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15 January 2008

China relationship "a source of prosperity" - PM
seen at 22:34, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has spoken of the growing importance of the UK's relationship with China ahead of his visit to the country later this month.
PM holds discussions on enterprise and small businesses
seen at 20:16, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has held a roundtable discussion with entrepreneurs and small business owners today to learn more about enterprise culture in Britain.
Foreign office minister comments on the bomb attack lebanon
seen at 20:09, 15 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on today's attack in Lebanon, Dr Kim Howells MP said;
Uk participation in the forum of the alliance of civilisations
seen at 20:09, 15 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
UK Government in favour of tackling radicalisation by empowering local communities.
Occupied palestinian territories travel advice
seen at 20:09, 15 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today revised its travel advice for the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Due to the continuing decrease in violence we are no longer advising against all travel to parts of ...
Oscar awards for boosting jobs
seen at 19:51, 15 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Councils who lead the way in boosting jobs and opportunities in their areas will be up for an 'Oscars' style award.
Oft test case delayed
seen at 18:05, 15 January in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT's test case on unauthorised bank default charges has been delayed. The case was due to begin tomorrow at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, but has now been postponed due to the Judge's prior commitments...
'...Award the special badge of recognition for the Land Army to be extended to the women who are deceased!' -- Ashley Wise
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Surely just because they have died, it does not make the tremendous work...
'...Stop treating school children like a statistic on a league table.' -- Nicholas Sexton
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since I have been in schooling from 1995 to the present, I have recognised a...
'...introduce legislation holding banks liable for their failed investment products' -- Michael Carter
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The collapse of the sub prime mortgage market is another example of banks...
'...not bestow a knighthood on Jeremy Clarkson until he has done something truly worthwhile and of benefit to the UK' -- John Roberts
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Much as I love motoring and Top Gear, finding Jeremy Clarkson often very...
'...Restrict lorry time on British roads.' -- GAVIN SHERRY
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In my belief HGV's cause the biggest amount of problems on British roads and...
'...Make specific MP's or Government personnel accountable to decisions' -- Graeme Howlieson
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When a decision is made within a Government department and implemented, a...
'...Ensure that one of the two new Aircraft Carriers being built is named HMS Ark Royal.' -- Duncan Bruce
seen at 17:12, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Two new Aircraft carriers are currently under-construction for the Royal...
Scottish Parliament
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's views regarding plans, promoted by Wendy Alexander, to support greater powers for Scottish Parliament, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thought it was a good thing that the respective...
Teacher’s Pay
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister wanted pay to stay under the inflation target, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had said that he wanted settlements that were consistent with meeting our inflation target and that...
Friendly Fire Story
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the latest friendly fire story, the PMS said that it was best to check with the Ministry of Defence on the exact circumstances surrounding the story and that, until...
Northern Rock
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was said at Cabinet regarding Northern Rock, the PMS said that this issue was discussed in the context of a much wider discussion about the economy and the economic situation, lead by the Chancellor. ...
Cabinet
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) started by telling the journalists that there were two main items discussed at Cabinet. Firstly, there was a general discussion on the economy led by the Chancellor; this included...
Morning press briefing from 15 January 2008
seen at 16:30, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Northern Rock, friendly fire story, teacher's pay and Scottish Parliament
Study into mild traumatic brain injury in the armed forces
seen at 16:19, 15 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has today released details of its project looking into the effects of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on military personnel serving on operations.
New compensation rules to benefit seriously injured personnel approved
seen at 16:19, 15 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
New rules to improve the level of compensation awarded to the most severely injured military personnel will come into effect on 8 February, the Ministry of Defence announced today.
Speech by the chancellor of the exchequer, the rt hon alistair darling, mp to the rsa (royal society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures & com
seen at 16:16, 15 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
SPEECH BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, THE RT HON ALISTAIR DARLING, MP TO THE RSA (ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES & COMMERCE), LONDON WC2
Local government partnerships to deliver £5bn efficiency drive
seen at 16:06, 15 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey today announced £185m support for councils to help them unlock £4.9bn in efficiency savings, improve services and meet the rising expectations of their local...
