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05 December 2008

Hello I run the home business website at...
seen at 23:25, 5 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Hello

I run the home business website at www.enterprisenation.com and we are seeing nothing but confidence and optimism from our site visitors - many of whom operate in rural areas.

Thanks Emma, good to hear an optimistic view
seen at 23:25, 5 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks Emma, good to hear an optimistic view
Managing partner sentenced for money laundering
seen at 22:15, 5 December in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national (Our copy).
Jonathan Krestin (60), the managing partner at Butcher Burns, a commercial and property firm of solicitors, was yesterday fined £5,000 on one count of money-laundering at Isleworth Crown Court.   ...
Climate scientists' warning on air quality
seen at 20:56, 5 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Actions to improve air quality and reduce climate change need to be linked claim scientists attending an annual United Nations conference on climate change in Poland this week.   
Tax law rewrite - fifth bill introduced
seen at 20:50, 5 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Corporation Tax Bill, introduced into Parliament by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, is published today.   
Tax law rewrite - fifth bill introduced
seen at 20:50, 5 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Corporation Tax Bill, introduced into Parliament by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, is published today.   
Tax law rewrite - fifth bill introduced
seen at 20:50, 5 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Corporation Tax Bill, introduced into Parliament by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, is published today.   
Mortgage Announcement
seen at 19:11, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why he thought it was that the eight organisations mentioned by the Prime Minister seemed to be caught on the hop by the announcement, the PMS said that that would be the journalist s description. The comments...
Mortgage Announcement
seen at 19:11, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why he thought it was that the eight organisations mentioned by the Prime Minister seemed to be caught on the hop by the announcement, the PMS said that that would be the journalist s description. The comments...
Mortgage Announcement
seen at 19:11, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why he thought it was that the eight organisations mentioned by the Prime Minister seemed to be caught on the hop by the announcement, the PMS said that that would be the journalist s description. The comments...
Speaker of the House
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that he had full confidence in the Speaker, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, it was the Prime Minister s view that we should all support the Speaker s decision...
Speaker of the House
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that he had full confidence in the Speaker, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, it was the Prime Minister s view that we should all support the Speaker s decision...
Speaker of the House
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had said that he had full confidence in the Speaker, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, it was the Prime Minister s view that we should all support the Speaker s decision...
Heathrow
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Government had postponed its decision on Heathrow, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, we had conducted two consultation exercises on the proposed third runway at Heathrow and there ...
Heathrow
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Government had postponed its decision on Heathrow, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, we had conducted two consultation exercises on the proposed third runway at Heathrow and there ...
Heathrow
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Government had postponed its decision on Heathrow, the PMS replied that as he had said this morning, we had conducted two consultation exercises on the proposed third runway at Heathrow and there ...
Frank Cocaine Campaign
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the campaign was, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it was a Home Office campaign, warning people of the dangers of using cocaine. original source.
Frank Cocaine Campaign
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the campaign was, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it was a Home Office campaign, warning people of the dangers of using cocaine. original source.
Frank Cocaine Campaign
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the campaign was, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it was a Home Office campaign, warning people of the dangers of using cocaine. original source.
Miscellaneous
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that banks weren t passing on the reduction in interest rates and that the Government s recapitalisation plan wasn t working, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had made his view clear this morning; we hoped...
Zimbabwe
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought about Condoleezza Rice s comment that President Mugabe had outstayed his welcome, the PMS said that there had been an election in Zimbabwe earlier this year and the democratic...
Global Europe Conference
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Global Europe conference next week, the PMS said that this was a meeting about the European economy, hosted by the Prime Minister. There would firstly be a trilateral meeting between the Prime ...
Party Funding
seen at 19:10, 5 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the law on party funding needed changing in light of the Peter Hain announcement today, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Electoral Commission had issued a statement this morning relating...
Abcounciltax - epetition response
seen at 19:08, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish Council Tax.”

Details of Petition:

“Council Tax was first introduced in 1993. Since...

Abcounciltax - epetition response
seen at 19:08, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish Council Tax.”

Details of Petition:

“Council Tax was first introduced in 1993. Since...

Abcounciltax - epetition response
seen at 19:08, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish Council Tax.”

Details of Petition:

“Council Tax was first introduced in 1993. Since...

