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29 October 2008

HIP s
seen at 21:27, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Margaret Beckett had said today that HIP s were not living up to their potential and did this mean that they would be scrapped or changed in some way, the PMS said he had not seen the comments so could...
IMF Proposals
seen at 21:27, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had called for a substantial increase in the amount of funding available to the IMF and could the PMS give any guidance as to what substantial meant, the PMS replied that the exact scale...
Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross
seen at 21:26, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that people had been calling for a proper apology from Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Ofcom had said they would investigate and it was for...
Oil Summit
seen at 21:26, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the oil summit in December had been downgraded to a ministerial meeting, the PMS said that as we had been saying over recent days, given the fact that there would be a world leaders meeting anyway...
Heathrow
seen at 21:26, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had an open mind on whether the third runway at Heathrow should go ahead, the PMS replied that the Government s position on this was that it supported a third runway at Heathrow, subject...
IMF Funding
seen at 21:26, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had had any feedback from China or the Gulf states about his plan for them to contribute more to the IMF, the PMS said that we were in constant dialogue with our international partners...
Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross
seen at 21:26, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any more comment from the Prime Minister on the issue, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister s view, not that he had had an enormous amount...
Morning press briefing from 29 October 2008
seen at 21:24, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, IMF funding, heathrow and Oil Summit

Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross

Asked if there would be any more comment from the ...

Pigeon-feeding - epetition response
seen at 21:24, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to refuse applications for byelaws banning the feeding of pigeons.”

Details of Petition:

“...

Barnabas - epetition response
seen at 21:23, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save St Barnabas church of England primary school.”

Details of Petition:

“I hope to try...

Knightbrucie - epetition response
seen at 21:23, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to give Mr Bruce Forsyth a Knighthood.”

Details of Petition:

“I have been entertained by Bruce...

Saverugbyleague - epetition response
seen at 21:22, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to investigate the impact that the proposed Super League franchises will have on National League clubs and supporting...

PMQs video Oct 29 2008
seen at 21:22, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Csa delivers best ever performance figures
seen at 20:10, 29 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Child Support Agency (CSA) delivered another record performance in the third quarter of 2008. More children than ever before benefited from maintenance as the Agency collected or arranged payments totalling ...
Somalia: minister's reaction to bombings
seen at 20:03, 29 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today Lord Malloch-Brown, Minister for Africa, commented on the bombings in Somalia:   
Thanks for your comment Peter. The report is now...
seen at 19:58, 29 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment Peter.

