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Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, today announced her intention to ratify the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking by the end of the year. Ratification of the Convention against Trafficking will be yet another...
It is unjust that the poorest in the country have to struggle to live, when...
'...Double fines for speeding on all roads within the UK and use the monies raised to provide more unmarked traffic police vehichles' -- Donald Baldwin
The Government need to step in and control the ridiculous year on year...
The Royal Marsden Hospital provides an excellent service in the treatment of...
As one of the longest serving DJs in broadcasting history, he has brought...
To introduce tax incentives for businesses who successfully implement a home...
We call for the introduction of league tables for MP's in order to raise...
This is an eyesore and a waste of our precious energy that goes on for...
Unnused medications dispensed by the NHS have to be destroyed, which is a...
We wish to have escorts in addition to drivers provided to all children 12...
Asked about the current status of the HMRC missing data and party funding reports, the PMS replied that, regarding party funding, there was a process ongoing which was being led by Jack Straw. Regarding the HMRC...
Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in Peter Hain, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister's views on Peter Hain were quite clear; of course he had full confidence in Peter...
Asked if the Prime Minister was distressed by figures announced today showing that France had overtaken Britain as the fifth largest economy, the PMS replied that as the Prime Minister had said in his speech this...
Asked if the Prime Minister was meeting any backbench MPs to discuss MPs pay, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister met backbench on a regular basis, he had a weekly meeting of the Parliamentary Committee where...
Asked about the Schools Bill and the idea that teachers would be asked not to push A Levels, the PMS replied that the second reading debate was taking place at the moment. DCSF were making clear that the clause ...
Asked if the Prime Minister was at all concerned about the Offender Management Scheme, in light of the case of the pensioner who had been a victim of someone who had been under normal supervision, the PMS replied...
Asked if the Prime Minister had made any attempts to satisfy himself as Leader of the Labour Party by speaking to Peter Hain about the funding of his Deputy Leadership campaign, the PMS replied that this was not...
Put that the public sector unions had just agreed an annual pay claim for the public sector of 6% a year, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had made his views on public sector pay very clear.Asked about the...
Asked where we were in relation to the Goldman Sachs' report, the PMS replied that it was best to check with the Treasury. More generally, the Treasury was continuing to work hard to find a solution that protects...
Asked why the Government had decided to ratify the Human Trafficking convention now, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that it was best to speak to the Home Office. original source.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Human trafficking, northern rock, public sector pay, Peter Hain, offender management scheme, school's bill, MP's pay and economy
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Peter Hain, reports, northern rock, Tony Blair and MP's pay
RAF Tornados and Harriers are to get £350M equipment upgrades, including secure communications and tactical data links, in two contracts with BAE Systems, announced today by Baroness Taylor.
ADJUDICATOR PUBLISHES DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL TO DISCONTINUE BALDERSTONE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE AND SPRINGHILL HIGH SCHOOL AND ESTABLISH A NEW FOUNDATION SCHOOL, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE
Ban all front fog lamps on all cars to prevent people using them as driving...
1) No more need for even ONE doctor, let alone two, to approve a woman's...
My previous petition was rejected on the grounds that is was not something...
Actions the church are known to perform towards people and governments are...
More and more couples are unable to have children. This is a heartbreaking...
The number of male and female WW2 veterans is diminishing fast. We could...
The inclusion of crudity and vulgar swearing is not acceptable under ANY...
Please fire Richard Brunstrom, Cheif Constable of North Wales, he has stated...
It is unneccessary to close Shepherds Bush tube station for 9 months to...
'...Ensure that all government organisations and buildings (including schools and the NHS) have effective recycling policies implemented by 2009.' -- Alisdair Cruchley
I think it unreasonable for Holiday businesses, i.e Travel / Hospitality etc...
Four reasons why local domain names should be owned locally: Domain names...
For setting a fantastic example to young people for finishing his Football...
In October 2007 whilst diving the wreck of SMS Konig in Scapa Flow a good...
The number of buses in use between Lichfield and Burton is very few. Some...
