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29 February 2008

Hm treasury warns of higher risk of money laundering and terrorist financing
seen at 19:59, 29 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
IMPORTANT: This constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about the heightened risks of money laundering or terrorist financing in the jurisdictions identified. All UK businesses within the financial sector should...
'...pass an act of parliament to include a mandatory part of the curriculum which teaches traditional family values in all schools, colleges and universities.' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 19:02, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As we see more and more discontented children on Britain's streets today, we...
'...Urge the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to amend their Royal Charter to Enable the Civilian War Dead of the First World War to be commemorated as those of the Second World War are Commemorated' -- C J HARLEY
seen at 19:02, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst the Civilian War Dead of the Second World War who died as the result...
'...Return Bin Collections To A Weekly Pick Up and the Placement of a proper Recycling Initiative' -- Graham Williamson
seen at 19:02, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We demand that weekly bin collections are returned to their weekly...
Prince withdrawal the "right decision" - PM
seen at 18:17, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that withdrawal of Prince Harry from front-line action in Afghanistan is the "right decision".
Statement on behalf of the families of the five men kidnapped in iraq in may last year (delivered by mrs pauline sweeney, stepmother of peter moore)
seen at 18:11, 29 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"This is a statement from the families of the 5 British men taken hostage nine months ago in Baghdad.
'...Reinstate the housing support grant' -- Anne Jones MBE
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has added to the housing crisis by removing the housing...
'...Scrap the NHS postcode lottery. Give everyone the same rights and access to treatments' -- Helen Whaley
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every week, we see in the media that someone is refused a medicine or...
'...NOT give Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) a Knighthood just because he was in The Beatles' -- Darren Lowe
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ringo Starr should not be given a Knighthood just because he banged the...
'...make the issues surrounding self-harm more widely known!' -- Roxanne
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that we are clouded by many stigmas and myths surrounding self harm,...
'...stop four more Post Office Closures in Wimbledon, London' -- Belinda Hallam
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
169 post offices are under threat in London. The Post Office has launched a...
'...Introduce legislation to reduce copyright protection to a maximum of 20 years.' -- Richard Kay
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Copyright is a privilege enabling owners to prevent copying of protected...
'...restrict the power of cars for new drivers' -- Peter Atkinson
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many times do we have to hear on the news that a young driver has killed...
'...pay Incapacity Benefit claimants an extra day's benefit every February 29, to compensate for the extra expense that this day creates.' -- Ron Graves
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is an idea that makes perfect economic sense - every 4 years our...
'...To create much needed apprenticeships in the renewable and alternative technology industies' -- Loretta Patricia Land
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...To create much needed apprenticeships in the renewable and alternative technology industies' -- Loretta Patricia Land
'...Ban Council Car Park "No change given" DIRTY LITTLE SCAM' -- William Hudson
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Problems with Pay and Display No Change Given., Dirty Little Scam Scam...
'...release Government funding to provide more training to staff in Neonatal Units and allow for the purchase of vital equipment and expansion of these units.' -- Gillian Monaghan
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like funding to be reviewed to allow for increased training to be...
'...stop all those who havent payed into the nhs service, from treatment and make them pay through medical heath insurance' -- julie sheehan
