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24 November 2008

'...Save Greenock Custom House from closure by HMRC' -- Anthony Robertson
seen at 22:54, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have worked for Customs and Excise (now HMRC)for 27 years and first...
'...Make it compulsory for all new unleaded cars to be fitted with a turbochargers to increase fuel efficiency.' -- Andrew Richardson
seen at 21:54, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having all new unleaded cars built with turbochargers will increase fuel...
'...Consider Care for People That Are Under Priverlidged.' -- Joseph James
seen at 20:17, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people in society are under Priverlidged and not able to maintain an...
'...Conduct a 12 week public consultation regarding whether or not to make sex and relationship education a statutory requirement for children five years old and over, expressing regret that this did not take place before the decision was announced by Jim
seen at 20:16, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 23rd October Jim Knight announced the Government s decision to back the...
'...abandon plans to prosecute clients of prostitutes, and instead decriminalise all aspects of prostitution that involve consensual sex between adults.' -- Richard Healing
seen at 20:16, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed change to the law to prosecute clients of prostitutes is an...
'...Save the Asiatic Cheetah from Extinction' -- Alex Suddaby
seen at 20:15, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are only 60 - 100 Asiatic Cheetah's left in the world. Iran has the...
Patient experience psa scores - annual update
seen at 19:52, 24 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Patient experience psa scores - annual update
seen at 19:52, 24 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
A fairer deal for energy customers
seen at 19:36, 24 November in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
-Warm Front to help more homes sooner -Ofgem to ensure transparency on energy prices -Extended support for renewable energy   
More choice for lone parents to help them find the right job
seen at 19:27, 24 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Thousands of lone parents will be given extra support to help them prepare for work under new benefit rules, which come into force today.   
More choice for lone parents to help them find the right job
seen at 19:27, 24 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Thousands of lone parents will be given extra support to help them prepare for work under new benefit rules, which come into force today.   
One week left to enter the local employment partnership awards 2009
seen at 19:27, 24 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Only one week remains for those involved in Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) to enter their success stories into the LEP Awards 2009.   
One week left to enter the local employment partnership awards 2009
seen at 19:27, 24 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Only one week remains for those involved in Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) to enter their success stories into the LEP Awards 2009.   
Statement by the foreign secretary on the visit to london of kosovo's president and prime minister
seen at 19:15, 24 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the UK's commitment to Kosovo, the Foreign Secretary said:   
Foreign secretary comments on his meeting with hrh prince saud al faisal
seen at 19:14, 24 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The British Foreign Secretary David Miliband met with HRH Prince Saud Al Faisal today. Following his meeting he said:   
Press Release - 'CRC Chair and Chief Dental Officer visit Devon to showcase rural dental services'
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Press release to accompany a visit by Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, and the Chief Dental Officer...

Our Chair and the Chief Dental Officer visit Devon to showcase rural NHS dental services
seen at 18:29, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Devon with Barry Cockcroft, the Chief Dental Officer, to showcase innovative practice improving quality...

