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22 April 2008

Bruce keogh takes on interim informatics responsibility
seen at 20:19, 22 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, will step into the role of Director General for Informatics at the Department of Health, following the departure of Matthew Swindells to Tribal at the end of his ...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to discontinue huntingdon infant and junior schools and establish a new community primary school in hunting
seen at 19:49, 22 April in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Cambridgeshire County Council to discontinue Huntingdon Infant and Junior schools and establish a new community primary school in Huntingdon...
March house price index
seen at 19:34, 22 April in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
House price information from Land Registry
'...stop squandering taxpayers (our money) on africa.they have had enough' -- ken haslam
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
brown should be useing our money to alleviate poverty at home instead of...
'...arrange for a PEACE day and NOT an Armed forces day' -- Lee Hamil
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is a glorification of the actions of War, we should have a peace day...
'...encourage supermarkets and shopping centres such as the Trafford Centre in Manchester to install wind turbines to generate their own electricity and help to save the environment.' -- Michael A.Sorfleet
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If all large office blocks,large factories, supermarkets and shopping...
'...Make postal and voting cards be signed for when delivered by the post.' -- John Price
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to ensure a fare vote to avoid vote fixing which has emerged in...
'...Limit the number of properties a landlord can own (max 10) therefore ensuring more housing is made available on the open market' -- Lynda Lewis
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By limiting the number of homes a landlord can own would release a vast...
'...Consider the adverse effects that the new biometric requirements for visa applications is having on our cultural visitors' -- Philip Argyle
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gregori Sokolov, one of the great pianists of our time, has been performing...
'...Create an amendment to the housing and regeneration bill for housing and local authorities participating in the Key Worker low-cost housing scheme to recognise such professionals as a seperate status to those in dire need.' -- Matthew Bennett
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is the result of inconsistent management of the government...
'...Reject the Department of Health’s proposals to de-regulate the use of lasers and pulsed light treatments in view of their known dangers in the hands of unregistered and untrained operators.' -- Dr Paul Myers
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Department of Health has decided that the use of lasers and intense...
'...Research into the feasibility of using iron for fuel into cars of the future' -- Robin Bonell
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Iron is one very common element, but when it reacts with oxygen it...
'...give all derby residents and armature theater groups /theater goers a theatre in derby' -- m house
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this building was and still is and should be a wonderfull place to see a...
'...supply mobile telephones to community nurses' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bet the Suzy Lamplugh Trust would agree with this.
'...Create a Skate Park in Banbridge District.' -- James McNicholl
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are to many children in Banbridge District drinking in solitude park...
'...ban vehicles from being fitted with noisy exhaust pipes.' -- kevin smith
seen at 19:13, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i believe that vehicles should be taken off the road if they are fitted with...
Uk and spain discuss migration and global challenges
seen at 18:14, 22 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Europe Jim Murphy MP will meet members of the new Spanish Government in Madrid on Wednesday 23rd April. As the first European Minister for Europe and first British Minister to meet the new Government...
'...Introduce legislation to make High Court decisions binding on all branches of Her Majesty's Government' -- Jim Mellor
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An important facet of any democracy is the split between the courts and...
'...Revoke the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act., which is a snoopers charter.' -- Gareth Jones
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned, call on the government to revoke the Regulation of...
'...Charge Road tax at the pumps and abolish the Tax Disc' -- Adrian Dawes
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Road tax should be charged at the forecourt thus removing the need to...
'...permit members of the UK Police, Armed Forces and other security-cleared government servants to use a fast-track security lane when embarking domestic flights from UK airports.' -- John Woolley
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recently increased security measures at UK airports are clearly of...
'...Publish a ROLL OF HONOUR to those Officers and Soldiers who die in conflict zones' -- Mark Bougourd
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petittion to Honour by way of publishing thier honourable names in the...
'...STOP Alcohol Sales To Victims Of Alcohol Abuse / Street Drinkers / Intoxicated & START Offering Support At Point Of Sales' -- Brian Morrison
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Street drinkers and victims of alcohol abuse are being served alcohol and...
'...make assessment of a child with suspected Asperger's syndrome mandatory within 6 months' -- Rose-Mary Gower
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A child needs a diagnosis of AS as soon as possible so they can have extra...
'...ensure that deportation laws in Britain cannot be over-ruled by unknown European Beaurocrats' -- Martin Harris
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We implore the government to set new laws that when the British Judiciary...
'...to observe the rule of law by reinstating the BAE- Saudi Arabia criminal investigation by the SFO and defending its deliberations against influence by its subjects.' -- Martin Burns
seen at 17:12, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The High Court has ruled that SFO's decision to halt the investigation was...
'...To sack Tessa Jowell,Minister for the Olympics for allowing Chinese bodyguards during London Olympic torch relay' -- john donoghue