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
its about time that the none nhs payers, pay out of their own pockets for...
'...ban all fishing for cod off the british coast till stocks have recovered well' -- carl holmes
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a ban is needed to take the pressure off fish stocks and allow them to...
'...Legislate to prevent the regulatory bodies from seeming to fine the customers, for the shortcomings of large organisations, but instead impose sanctions against the individuals responsible for the failings.' -- David Whitmore
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have recently seen the regulators issuing heavy fines against bodies such...
'...pass an act of parliament requiring all schools and colleges to teach all pupils British History. This sector of the curriculum should teach pupils the traditional history of Britain and it's customary ways.' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 17:10, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that under the banner of multiculturalism, that too much of Britain'...
Plastic Bags
seen at 16:17, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister was going to do to stop Government departments spending money on millions of plastic bags, the PMS replied that the point here was about plastic bags being used in Government marketing...
Prince Harry
seen at 16:17, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's view of the arrangements that were in place for Prince Harry in Afghanistan and did he think it was a shame that it had broken down and looked like he would have to come back, the ...
Points based system for migration begins - PM
seen at 16:17, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister launched the first stage of a new points-based system for migrants during a tour of the West Midlands based Fujitsu factory today.
Appointments to the committee on standards in public life
seen at 16:04, 29 February in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
Oliver Heald MP, Sir Derek Morris MA Dphil and Dame Denise Platt DBE have been appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life. All three appointments, announced by the Prime Minister today, are for a period...
'...allow the introduction of beavers and wild boar all over the uk' -- carl holmes
seen at 15:09, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"The beaver is a keystone species whose reintroduction can bring benefits to...
'...Force supermarket chains in the UK to offer a least a minimum of 25p / Kg increase in the price of pork to be passed back to the farmer' -- Will Sommerville
seen at 15:09, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The pig farming industry has become, and continues to become, non-profitable...
'...Abolish the new qualifications for adult education lecturers' -- Richard Baron
seen at 15:09, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call on the Prime Minister to abolish, and not replace, the new...
'...Urge the Government of Bangladesh to cease demolishing slum settlements in Dhaka.' -- James Cole
seen at 15:09, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The caretaker government of Bangladesh is demolishing the homes of thousands...
'...allow temporarily disabled people a short term blue badge' -- Hazel Williams
seen at 15:09, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having been a carer for my Mother & my husband, I appreciate the value of...
Governance of britain youth citizenship commission
seen at 15:05, 29 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Professor Jonathan Tonge was announced as chair of the new Youth Citizenship Commission today.
£6m for young leaders
seen at 15:02, 29 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
The Government wants to unlock the talent of young leaders so that more young people are able to champion local and national issues and to become positive role models for their communities.
£225 million for play facilities - 65 local authorities invited to bid
seen at 15:02, 29 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children and young people will get new adventure playgrounds and exciting and innovative play areas if their local authorities succeed in becoming part of the first year of the government's national £225...
Academy programme to be further accelerated with lower set up costs as part of new "national challenge" programme
seen at 15:02, 29 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
GREEN LIGHT FOR TEN NEW ACADEMIES
CRC 59 - Quids in - Financial Inclusion: Boosting rural communities: Summary Report
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people.