Decisions on designation at manchester and stansted airports
seen at 16:05, 15 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has today published decisions on whether Stansted and Manchester Airports will continue to have their charges regulated by the independent regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority...
Lord digby jones showcases uk automotive expertise in india
seen at 15:50, 15 January in UK Trade & Investment News - national (Our copy).
Lord Digby Jones, Trade and Investment Minister, leads a delegation of 26 UK automotive companies and organisations to Auto Expo in New Delhi today. The Minister highlighted the crucial timing of this delegation...
Lord digby jones provides new drive to market the uk's advanced engineering sector
seen at 15:50, 15 January in UK Trade & Investment News - national (Our copy).
Lord Digby Jones, Minister for Trade & Investment, today launched a new initiative to market the UK's advanced engineering capability in India.
Lord jones releases full details of every single major indian transport project ready for investment
seen at 15:50, 15 January in UK Trade & Investment News - national (Our copy).
A new report which for the first time spells out full details of every single major Indian transport project which British companies can invest in was launched by Trade and Investment Minister Lord Digby Jones in...
Ipcc concludes its investigation into portsmouth man's death
seen at 15:45, 15 January in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has concluded its investigation into police activity around the death of Frank James McDougall, age 46.
'...To implement the Surcharging of MP's and Minister when projects they are in charge of overun in costs by more than inflation' -- Geoffrey W Vaughan
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To introduce the surcharging of MP's and ministers if projects that they are...
'...pressure councils to reduce the amount of traffic lights' -- scott williamson
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Councils are introducing traffic lights in increasing numbers when other,...
'...Force Councillors to reveal how they voted on issues' -- Bob Acheson
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When a councillor is coming up for re-election he should be forced to...
'...conduct British policy towards Kenya during the current crisis with a priority on upholding the principles of democracy.' -- Andre Friedli
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would urge the Prime Minister, in his dealings with Kenya during the...
'...make all mobile phone companies allow contract cancellations on their websites.' -- Ian Walton
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mobile phone companies have a deliberate policy of making the cancellation...
'...Give Freeview Boxes to all' -- Nicholas Found
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the Digital Switchover happening in many areas of the UK already, I...
'...Investigate the possibilities of the Installation of a Traffic Camera upon South Road Norton, Stockton on Tees.' -- GCFrost
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WE would like to partition the Prime Minister to investigate with the Local...
'...Legalise Cannabis as a food but illegal to smoke it' -- Paul Smith
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cannabis is safe to eat but dangerous to smoke keeping Cannabis illegal...
'...Introduce steam engines back onto mainline railways.' -- andrew sleigh
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this petition is set up to raise awearness of how important steam engine...
'...Alter the dates when the clocks are adjusted for BST' -- Stephen Jarvis
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment the clocks are altered around the last week in October and...
'...to waive & cancel all income tax liabilities during the year of death' -- Rami Bekhit
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
calculating the tax due for a person deceased is an unreasonable,...
'...To introduce a cap on how much gas companies can charge the public' -- kevin rouse
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is scandalous that companies such as NPower and British Gas can pass on...
'...resign due to gross financial incompetence in running the British economy' -- Alex Wallace
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...resign due to gross financial incompetence in running the British economy' -- Alex Wallace
'...Use money from carbon taxes to make our public transport cheaper and more efficient' -- Cheryl Mills
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are taxed so much on fuel and we are told to use our cars less, so that...
'...Introduce a huge incentive to any individual or manufacturer to introduce a motor engine suitable for a public vehicle which does not rely on fossil fuels.' -- Rami Bekhit
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The engine should be required to be powerful enough to be used in...
'...Change Statutory Redundancy Pay to be 4 WEEKS PAY FOR EACH FULL YEAR OF SERVICE REGARDLESS OF AGE - REAL PAY NO WEEKLY CAP or MAXIMUM CAP AND THAT IN ALL REDUNDANCY SITUATIONS VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCIES ARE SOUGHT AND AGREED TO BEFORE MAKING COMPULSORY RE
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Compulsory redundancies need to be avoided by using voluntary redundancy as...
'...provide child fares on all public transport journeys to under 21 year olds in full time education.' -- PK Dhande
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, when children reach 16 across the United Kingdom they have to pay...
'...Introduce a student fare on the Manchester Metrolink service' -- Jack Battersby
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The student fare would provide those in full time further education with the...
'...Remove the new tax levy on Leisure facilities such as Highbury pool, Islington.' -- Martin Jones
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HM Revenue have raised tax on memberships at many leisure facilities, due...