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Chinese bodyguards were allowed to "guard the recent Olympic Torch Relay...
'...prevent the peace process between Israel and Palestine from stagnating by taking a more vigorous approach towards Israeli human rights abuses.' -- Victoria Biggs
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British government has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to the two-...
'...Introduce a regular public referendum on the position of Established Religion of the UK.' -- haydn john latham
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We supposedly live in a democracy, yet the church of England remains...
'...Ban the import of all Chinese goods until the repression of the citizens of Tibet is ended.' -- P.G. Atock
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Chinese government is using the Olympic Games to repress both the...
'...Improve the condition and maintain UK public highways and footpaths.' -- Simon Hollier
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Across the UK the public highway and footpaths leave a lot to be desired....
'...declare a vote of no confidence in the Bank of England's handling of the issues arising out of the credit crunch' -- Simon Hadwick
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recent months we have seen the Fed in the USA adopting a radical approach...
'...abolish the free tax disc and create a fuel allowence/discount card for Disabled drivers dependant on low income be it private or state provided to survive' -- Nigel Rudd
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is widely known that it is becomming more and more expensive to drive...
'...Provide a Geographic Number for Public Service and other Government Agencies' -- Farrukh Quraishi
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Access to many Government Agencies (NHS Direct, Customs & Revenue, DVLA),...
'...Prosecute sex spammers on open forum on facebook to protect the teenagers that use them' -- Michael Stephen Olson
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Facebook was origionally set up for teenagers from the age of 13 onwards....
'...construct a purpose built mountain biking centre within south west region' -- Chris Barnett
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The construction of a mountain bike centre in the south west region would...
'...Use fuel duty to find new ways of greener transport' -- mark cosford
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Let say for example you pay £1.08 for a litre of fuel. I would like to use 1...
'...Ban HGVs from overtaking on two lane dual carriageways' -- Andrew Wickens
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HGVs create congestion by creeping past each other on busy dual carriageways...
'...state that he will not give his approval to any reappointment of Sir Nicholas Serota as Director of the Tate gallery' -- Charles Thomson
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sir Nicholas Serota was appointed as Director of the Tate gallery in 1988 on...
'...introduce reforms to the environmental protection act to better punish offenders of noise nuisance' -- David Thorp
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment Environmental Health officers can seize stereos and other...
'...provide free masks' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
similar to those used by cyclists
'...Amend the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 so that these powers may be used ONLY by the Police and HM Customs in active pursuit of enquiries into serious organised crime ,terrorism, drug smugglin and smuggling of illegal imigrants andsex s
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Amend the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 so that these powers may be used ONLY by the Police and HM Customs in active pursuit of enquiries into serious organised crime ,terrorism, drug smugglin...
'...ensure the responsibility of maintenance of local parks is established more clearly' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local residents have noted that my local park sometimes needs cleaning and,...
'...examine litter collection and park benches in Warrington - legislate so govt funding is equitably distributed, coming to some agreement in respect of park benches : per population or per distance or per income ratios' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My mum had a knee replacement recently, and whilst rehabiliating, it became...
'...Make universal circumcision for infant boys compulsory and refunded by the NHS' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As researchers from Britain and other countries have undisputably proven...
'...remove prison sentances for those convicted of possesion of drugs' -- Ross Barlow
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who take drugs are not criminals they are sick, I implore the prime...
'...explain to the British people the proposed mechanisms to allow the voting public to elect the full-time EU President.' -- Peter J Palmer
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is abundantly clear that the EU commission has little intention of...
'...reduce the humber bridge toll' -- s fletcher
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
reduce the toll to a resonable £1 fee for cars lorries etc this would lead...
'...give easy access to all students receiving EMA regardless of how long they have lived here instead of the present 3 years' -- Temisan Onisile
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, students must have lived in the UK for three years regardless of...
'...make it compulsory for Local Authorities, NHS and Social Care to work together to produce a strategy with guidelines for Autism / Asperger syndrome including diagnosis, pathways to services and criteria that are realistic and address supportive and l
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for people on the Autism/Asperger Spectrum specifically to address the...
'...create a zero tolerance police system' -- Michael Strong
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Zero Tolerance Policing, pioneered by the NYPD saw crime fall by 39% and...
'...prioritise the rights of suffering animals over the rights of their owners to keep animals and to grant the RSPCA the power to remove any suffering animal (permanently) to a place of safety without delay.' -- Alison Earnshaw
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems that the rights of people to possess animals are often considered...
'...Save Yeovil's Last Big Green "FREE" Open Space From Becoming a Sports Zone Complex' -- Andrew J Roberts
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
South Somerset District Council, have a proposal to build a £21 million...
'...Investigate ebay and paypal with respect to an article 82 infringement and abuse of a monopolistic petition.' -- philip parkinson