The report is now available from the Enterprise Nation website

£700m for new vehicles for operations
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Secretary John Hutton announced today over £700M for an extra 700 vehicles to further improve the safety and protection of our troops on operations in Afghanistan.   
£700m for new vehicles for operations
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Secretary John Hutton announced today over £700M for an extra 700 vehicles to further improve the safety and protection of our troops on operations in Afghanistan.   
Government responds to the national recognition study for the armed forces
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today responded formally to a study of public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces.   
Government responds to the national recognition study for the armed forces
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today responded formally to a study of public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces.   
Armed conflicts memorial dedicated at westminster abbey
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
An Armed Conflicts Memorial was dedicated at Westminster Abbey today in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The memorial honours those who have been killed in conflict zones since the end of the...
Armed conflicts memorial dedicated at westminster abbey
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
An Armed Conflicts Memorial was dedicated at Westminster Abbey today in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The memorial honours those who have been killed in conflict zones since the end of the...
£97 million contract to strengthen airbridge
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
MoD has signed a £97 million, seven-year contract with Marshall Aerospace of Cambridge for the logistic support of the TriStar fleet. Known as the TRIOS contract (TriStar Integrated Operational Support), it...
£97 million contract to strengthen airbridge
seen at 19:23, 29 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
MoD has signed a £97 million, seven-year contract with Marshall Aerospace of Cambridge for the logistic support of the TriStar fleet. Known as the TRIOS contract (TriStar Integrated Operational Support), it...
'...force mortgage lenders to pass on 100% of interest rate cuts to borrowers, instead of profiting from those burdened by debt.' -- Barry Summers
seen at 19:07, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mortgages.co.uk are following up their first petition with a second round of...
'...Please Improve the Performance and Comfort of Healthcare Buildings and Environments' -- Emeka Efe Osaji
seen at 19:07, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Healthcare buildings and environments should be a home away from home for...
'...pass a law that required all New Builds, and significant renovations are made upto 100% independent of outside energy/hot water requirements.' -- Allan Moore
seen at 19:07, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The sad fact is energy prices are going to keep rising and rising at a rate...
'...Prevent companies over a certain economic threshold from using employment agencies.' -- Gareth Lee Davis
seen at 19:07, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employment agencies are being used to circumvent hard earned employee's...
'...stop large retailers from extending credit terms' -- NAOMAL WIJESOORIYA
seen at 19:07, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
borrowing costs for small companies have risen,further overdraft facilities...
'...Re-nationalise and re-regulate buses in the metropolitan county of Tyne and wear and also surrounding urban areas such as Washington, County Durham' -- Francis phillips
seen at 19:06, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Tyne and wear metropolitan area used to have all its bus services under...
'...to make a maximum workimg temperature law' -- BEN BALDWIN
seen at 19:06, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under present health and safety law a minimum working temperature is...
'...Keep HMRC offices in Motherwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge open.' -- Fiona McKinnon
seen at 19:06, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned are seriously concerned about the future of HM Revenue &...
'...encourage the cultivation and preservation of trees and other plants in the streets, gardens and rooftops of British towns and cities, just as he is for forest nations.' -- Susannah Clemence
seen at 19:06, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Visiting London,I am shocked at the "deforestation" taking place on our own...
'...Give as much to Health Service as he gave to Banks.' -- Liam Breen
seen at 19:05, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As Taxpayers we are grieved to see that this money was given to banks and...
'...do somthing about BRITISH Soldiers being discrimanated against just because of what they do for a job.' -- Allan Cameron
seen at 19:05, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BRITISH service personel are being discriminated against because of what...
'...Leave the clocks set to British Summer Time' -- Kevin Walker
seen at 19:05, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The clocks should not go back in the winter they should be left alone so...
'...Review the qualification for Cold Weather payments.' -- Scott Burns
seen at 19:05, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment there are a large number of recipients of the cold weather...
'...create an immediate 3-month tax and NI break for all UK citizens who earn less than 100,000 per year and for all UK companies with a turnover of less than 100,000 per month.' -- John Burrows
seen at 19:05, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the current crisis, allow people to save their homes and their jobs....
'...Reduce the national speed limit to 30 mph, with higher, and lower limits applied on specific roads subject to appropriate signage' -- Dean Evans
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current national speed limit of 60 mph on single carriage roads...
'...Investigate Reverse Telephone Searches in the UK and permit such searches to become legal' -- Charles Rose
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen living abroad. I am sick of spam originating in the...
'...Make Illegal the hobbling/shackling of mares for breeding or to aid the breaking in of horses.' -- Mrs Lisa Jayne Tyler
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When a mare is unwilling to be mounted by a stallion, fear for the stallion...
'...Support a Radical Solution to the Obesity Crisis' -- Hadley Stirrup
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Millions of adults appear to lack even the most basic cooking skills and we...
'...Link the State Pension to Average Earnings from 1st January, 2009' -- Ted Collins
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government quite rightly has brought forward the funding of building...
'...Change the rules on short term tenancies' -- Lesley Rafferty
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All privately rented properties to be inspected by the local council.The...
Film tax relief supporting uk film industry
seen at 18:54, 29 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
New figures showing the success of the Government's film tax relief were published today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Timms. The figures, which are the first to be published since the scheme...
Film tax relief supporting uk film industry
seen at 18:54, 29 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
New figures showing the success of the Government's film tax relief were published today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Timms. The figures, which are the first to be published since the scheme...
Insolvency "specialist" wound up
seen at 18:30, 29 October in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company offering advice and services to those in financial hardship has been wound-up by the High Court in Liverpool following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service...
Insolvency "specialist" wound up
seen at 18:30, 29 October in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company offering advice and services to those in financial hardship has been wound-up by the High Court in Liverpool following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service...
Should be interesting to see what comes out of...
seen at 17:56, 29 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Should be interesting to see what comes out of it. Any idea when the results will be published?
Welcoming the EFRA Committee's report and recommendations on the potential of the rural economy
seen at 17:56, 29 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome the EFRA Committee’s report and recommendations for government to strengthen their approach to prioritising, delivering and monitoring activity for England’s rural economies...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 14:19, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Small businesses, the economic crisis and climate change were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on British farmers, the agency workers directive...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 14:18, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Small businesses, the economic crisis and climate change were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on British farmers, the agency workers directive and Northern...

Privy Council Appointments
seen at 14:17, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir John (Bernard) Goldring and Sir Rupert (Matthew) Jackson be sworn of Her Majesty s most honourable Privy Council on their appointment as Lord Justices of Appeal...

What's the carbon footprint of your product?
seen at 13:57, 29 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Businesses can from today assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services and play a greater part in fighting climate change, thanks to a new standard launched by BSI British Standards, the Carbon Trust ...
Water friendly farming initiative targets new catchments
seen at 13:57, 29 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
More areas around the country will benefit from help to tackle harmful water pollution, Environment Minister Jane Kennedy announced today. The England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative aims to help...
Hse publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
seen at 13:44, 29 October in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
New statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/08. The statistics can be found at www.hse.gov....
St Andrew's Day: Scotland's National Day - Leaflet for schools and pre-schools with ideas for celebrating St Andrew's Day
seen at 13:34, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Leaflet encouraging schools and pre-schools to celebrate St Andrew's Day 2008.
Public Procurement Reform Programme: Tendering for Public Contracts: A short guide for businesses
seen at 13:33, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A short overview of how to sell to the public sector in Scotland, the rest of the UK and in Europe.
Final results of the 2008 June agricultural census
seen at 13:33, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistical tables and graphs showing the final results of the 2008 June Agricultural and Horticultural Census.
Choosing a school: A guide for parents 2008-09
seen at 13:33, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Choosing a School A Guide for Parents
Local Government (John Healey)
seen at 13:33, 29 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In February this year, during the parliamentary debates on the Structural Change Orders for Cornwall, County Durham, Northumberland, Shropshire and Wiltshire, a number of hon. Members raised concerns about the...