10,000 new tasers to boost national roll-out
seen at 18:28, 24 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Funding for up to 10,000 new Tasers was announced by Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith today to support a wider roll-out of Tasers to all police forces in England and Wales.   
'...Introduce an environmental levy on Cat Food as the damage done to wild birds in Brition by the UK's domestic cat population had reached over 70 million birds each year.' -- Sean Yarranton
seen at 17:45, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has recently introduced several proposals on putting a levy...
'...reconsider the UK's commitment to democracy in light of the recent recognition of the Chinese rule over Tibet' -- David Stewart
seen at 17:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 15th November 2008 the BBC reported "A senior Chinese official has...
'...cut VAT to 15% to provide a fiscal stimulus' -- Robert Platt
seen at 17:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Consumer spending is a crucial part of our economy, and has been the driving...
'...Allow Northern Cyprus to be part of the Pet Passport scheme' -- Moyra Hassan
seen at 17:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Northern Cyprus was part of the pet passport scheme until 2004 and then all...
'...Have a National Screening Programme for Ovarian Cancer for all Women Over 40' -- Carrie Brett
seen at 17:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ovarian Cancer is a killer a silent killer as the symptoms often go un...
'...raise the profile, and promote greater awareness, of lung cancer across the UK and EU' -- Jo Knowles
seen at 17:43, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More than 38,500 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year-100 people...
'...Close the Approved Driving Instructors Register' -- derek haigh
seen at 17:43, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As Approved Driving Instructors, we demand a closure to the Driving...
'...To ban Parents, Family and Friends from teaching learner drivers' -- derek haigh
seen at 17:43, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned Approved Driving Instructors, demand that untrained and...
'...reverse the demonstrable decline in school science examination standards that is destroying our competitiveness.' -- Richard Pike
seen at 17:43, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Science examination standards at UK schools have eroded so severely that the...
'...Subsidise British soldiers' telephone bills' -- Teresa Kendall
seen at 17:42, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent of a young British soldier, I believe that more should be done...
'...clarify the legal position of high street banks in charging penalty fees over and above their administration costs when an overdraft limit is exceeded.' -- Ed Benwell
seen at 17:42, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Unfair and inflated bank charges are a source of constant worry to those...
'...reverse the unacceptable decision to condone chinese aggression in Tibet' -- Matt Ginn
seen at 17:42, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent decision by the UK government to recognise chinese sovereignty...
'...listen to, and respect the opinions of, the electorate and cease pursuing the introduction of a legally enforced organ donor scheme.' -- Philip Morris AICB (Comp)
seen at 17:41, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As individuals our bodies and their constituent organs belong to us . They...
'...Re-Open Talacre Railway station' -- Charlie Pendragon
seen at 17:41, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Talacre Railway station is situated on the North Wales Coast Mainline and is...
'...Replace tax lost through reductions in smoking and by unemployment by tax on alcohol' -- Deb Daniels
seen at 17:41, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Revenue from taxes has reduced and will shortly reduce significantly because...
'...Ensure the 30 year old cable network in Milton Keynes is upgraded to support fibre.' -- Scott Baverstock
seen at 17:41, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Milton Keynes was one of the first cities in England to have a cable network...
'...to help small shops by reducing commercail shop rates.' -- Peter Dixon
seen at 17:40, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Small independent shops are being slowly squeezed to a point that most are...
'...Stop giving expensive homes in London rent free to those who don't work.' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 17:40, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently a Nigerian single mother of 5 was given a million pound house in...
'...Save Didcot Railway Centre (GWS's home)' -- Paul Tracy
seen at 17:40, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Great Western Society might be forced out of its home, where it's been...
'...Remove gluten containing ingredients from the exemptions list.' -- Stephen Frost
seen at 17:39, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With reference to Commission Directive 2007/68/EC paragraph (4. The...
'...Stop making those stupid "knock off Nigel" TV ad's, people will always buy counterfeit goods; accept it and stop wasting our money making annoying advertisments.' -- Ross Kent
seen at 17:39, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
You must have seen these annoying ad's that act as if you will become a...
'...Restructure the UK TV License' -- DAVID TAIT
seen at 17:38, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hi there, With the recent incident on the BBC with regards to the Russel...
'...Introduce an option for companies to pay dividends to the government instead of taxes' -- Christopher M.L. Johnson
seen at 17:38, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Companies should have the option of issuing non-voting shares to the...
'...Reduce charges on credit cards of Banks that have benefited from the Government Bailout.' -- Gareth Cook
seen at 17:38, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All banks benefiting from public money must reduce the charges on credit...
'...raise the standards in the police force so that any person with a serious criminal record should not be in employment within the police force' -- R A Johnson
seen at 17:38, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The police force have a serious responsbility to the public. Employing...
'...use funds from the NHS budget to undergo trials for Low Dose Naltroxene' -- A Barnett
seen at 17:37, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is necessary to commit public money to this activity because the drug...
'...legalise am and ssb for citizens band in line with the rest of europe' -- Adrian Riddick
seen at 17:37, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
follows another petition with almost 500 signatures but with no apparent...
'...introduce 30 hour days.' -- Gareth Jones
seen at 17:37, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are just not enough hours in the day to get things done. 30 hour days...
'...Increase the Air Warfare capabilites of the Royal Navy with either more Type 45 destroyers or another class of ship.' -- Joe Williams
seen at 17:36, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has confirmed that only 6 type 45 destroyers will be...
'...Get rid of the "At Risk"status on Social Services reports and take action the instant a child is assumed to be in danger.' -- Tara Hurst