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ebay through making users compulsorary offer paypal as the main option or...
'...support the naming of one of her Majesty's new ships HMS Wolverhampton at the earliest opportunity' -- Suhail Rana
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the greatest forms of civic pride that a town or city can possess is...
'...insist that PCTs must, be legally obliged to provide the expert Speech and Language Therapy to disabled children, as their SEN Statement states they need it.' -- Charlotte Peters Rock
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
PCTs state they currently have no legal obligation to provide Speech and...
'...Save lives by creating more layby parking sites on all major motorways to reduce the number of drivers falling asleep at the wheel and reduce conjestion and pollution' -- Chris Greenway
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all know tiredness kills. There has been a lot about drivers falling...
'...Require Repeater Indicator Lights along the length of Long Vehicles' -- R Bradshaw
seen at 17:11, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many injuries to cyclists are caused by vehicles, particularly long vehicles...
Misc
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had sent a message to Joe Calzaghe, the PMS replied that he understood that the Prime Minister wrote to congratulate Joe Calzaghe on his victory. He said that the whole country was very...
St George’s day
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the latest position was with regard to flags been flown above Government buildings with it being St George's Day tomorrow, the PMS replied that a consultation was undertaken by Jack Straw and his department...
Zimbabwe
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to give a flavour of Mark Malloch-Brown's briefing to Cabinet on Zimbabwe, the PMS replied that it was a short update noting the very constructive UN Security Council meeting that took place last week where...
Global food costs
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the summit on global food prices would just be a talking shop, or would there be something tangible coming out of it, the PMS replied that there was a wide range of people attending including the Head of...
Teachers’ Strike
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's view on the teachers' strike, the PMS replied that the Government's view had been expressed by Jim Knight, that we were very disappointed by the expected strike this week, but that...
Economy
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that conspicuous by its absence in that long list was the issue of the 10p tax rate, and asked if that was raised, the PMS replied that this did come up as part of the general discussion on the economy. There...
Cabinet
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by summarising this morning's Cabinet discussions. Cabinet met for around one hour- there was the usual brief update on parliamentary business from the Chief Whip, a brief...
Morning press briefing from 22 April 2008
seen at 16:28, 22 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, economy, teachers strike, Global food costs, Zimbabwe, St George's day and misc
Treasury and fsa launch consultation on eu insurance sector
seen at 16:14, 22 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
A discussion paper on the UK's proposals to reduce the administrative burden on insurance groups operating in the EU was launched today by the Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
'...make emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill) available from pharmacists on demand, in advance and to people other than the user.' -- Ellie Levenson
seen at 15:16, 22 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment emergency contraception is only available to the person...
Scottish Government International Framework
seen at 13:25, 22 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The International Framework document sets out how the Scottish Government will co-ordinate its international engagements and activity. The Framework draws together how the Scottish Government’s international activities...
Action Plan on European Engagement: Draft - April 2008
seen at 13:25, 22 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Text of the Scottish Government's Action Plan on European Engagement published in April 2008 in draft form for discussion with stakeholders. The Action Plan will be finalised at the end of 2008. This document complements...
SPECIAL MEASURES FOR VULNERABLE ADULT AND CHILD WITNESSES: a guidance pack
seen at 12:38, 22 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Special Measures for vulnerable adults and child witnesses - guidance
Maib publishes msc napoli report
seen at 12:27, 22 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the MAIB
Consumer direct receives £80 million of home maintenance complaints in first quarter
seen at 12:24, 22 April in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Direct received more than 19,000 complaints about builders, plumbers, electricians, decorators and other home improvement traders in the first three months of this year totalling almost £80 million...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of wimbledon chase primary school
seen at 12:15, 22 April in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the London Borough of Merton to vary the admission arrangements for Wimbledon Chase Community Primary School by increasing the admission...
Changes to distress beacon frequencies
seen at 11:54, 22 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
From February next year, only 406 MHz and not 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacons will be processed within the international satellite-aided search and rescue system called COSPAS-SARSAT. This affects all maritime ...
PM - Food crisis a "moral challenge for everyone"
seen at 11:31, 22 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown is to host a meeting of food producers, retailers and consumers today to deal with the growing world food crisis.
Baa airports market investigation
seen at 11:28, 22 April in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
CC sees potential for competition at all BAA airports in England and Scotland and calls for further evidence
Operation of the homeless persons legislation in Scotland: quarters ending 30 June and 30 September 2007 (including households in temporary accommodation at 31 December 2007)
seen at 11:11, 22 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Routine homelessness statistics update to September 2007
Correction to Parliamentary Answer (Joan Ruddock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An error has been identified in the figures in the table to the written answer given to the hon. Member for Falmouth and Camborne, (Julia Goldsworthy), 31 March 2008, Official Report, columns 503-10W.