This summary ...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Just Credit Union
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Cumbrian Debt Rescue and Financial Advice
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Financial Education Project in Dumfries
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Bank i Butikk
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - D£von Pound
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Ely Citizens Advice Bureau
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Farm Crisis Network
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - NatWest's mobile bank
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Financial Inclusion Case Studies - Tackley village shop and post office
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...

Quids In: Sharing good practice to help promote financial inclusion
seen at 15:01, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Access to financial services is vital to everyone, but rural areas face specific challenges. Our ‘Quids In’ campaign is trying to create greater awareness of the financial services...

Morning press briefing from 29 February 2008
seen at 13:19, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Prince Harry and plastic bags
National Appeal Panel for Entry to the Pharmaceutical List: Procedural Guidelines
seen at 13:19, 29 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
National Appeal Panel Procedural Guidelines
PM welcomes Kenyan power-sharing deal
seen at 12:39, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy."
Government ready to act on plastic bags - PM
seen at 12:39, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has said that the Government is ready to take the "necessary steps" to bring about a reduction in Britain's plastic bag consumption in an effort to improve the environment and cut pollution.
Work commences on navy's new powerful warship, duncan
seen at 12:26, 29 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Minister Baroness Taylor today visited the BAE Systems shipyards, in Glasgow to mark the cutting of steel for the Royal Navy's sixth Type 45 Destroyer, DUNCAN.
'...reverse the implementation of the Standard School Year (formerly known as the six-term year) as recommended by the Local Government Association (LGA)' -- Gordon Lewis BTh. (Hons) Dip. RSA
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
2008 will, for the first time, see the detachment of Good Friday and Easter...
'...set a national standard for policing cycling road racing in order to promote the beneficial environmental and health aspects of cycling as well as nurturing future world class talent.' -- Carl Sergeant
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there is no national standard for policing road racing in the UK,...
'...Change Scool Intake dates to January and September' -- Mrs B Gibbon
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children born just after the September 1st deadline have to wait until they...
'...allocate further funds from the lottery to English Heritage for the specific preservation of listed church buildings in Urban Priority Areas that are still in use as places of worship' -- John Self
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britains town/city scape heritage is in danger of being lost as many...
'...Allow only adults over 21 yrs to own a dog' -- Matt Barker
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The advent of the dog-owning hoodie has brought with it a dramatic rise in...
'...have created and distributed, a pamphlet to be distributed to all households in the u.k detailing how neighbours should show respect towards each other, and have consideration towards others with regards to noise, harrassment, disposal and removal of
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...have created and distributed, a pamphlet to be distributed to all households in the u.k detailing how neighbours should show respect towards each other, and have consideration towards others with regards to...
'...Legislate Energy Companies to Make Energy Assistance Package 'Social Tariffs' Mandatory.' -- Carl L Witcombe
seen at 12:16, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That the Government makes it Mandatory, through legislation within the up-...
Commission consults on extra religion and poverty guidance
seen at 12:15, 29 February in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission has today launched consultations on draft supplementary guidance for charities on public benefit, and is calling for responses. The draft guidance - Public Benefit and the Advancement of ...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to amalgamate northwick manor infant school and northwick manor junior school, in worcester
seen at 11:56, 29 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Worcestershire County Council to amalgamate Northwick Manor Infant School and Northwick Manor Junior School in Worcester. The replacement...
Jersey
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the British Government had anything to do with the Government of Jersey, the PMS replied that, as he understood it, we did not have responsibility for things like provision of childcare services. On the...
Kenya
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if increased aid to Kenya could be expected soon in sight of the developments, the PMS said that it was best to check with DfiD, but that it was a bit premature to get into those sorts of suggestions at this...
Plastic Bags
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government had been taking a strong stand on the subject of plastic bags, the PMS referred the journalist back to the speech that the Prime Minister made on the environment. The Prime Minister had spoken...
Olympics
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister supported the Foreign Secretary's suggestion that the Olympics should be a politics-free zone, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had spoken at some length about the Olympics and the...
Sir Philip Mawer
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of Sir Philip Mawer saying that he'll stand up to him, the PMS said that the Prime Minister welcomed it. original source.
Derek Conway
seen at 11:22, 29 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any thoughts on Sir Ian Blair's comments regarding the Derek Conway case being referred to Scotland Yard, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that that was not something ...
Afternoon press briefing from 28 February 2008
seen at 11:21, 29 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Derek Conway, Sir Philip Mawer, Olympics, Plastic Bags, Kenya and Jersey
Consultation on single payment scheme (sps) aspects of eu fruit and vegetable and wine reform
seen at 11:16, 29 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A national public consultation was launched today on options for implementing the outstanding Single Payment Scheme (SPS) aspects of the reforms to the EU fresh and processed fruit and vegetable regime and the EU...
Statistical press notice: hospital waiting and activity
seen at 11:16, 29 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures - 31st january 2008
seen at 11:16, 29 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE
'...stop the destruction of Clandown village' -- Lionel Curtis
seen at 11:12, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The systematic destruction of an English country village. Clandown is a...
'...try to save the british carrier bag but get some ingredient added so they would eventually disintegrate' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 11:12, 29 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you want to save the british carrier bag please sign this petition.
Points system goes live
seen at 11:09, 29 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years got underway today with the introduction of a new points system to ensure only the best can work in Britain, new licenses for businesses who want to employ...
Oft offers financial incentives for information regarding cartel activity
seen at 11:04, 29 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today announced a policy under which it will pay financial incentives of up to £100,000 in return for information which helps it to identify and take action against illegal cartels. The policy...
Dfid news alert: new global volunteering scheme announced for young adults
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
A new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year-olds will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries while making...
Employment: DWP Commissioning Strategy (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.