Unfair-uni-fees - epetition response
seen at 19:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove the 3 year residency requirement for British university students.”

Details of Petition:

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Unfair-uni-fees - epetition response
seen at 19:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove the 3 year residency requirement for British university students.”

Details of Petition:

<...
Unfair-uni-fees - epetition response
seen at 19:07, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove the 3 year residency requirement for British university students.”

Details of Petition:

<...
NTOBFT - epetition response
seen at 19:06, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to oppose the British Olympic Associations attempts to create a ‘British’ football team to take part in ...

NTOBFT - epetition response
seen at 19:06, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to oppose the British Olympic Associations attempts to create a ‘British’ football team to take part in ...

NTOBFT - epetition response
seen at 19:06, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to oppose the British Olympic Associations attempts to create a ‘British’ football team to take part in ...

Neonatal - epetition response
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save the special care baby unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff. neo natal intensive...

Neonatal - epetition response
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save the special care baby unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff. neo natal intensive...

Neonatal - epetition response
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save the special care baby unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff. neo natal intensive...

'...Change the law regarding carbon monoxide alarms.' -- Alan Littlewood
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Approx 50 people die in the UK and many hundreds if not thousands are...
'...Fund the BBC through central taxation revenue and scrap the TV Licence' -- David Filce
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the Government's attempt to stimulate the faltering economy by reducing...
'...Stop the Abuse of Children' -- Joan French
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish to petition the Government to 1. Fund a National Telephone...
'...Free UK Digital Mapping' -- Andrew Hughes
seen at 19:04, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Satisfy the national interest and consumer need for accurate, high quality...
Insolvreg - epetition response
seen at 19:03, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish, regulate or limit private company access to the Insolvency Website.”

Details of Petition:

Insolvreg - epetition response
seen at 19:03, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish, regulate or limit private company access to the Insolvency Website.”

Details of Petition:

Insolvreg - epetition response
seen at 19:03, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish, regulate or limit private company access to the Insolvency Website.”

Details of Petition:

BanBasc - epetition response
seen at 19:02, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) and other bloodsports organisations from schools...

BanBasc - epetition response
seen at 19:02, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) and other bloodsports organisations from schools...

BanBasc - epetition response
seen at 19:02, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) and other bloodsports organisations from schools...

Coastguardpay - epetition response
seen at 19:01, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to agree to the pay rise requests made by UK Coastguard staff to bring them in line with other Emergency Services.&#...

Coastguardpay - epetition response
seen at 19:01, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to agree to the pay rise requests made by UK Coastguard staff to bring them in line with other Emergency Services.&#...

Coastguardpay - epetition response
seen at 19:01, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to agree to the pay rise requests made by UK Coastguard staff to bring them in line with other Emergency Services.&#...

Myxomatosis - epetition response
seen at 19:00, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to develop a solution to the terrible suffering and torture wild rabbits endure by contracting Myxomatosis each year...

Myxomatosis - epetition response
seen at 19:00, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to develop a solution to the terrible suffering and torture wild rabbits endure by contracting Myxomatosis each year...

Myxomatosis - epetition response
seen at 19:00, 5 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to develop a solution to the terrible suffering and torture wild rabbits endure by contracting Myxomatosis each year...

Marine and coastal access bill published
seen at 18:03, 5 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today welcomed publication of pioneering legislation for better protection and development of the seas around Britain.   
Marine and coastal access bill published
seen at 18:03, 5 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today welcomed publication of pioneering legislation for better protection and development of the seas around Britain.   
Our Response to Consultation on Direct Elections to English National Parks and Broads Authorities
seen at 18:02, 5 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to Defra's Consultation on Direct Elections to English National Park and Broads Authorities.