seen at 17:36, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After recent events i personally think it is about time that Social Services...
'...Increase the State Pension to a minimum of 40%of the national average wage' -- Bernard Wright
seen at 17:36, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
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'...encourage the new Mayor of London to build new and efficient public transport routes in Greater London' -- Alexander Keel
seen at 17:35, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Greater London is suffering from a transport system designed 1880-1910, with...
'...Remove the ridiculous ruling that prevents public transport operators from co-operating over fares' -- Francis Phillips
seen at 17:35, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently it is illegal for public transport operators to co-operate over...
'...Make a special case to keep the existing Childcare adn Education Diplomas (level 3) alongside the new diplomas' -- Helen Perkins
seen at 17:34, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When we are striving for a world class children s workforce, The DEMISE OF...
'...enforce manufacturers to only use recyleable materials for packaging' -- Chris Long
seen at 17:34, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local authorities are proposing to charge householders for the amount of...
'...enforce manufacturers to only use recyleable materials for packaging' -- Chris Long
seen at 17:34, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local authorities are proposing to charge householders for the amount of...
'...abolish the 87,276pa "allowance" unconditionally given to former Prime Ministers regardless of whether it's justified.' -- Gabriel Webber
seen at 17:33, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Unless a former PM becomes Leader of the Opposition - very rare - they...
'...Allow peaceful protest and public speaking on any public property in the UK, without the need for permission fro mthe police, and also ban the police from arresting people for protesting' -- Francis phillips
seen at 17:33, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A public speaker in most areas of the UK requires permission to do so (...
'...name and shame those companies that have breached the OECD Guidelines supply chain or human rights provisions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo' -- Naomi Pennington
seen at 17:32, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the UK Government holding DAS Air accountable for breaching OECD (...
'...Reform Student Finance.' -- Ian Bayntun
seen at 17:32, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Student finance should be available to all students. Students should not be...
'...arrange for the United Kingdom to join the North American Free Trade Association' -- Hans Monsen
seen at 17:31, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The United Kingdom whilst still remaining part of the European Union could...
'...use the downturn in the building sector to create a social bulding scheme using the unemployed tradespersons to build and refurbish houses, schools, hospitals and jails.Providing employment to many and kick starting the supply industry.' -- aidan port
seen at 17:31, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many unemployed or soon to be unemployed building tradespersons....
'...abolish non domestic rates on vacant properties' -- Franco Anacreonte
seen at 17:30, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On Aprl 1st 2008, the Government abolished the relief available on non-...
'...Bring Justice to Rape Victims.' -- Nicholas Turner
seen at 17:30, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
6% of rape victims get justice. That means that 6 rape cases out of 100...
'...to provide equal treatment to local authorities by making a public commitment to 'protect local authorities from losing millions of pounds of council taxpayers' money held in failing Icelandic banks.'' -- John Burgess
seen at 17:29, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government cannot stand by and allow local authorities to lose millions...
'...Review Police Guidlines and Stop all this Form Filling' -- Stephanie Knight
seen at 17:29, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is for all those Police officers who are sick and tired of all...
'...Make environmentally cars exempt from VAT.' -- Andrew Richardson
seen at 17:29, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Making cars that produce below a set level of Carbon Dioxide exempt from VAT...
'...Make it legal to cycle on the pavement.' -- Andrew Richardson
seen at 17:28, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many cyclists have to use the pavement out of necessity. Roads are often too...
'...a review of radio & television broadcating and phone in charges' -- john wilcock
seen at 17:28, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
reveiw of radio and television broadcasts both live and recorded shows and...
'...Give direct answers to direct questions during PMQs' -- David Johnson
seen at 17:28, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Politicians have become adept at ignoring questions and delivering pre-...
Public expenditure outturn update
seen at 17:11, 24 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
This release provides new estimates of financial year outturn for some key public expenditure series that are compiled and published by HM Treasury as National Statistics. Updates are provided for 2007-08 and ...
Public expenditure outturn update
seen at 17:11, 24 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
This release provides new estimates of financial year outturn for some key public expenditure series that are compiled and published by HM Treasury as National Statistics. Updates are provided for 2007-08 and ...
The impact on the Scottish economy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland
seen at 16:59, 24 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The impact on the Scottish economy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland: Illustrative findings from an experimental computable general equilibrium model for Scotland
Summary Version: Achieving Our Potential A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland
seen at 16:58, 24 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary Version: Achieving Our Potential A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland
Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland
seen at 16:58, 24 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland
A Fairer Local Tax for Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 16:58, 24 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of Consultation Responses.
Information commissioner to be given tougher powers
seen at 16:45, 24 November in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The Information Commissioner is to be given tougher powers to regulate the Data Protection Act under proposals put forward by Justice Secretary Jack Straw today (Monday 24 November).   
Business secretary lord mandelson's cbi annual conference speech
seen at 16:28, 24 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Check Against Delivery   
European Network for Rural Development: Minutes of the 1st Coordination Committee Meeting
seen at 16:02, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Minutes of the 1st ERDN Co-ordination Committee meeting.

