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18 March 2008

Raising Expectations: Enabling the System to Deliver (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 22:08, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a joint consultation document with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills that proposes to put local authorities in the lead in delivering our...

Consular Fees Order 2008 (Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 22:08, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently undertaken a review of the fees charged for visa and consular services overseas. On 12 March 2008 Her Majesty in Council approved the Consular Fees Order 2008. ...

Prison Drug Treatment (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 22:08, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to improving prison drug treatment. Effective prison drug treatment lies at the heart of reducing re-offending; reducing the harm to individuals, their families and the wider community...

Health of the Working Age Population (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 22:08, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and I have today received Dame Carol Black's review of the health of Britain's working age population, "Working for a Healthier Tomorrow", commissioned by...

Transition: moving on well
seen at 20:24, 18 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A good practice guide for health professionals and their partners on transition planning for young people with complex health needs or a disability
Consular fees order 2008
seen at 20:21, 18 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
FCO Minister, Meg Munn MP, made a written statement to the House of Commons on 17 March concerning consular fees and legalisation from 1 April 2008. The text of the statement is as follows:
Oft in scotland marks first year by raising awareness of consumer and competition work
seen at 20:15, 18 March in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
New figures show OFT saves millions for Scottish consumers
PM "deeply saddened" by film-maker's death
seen at 18:25, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to his "great friend" Anthony Minghella after news of his death today.
Bangladesh joins "Call to Action"
seen at 18:25, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Bangladesh has joined the "Call to Action" plan to push ahead with key Milennium Development Goals following bilateral talks in Downing Street.
PM welcomes Pelosi to Number 10
seen at 18:25, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has welcomed Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and a US Congressional delegation to Number 10.
Cat refers mobile phone price control appeals to cc
seen at 18:22, 18 March in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has today referred to the Competition Commission (CC) the price control matters in appeals brought against Ofcom by Hutchison 3G and British Telecom in relation to the control...
Countdown to claim fuel help
seen at 18:18, 18 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Over 60s who haven't yet claimed the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to get in touch with The Pension Service to receive help with energy costs.
Standards committee calls for its recommendations - restoring integrity to the electoral system
seen at 18:11, 18 March in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
Standards Committee calls for its recommendations on restoring integrity to the electoral system to be implemented following the judgement of the electoral petition relating to the local elections held in Slough...
Healey unveils overhaul of efficiency and improvement support for councils
seen at 17:56, 18 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey has today confirmed the first step in an overhaul of improvement support for councils, as they work to increase efficiency and improve services to release £5billion...
'...Bring Fencing as a sport into every secondary school in the UK' -- matthew howarth
seen at 17:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
they should bring Fencing into to all schools within the Uk because it has...
'...: Examine and challenge proposals made by Derbyshire County Council, to close Deincourt Community School.' -- Denis Price
seen at 17:08, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposal made was that from 2010 there would be no new Year 7 intake...
'...call on the Post Office to stop the closure of Lambeth Walk post office, 34 Vauxhall Street, London SE11 5LG' -- Cathy Preece
seen at 17:08, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our local post office We, the local community of Vauxhall Gardens Estate...
Charity tribunal launched - beginning a new era of charity law
seen at 16:30, 18 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today launched the new Charity Tribunal. It will act as an independent appeal body allowing charities to challenge legal decisions of the independent regulator, the Charity...
Designs for new nuclear power stations clear first hurdle
seen at 16:19, 18 March in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Nuclear regulators, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency (EA), today announced that the first step of 'Generic Design Assessment' (GDA) carried out on four designs submitted for new nuclear...
Welcoming statement from the chair of the charity commission to the introduction of the charity tribunal
seen at 16:07, 18 March in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Dame Suzi Leather:
Admission arrangements - greater manchester
seen at 15:52, 18 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of St George's CE Primary School and Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary School, Mossley, Greater Manchester
Twelve foreign ships under detention in the uk during february
seen at 15:36, 18 March in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 6 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
'...Demolish buildings that not been used for 10 years' -- Helen Watts
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In every city, there are some buildings which have stood empty for 10 years...
'...start mortgage intrest protection on immediate redundancy (not wait 12 months)' -- harold cutts
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the renting sector you may claim immediatly on being made redundant, this...
'...create a car tax allowance for carers of the elderly/disabled.' -- Mrs Linda Smith
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am unable to work as I am the designated carer (unpaid)for my mother who...
'...allow non-British spouses of UK service personnel to be awarded UK citizenship.' -- Lynn Goring
seen at 15:11, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition for the government to recognise the considerable sacrifices made...
Patentability of computer programs - recent high court judgment
seen at 15:10, 18 March in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
