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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.