New director of medical education for england
seen at 17:54, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Dr Patricia Hamilton has been appointed as the new Director of Medical Education for England and will take up her post in the new year. Patricia will replace interim Director Professor David Sowden. David will be...
Foreign secretary statement on zimbabwe
seen at 17:30, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary commented on the situation in Zimbabwe, he said:   
Foreign secretary statement on zimbabwe
seen at 17:30, 5 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary commented on the situation in Zimbabwe, he said:   
Minister unveils new detention facility
seen at 17:05, 5 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
New expanded detention facilities for illegal immigrants facing removal from the UK were opened at Manchester Airport by Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas today.   
Future Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy in Scotland - Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 16:40, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary findings from an analysis of written responses to a public consultation, undertaken in summer 2008, on proposals for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
'...Create an independent appeals process for challenging unjust SORN penalties' -- chris britton
seen at 16:40, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Presumption of guilt in dealing with SORN penalties is against the rules of...
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: It s Your Decision
seen at 16:40, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A booklet about how the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 can help you when you are unable to decide things for yourself.
'...Reduce income tax not VAT' -- Benjamin Court
seen at 16:40, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are experiencing unprecedented times, however the cause is obvious to...
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: It s Your Decision
seen at 16:40, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A booklet about how the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 can help you when you are unable to decide things for yourself.
'...Abolish the low emission zone for transit size vans in favour of a yearly emission test.' -- Philip Webb
seen at 16:40, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Abolish the LEZ for transit size vans due to the amount of small business's...
'...exert pressure on the Government of Cyprus to protect property rights in Cyprus in compliance with Article 17 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights' -- Leslie Glassock
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cyprus is mis-described as having a property registration and ownership...
'...release Government funds immediately to support the work of Food from Britain in promoting the British food sector in all its diversity.' -- Tim Harrap
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British food is an important part of our culture and economy and helps...
'...pass into law that all members of the government are held accountable for there actions.' -- john perrin
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the government should be held accountable for its actions. if they state no...
'...Provide clearer information to the public on the calculation of interest rates for loans.' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Calls for interest rate caps usually quote a specific figure without...
'...ensure that police officers who are violent to their children or partners do not remain unpunished for their behaviour' -- johnhorton
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
police officers who strike or are otherwise aggressive to their children or...
'...announce a national Random Act of Kindness day on January the 15th.' -- Rianne Watson
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'Random act of kindness day' In January when Christmas is over and our...
'...value the lives of African people above commodities.' -- Dr Andy Knox
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the previous conflict in Congo, the UN carried out an...
'...instruct the Department of Transport to order new InterCity Express trains on Cross Country s Scotland to the South West of England services' -- Mr Peter Skuce
seen at 16:39, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current four carriage Voyager trains are not of high build quality to...
'...Allow Under 25s to have the same rights as over 25s to claim Support and Employment Allowence' -- Teresa Wright
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is age discrimnation Mr Gordon Brown. I am currently trying to claim...
'...make all local councils provide moveable weekly refuge collection bins' -- john wilcock
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as still many local councils still do not supply moveable refuge bins weekly...
'...Make Government Departments Consider Cost When Tendering For Creative Services' -- James Killoran
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year, Government Departments issue thousands of tenders for marketing...
'...Replace ALL one way roads with dual way roads unless not physically possible.' -- Robert Kyle
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many times have you been stuck in a one way system? How many times have...
'...Create GRADED driving licences for ALL members of the public.' -- Robert Kyle
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop discrimination against young drivers and educate those who have passed...
'...Encourage Powys County Council to install a pelican crossing and traffic calming measures at Dame Anna Child's Endowed School, Whitton, Powys, LD7 1NP' -- Phil Bowen
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Brown. It is of great concern to teachers, parents and most...
'...Make the use of 0870 numbers illegal for use as customer services lines' -- Ally Moizer
seen at 16:38, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WHY SHOULD WE PAY FOR AFTER SALES CUSTOMER SUPPORT? We, the public, pay...
'...ban the 11+' -- Thomas Sutton
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What is the point of the 11+? It doesn't test your knowledge, it gives you a...
'...pressure the FA into reviewing its disciplinary system' -- Richard Doyle
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the Sheffield United player Chris Morgan's challenge on Ian Hume...
'...Look at ways of transferring passenger and freight traffic back onto the national rail network.' -- Dave Phillips
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the increasing cost of road travel, it would be good to transfer...
'...help home-owners facing repossession and thereby help the British economy' -- Divyang Jagiwala
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bank of England should create a subsidiary bank who only lends money to home...
'...prevent local health centres and hospitals from using 08 numbers such as 0844, 0845 or 0870' -- Guy Mayhew
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local health centres and NHS medical practices should be banned from using...
'...abandon or postpone the proposed introduction of the 'Single Survey' for home sellers to encourage recovery of the housing market.' -- Steven Muir
seen at 16:37, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The 'Single Survey' scheme, due to be introduced on the 1st December 2008...
New legislation to help build stronger communities
seen at 15:29, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today (5 December) published wide-ranging legislation that will give local people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibility to local authorities to promote economic development...
New legislation to help build stronger communities
seen at 15:29, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today (5 December) published wide-ranging legislation that will give local people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibility to local authorities to promote economic development...
New legislation to help build stronger communities
seen at 15:29, 5 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today (5 December) published wide-ranging legislation that will give local people new rights to shape local services and give greater responsibility to local authorities to promote economic development...
'...Stop call centres based in India phoning trying to sell unwanted products.' -- Frank Fisher
seen at 12:46, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have received calls from an overseas call centre claiming to be from a...
Defra workplace management contract awarded to interserve
seen at 12:16, 5 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
An innovative contract that will help Defra buildings achieve sustainability targets and provide workplace services management has been awarded to Interserve (Facilities Management) Ltd.   
Practice based commissioning gp practice survey
seen at 12:14, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
This is the fifth quarterly practice survey, covering a sample of practices from each primary care trust (PCT), conducted between September and November 2008. The aims of the survey are to get feedback from practices...
SWIA Performance Inspection Summary Falkirk Council
seen at 11:50, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of Performance Inspection Report by Social Work Inspection Agency of Social Work Services by Falkirk Council
SWIA Performance Inspection Falkirk Council
seen at 11:50, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance Inspection Report by Social Work Inspection Agency of Social Work Services by Falkirk Council
First Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers: December 2008
seen at 11:50, 5 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
First Annual Report of the Scottish Council of Economic Advisers
EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held in Brussels on 27 and 28 November 2008. My right honourable friend the Home Secretary (Jacqui Smith) and I attended on behalf of the United Kingdom. The following...