A judgment in the case of Symbian's Patent Application has been issued today by the High Court overturning an earlier decision of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) to refuse the application because it...
New charity tribunal opens for business
seen at 15:10, 18 March in Tribunals Service News - national (Our copy).
A brand new tribunal, set up to make it easier for charities to appeal against decisions of the sector regulator, starts work today, administered by the Tribunals Service.
Financial Markets
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been taking an interest in what was going on in Wall Street, and was he involved actively in monitoring how world markets were reacting, the PMS replied of course, as you would expect...
Tibet
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's view on the situation in Tibet, and had he spoken to any international leaders on this, the PMS replied that we were following with concern recent unrest in Tibet, as well as related...
Iraq
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a visual commemoration on the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war, the PMS replied that the Government did not have anything specific planned.Asked if there would be any statement on troop numbers...
National Security Statement
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to say more about the National Security Statement and in particular how a National Security Council would differ from ther National Security Cabinet Committee which currently existed, the PMS replied that ...
John McCain
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if John McCain would be meeting the Prime Minister this week, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that John McCain was expected to be in London later this week, and the Prime Minister was expected...
Misc
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Ed Balls had announced that 46 people working in schools at the moment had been found out to be sex offenders and what was the Prime Minister's view on the matter, the PMS said that the Prime Minister's...
Deficits
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that the American deficit would be higher than the British deficit because we had taken the right action to deal with global economic turbulence and did the Prime Minister think...
Peter Mandelson
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister and Mr Mandelson had had any discussions while the Prime Minister was in Brussels, the PMS replied that they did not have an opportunity to meet. They had a long and constructive...
Economy
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Bank of England had just spent £5billion to support the liquidity of financial institutions, the PMS said that he did not think that they had spent £5billion. They had injected that...
The Dalai Lama
seen at 13:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister would be meeting the Dalai Lama, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he did not have anything to add to what he had said this morning. It was still...
Morning press briefing from 17 March 2008
seen at 13:09, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: John McCain, National Security Statement, Iraq, Tibet, financial markets and British energy
Afternoon press briefing from 17 March 2008
seen at 13:09, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: The Dalai Lama, Economy, Peter Mandelson, Deficits and Misc
Single border force to protect north west
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Organised criminals trying to cheat their way into the North West are about to come up against a single border force.
Crackdown on cowboys to benefit home owners, local authorities and the building industry
seen at 12:38, 18 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The building industry, local authorities and home owners will all benefit from a shake-up to the building control system proposed by Housing Minister Caroline Flint today which cracks down on illegal construction...
Innovative 'tram-trains' to be trialed in yorkshire
seen at 12:37, 18 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An innovative form of public transport called a 'tram-train' is to be trialled for the first time in the UK on a growing railway route in Yorkshire.
'...Force GP surgeries to offer advanced bookings for appointments.' -- Dianne Campbell
seen at 12:13, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment my gp surgery does not offer appointments that can be booked...
'...assume responsibility for making the British public aware that we all need to be working longer and harder.' -- Peter Stokes
seen at 12:13, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the British public want successive governments to meet their ever-...
'...Hold talks with China' -- A.Doak
seen at 12:13, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
China was granted the 2008 Games in the understanding that their HUMAN...
Appointment of the Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body
seen at 11:38, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of Mr William Cockburn as the new chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body.
Economy: Inflation
seen at 11:38, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Feb: CPI up to 2.5%, RPI stays at 4.1%
Increased speed limit during hard shoulder running on m42 goes ahead
seen at 11:25, 18 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Motorists on a section of the M42 will be allowed to drive on the hard shoulder at up to 60mph from today, following a detailed safety study, as the Government steps up work on new congestion-busting techniques ...
Statistics Publication Notice: Lifelong Learning Series: Students in Higher Education at Scottish Institutions 2006-07
seen at 11:18, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on students in higher education in Scottish institutions for academic year 2006-07
Overseas Visitors - Shortened Guidance
seen at 11:18, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This publication details access to health care for overseas visitors in Scotland and provides guidance on the eligibility of visitors for exemption from NHS charges
Early Years and Early Intervention: A joint Scottish Government and COSLA policy statement
seen at 11:18, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This document sets out a joint approach to early years and early intervention by the Scottish government and COSLA. It describes how early years and early intervention support the purpose and national performance...
Raising Expectations: Enabling the System to Deliver (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:18, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a joint consultation document with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills that proposes to put local authorities in the lead in delivering our...

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:18, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on progress on steps which have been taken to strengthen the vetting and barring system, and on commitments made in respect of List 99 by my predecessors, my right hon. Friend...