Instead...

Zimbabwe (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The constitutional crisis in Zimbabwe continues as President Mugabe persists in his ambition to steal the election. It is over three weeks since the elections were held but the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is...

National Deep Clean Programme (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the written ministerial statements given on 21 November 2007, Official Report, column 134WS and 17 January 2008, Official Report, column 38WS strategic health authorities (SHAs) have confirmed that...

Health Pay Review Bodies (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am responding on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the thirty-seventh report of the review body on doctors' and dentists' remuneration (DDRB) (Cm 7327) and the twenty-third report of the ...

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Third Annual Report) (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 14 (3), 14 (4) and 14 (5) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, Lord Carlile of Berriew QC prepared a report on the operation of the Act in 2007, which the Minister for Security, ...

Public Law Family Proceedings (Court Fees) (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the outcome of the recent consultation on "Public Law Family Fees". The consultation published on 19 December 2007 and the consultation closed on 11 March 2008. One hundred and eleven responses...

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Publication of Q4 2007 Monitoring Statistics (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have deposited copies of "The Freedom of Information Act 2000—Statistics on Implementation in Central Government: Q4 October-December 2007" in the Libraries of both Houses. Copies are also available...

Compact on Relations between Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector (Phil Hope, Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office)
seen at 11:10, 22 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today placing in the Library of the House copies of the report of the annual meeting to review the compact held on 13 December 2007.

The annual meeting looked at the successes of the compact and the...

Government announces appointments to the new scottish consumer council
seen at 10:04, 22 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas today announced the appointment of Members to the new Scottish Consumer Council (SCC).
Maib publishes msc napoli report
seen at 04:08, 22 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has today published a report following the completion of their investigation into the structural failure of the hull of the MSC Napoli.