The Chief Veterinary Officer, Nigel Gibbens, has today confirmed Avian Influenza in chickens on premises near Banbury in Oxfordshire after preliminary tests were positive for the H7 strain. All birds on the premises...
Business Secretary John Hutton has become the first British secretary of state for trade to visit Vietnam on the first leg of a visit to the Far East. Mr Hutton landed in Hanoi yesterday and will this evening fly...
Where say a cancer patient pays for a ethical drug treatment that is...
It is difficult to determine exactly how many units of alcohol are in a...
Young people are desperate to earn more money. At the moment, there isn't a...
Norway has at present $250 billion set aside from 30 years Oil/Gas tax...
I, like many others were pleased when the UK government signed the...
join the criticism of Peterborough City Council for appointing a convicted...
Thousands of members of the general public are converting their vehicles to...
Why is it that people who have had transplants and have to take drugs to...
The Scotland Act, 1998, devolved responsibility for certain matters to the...
and allow same amount to be given to friends or charities
People with invisible illnesses, including but not limited to, Asperger's...
Laser eye surgery was rejected to be available on the NHS in 2004. This...
When i was in hospital recently i had to have 8 blood transfusions, only i...
Currently, a married couple who are both working benefit from two incomes...
The Prime Minister has hosted an awards reception in Downing Street for the Daycare Trust, the campaign group that has promoted affordable childcare throughout the UK.
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Prince William passed through the gates of Britannia Royal Naval College yesterday, marking the beginning of a short attachment that will give him an insight...
Exercise Unicorn, a major maritime exercise to be conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) with BP PLC is scheduled to take place...
Rising oil and energy prices are painful, but unavoidable in a market...
Scotland's seas and wildlife are facing one of the biggest threats they have...
Abolish Home Information Packs when selling a house. Due to the governments...
Families are always put first in the UK, often at the expense of single...
London has a population far greater than that of Scotland and is also a...
We were victims of a crime last night, we had to recieve hospital treatment...
As part of the Government's efficiency plans, the first stage of the IPS...
Many banks and credit card companies are now applying for charge orders to...
We constantly hear the government saying that they want motorists to leave...
Did you know that large retailers in music and other industries can entirely...
With all the allowances given to people in this country what about giving an...
Currently we have children and youths playing with and getting injured with...
This petition is to attempt to lower the age for one to purchase an airsoft...
The current 'end of speed limit' road sign - a circular white road sign with...
This would reduce congestion as people would leave cars at home. It would...
19 million disposable nappies are thrown into landfill each year in the UK....
I'd like the government to ban the use of automated calling machines that...
i propose that anyone driving without a license or a provisional license...
As on MSN A leading police chief has announced his force will abandon "...
This year it is said that "bonuses" awarded to financial services sector...
Recently it was revealed that councils have been issuing fines for parking...
Year after year many people die from either being under the influence of...
The petitioner is calling for action to ensure that council and housing...
rather than paying more money to low income families to help them with their...
In the 60th year of the NHS, we, the undersigned, petition the Prime...
Building energy saving devices into all new houses and extension's where...
The worlds greatest gardens, and nature itself, never required any powered...
Every TA soilder is a Trained British soilder and after a tour in a combat...
Clearly the price of fuel for cars is not going to drop drastically. If it...
According to current legislation, since shops are private premises, shop...
The purpose of this petition is to reduce the traffic congestion between...
Mobility cars cost in the region of £10000-16000 each, and in my area I have...
A research team led by Professor Jouni Jaakkola of the University of...
Whilst it is fair to say that a company car is generally a benefit it needs...
One of Leicester's most successful comprehensive schools says it is under...
Chequers belongs to the nation and has, since 1921, been used as a country...
The already over-burdened children that have little time to themselves and...
Asked if the Prime Minister supported the idea of a Bank Holiday being a day to celebrate Britishness, the PMS replied that the Goldsmith Review had given a number of recommendations on this matter a few months ...
Put that Frank Field had today given a speech on "the English question" and asked if the Prime Minister had any thoughts on how to address peoples' worries in relation to that, the PMS said that the Prime Minister...
Asked if the Prime Minister was confident that people would back him on polyclinics, the PMS replied yes.Put that the British Medical Association were against polyclinics, the PMS said that whenever any kind of ...
Asked if the Government was seriously worried about losing the vote on 42 days, the PMS replied that there was a general view at Cabinet that there were some reports in the media this morning that were getting a...
Asked if Douglas Alexander would walk out if Robert Mugabe made a speech at the UN/FAO summit, the PMS said that it was best to double check with Douglas Alexander's spokesman who was with him, as he could relay...