'...Charge for emergency services' -- Eric Hewitt
seen at 15:19, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow health authorities to charge individuals for the use of emergency...
'...make it a criminal offence caused by noisy neighbours playing loud music and causing disturbance after 11pm to do community service to pay for their crime' -- Krishna Madhar
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel very strongly about the issue of neighbours or any persons causing...
'...Give the electorate the ability to call a general election also' -- Keith Willis
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Two years after a general election there should be a referendum on whether...
'...Reduce VAT on Energy/ Home fuel bills.' -- Peter Burdett
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time for a reduction in VAT on Energy Bills, including Petrol at the...
'...have just one MP per county' -- nigel doble
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
with ever growing tax bill, surely something ought to be done, how about one...
'...ensure that Ron Dennis is NOT knighted.' -- Richard Lovewell
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ron Dennis, CEO of McLaren Racing, has presided over a company that has been...
'...Legislate a general election within 8 months after an elected PM has left post earlier than the given term.' -- christopher turner
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems very Un-constitutional that when the acting PM leaves the post...
'...Introduce legislation to limit the maximum design speed of all new public road-going motor vehicles to 70 mph' -- Siobhan Winter-Smith
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The only possible exemptions being Police and other Emergency Services...
'...ask the Chancellor to levy a windfall tax on the profits of domestic energy producers' -- Richard Madge
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Competition in the UK domestic energy market is not working. Most of our...
'...Save Bromsgrove Museum' -- Mr Dennis Norton
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bromsgrove District Council have decided to close the Bromsgrove Museum with...
'...honour the agreement our country made and signed at the 2002 Monterrey Conference and again at the 2002 Johannesburg Summit to make concrete efforts towards giving 0.7% of our national income in aid to poor countries. Make Poverty History' -- Adem Cer
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In September 2000, the 189 countries of the United Nations unanimously...
'...ensure that Scottish banknotes are accepted throughout the UK' -- Iain Watt
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the recent discussion around the subject of devolution and the very...
'...ensure that all signs and obstructions on unlit roads are illuminated and do not rely on drivers headlamps to be seen' -- Alan Dixon
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many local authorities now erect signs in the middle of the road which are...
'...allow the sale and ownership of handguns, rifles, and some military style weapons with the view of using them for self defence' -- Daniel Gray
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain is under siege, with an increasing violent crime rate, whilst...
'...enable the continued use of asthma inhalers with CFC propellants until alcohol-free alternatives are available.' -- Marcia Malory
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of asthma inhalers containing propellants with CFCs is being phased...
'...To allow those who are obese or smokers to use their national insurance and tax obligations to fund thier own health and pensions insurance, where the government or national health refuse to treat or fund them' -- B Payne
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...To allow those who are obese or smokers to use their national insurance and tax obligations to fund thier own health and pensions insurance, where the government or national health refuse to treat or fund them...
'...ignore all petitions which simply air people's grievences that could be better sorted elsewhere' -- Simon Fullard
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister. for all his faults, is only human and neither he nor his...
'...change the restrictions on Sunday trading to reflect the hours worked by staff, not the hours traded by the store.' -- Owen Andrew
seen at 15:18, 15 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The point of restricting the trading hours of large stores on Sundays is to...
Appointment of chair of the youth justice board
seen at 15:16, 15 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Frances Done CBE has been appointed as the Chair of the Youth Justice Board and will take up position from 1 February 2008, the Secretary of State for Justice and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and...
Six months for serial sneak
seen at 15:14, 15 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A second-time bankrupt who failed to pay debts of more than £45,000, while hiding his assets in secret bank accounts, buying one house in Spain and profiting from rental income on another has been sentenced...
Strong schools and colleges urged to share their formula for success to help weaker schools
seen at 15:14, 15 January in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
The strongest schools and colleges in the country are being urged to export their formula for success and collaborate with weaker schools to bring standards up to the levels of the best.
Empowering learners in the modern age - denham consults on future support for informal adult learning
seen at 15:13, 15 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
The introduction of 'virtual' vouchers to enable some adults to fund their own informal learning is just one proposal being considered as part of a Government consultation launched today.
Rural Advocate Visit Agenda: Devon - January 2008
seen at 15:13, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Full agenda for visit by Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, to Devon, to investigate financial inclusion...