EU: Telecoms Council (Lord Carter of Barnes, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the Written Statement concerning the positions I intended to take at the Telecommunications Council, held on 27 November 2008, I am pleased to be able to report back on the main conclusions and topics...

Legal Aid (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Legal aid is one of the fundamental elements underpinning the justice system and an important way of helping poorer members of the community. It enables access to justice for those who cannot afford to pay for...

Local Democracy, Community Empowerment and Construction Bill and Marine and Coastal Access Bill (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that Explanatory Memorandum setting out proposals for the framework powers in the Local Democracy, Community Empowerment and Construction Bill and the Marine and Coastal Access...

National Minimum Wage (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government have submitted their economic evidence on the national minimum wage to the Low Pay Commission. The Commission will take this and all the other evidence received into...

EU Telecoms Council (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communication, Technology and Broadcasting made the following statement.

"Further to the written statement concerning the positions I...

HM Revenue and Customs (Reorganisation) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is publishing the last in a series of decisions about its future office structure. These latest decisions affect HMRC staff in offices outside its urban centres in the east...

Tax Law Rewrite Project (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to tell the House that today we are introducing the Corporation Tax Bill. This is the Tax Law Rewrite project's fifth Bill and is the first of two which will rewrite substantially the whole of the...

School Admissions Code and School Admission Appeals Code (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have presented to Parliament the revised school admissions code and school admission appeals code. Subject to the parliamentary procedure, these codes will come into force in February 2009.

This...

Funding for Elite Sport (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on a revised funding package to prepare our Olympic and Paralympic athletes in preparation for London 2012.

In the 2006 Budget statement the Government announced a £600 million...

Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed John Steele, Mary Carter and the Very Reverend Graham Forbes as members of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body, each for a three-year term of office commencing on ...

Environment Council (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Lord Hunt, Minister for Sustainable Development and Energy Innovation and I, will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 4 December. Stewart Stevenson, Scottish Minister for Transport, Infrastructure...

Magee Review (Government Response) (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House will wish to know that we have today published the Government's response to Sir Ian Magee's independent review of criminality information.

As I have said previously, we are grateful for the work...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held in Brussels on 27 and 28 November 2008. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice attended...

CEDAW Optional Protocol (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:50, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The review of the experience of the United Kingdom under the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women announced on 25 June 2007 by my noble Friend...

Government Legislative Programme (Harriet Harman)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Listed below are those Bills which the Government intend to bring forward in the current session. Details of each of these Bills are available from the Leader of the House of Commons website—www.CommonsLeader...