European Network for Rural Development: Coordination Committee Rules of Procedure
seen at 16:02, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Draft Rules of Procedure of the ERDN Co-ordination Committee.

European Network for Rural Development: Legal framework and structures
seen at 16:02, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Legal framework and structures of the ERDN 2007-2013.
Comparative Analysis of National Rural Networks in the EU Member States
seen at 16:01, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Comparative Analysis of National Rural Networks (NRNs) in the EU Member States.

European Network for Rural Development: Proposed specific activities 2008-2009
seen at 16:01, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Proposed specific activities 2008-2009 for the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD).
European Network for Rural Development: Contact Point - Summary of 1st year programme
seen at 16:01, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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The Contact Point of the European Network for Rural Development:  Summary of 1st Year Draft Work programme.
The European Expert Network & the Evaluation Helpdesk
seen at 16:01, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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The European Expert Network & the Evaluation Helpdesk
We welcome CRE's discussion paper on the future of Rural Proofing
seen at 16:00, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Over the last year, we've been reviewing rural proofing. We committed to doing this in late 2007, following the publication of our latest rural proofing monitoring report . We've begun ...

Five million employees benefit from employer commitment to training: dhl helps government deliver on skills
seen at 13:47, 24 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Parcel courier James Ford has become the five millionth employee in the country to benefit from the Skills Pledge campaign to skill up the nation after his employer - the world's biggest delivery company DHL...
'...create new legislation which enables the relevent services to charge binge drinkers for the services that they require due to excessive drinking' -- TREVOR HALL
seen at 12:45, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS is already at the point where it is unable to provide services to...
'...Re-introduce Mortgage Interest Relief at Source (MIRAS)' -- ged shields
seen at 12:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Re-introducing Mortgage Interest Relief at Source would reduce home...
'...Make stronger penalties for public drunkeness and don't penalize responsible drinkers.' -- Gary Butler
seen at 12:44, 24 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Police should breath test troublesome drunks and fine them according to...
European Rural Development Network: Minutes of the 1st Coordination Committee Meeting
seen at 12:17, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Minutes of the 1st ERDN Co-ordination Committee meeting.

European Rural Development Network: Coordination Committee Rules of Procedure
seen at 12:17, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Draft Rules of Procedure of the ERDN Co-ordination Committee.

European Rural Development Network: Legal framework and structures
seen at 12:17, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Legal framework and structures of the ERDN 2007-2013.
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals by harrow council regarding west lodge first school
seen at 12:07, 24 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Harrow Council to extend the age range of West Lodge First School to establish a school catering for children aged 4 to 12 from 1st...
There are a variety of tools that engage...
seen at 11:07, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

There are a variety of tools that engage communities in decision making, that have developed and flexed in their approach, and indeed their names, over the space of a number of years. They are all valuable...

European Rural Development Network: Minutes of the 1st Coordination Committee Meeting
seen at 11:07, 24 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Minuites of the 1st Cordination Committee of the ERDN meeting.

Yacht crew rescued after capsize
seen at 01:53, 24 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Four sailors including a 15-year-old boy were rescued after their racing yacht capsized in gale-force winds off Plymouth. They are all from the Plymouth area, and were with the Mountbatten Sailing Club.  &...
Wind surfer rescued in 'treacherous' conditions
seen at 01:53, 24 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At just after 2.00 pm this afternoon, Belfast Coastguard were alerted by a member of the public that he could see from his viewpoint in the car park of the Royal Court Hotel at Portrush a windsurfer being blown ...