We have made clear progress over the past decade in tackling poverty and promoting...

Justice: Cross-border Cases (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing a consultation paper on new rules to clarify citizens' rights when faced with judgments reached in another EU member state in their absence.

The UK is sponsoring this initiative of...

Science: Nanotechnologies (Baroness Morgan of Drefelin, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today my honourable friend the Minister of State for Science and Innovation, Universities and Skills (Ian Pearson) has made the following Statement.

I am today placing in the Libraries of both Houses copies...

Housing Market Renewal Programme 2008-11 (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Housing Market Renewal Programme has made a major contribution to restoring confidence in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country. I am therefore pleased to announce that we will be making a further...

Environment Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 3 March.

At this Council, the Slovenian presidency will be seeking to agree three sets of Council conclusions. First, the Council will discuss...

Tooke Inquiry (Government Response) (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 16 April 2007, my right hon. Friend the former Secretary of State for Health, the Member for Kingston upon Hall, West and Hessle (Alan Johnson) announced an independent review to examine the processes underlying...

National DNA Database Ethics Group (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my written ministerial statement on 25 July 2007, Official Report, column 78WS, I am pleased to announce the following additional appointments to the Ethics Group which provides Ministers with independent...

Nanotechnologies (Ian Pearson, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:00, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today placing in the Libraries of the House copies of a statement by the UK Government about nanotechnologies.

Nanotechnologies offer potentially huge benefits to society, industry, health and the ...

Cross-border Judgments (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:59, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today my right hon. and noble Friend the Attorney-General is publishing a consultation paper on new rules to clarify citizens' rights when faced with judgments reached in another EU member state in their absence...

DWP Commissioning Strategy (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:59, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We have made clear progress over the past decade in tackling poverty and promoting social justice, but we need to do more. We are determined that we will continue to tackle child poverty and to drive for an 80...

Douglas alexander announces new global volunteering scheme for young adults
seen at 04:08, 29 February in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
A new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year-olds will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries while making...
Eco invention drive to make uk world beaters
seen at 03:07, 29 February in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
Youngest inventors targeted to keep Britain in top league of green inventors
Dear John, I very disappointed that you...
seen at 00:05, 29 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Dear John,

 

I very disappointed that you either are unable or unwilling to answer the queries I put to you, particularly after I addressed the various points you raised!  Or could...