Queen's Speech (Northern Ireland) (Paul Goggins, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Fourth Session UK legislative programme unveiled in the Queen's Speech on 3 December contains measures of relevance to the people of Northern Ireland.

The following is a summary of the legislation announced...

Intelligence and Security Committee (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with Section 10 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994, I have appointed the right hon. Member for North-East Fife (Sir Menzies Campbell CBE QC) as a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee...

Commission on Scottish Devolution (First Report) (Jim Murphy, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On behalf of the Government I welcome the publication on 2 December of the first report from the Commission on Scottish Devolution.

The Commission was set up by the Scottish Parliament and is fully supported...

Government's Legislative Programme (Jim Murphy, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The legislative programme for the Fourth Session was unveiled in the Queen's Speech on 3 December. All of the Bills announced in the Queen's Speech contain provisions that apply to Scotland, this is a programme...

Crossrail Core Agreements (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 26 November 2007, my predecessor issued a written ministerial statement (Official Report, 4-5WS) announcing that the heads of terms for Crossrail had been agreed between the Department for Transport and Transport...

Heathrow (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2003 White Paper "The Future of Air Transport" made clear that, given the economic benefits to the United Kingdom, the Government support the further development of Heathrow by adding a third runway and exploring...

Government Legislative Programme (Paul Murphy, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government's fourth session legislative programme will contain 14 Bills. Almost every one will affect Wales in some way.

The programme builds on the pre-Budget ...

Personalised Conditionality and Support (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On Tuesday 2 December, I received Professor Paul Gregg's report on the effectiveness of the conditionality requirements that are currently applied to working age benefit claimants. This report "Realising Potential...

Winter Supplementary Estimates (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:49, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary supplementary estimate, the Department for Work and Pensions departmental expenditure limit will increase by £3,752,000 from £7,834,033,000 to £...

'...vary the rules on related transactions for Stamp Duty Land Tax to help small property developers' -- Timothy Price
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many small property developers have been using a company structure to raise...
'...act on the inflation busting rail card increases levied by the rail company's.' -- Jayson Cunningham
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the government to put a cap on rail card increases so as to...
'...Save the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway' -- Peter Dickinson
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley light Railway in Kent faces immediate closure...
'...Take real action on the claims being made by the National Climate March (London, 6 December 2008) and consider this petition an virtual extension of that march' -- Cerensa Hendy
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The four main themes of the march are: 1. NO to a 3rd runway at Heathrow...
'...That bodies in receipt of public money be mandated to evaluate open source alternatives before the purchase of commercial software' -- Peter Hickling
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This could potentially save large sums of money at a time when the demands...
'...Force oil companies to pass on low oil prices at the pumps' -- Andrew Kilgore
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Today (20th November), global oil prices fell below $50, yet diesel prices...
'...Reduce the use of computers in school and for homework and reintroduce WRITING.' -- Karl Pierce
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent of three children (2 in High school and 1 in Primary school) I...
'...Save Woolworths from the administrators' -- Paul Yeomans
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
tell the government to intervene and save this british institution and help...
'...urge the E U to ask Sweden ban the killing of pilot whales off the coast of the faroe islands.' -- luigi Rossi
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the killing of these creatures does not make sense,and it should be banned,...
'...close the loophole that has allowed baby p's killers to get away with out being charghed for murder and make the punishment greater than 14 years.' -- Gary Owens
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petiton against child killers who cannot face murder charges...
'...Present for public viewing any and all documentation regarding the ownership of the Shetland Islands' --
seen at 11:44, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to make open for public viewing any and all documentation...
2007-2013 European Rural Development Policy: List of relevant publications
seen at 11:25, 5 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This spreadsheet lists some of the publications relating to 2007-2013 European rural development policy.