Asked for guidance on the Prime Minister's meeting with Gerry Adams, the PMS confirmed that the Prime Minister was meeting with Gerry Adams this morning; they were meeting to discuss power sharing in Northern Ireland...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled journalists that there had an update from the Home Secretary at Cabinet this morning on pre-charge detention; it was emphasised that, despite the...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Northern Ireland, UN/Food and Agriculture Organisation Summit, 42 days, Polyclinics, Scotland and Bank Holidays
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today called on charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to give their views on the Draft Legislative Programme (DLP). In a speech to the National Council for ...
The next phase of a programme to help farmers tackle the causes of harmful water pollution is taking shape, Environment Minister Phil Woolas announced today.
Further to the update on 30 May regarding the roll-out of vaccination into Cornwall and the Restricted Zone in Wales, the batch of vaccine which was due this week needs to undergo further testing before it can be...
Mr Peter Hughes has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in succession to Mr John Everard who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Hughes will take up ...
This review provides qualitative evidence of the experience of clients in receipt of Self Directed Support (SDS) and explores the innovative work going on in delivering SDS in 3 local authorities.
This review provides qualitative evidence of the experience of clients in receipt of Self Directed Support (SDS) and explores the innovative work going on in delivering SDS in 3 local authorities.
The Metropolitan Police Authority has 23 members who scrutinise and support the work of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).
Lord Digby Jones, minister for trade and investment, is visiting the Caspian Sea country of Azerbaijan to highlight the benefits of doing business in the world's fastest growing economy.
in the west midlands drugs are a big issue not just hear but all over...
to all the vegetarians that are sick of having to check packaging of food...
We have had enough of having to use and paying extra for taxi's to get us...
Now that the Prime Minister has banned the use of cluster weapons by the UK...
we are asking the Prime Minister to seriously consider removing local...
Do not force everyone to unlock wifi/wimax to the public as this could give...
While some larger aircraft have seats with extra legroom,the smaller ones...
We would like Swansea council to withdraw its proposal to fell the Monkey...
If a student or scientist or member of the public wishes to read any of the...
Many artists from certain music genres seem to promote a hatred of...
It has always struck me that any election in which a large percentage of the...
Kashmir is the root cause of all the wars between India and Pakistan, Both...
This is far to an important decision to be left to politicians as they dont...
Ever since the new A130 link road was opened some 5-6 years ago, joining the...
After the flooding of last year in the Hull area, local contractors to which...
Bring back national ownership of our vital infrastructure. Return the profit...
British Rail was reliable, run for the people, by the people and wasn't all...
that the government should provide all funding for the helplines for chldren...
The national speed limit was introduced several decades ago. It was fit for...
Bulgarians and Romanians (A2 Nationals) are allowed to come to UK without...
The CPI basket of goods is not indicative of the most common goods and...
The increase is in line with all othjer increases within the EEC and UK....
The euro 4 vehicle are due to pay a road tax which is based on the engine...
HGV's are a continuing nuisance on Penkford Lane, always ignoring the speed...
Deterrence of crime depends on the probability of being caught and the...
Help People especially those starting a business who will be working full...
The area is mainly elderly and many have to travel into neighbouring Poulton...
Buckpool Post Office is a Community post office in Buckpool and is under...
Many transport companies would glady use their trucks during limited hours...
In these very uncertain times that we now live in, why allow the HMRP's to...
CEOP has been created to help children and families to go online safely but...
People who resort to gun and knife crime are often living in deprivation. So...
Firstly. An opportunity for people to hand in their knives in a well...
SENT ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE LEGAL SERVICES COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER
Schools Minister Jim Knight has today announced £81 million of additional funding to prepare teachers to deliver the new Diploma.
Gordon Brown has welcomed the announcement of a new Nissan car designed by British engineers and set for production in Sunderland.
The law on dangerous dogs will today be spelt out by Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food, Farming and Animal Health at the RSPCA Conference on Dogs.
New guidance to help and support local authorities, schools, community groups and the police to tackle violent extremism and prevent radicalisation in communities was launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith...
Improvements to North Middlesbrough's transport infrastructure have been given the go-ahead with over £12 million of Government funding, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Proposals to ensure historically significant artefacts are protected to tell the story of the British railway have been published in a consultation by Rail Minister Tom Harris MP today.
Proposals to introduce significantly longer and heavier goods vehicles onto British roads were rejected today by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. This follows the publication of an independent report, highlighting...
A small water supplier is continuing to expand in to the water sector by applying to serve new developments.
Minister for Trade & Investment Lord Digby Jones is leading the push to encourage British companies to launch into the global sports sector. This week, his organisation will lead a delegation of 12 UK companies ...