Whilst in Thailand I witnessed a traffic light controlled junction which had...
These people can afford to pay for the drink to get into that state. They...
People on the south bank of the Humber do not CHOOSE to use the hospitals in...
At present, all phone companies are allowed to erect their own individual...
Robert Rankin is the author of 30 popular fantasy/comedy novels. The...
Oil leaks are a major problem on our roads espcially for motorcyclist. But...
a reduction in tax paid to use freight service on rail will give an...
The average cost of a journey by train in most parts of the country is...
Anybody admitted to an NHS Hospital as a result of Binge Drinking to be...
To distinguish between a vehicle in trouble/causing obstruction and one just...
To Revoke provisions to ban the development, ownership and distribution of...
We're holding a one day conference to launch the findings and recommendations of our 'strengthening the role of local councillors' inquiry.
The event will be chaired by Sarah Montague...
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Event programme and booking form for the 'Strengthening the Role of Local Councillors' inquiry report launch.
Document contains six responses to the Consultation on Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007 where respondents have agreed to their publication.
Implementation timetable.
If you still haven't filed your Self Assessment tax return, you've only got until 31 January to do so, or you could face a £100 penalty for missing the deadline.
Today Lord Triesman, Intellectual Property and Quality Minister announced a new fast track service for trade mark applications. The new service will be launched in April 2008 and cost users an additional £...
Business Minister Stephen Timms has today called for an end to the sterile "North/South divide" debate, and announced that a London School of Economics-led consortium has been chosen to lead a new research centre...
Last week Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, officially opened 55 Whitehall, our London base for working with Government, MPs and key organisations...
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Our Management Statement and Financial Memorandum, drawn up by Defra in consultation with us, sets outs the broad framework in which we operate and...
Hundreds of older and disabled people across the country will benefit from an extra £11.5 million for home adaptations to help them live independently in their homes, Communities Minister Baroness Andrews...
For the second consecutive year, complaints about second hand cars bought from independent dealers topped the list of complaints received by government advice service Consumer Direct.
The Prime Minister has said that anyone found carrying dangerous weapons such as knives should expect to be prosecuted rather than cautioned.
Businesses employing illegal workers face large fines and prison sentences, according to a new marketing campaign unveiled by the Government today.
Education and Care Services Ministers Andrew Adonis and Ivan Lewis, today announced the start of a three-year transformation in short break services for disabled children. Twenty-one local areas will launch the ...
The Prime Minister has set out his vision of a "Global Europe" that is an "open, outward-looking and flexible" competitor in the world market place.
The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Nigel Arthur Hand, Priest-in-Charge of Selly Park Christ Church, in the diocese of Birmingham to a Residentiary Canonry of Birmingham Cathedral upon the resignation...
Factory gate inflation rises to 5.0%
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today published a framework to encourage environmentally friendly behaviour among individuals and communities.
Phase Two of the Highways Agency's Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) system went live today. ESDAL is a free-to-use website that will significantly improve the planning, management and notification...
First milestone met as fingerprint checks go global
Beyond the Treaty of Lisbon: Business priorities for a Global Europe
The OFT's application for a declaration on the law in respect of unauthorised overdraft charges is due to commence this Wednesday 16 January.
A study of the supply and condition of sheltered housing; changes and barriers to change; costs and demand issues; residents’ experiences; and the future housing aspirations of older people.
A study of the supply and condition of sheltered housing; changes and barriers to change; costs and demand issues; residents’ experiences; and the future housing aspirations of older people.
Minister of State for Energy Malcolm Wicks today announced the appointment of a new interim chairman of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC).
10 Jan - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - HC report
In the early hours of Monday morning a large car carrier 'The City of Sunderland' weighing 9576 Gross Registered Tonnes and carrying 642 cars, ran aground at the south edge of Haisborough Sands, 8 miles off the ...
At just before midnight last night it was confirmed to the Coastguard at Brixham that all 20 crew had now abandoned the `Ice Prince' which has is presently drifting and listing at 40 degrees to port. The stricken...