Collaboration brings discounted ordnance survey mapping data to public sector
seen at 11:21, 5 December in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
An innovative collaborative project will make a wide range of Ordnance Survey mapping data available to the public sector at a substantially discounted price.   
'...reclassify alcohol into a class B drug unless cannabis is legalized' -- AJRStewart
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as cannabis is illegal on the grounds of ? alcohol should be reclassified...
'...Outlaw the sending of unsolicited marketing faxes' -- Mrs Fran Crisp
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Marketing faxes like other junk mail wastes paper and is therefore...
'...return passenger trains and stations to the 13 miles of existing, double track rail lines between Stourbridge Junction, Dudley and Walsall in the West Midlands.' -- Tim Weller
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Returning passenger trains to the 13 miles Stourbridge Junction, Dudley,...
'...remove pedal bicycle access to London bus lanes' -- John Comyn
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Buses are being held up by slow-moving bicycles blocking bus lanes. They...
'...reverse the decision of the Vehicle Tax refund rules which prevents Motor Dealers applying for refunds from January 2009.' -- Philip Caulton
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many Motor Dealers have recently learnt that Government through a finance...
'...make people file a hit and run report for cats' -- Sarah-jayne nolan
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My main reason of starting this petition was to stop cruelty tocats as it is...
'...Call a snap election, allowing the public to decide if the increased national debt is a good investment to ease the economic downturn' -- Colin Macey
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the exposure of the plans to increase the rate of VAT after the next...
'...Save the Express Lift tower' -- Thomas Mitchell
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Express lift tower in Northampton is a beacon of hope and an awsome...
'...provide long term funding for a specialized anti-trafficking unit within the UK (starting before april 2009)' -- Sarah Jones
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Metropolitain Police says it must disband the UK's only anti-trafficking...
'...Change the law so that military personal are no longer exempted from the employment law of the right to have paternity leave.' -- Tanya Louise Tidey
seen at 10:42, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Military personal should not be exempted from the right in law to have...
'...Implement a moatorium on home repossessions' -- john webster
seen at 10:41, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Implement immediately an interest free moratorium on house repossessions...
'...Implement 'Child Contract Of Care' Conditions For Child + Housing Benefit' -- Trevor Searle
seen at 10:41, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With Child and Housing Benefits, a Contract of Care, for the children they ...
'...Stop the mortgage lenders refusing mortgage to people with deposit and relatively safe jobs.' -- Nazar Hussain
seen at 10:41, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present crisis are created mainly by the mortgage lenders, bringing the...
'...Abolish Funeral expenses.' -- Michael Hastie
seen at 10:41, 5 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time to bring to an end to funeral expenses for everyone. It cost...
Search for rock fisherman off aberdeen
seen at 10:29, 5 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 6.15 this morning Aberdeen Coastguard were informed that a rock fisherman had fallen into the water from the Cave of Red Rocks, two miles south of Aberdeen, and was now missing.   
Consultation launched on primary authority guidance
seen at 10:23, 5 December in Local Better Regulation Office News - national (Our copy).
A three-month consultation on guidance about how to operate the forthcoming Primary Authority scheme was launched today by the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO).   
Stroke awareness campaign to save lives
seen at 09:16, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Stroke Strategy first anniversary marks improvements in stroke services -   
Stroke awareness campaign to save lives
seen at 09:16, 5 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Stroke Strategy first anniversary marks improvements in stroke services -   
50 years of motorways: special birthday celebrated with opening of £174 million m6 extension
seen at 06:30, 5 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
British motorways turned 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looked to the future by opening the newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow.  ...
50 years of motorways: special birthday celebrated with opening of £174 million m6 extension
seen at 06:30, 5 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
British motorways turned 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looked to the future by opening the newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow.  ...
50 years of motorways: special birthday celebrated with opening of £174 million m6 extension
seen at 06:30, 5 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
British motorways turned 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looked to the future by opening the newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow.  ...
50 years of motorways: special birthday celebrated with opening of £174 million m6 extension
seen at 06:30, 5 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
British motorways turned 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looked to the future by opening the newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow.  ...
Christmas danger from fake games consoles
seen at 04:01, 5 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fake games consoles and adaptors are potentially putting Christmas consumers' lives in danger, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) warned today.   
Christmas danger from fake games consoles
seen at 04:01, 5 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fake games consoles and adaptors are potentially putting Christmas consumers' lives in danger, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) warned today.   
Appointment of salaried judges of the first-tier tribunal of the health, education and social care chamber
seen at 03:46, 5 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Joanne Mary Briggs, Sarah Louise Johnston and Phillip Westcott to be Salaried Judges of the First-tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and...
Moonlite mission gets green light for next step
seen at 03:38, 5 December in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A possible UK-led Moon mission involving 'penetrator' darts that would impact into the Moon's surface will be the focus of a technical study to ascertain its feasibility, the British National Space Centre...