Asked if the Prime Minister had received the Scottish First Minister's letter, the PMS replied that he did check just before he left and we still had not yet received this letter from Alex Salmond. Obviously we ...
Put that Brendan Barber had been seen going into Downing Street this afternoon, and asked if there was anything they need to know, the PMS replied that he had a private meeting in Downing Street. It was not unusual...
Put that some Labour MPs thought that there was an inconsistency with the position of the Prime Minister on Mugabe visiting the Rome Conference, and allowing Douglas Alexander to sit through the conference with ...
Asked if the Prime Minister would resign if he lost the vote on 42 days, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister answered that question in the press conference following his meeting ...
Developed countries and international agencies must take "immediate action" to tackle rising food costs, the PM has said.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Pre-charge Detention, Mugabe, Brendan Barber and Scotland
It was announced in the pre Queens Speech that Local Councils be given the...
Economy 7 gives you half price electricity between 2230 and 0730 by having 2...
by opposing the creation of a Southend relief road until such times as...
The current economic climate is causing significant financial hardship to...
The 2007 ICT GCSE paper was appalling, as some questions were disambigiously...
Provide grants and encouragement to local groups, to enable them to change...
At the moment, it is illegal for any shop to sell a knife to anyone under...
It's simple really, the only people who are losing out these days are the...
I would like a direct relation between Maintenance and Access to Children....
I find it very hard to believe & understand why it’s not a criminal offence...
The development of residential properties in back gardens in general reduces...
Application has been made for the construction of a paultry unit on Lamberts...
We believe that working alone at night is not only dangerous, but also life...
Drug Seizure Statistics
Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts 2006-07
Results of the Senior Charge Nurse Review and Clinical Quality Indicators Project conducted by the Scottish Government and professional advisers.
I am today laying before Parliament, with the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Health, the youth alcohol action plan, which fulfils a commitment made in the children's plan last year. Copies have...
I am pleased to announce the award of a contract to Ascent valued at £63.5 million, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and VT Group, for the UK military flying training system, which is designed to ...
Since 2004, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has offered specific consular assistance for British victims of terrorist incidents and their families. This assistance, known as the Aftercare Plan, recognised...
I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which DIUS is responsible, at the forthcoming EU Competitiveness Council on 29-30 May in Brussels. The research session of the Council will be held on 30 May and will...
I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of DFID's AIDS strategy 2008-2015.
This strategy sets out the UK's priorities for "Achieving Universal Access—Halting and Reversing the Spread ...
It has been brought to my attention that the reply I gave the hon. Member for Fareham (Mark Hoban), 14 May 2008, Official Report, columns 1586W was incorrect.
The correct answer should have been:
...
During business questions on Thursday 15 May 2008, The Leader of the House said:
"My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has tabled a written ministerial...
My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Family and I are today announcing publication of a White Paper, "Joint Birth Registration: Recording Responsibility", outlining the Government...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families...
We call on the UK government to: (1) Procure only information technology...
Any person or child carrying a knife (whatever age) as a means of defence or...
Cluster ammunitions, should be retained in case we need them. They can turn...
DISABLED CHILDREN NEED BOTH PARENTS – DON’T MAKE THEM CHOOSE. A disabled...
The Golliwog began as a storybook character created by Florence Kate Upton,...
Basically lets cut tax on fuel by putting the tax on childrens clothes,...
This is a petition to ban chicken battery farms. For those of you who don't...
Business Secretary John Hutton today welcomed Nissan's announcement of a multi-million pound investment at its Sunderland factory, safeguarding hundreds of jobs and leading to the production of a brand new model...
Today's BBC report on broadband speeds in the UK shows there is still a gap between the connection speeds available in urban areas and those available to many rural communities.
We need...
Minister for Women Harriet Harman will say that the new Equality Bill will declutter and simplify legislation, making it easier for small businesses and individuals to understand equality law.
Survey shows Volunteers have improved mental and physical health
New guidance to help and support local authorities, schools, community groups and the police to tackle violent extremism and prevent radicalisation in communities was launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith...
His Honour Judge Latham will retire as a Circuit Judge on 3 June 2008.
Tough community sentences have a real impact on reducing crime and preventing offenders from reoffending said David Hanson MP today launching a new document outlining the impact of strong community punishments.
Tough community sentences have a real impact on reducing crime and preventing offenders from reoffending said David Hanson MP today launching a new document outlining the impact of strong community punishments.
This letter invites comments on draft regulations which set out the qualifications and other requirements of Health Board and Local Authority competent persons to carry out the functions assigned to them in the ...