ASACS Basing Study (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 13:33, 29 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am able to inform the House today of the outcome of the Royal Air Force study that has been undertaken to consider the future basing requirements of the Air Surveillance and Control System—ASACS—...

Exclusions Review (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 13:33, 29 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend Prime Minister made a commitment in the National Security Strategy statement of 19 March 2008, Official Report, column 929, to take "stronger action against those we suspect of stirring up...

World leading maritime administration attend fort lauderdale international boat show
seen at 11:46, 29 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a World leading maritime administration and the originator of the Large Commercial Yacht Code.   
New national advancement service will break down barriers to work
seen at 11:24, 29 October in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
New research shows vocational qualifications are route to higher wages   
President Sarkozy
seen at 05:02, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister would be discussing with President Sarkozy this afternoon, the PMS said that they would discuss the international economic situation. The purpose of the meeting was to take stock ...
Energy/Oil
seen at 05:02, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how disappointed the Prime Minister was about the suggestion from OPEC that they would not attend the oil summit in London in December, the PMS repeated what we had said at the end of last week; the meeting...
Cabinet
seen at 05:02, 29 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began with an update on Cabinet this morning. There was a presentation from Jack Straw on the ongoing work on the Bill of Rights; an update from John Hutton following on from...
Want10destroyers - epetition response
seen at 05:01, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to order ten type 45 destroyers for the Royal Navy and consider twelve.”

Details of Petition:

&#...

Schoolnitnurse - epetition response
seen at 05:01, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to bring back the School Nit Nurse.”

Details of Petition:

“The childrens A&E department...

Dsabarrow - epetition response
seen at 05:00, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to request that the DSA continues to provide motorcycle test facilities in the Barrow-in-Furness and the South Lakes...

Forces-support - epetition response
seen at 05:00, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to acknowledge that the British public believe the support given to the armed forces to be inadequate.”

Microchips - epetition response
seen at 04:59, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to force Councils to Scan Dead cats for Microchips and contact their owners.”

Details of Petition:

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PM’s Diwali message
seen at 04:59, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his warmest wishes to the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities as they celebrate the annual festival of Diwali.

In a Downing Street video, the PM said that the holiday provided an opportunity...

Morning press briefing from 28 October 2008
seen at 04:58, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Cabinet, energy/oil and President Sarkozy

Cabinet

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began with an update on Cabinet this morning. There was a presentation...

PM and Sarkozy hold finance talks
seen at 04:58, 29 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have held talks in Paris on the global financial crisis and proposals to be carried forward to November’s international summit in Washington.

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Foreign secretary comments on the violence in eastern drc
seen at 04:18, 29 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary commented on the resurgence of violence in the Eastern DRC. He said;   
Foreign secretary comments on the violence in eastern drc
seen at 04:18, 29 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary commented on the resurgence of violence in the Eastern DRC. He said;   
Sustainable development takes centre stage as highways agency meets with planners
seen at 04:06, 29 October in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
HIGHWAY AGENCY SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BRITISH LAND PLC   
Review into the Profitability of the Scottish Dairy Farm Sector
seen at 03:29, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Review into the Profitability of the Scottish Dairy Farm Sector
Review into the Profitability of the Scottish Dairy Farm Sector
seen at 03:29, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Review into the Profitability of the Scottish Dairy Farm Sector
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Services
seen at 03:29, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draft document for comment
HCS 1: Are You Entitled to Help with Health Costs?
seen at 03:28, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Public information document - help with health costs.
HCS 1: Are You Entitled to Help with Health Costs?
seen at 03:28, 29 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Public information document - help with health costs.
Innovative pan-public sector air programme will streamline supply chain
seen at 02:36, 29 October in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has today announced plans to deliver a pan-public sector air programme that will streamline the supply chain and improve efficiency in air travel procurement.   
Innovative pan-public sector air programme will streamline supply chain
seen at 02:36, 29 October in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has today announced plans to deliver a pan-public sector air programme that will streamline the supply chain and improve efficiency in air travel procurement.   
Coastguard helicopter assists lifeboat crew in rescue of a mother and two children
seen at 01:24, 29 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
On one of the coldest afternoon's this year Poole's Inshore lifeboat and volunteer crew launched to a report of a woman and two children stranded on mud flats in an inflatable kayak canoe.   
Coastguard helicopter assists lifeboat crew in rescue of a mother and two children
seen at 01:24, 29 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
On one of the coldest afternoon's this year Poole's Inshore lifeboat and volunteer crew launched to a report of a woman and two children stranded on mud flats in an inflatable kayak canoe.