28 February 2008

Misc
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought it was good tax planning by a company to put a large amount of its business in the Cayman Islands, and was this something that should be looked at by Revenue and Customs, the ...
Drugs Strategy
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the announcement in the drugs strategy that assets could be seized on arrest rather than on conviction, and did this not totally tear up everything about British Justice and the idea of being innocent...
Harriet Harman
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister appeared to be critical of Harriet Harman in PMQs today regarding her praise of Fidel Castro, the PMS replied that he was not sure that he would interpret it like that.Asked how he would...
Europe
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pottering, and if the report on MEPs' expenses was raised, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the meeting...
Post Office Closures
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
GP’s Pay
seen at 22:24, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal to discontinue charlestown and north grecian street community schools, salford, lancashire and establis
seen at 19:41, 28 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by Salford City Council to discontinue Charlestown and North Grecian Street Community schools, Salford and establish a new community...
'...stop so called charities who call up businesses insisting that the owners have agreed to back a campaign when they clearly havent.' -- Mark Taylor
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I personally receive 3 or 4 calls per week from these so called charity...
'...Encourage the teaching of Classics (Latin and Greek) in state schools.' -- Prof Reggie von Zugbach
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The study of Classical languages and literature - the backbone of Western...
'...remove charges for eye tests and treat these as part of Free Health Care' -- John Gandy
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Eyes are part of the human body and as such should be part of the Free...
'...create a scheme to both protect and increase the uks natural habitats ie, woodland,wetland,coast,heathland,rivers' -- carl holmes
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the uk is far behind other countries when it comes to protecting natural...
'...lead by example, in the current bid to reduce carbon emissions, by trading in his current modes of transport for a G-WIZ or begin using public transport.' -- Liam Sagi
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I quote from the PM's response to the petition 'FuelDuty99' "The Government...
PM welcomes Kenyan power-sharing deal
seen at 18:16, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya by President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy."
Agreement reached on policing heathrow airport
seen at 17:37, 28 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A groundbreaking agreement has been reached on policing Heathrow airport under the requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 2006.
Bring me sunshine
seen at 17:34, 28 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Provisional figures released today by the Met Office show that the UK has recorded the sunniest February since the UK-wide record began in 1929.
Arrest in suspected £1.2 million offshore tax fraud
seen at 17:32, 28 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Two 39 year old men have today been questioned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on suspicion of offshore tax evasion believed to have cost the Exchequer over £1 million.
'...stop letting agents charging exorbitant fees to tenants' -- Jeremy Sanders
seen at 17:09, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Letting agents often charge tenants exorbitant fees for trivial and standard...
'...Develop a clear policy to account for the changes in societies needs to accomodate increasing life spans' -- Malcolm Portlock
seen at 17:09, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the government to generate an all inclusive integrated plan...
'...re-invest the £14m raised from fining Network Rail in the national rail network' -- Ashley Brown
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the end of February 2008, the ORR announced it was to fine Network Rail £...
'...ensure that there is greater security, and regulation for social networking sites on the internet.' -- Andy wilson
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ensure that there is greater security, and regulation for social networking sites on the internet.' -- Andy wilson
'...allow the UK Cadet forces first refusal on appropriate MOD Equipment due to be written off or handed to Civilian disposal companies' -- Lt (SCC) J Truswell RNR
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year the MoD hands over to civilian disposal companies tonnes of...
'...Scrap TFL's unfair congestion charge fines and replace with an interest surcharge' -- Dave Lucas
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, motorists having to face an already psychologically punishing...
'...sack Harriet Harman for calling Fidel Castro "a hero of the left"' -- Stuart Hunter
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Harriet Harman should immediately resign or be forced to vacate office for...
'...support clear and concise English to be spoken by operators on the 'phones in Call Centres' -- Hazel Thompson
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People with impaired hearing have problems when using Call Centres, because...
'...End monopoly of Gp practices' -- D Herold
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, the only way for people to receive Health Care(outside the...
'...oppose the creation of human-animal cybrid embryos and true hybrid (inter-species) embryos as proposed in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill on the grounds they are morally repugnant' -- Michael Cooke
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would pervert the notions of fatherhood, motherhood and family. A cybrid...
'...Follow Poland and Legalise Street Racing' -- Rob Shipman
seen at 17:08, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following an article on Yahoo, of the successful legalisation of street...
Great comment.A very interesting approach...
seen at 17:00, 28 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Great comment. A very interesting approach indeed, why do we need another transport if we have flesh power! Best regards, Vladas London Business
Thanks for your comment Vladas
seen at 17:00, 28 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Vladas
Post Office Closures
