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20 June 2008

Territorial army 100th birthday pageant
seen at 18:29, 20 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Territorial Army (TA) will celebrate 100 years of service tomorrow in central London, in front of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and HRH The Earl of Wessex. A dramatic pageant will re-enact...
Lord Fraser Inquiry into Holyrood Building Project: Account of Expenditure
seen at 18:24, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is the final account of the Lord Fraser Inquiry
Ofwat plans water efficiency targets for companies
seen at 18:04, 20 June in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Water companies would face targets to help customers save more than 23 million litres of water a day (Ml/d), under proposals published today by Ofwat.
Ofwat revokes aquavitae's water supply licence
seen at 18:04, 20 June in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat today announced that following Aquavitae (UK) Limited going into administration it has issued a notice revoking its water supply licence.
'stop right now, thank you very much': mpa stop and search conference
seen at 17:52, 20 June in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority is holding a wide-ranging stop and search conference on Saturday 21 June.
'...institute changes in the UK access to justice laws to provide for a compulsory contributory legal expenses scheme to be administered by the government's statutory agency to cover all claim or defence where a valid cause of action or defence is evident
seen at 15:09, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We also call on the Prime Minister to seriously address the issue of...
£18m overhaul for support ship begins at birkenhead
seen at 13:10, 20 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
RFA Fort George, a replenishment and stores ship, has come into dock at Birkenhead for a major revamp as the Northwestern Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Limited (NSL) team begin work on a substantial £...
Scotland's Environmental and Rural Services: Exploring User Experiences- Research Findings 2/2008
seen at 13:05, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Survey-based research exploring land managers' experiences interacting with the rural and environmental public bodies in Scotland which will form Scotland Environmental and Rural Services (SEARS).
Scotland's Environmental and Rural Services (SEARS): Exploring User Experiences
seen at 13:05, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Survey-based research exploring land managers' experiences interacting with the rural and environmental public bodies in Scotland which will form Scotland Environmental and Rural Services (SEARS).
Double taxation convention: france
seen at 12:31, 20 June in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
A new comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and France was signed in London on 19 June 2008 by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mme Christine Lagarde...
'...Never allow Europe to control any of our armed forces!' -- Gary Harrison
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the British people never want any of our armed forces to be controlled by...
'...change the rules of government so that for as long as prices of food and fuel keep rising and house prices are falling, no member of parliament or government minister is allowed to claim ANY expenses from the usual self voted allowances they grant the
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These people are not living in the real world where people have to meet...
'...recognise that the people of scotland constitute a diverse nation of people, and a such have a obligation to themselves to determine the means of seeing to the needs of the nation of Scots' -- Ian Thomson
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Scots are a historical entity. Being a Scot is more than a political or...
'...Create law forcing Foreign Nationals to be made redundant in any position before the British Worker.' -- David Tzimenakis
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British Workers must be given priority in the workplace. Law must be created...
'...draw the line between public sector and charity provision.' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has always had a philanthropic tradition and the Welfare State was...
'...Ensure governing bodies discipline Headteachers who exploit their staff.' -- Tony Callaghan
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
School support staff are being exploited by some unscrupulous headteachers...
'...stop making guns and selling them to people so that they can use them to kill us when we illegally invade their countries' -- dean bell
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
coming from an anti war/violence stance and using the slogan "whilst we...
'...provide more support to football match officials by making it a criminal offence for TV pundits who, having decided that a decision made by an official was wrong, condone players and managers haranguing those officials.' -- Ian Townsend
seen at 12:19, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My local newspaper carries stories of dads physically assaulting referees...
Unprecedented investment in music education has the power to change children's lives
seen at 12:11, 20 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
* Schools Minister announces new orchestral project- 'In Harmony' - Chaired by Julian Lloyd Webber
EU Council
seen at 11:54, 20 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a communique released tonight, the PMS replied that the session would be continuing into tomorrow. The concluding Presidency press conference would also be tomorrow. There was a working dinner...
Andy Burnham Comments
seen at 11:54, 20 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on Andy Burnham's comments about Shami Chakrabarti, the PMS said none that the Prime Minister had expressed. The Prime Minister was focussed today on European matters. Asked...
Renewable Energy
seen at 11:54, 20 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by following up a question from this morning's lobby briefing on a story in the Guardian on renewable energy. The PMS said that there had been a statement on this yesterday...
Afternoon press briefing from 19 June 2008
seen at 11:54, 20 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Renewable Energy, Andy Burnham comments and EU council
Benn backs take up of flood protection measures for homes and businesses
seen at 11:48, 20 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Details of Government plans to assist individuals and businesses to better protect their property from the impacts of flooding have been outlined by the Environment Secretary today.
Tackling demand for prostitution - the dutch model
seen at 11:41, 20 June in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Dutch approach to prostitution was observed today by Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker during a visit to the Netherlands, as part of the Government's review into tackling the demand for prostitution.
Hertfordshire estate agent banned
seen at 11:37, 20 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has made a prohibition order against Daniel Zane, director of former Hertfordshire estate agents Vue Estates Ltd, banning him from estate agency work.
The Hypothetical Scottish Shares of Revenues and Expenditures from the UK Continental Shelf 2000 – 2013
seen at 11:34, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Hypothetical Scottish Shares of Revenues and Expenditures from the UK Continental Shelf 2000 – 2013
Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland 2006-2007
seen at 11:34, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report is the fourteenth in the series of official published estimates of expenditure and revenue balances of the public sector in Scotland.
Agricultural Wages in Scotland: The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board: A consultation document
seen at 11:34, 20 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Document
EU Budget Review (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:33, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Treasury is today publishing "Global Europe: Vision for a 21st century budget", the UK response to the European Commission's consultation on the EU budget review. Copies will be available in the Vote Office...

Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Count (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:33, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published the "Count of Gypsy and Traveller Caravans on 21( )January 2008".

Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and can be accessed via the Communities and ...

Environment Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:33, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg on 5 June 2008.

At this Council, member states set out their views so far on the 2020 climate and energy package. The UK intervened to stress...

Government Decontamination Service (Annual Report and Accounts) (Phil Woolas)
seen at 11:32, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2007-08 annual report and accounts for the Government Decontamination Service will be laid before Parliament today.

Copies will be deposited in the Libraries of the House.

Dementia Care (Ivan Lewis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health)
seen at 11:32, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government is publishing "Transforming the Quality of Dementia Care: Consultation on a National Dementia Strategy".

In August 2007 I announced a programme of work to develop the first national...

Immigration (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:32, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This year sees the biggest shake-up of our immigration system for 45 years. As part of these changes, I am today setting out reforms to the way the new UK Border Agency enforces the immigration law in communities...

Marriage Visas (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:32, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We are this year undertaking the biggest reform of Britain's immigration and border security system for 45 years.

Alongside the introduction of a points system for migrants who want to work and study, we...

EU: Budget (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:32, 20 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Alistair Darling) has made the following Written Statement.

The Treasury is today publishing Global Europe: Vision for a 21st Century Budget, ...

'...abolish all subsidies for famers' -- Barry Smith
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Famers claim large amounts of subsidies from the government to assist in the...
'...Stop the Church of England selling off our community 1914-1918 Memorial Hall, to build houses to sell.' -- Peter Lock
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Holbrook Memorial Hall in South Knighton, Leicester has been used by the...
'...deport all asylum seekers who commit homophoic crimes in the UK' -- Stephen J Goodwin
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A significant number of people who come to this country as refugees have...
'...Reduce VAT to unburdon the tax payer' -- Brian Kendal
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the cost of fuel is rising at an extortionate rate the cost of all...
'...Introduce legislation to allow the prosecution of MP's found to be abusing, or making fraudulent expenses claims.' -- Brian McCaig
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I call on the Prime Minister to address the public outrage regarding...
'...Ensure that senders of unsolicited mail provide a method - at their expense - to remove your address from their mailing list.' -- Dominic Mason
seen at 11:20, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Senders of unsolicited mail - junk mail, to you and me; marketing campaigns...
CRC 64 - The Rural Advocate - Our NHS, Our Future: a rural response - film
seen at 11:09, 20 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This short film follows the Rural Advocate, Stuart Burgess, as he investigates healhcare provision in rural areas. The film is part of our dossier of evidence in response to the <...

Search for yacht between shetland and norway
seen at 10:47, 20 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Shetland Coastguard are currently coordinating a search between the Shetland Isles and the coast of Norway for a sailing yacht that has been reported overdue whilst taking part in a race.
Overdue yacht located
seen at 10:47, 20 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search that was ongoing throughout the night for an overdue sailing yacht has now been stood down after it was located 17 miles South East of Lerwick by the Nimrod aircraft.
'...Allow overstayers from non-EEA countries without further leave to remain in the UK who have successfully graduated from any UK recognised or Listed body with advance degree and good standing with any UK recognised Professional body to switch to any
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The mission of DUIS include: Accelerating the commercial exploitation of...
'...stop motorists subsidising other tax payers' -- Robert Shetliffe
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The motorist contributes billions more in taxes to the exchequer than is...
'...Give more funding to UK Ice Hockey.' -- lauren freeman
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If more people knew that there were about 3 Ice hockey leagues in England...
'...Allow Mini Moto Scooters to ride on cycle routes' -- ben snaith
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i think that any one over the age of 14 should be able to ride mini moto...
'...Introduce Cricket to state schools' -- Kris Carr
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By introducing cricket to the sports curriculum of state schools we will not...
'...Help Teenage Hackers Put There Skills To Good Uses!' -- Ed Johnson
seen at 10:16, 20 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are probabally at least 1,000 teenage hackers in the U.K alone. If we...
Plant the seed of outdoor enjoyment – get your kids into the garden!
seen at 10:14, 20 June in Natural England (Our copy).
Gardens across England, large or small, can be havens for wildlife and are great places to get children interested in the natural environment, said Natural England today (Saturday 21 June) as it hosts the 2008 Wildlife...