eight boroughs across...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 19:01, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Investment in employee skills training is boost for business
seen at 18:57, 26 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Investment in employee skills training is boost for business Expansion of trailblazing Train to Gain Service offers training for all
Thanks for your question and comment, which have...
seen at 18:57, 26 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your question and comment, which have been passed onto Stuart and to our policy teams. They'll respond shortly.
Misc
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Independent had carried a story on Saturday that the Government had been offered a rainforest in Guyana and would it be taking up the offer, the PMS asked to get back to people on the subject.Asked ...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the proposed Virgin deal to buy Northern Rock, the PMS said that as the Treasury had been making clear, this was still an early point in the process. In any case, Northern Rock - not the Treasury, was...
Party Funding
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked repeatedly on the subject of Labour Party funding, the PMS advised people that it would be best to direct such enquiries to the Labour Party. original source.
Road Haulage
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything extra to say to road haulers and if not was he ready and planning for blockades, the PMS replied that it was important to bear in mind that even after the planned changes...
Welfare Reform
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman began by giving details of the welfare reform section of the Prime Minister's speech to the CBI National Conference. The idea he said was the intention to move towards a system whereby...
Gordon Brown praises community green shopping initiatives
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has praised two local communities in the UK for cutting down on the use of disposable plastic bags.
Morning press briefing from 26 November 2007
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Welfare Reform, road haulage, party funding, northern rock and misc
PM outlines Commonwealth priorities
seen at 18:10, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has outlined the aims and priorities agreed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Uganda.
Drugs: research reports - Home Office
seen at 17:48, 26 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
20 Nov - Drugs: research reports - Home Office
Transport for older and younger people - DfT reports
seen at 17:48, 26 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
20 Nov - Transport for older and younger people - DfT reports
Street policing of problem drug users - JRF research
seen at 17:48, 26 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
21 Nov - Street policing of problem drug users - JRF research
Poverty and school - JRF report
seen at 17:48, 26 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
21 Nov - Poverty and school - JRF report
Housing of new immigrants - JRF report
seen at 17:48, 26 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
26 Nov - Housing of new immigrants - JRF report
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to establish a special resourced learning needs unit at st thomas the apostle college, southwark
seen at 17:40, 26 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the governors of St Thomas the Apostle College to establish a special resourced learning needs unit. The unit will be established ...
Appointment of the right honourable david george coke patrick ogilvy, the earl of airlie, kt, gcvo, pc, jp
seen at 17:37, 26 November in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
Businesses most prepared for climate change will thrive
seen at 17:32, 26 November in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Met Office Chairman Robert Napier will address the influential CBI annual conference on Tuesday 27 November on how businesses can thrive in a changing climate.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 17:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...require Ofcom to make the resolution of faults more transparent to the subscriber of an ISP and under pinning BT Wholesale services.' -- Anthony Jones
seen at 17:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a considerable inefficiency caused by the current relationship...
'...end UK arms trading, shrink defence and aim at world disarmament.' -- alan storkey
seen at 17:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Arms, manufactured and sold, eventually lead to wars we cannot afford which...
Oft considers undertakings in merger between transocean inc and globalsantafe corp
seen at 15:57, 26 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has decided today not to refer the anticipated merger between Transocean Inc. (Transocean) and GlobalSantaFe Corporation (GSF) to the Competition Commission provided that satisfactory undertakings are given...
Safe, Accurate and Effective: An Action Plan for Healthcare Science in NHSscotland
seen at 15:55, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Action Plan for Healthcare Science
Business advice on your ipod
seen at 15:31, 26 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched the latest in its series of award-winning podcasts for agents and businesses.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...urgently address the issue of unacceptable work-life balance in the UK' -- L Doak
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Workers in the UK work the longest hours in Europe, and the UK is the only...
'...repeal the Licensing Act 2003 to liberalise live entertainment' -- Ben
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The aim of repealing the Licensing Act (2003) is to facilitate entertainment...
'...All vehicles of 1300cc or less should be exempt from road tax' -- J Birch
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All vehicles of 1300cc or less should be exempt from road tax. Vehicles of...
'...give all Ex Gurkha soldiers and their families who have served our country British citizenship on leaving the service.' -- Ross Pritchard
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...give all Ex Gurkha soldiers and their families who have served our country British citizenship on leaving the service.' -- Ross Pritchard
'...stop the proposed gross over-development of Brighton Marina' -- Brian Simpson
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The architecturally splendid City of Brighton and Hove is under threat. In...
'...reverse the decision to increase the cost of a visa for touring cultural groups' -- David Boulter
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev tour the UK in support of their choir, which no...