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Post Office Closures
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Post Office Closures
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
GP’s Pay
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
GP’s Pay
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
GP’s Pay
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
Morning press briefing from 28 February 2008
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: GP's pay and post office closures
PM welcomes Kenyan power-sharing deal
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya by President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy." Today's agreement between brings to an end the...
New Permanent Secretary appointed to DFID
seen at 16:18, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Dr Nemat (Minouche) Shafik as Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development, in succession to Sir Suma Chakrabarti KCB.
Review of competition and innovation in water
seen at 16:14, 28 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The independent review of competition and innovation in the water industry, announced when the Government launched its new Water Strategy for England earlier this month, is to be led by Professor Martin Cave.
"palestinian militants must halt immediately the bombardment of southern israel" - kim howells, foreign office minister
seen at 16:11, 28 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"We are saddened by reports that a baby was killed and several innocent Palestinian civilians were killed and injured in Israeli Air Force strikes on Gaza yesterday. My sympathy is with the families of those killed...
Provisional liquidator appointed to debt collection company - corrected copy
seen at 16:01, 28 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
CORRECTED COPY
Solent coastguard coordinate two evacuations
seen at 15:31, 28 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Solent Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) coordinated two medical evacuations this morning from vessels off Shoreham and in Southampton Water after they both requested assistance on Channel 16.
'...increase the points allocated to earnings required to qualify for HSMP renewal.' -- Tobi Labeodan
seen at 15:09, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are migrants under the Highly Skilled Migrant Program and we are required...
'...address the issue of realistic means test assessments.' -- Brenda Draper
seen at 15:09, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment social services means tests are at the descretion of local...
'...Stop Elephant Cull in South Africa' -- Mike Glanville
seen at 15:09, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK Government should urge the South African Government to stop the...
Warning! this toy contains magnets
seen at 15:03, 28 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Toys containing small magnets are set to carry new safety warnings. The measure has been designed to better protect children from unsafe toys.
January house prices show slight increase
seen at 12:59, 28 February in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
House prices in England and Wales increased by 0.9 per cent in January according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry.
Health: MRSA
seen at 12:42, 28 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths related to MRSA stabilise in 2006
Health: Clostridium difficile
seen at 12:42, 28 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of deaths increase in 2006
Pathfinders lead way to better rural services
seen at 12:37, 28 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Results of a Government programme aimed at improving rural services have been published today by Defra.
Government responds to independent review of modernising medical careers - revised version
seen at 12:36, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Revised Version
Purnell: specialists must help the long-term unemployed not just find work but stay in work
seen at 12:35, 28 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Employment experts in the public, private and voluntary sectors will be paid to not just help the long-term unemployed into jobs - but to keep them there, Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell announced today...
Scottish Household Survey Statistics Publication Notice Quarter 3 2007
seen at 12:25, 28 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is the latest in a series of quarterly Statistics Publication Notices which announces the availability of the Scottish Household Survey for a particular quarter.
Distribution of £1bn funding for housing market renewal programme announced
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government has announced today the regional distribution of more than £1bn to revitalise the housing market in key areas and restore stable communities.
'...pay the members of the Coastguard, the forgotten emergency service, the wage they are due.' -- Alan Waters
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the resounding vote in favour of strike action over the low pay for...
'...stop lincolnshire council tax going up to fund the police.' -- mr r atter
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Help stop lincolnshire council tax going up to fund the police. The...
'...create "Terror-Free Oil Initiative" style Petrol Stations like in the United States which source their fuel from non terror supporting states.' -- Alex Spurge
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Terror-Free Oil Initiative is an American based project that is dedicated to...
'...forbid boat hire companies to use motorised double punts on the upper stretch of the river Cam , where motorised traffic has so far been banned, due to potential ecological disturbance, danger to existing river users and riverbank erosion.' -- Melanie
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly, powered crafts might disturb a sensitive habitat for wildlife. Even...
'...improve the climate change bill by including aviation and shipping into the bill' -- carl holmes
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We need to set a target that delivers the reduction in UK climate-changing...
'...Force local authorities to upgrade soundproofing in all domestic accomodation.' -- Ian Corrigan
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With noise nuisance now being regarded as one of the major causes for...
'...pass an act of parliament to mandatorally require all school, college and university pupils & students to be taught moral values & respect towards others; this should include units relating to conduct whilst living independantly and respect towards n