School Admissions: Strengthening the System (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:18, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Last Tuesday I announced the next steps we are taking to strengthen the admissions system. This statement provides an update for the House, and sets out further steps we are taking to ensure the proper implementation...

Fire and Rescue Service (John Healey, Minister of State (Local Government), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:18, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to report to the House that this morning Sir Ken Knight, the Government's chief fire and rescue adviser, published his report into the fire and rescue service (FRS) operational response to the widespread...

Consular Fees Order 2008 (Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:17, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently undertaken a review of the fees charged for visa and consular services overseas. On 12 March 2008 Her Majesty in Council approved the Consular Fees Order 2008. ...

Prison Drug Treatment (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:17, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to improving prison drug treatment. Effective prison drug treatment lies at the heart of reducing re-offending; reducing the harm to individuals, their families and the wider community...

Health of the Working Age Population (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:17, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and I have today received Dame Carol Black's review of the health of Britain's working age population, "Working for a Healthier Tomorrow", commissioned by...

Four year disqualification for property fund manager
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A director of a property fund management company based in London has been disqualifed for four years following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
'...Force all petrol stations to stock basic vehicle supplies: brake fluid, engine oil, bulbs & fuses. Also to make sure they have a working and maintained air pump.' -- Leo Barnard
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As more and more petrol stations are being turned into mini supermarkets,...
'...for parents to be able to decide whether the father or the mother takes 9 months off when a new baby is born' -- hayley greenall
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
couples having babies should be able to decide if the mother has a few weeks...
'...Scrap the property joint tenancy agreement to all non married couples' -- J.McCartney
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law currently states that if a person dies owning a property, that...
'...Invest in zero carbon car development' -- David Hammond
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Provide funding for the UK development and manufacture of zero carbon road...
'...cap the Council Tax rise in East Lindsey for 2008/09' -- James Hardaker
seen at 11:15, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Council Tax in East Lindsey is going up by 11.9% this financial year - an...
Dodgy bailiffs ruled out
seen at 11:10, 18 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Plans designed to protect householders from unscrupulous Bailiffs in England and Wales were unveiled today by the Ministry of Justice.
A major clean-up of meaningless and defunct laws from the statute book is due to be launched in the house of lords today.
seen at 11:10, 18 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
All or part of 328 Acts of Parliament masquerading as live laws are to be removed under the Statute Law (Repeals) Bill, which has its Second Reading today. These include laws on areas like workhouses, county gaols...
Government intensifies drive to tackle antisocial behaviour in young people by stepping in early
seen at 11:06, 18 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
A thousand of the most challenging young people will be targeted for intensive, non negotiable intervention in order to prevent future antisocial behaviour, Ed Balls and Beverley Hughes announced today in the Youth...
'...Provide a tax lottery for tax payers' -- Steve Edwards
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Brown & Brit Gov. I think it would be an excellent idea if the gov...
'...Stop Tesco in Swillington.' -- Andy Stocks
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a Sainsbury's and Tesco within a two miles of the proposed new...
'...Relax Alcohol Drinking Laws' -- Josh Lovatt
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would seem that in this country the governments solution to alot of...
'...Allow more money to be dedicated to develop more basketball facilities in London.' -- Lukas Ingilevicius
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Basketball is a growing sport in London, even in the U.K, however i wish...
'...subsidise towards the cost of going to a fittness club.' -- Graham Garlick
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If we could all afford to go to a health/fitness club i think it would help...
'...call on Post Office Ltd not to close Meads Lane Post Office, 100 Meads Lane, Ilford, IG3 8QN' -- David Willingham
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Meads Lane Post Office is a vital resource for both the local and also the...
'...Fit solar panels to motorway sign gantries' -- David Hammond
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By fitting solar panels to the top surface of all motorway sign gantries and...
Seeds of success are found in grass roots communities, says Natural England
seen at 10:07, 18 March in Natural England (Our copy).
Environmental volunteering is for everyone, not just the knowledgeable few, says Sir Martin Doughty, Chair of Natural England, speaking at a national volunteering conference* this week.
New centre of expertise for cutting carbon emissions across whitehall
seen at 04:33, 18 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Government response to Sustainable Development Commission's Sustainable Development in Government annual report 2006/07
Improved alerts for severe and extreme weather
seen at 03:50, 18 March in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office today announces details of a new traffic light system for weather warnings issued by its Public Weather Service.
Appointment of president of the consumer credit appeals tribunal
seen at 03:09, 18 March in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed His Honour Judge Wulwik to be President of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal for a period of one year with effect from 6 April 2008.