'...exert pressure on the japanese government to halt it's proposed 1000 whale cull in the Antarctic' -- Henry Cookson
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Japanese whaling fleet is preparing to head down to the protected waters...
'...direct that official forms which require a signature within a box provide a box bigger than our signature.' -- Adrian Midgley
seen at 15:10, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
many forms - passport, driving licence for instance - are scanned into...
Ed balls and john bercow praise the michael palin centre for stammering children
seen at 15:03, 26 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Young people being treated for stammering at a world-leading support centre in Islington, met Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls and John Bercow MP today.
Honorary cbe for head of cutting edge research centre
seen at 15:03, 26 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, will today present an honorary CBE to Professor Gerhard Materlik, Chief Executive of Diamond Light Source Ltd for services to science.
Mentoring for new migrants
seen at 15:01, 26 November in Lord Goldsmith QC Citizenship Review News - national (Our copy).
New migrants to the UK could benefit from a mentoring scheme TimeBank has argued today at the launch of a new pamphlet, produced as part of Lord Goldsmith's Citizenship Review.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 12:28, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Oft publishes recommendations on private actions in competition law
seen at 12:22, 26 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today published recommendations to Government to improve the effectiveness of redress for consumers and businesses that have suffered loss as a result of breaches of competition law. The recommendations...
Oft publishes draft annual plan for consultation
seen at 12:22, 26 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The consultation draft of the OFT's Annual Plan 2008-09 is published today, and the OFT is seeking comments from interested parties on the objectives and priorities set out in the plan.
Volunteering in the Youth Work Sector: An Action Plan
seen at 12:19, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Volunteering in the Youth Work Sector: An Action Plan
Road Accidents Scotland 2006
seen at 12:19, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides detailed statistics about road accidents, accident costs, vehicles involved, drivers and riders, drink-drive accidents, drivers breath tested, and casualties.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 11:28, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Chartered Institute of Housing - Rural Housing Conference
seen at 11:24, 26 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Elinor Goodman, one of our Commissioners and former chair of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission, will be chairing this one-day best practice delivery conference and exhibition...

Climate Change
seen at 11:24, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Australia and Canada had resisted strong language on climate change, the PMS said that all countries would need to come to an agreement that would meet the scale of the challenge. original source.
Zimbabwe
seen at 11:24, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a comment on the progress made by President Mbeki on Zimbabwe, the PMS replied that he was sure Zimbabwe would be an issue that was discussed throughout the course of the weekend. In terms of what President...
Defence Spending
seen at 11:24, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the timing of the former defence chiefs comments, the PMS told the assembled press that he would let the Prime Minister's that he had just made comments speak for themselves...
CHOGM
seen at 11:23, 26 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by running through the details of the Prime Minister's day. The Prime Minister had attended the 1st Session at CHOGM and paid a visit to St Peters primary school for a ...
Morning press briefing from 23 November 2007
seen at 11:23, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: CHOGM, defence spending, Zimbabwe and climate change
Britain one of "great global leaders" - PM
seen at 11:23, 26 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Britain can be "one of the great global leaders" of the 21st century through long-term economic management, the PM has said.
GENDER: Education
seen at 11:23, 26 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Girls continue to outperform boys
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2006: Core Module: Technical Report
seen at 11:09, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report provides technical details of the 2006 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, including the sampling approach and methodology.
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2006: Core Module: Report 2 - Perceptions of Government in Scotland
seen at 11:09, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the findings from questions covering trust and involvement in the governance of Scotland included in the 2006 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, funded by the Office of the Chief Researcher in...
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2006: Core Module: Report 1 - Attitudes Towards Public Services in Scotland
seen at 11:09, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the findings from questions covering attitudes towards public services in Scotland included in the 2006 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, funded by the Office of the Chief Researcher in order...
Public Services and Government: Research Findings No.2/2007: Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2006: Core Module
seen at 11:09, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research findings presents the main findings from a core module of questions included in the 2006 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, funded by the Office of the Chief Researcher in order to inform policy development...
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services: Annual Report 2006 - 2007
seen at 11:09, 26 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services Annual Report 2006-07 on the 8 Fire & Rescue Services for Scotland
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 10:20, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Chartered Institute of Housing - Rural Housing Conference
seen at 10:15, 26 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Elinor Goodman, one of our Commissioners and former chair of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission, will be chairing this one-day best practice delivery conference and exhibition...

Prince Radu of Hohenzollern v Houston & Anor [2007] EWHC 2735 (QB) (23 November 2007)
seen at 03:21, 26 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Prince Radu of Hohenzollern v Houston & Anor [2007] EWHC 2735 (QB) (23 November 2007)
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 03:17, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Circuit judge appointment - anthony john bate
seen at 03:16, 26 November in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Anthony John Bate to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 00:14, 26 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...