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...pass an act of parliament to mandatorally require all school, college and university pupils & students to be taught moral values & respect towards others; this should include units relating to conduct whilst...
'...Provide urgent assistance to the Avro Vulcan return to flight project' -- Tim Bell
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call upon the government to provide urgent assistance to the Avro Vulcan...
'...Licence builders' -- Mike Hall-Spencer
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister that, to protect the populace...
'...Support private exotic captive care keepers' -- Rory Matier
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Captive care keepers in the United Kingdom believe that they have the right...
'...provide people with severe long term mental illness to be eligible for free prescriptions regardless of income' -- carrie beckwith
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is unfair that people with epilepsy, thyroid problems and diabetes etc...
'...Recommend Jason Robinson for a Knighthood' -- Neil Cormack
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Jason Robinson has had an amazing career in both Rugby codes and has been an...
'...Investigate the delay when monies are transfered between accounts on line.....' -- Paul Barett
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Transfering money from one bank to another via BACS can take 3 to 5 wkng...
'...Save the British Wildcats' -- Robert Gordon Green
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Beautiful British wildcats now only found in Scotland, is Britains only...
'...Abolish the section 59 road traffic act.' -- daniel reid
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The young drivers of the country should be able to drive there cars around...
'...Make British companies state clearly on the front of their products the Country of Origin. To impose a tax on British companies who are receiving supplies from countries in which health and safety of workers is not recognised.' -- E Wilkinson
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make every retail outlet in England and Wales state (in noticable writing)...
'...SAVE THE EAST FINCHLEY POST OFFICE IN EAST END ROAD' -- simon astrop
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is to be a sub post office closire .Alot of elderley poeple rely on...
'...Permit smoking areas on psychiatric wards' -- James Kael
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From 1 July 2008 it will be illegal to smoke in a mental health unit. While...
'...Abolish the public boarding school' -- Peter Fleming
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As has been written about by Nick Duffell in his master peice 'The Making of...
'...Check the circumstances of the 20% tax starting April 2008' -- Carole Hudson
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From April 2008 my tax bill will double being on a low income £7500 pa my...
'...make student railcards available at more suitable times to suit the educational needs of students' -- Hayley Foord and Yasmin Taylor
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently we have noticed that student railcards are only valid after 10am,...
'...extend the smoking ban to include hotel bedrooms where smoke travels into non-smokers rooms' -- P Guntrip
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is ridiculous to think that smoking in a hotel bedroom will not drift...
'...move the capital city to Chorley' -- Daniel McDermott
seen at 12:15, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current capital in London is anything but central to the rest of the...
Councils told to make parking fairer, clearer and more open - from 31 march
seen at 12:14, 28 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Motorists are set to benefit from fairer and more transparent parking system as Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today published a new framework designed to make parking enforcement more motorist friendly.
Teen pregnancy rates lowest for over 20 years
seen at 12:07, 28 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Figures published today show the biggest drop for five years in teenage conception rates, confirmation that the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy is working.
Afternoon press briefing from 27 February 2008
seen at 11:24, 28 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Europe, Harriet Harman, Drugs Strategy and misc
Health: MRSA
seen at 11:24, 28 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths stabilise in 2006
Health: Clostridium difficile
seen at 11:24, 28 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deaths increase in 2006
Statistical press notice: nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data december 2007
seen at 11:18, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points
Government responds to independent review of modernising medical careers
seen at 11:18, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today published its formal response to Sir John Tooke's independent review of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC).
'...Stop homophobic discrimination by teachers and educators.' -- Mark Stevenson
seen at 11:13, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the United Kingdom, disgracefully, there are more and more situations...
'...Save Hayling dirt jumps' -- George Radford
seen at 11:13, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am just 14 years old. I have written this petition in a bid to save a...
'...Since we, the taxpayers through the government, now own Northern Rock, we petition the Prime Minister to make arrangements for the return to each of us our individual share holding in, and/or any guarantees to, the nationalised company within twelve m
seen at 11:13, 28 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The presence of this huge percentage of the Gross Domestic Product as a...
Straw: community sentences better at reducing reoffending
seen at 11:09, 28 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Community sentences can be a more effective punishment than short prison sentences, Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw said today, on a visit to the Liverpool Community Justice Centre.
Powering on: three new wind farms granted consent by energy minister
seen at 11:06, 28 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government's commitment to renewable energy is demonstrated again today as Malcolm Wicks, the Energy Minister, gives permission for three new wind farms to be built.
EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 28 February 2008 in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Home Secretary, my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office...