Rural Advocate visit to Devon
seen at 15:13, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, will be visiting Devon to investigate issues of financial inclusion in rural areas.

Stuart will meet with local people...

Knighthood for Nicholas Blake QC
seen at 12:50, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Nicholas John Gorrod Blake QC, on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
seen at 12:50, 15 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved that The Right Honourable George Reid be appointed as Her Majesty's Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2008.
Effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour: A systematic review
seen at 12:34, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The project provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide, suicidal behaviour and ideation, in both key risk groups and the general population.
Choosing the Right Ingredients: The Future for Food in Scotland: Discussion Paper
seen at 12:33, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government has a vision for food in Scotland. We want to see everyone healthier, wealthier and smarter, with production making communities stronger, and consumption respecting the local and global ...
Economy: Inflation
seen at 11:37, 15 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Dec: CPI at 2.1%, RPI down to 4.0%
Fairer terms for holiday caravan owners
seen at 11:21, 15 January in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The British Holiday & Home Parks Association and the National Caravan Council have agreed with the OFT, to offer fairer terms and conditions to consumers buying holiday caravans sited on holiday parks.
A fair and affordable three-year pay award for teachers - ed balls
seen at 11:18, 15 January in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children, Schools and Families Secretary, Ed Balls, today announced that he accepts the three-year pay recommendations of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) for a 2.45 per cent pay rise for teachers from September...
Small Business Bonus Scheme 2008-09
seen at 11:17, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Leaflet detailing small business bonus scheme
Choosing the Right Ingredients: The Future for Food in Scotland: Discussion Paper
seen at 11:17, 15 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scotish Government has a vision for food in Scotland. We want to see everyone healthier, wealthier and smarter with production making communities stronger and consumption respecting the local and global environment...
National Insurance Contributions Bill (Jane Kennedy, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:17, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

To assist further consideration of the National Insurance Contributions Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons on 12 November, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs is today publishing draft regulations...

Disabled Facilities Grant (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:17, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today announcing the allocation of an additional £11.5 million to the Disabled Facilities Grant programme for 2007-08. The programme has proved to be highly successful with funding...

Combat Aircraft Capability Enhancements (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:17, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Harrier GR9 and the Tornado GR4 are both currently providing invaluable support to our forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have signed two contracts on 21 December 2007, appointing BAES as the Prime Contractor...

FCO Services (Trading Fund Status) (Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:17, 15 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with the agreement of HM Treasury, has determined that it would be in the best interests of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...

6th Rural Entrepreneurship Conference: Call for papers
seen at 11:16, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Last February we sponsored the 5th Rural Entrepreneurship Conference, enabling the event to be held in England for the first time, with a successful conference at the University of Lincoln. The <...
Nation urged to "pull your finger out!" and stay safe from fire
seen at 11:07, 15 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new campaign launched today (15 January 2008) by Communities and Local Government is delivering the stark message to 'Pull Your Finger Out' and check your smoke alarm. Although 80% of homes in England have a smoke...
Decisions on designation at manchester and stansted airports
seen at 11:06, 15 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has today published decisions on whether Stansted and Manchester Airports will continue to have their charges regulated by the independent regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority...
Ice prince sinks
seen at 10:45, 15 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At a quarter to one this morning, the general cargo vessel `Ice Prince' sank in very rough weather approximately 26 miles south south east of the Portland Bill. (50 09.9N 002 02.08W)
Grounded car carrier refloated
seen at 10:45, 15 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 20.38 this evening the car carrier City Of Sunderland was successfully refloated with the assistance of two tugs; the Svitzer Trimley from Harwich and the Grey Test from Felixstowe.
It's too damn expensive - even for a parish...
seen at 10:17, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
It's too damn expensive - even for a parish councillor - so how is it supposed to inclusive and representative?
Thank you for this message.  We have tried...
seen at 10:17, 15 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thank you for this message.  We have tried to reduce all possible costs to those interested in attaneding our launch event.  We have selected two venues in two different locations to try...

Miners losing out on financial compensation for complaints - new report published
seen at 03:10, 15 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has today published (Tuesday, 15 January 2008) a Special Report critical of the Legal Complaints Service's (LCS) handling of Coal Health Compensation...