Low-level Waste Repository (DRIGG) (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing that I have, today, laid a departmental minute before the House regarding the granting of an indemnity related to nuclear occurrences forming part of new contracts for the LLWR at DRIGG.

Code for Sustainable Homes (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today confirming the timing of implementation of mandatory ratings against the code for sustainable homes (the code) for new homes in England. This will come into effect on 1 May 2008. All ...

Drugs Strategy (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Health, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and I have today published the new 10-year drug strategy, "Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 11:02, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 28 February 2008 in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, the Solicitor-General of Scotland (Frank Mulholland) and I will attend on behalf of ...

Cleanliness summit to tackle unresponsive cleaning services
seen at 04:18, 28 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The NHS is to push forward with a step change in cleaning services, NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson will indicate today.
Queen opens landmark civil court in north west
seen at 03:56, 28 February in HM Courts Service News - national (Our copy).
The largest civil and family court to be built for more than 100 years in England and Wales will be formally opened by Her Majesty The Queen this afternoon.
Jim knight congratulates pupils, teachers and parents for improvements at 14
seen at 03:01, 28 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Schools Minister Jim Knight today congratulated pupils, teachers and parents on the latest results for 14 year olds while, recognising the need to remain focused on raising attainment in the core subjects.

27 February 2008

Kim howells condemns sderot rocket attack
seen at 20:08, 27 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"We unreservedly condemn today's barrage of rockets on southern Israel that has left one man dead and several others injured. I offer my deepest sympathies to the family.
'...Amend the Housing Act 2004 to improve clarity and responsibilities' -- Alan Beames
seen at 19:04, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Housing Act 2004, was heralded as a vast improvement in legislation. It...
PM welcomes European Parliament President
seen at 18:16, 27 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has welcomed European Parliament President Dr Hans-Gert Poettering to Number 10.
Committee on standards in public life to produce statement of principles against which to assess proposals to reform parliamentary allowances
seen at 18:01, 27 February in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
Sir Christopher Kelly, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, today commented on the First Special Report of the Members Estimate Committee on the review of members' allowances. Sir Christopher said...
British airways/balpa - openskies
seen at 17:58, 27 February in Acas News - national (Our copy).
British Airways and BALPA have jointly agreed Acas conciliation in seeking to find a solution to the current items of disagreement.
Provisional liquidator appointed to debt collection company
seen at 17:58, 27 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Initial Credit Limited in the public interest.
Business boost for asset transfer and community enterprise
seen at 17:50, 27 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears is joining forces with business to take a more active role in supporting local community enterprise by providing free expert advice in return for involvement in projects that transform...
Mca response to public and ccommercial services / prospect strike ballot
seen at 17:29, 27 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
In response to the announced strike ballot result, Peter Cardy, Chief Executive of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said;
'...instruct Haringey Council not to sell Alexandra Palace to a property developer. Save Ally Pally!' -- Clive Carter
seen at 17:09, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The London Borough of Haringey - as Trustees of our Charity - are still...
'...Create a statutory body to secure and maintain Police DNA records' -- Rod Smith
seen at 17:08, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To setup an independent body to securely store and maintain all DNA records...
'...remove the Fruit & Veg stalls encroaching on public property and give us back our pavements.' -- Dinesh Patel
seen at 17:08, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There was a time walking down my street was a nice quite stroll. Nowadays it...
'...Allow automatic offer of British Citizenship to Foriegn Spouses of British Citizens after a qualifying period of marriage that ensures the marriage is legitimate.' -- Chris Mumford
seen at 17:08, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am married to a foreign national I met in this country. We had to get...
'...stop the sale of alcoholic beverages outside the confines of licensed drinking and entertainment establishments and set up a system of Liquor Stores, as in the continental USA and Canada, where only properly trained Customs and Excise Officers may sel
seen at 17:08, 27 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the same time the government should levy a small returnable deposit on...
Innovative ways to better rural delivery
seen at 17:00, 27 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
We welcome 'Rural challenges, local solutions', the report of the 8 Defra Rural Delivery Pathfinders published today. The pathfinders have explored innovative approaches to rural delivery...
DNA Database
seen at 16:17, 27 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the European Court of Human Rights was considering a case to limit the number of samples on the DNA database, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thought that the DNA database had been shown in recent ...
Windfall Tax
seen at 16:17, 27 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government had any plans to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, the PMS said that it was a matter for the Treasury.Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that energy companies were...