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26 March 2009

UK and UN “committed” to poor nations
seen at 21:08, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon have said they are committed to helping the world’s poorest nations at the G20.

The two met in New York today during the Prime Minister’s ...

On the road - part 2
seen at 21:08, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The day in New York saw the PM take part in a couple of open Q&A sessions, first with guests of the Wall Street Journal and later with students of New York University.

The first Q&A covered...

'...All persons who have asbos or carry knives should go to a boot camp run by ex. N.C.O's. all to learn manners and respect.' -- Coleen Scriven
seen at 19:58, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...All persons who have asbos or carry knives should go to a boot camp run by ex. N.C.O's. all to learn manners and respect.' -- Coleen Scriven
'...ask universities to waive fees for part time degrees for the jobless' -- Sabina Atta
seen at 19:58, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hi I am a Communications Specialist who is now jobless due to the economic...
'...Change laws regarding speed cameras' -- Andrew Clifft
seen at 19:58, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To get three points on your licence for driving less than five miles per...
'...create a tax credit for profit-sharing' -- Dr. Darian Lance Smith
seen at 19:58, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I urge you to implement a profitsharing system that is non-deferred,generous...
'...stop the creation of a database to track and store the communications traffic of innocent citizens.' -- Jonathan Hawkins
seen at 19:58, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a Goverment you have eroded our rights to free speech, the ability to...
Morning press briefing from 26 March 2009
seen at 18:35, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: economy/G20 and misc

Economy/G20

Put that James Naughtie from the BBC had done a piece in the Washington Post saying that the Prime Minister was flying around...

Joint statement with Brazilian President
seen at 18:35, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A joint statement by the Prime Minister and President of Brazil Luiz In cio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, Brazil, on 26 March 2009.

Read the statement:

1. At the invitation of the Brazilian President, Luiz...

Domestic violence: eighteen new special courts announced
seen at 17:53, 26 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Victims of Domestic Violence will receive extra help and support from 18 new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice announced today.   
Home fire safety checks and smoke alarms save lives says independent report
seen at 17:28, 26 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
More lives have been saved and fires prevented thanks to the success of firefighters carrying out Home Fire Risk Safety Checks says an independent report published today.   
Average household council tax rise the lowest ever
seen at 17:27, 26 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The average rise in council tax per household next year will be the lowest ever, Local Government Minister John Healey announced today.   
Mpa race and faith inquiry meetings: monday 30 and tuesday 31 march
seen at 16:54, 26 March in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry will hold public sessions in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2009.   
'...recognise American spouses' -- steve wadsworth
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sirs, I would like the govt to recognise those of us who are married to...
'...put more money into research about rosacea skin problems' -- Lisa Burrows
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rosacea is a skin disorder that currently affects millions of people in the...
'...adjust the new immigration rules' -- Kaan Aksoy
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the new decision made by Home Office Post Graduate Diploma holders are...
'...instruct the Secretary of State for Health to order all hospitals to provide at least one bed, in each ward and out-patient clinic, which would cater for people with scoliosis' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scoliosis is a condition of the spine which gives the sufferer the...
'...launch an investigation into whether climate change does, indeed, have human causes, and stop working on the assumption of climate change being fact.' -- Geoffrey Hodgson
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Investigations into Climate Change at current are never focussed on whether...
'...Create dormitories for politicians to stay when attending Westminster' -- Stephen Johnson
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Politicians should not require second homes nor expenses to cover living...
'...withdraw support for Noah s Ark Zoo Farm, and education focused, yet ardently creationist establishment.' -- Tom Kendrick
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Noah s Ark Zoo Farm (NAZF) is a zoo just outside Bristol that markets itself...
'...Go on Television and answer real questions' -- Brian Kyte
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am in the USA and President Obama is going live on television to answer...
'...Enforce agreed conventions re Asylum seekers' -- Alan Rowlands
seen at 15:54, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Refuse all applications that fail to apply when first entering safe country...
'...Abolish warnings about speed cameras' -- david stewart
seen at 15:53, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The published speed limits should be enforced nationally acoss the entire...
'...Allow All Prisoners to Opt for Psychiatric Treatment' -- Martin Camden
seen at 15:53, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some prisoners are highly misguided and in need of correction, but most...
Britain, brazil and the global downturn
seen at 15:48, 26 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson Speech , At Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, Sao Paulo, 26 March 2009   
Flexible working rights go to extra 4.5 million
seen at 15:48, 26 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
More than 10 million people will have the right to request flexible working from April 6th and government support is helping businesses get ready for the change.   
I think that I only want help in writing the...
seen at 15:45, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I think that I only want help in writing the plan, and I am not prepared to waste paper and ink on printing all the report just to get to the last chapter, We have done the budgeting and public meetings...
Thanks for your comment. I believe it should be...
seen at 15:45, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment. I believe it should be possible to print only the pages you need? Most computers allow you to select a page range to print.
The realistic future for Dairy Farming in the uplands
seen at 15:45, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We have a dairy farm in north Derbyshire just inside the SDA area so as the first post already discussed we recieve a lower amount of single farm payment and cannot claim HFA. This puts us at a serious...

RE: The realistic future for Dairy farming in the uplands
seen at 15:44, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your post. Your first hand experience is hugely valuable evidence for our inquiry, helping to ensure it really reflects the true situation for our upland communities and the people who live...
The variety of upland situations is well...
seen at 15:44, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
The variety of upland situations is well described. Here,in Nidderdale AONB the"incomers" are not second home owners but commuters often living in luxury but looking to their base town....Leeds...
Thanks for your comment - an important point....
seen at 15:44, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment - an important point. I'll pass it onto the inquiry team
Misc
seen at 15:19, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that the reported large bonus for the director of Network Rail was a good thing, the PMS said that he was not going to comment on speculation on an announcement that had not ...
Economy/G20
seen at 15:19, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that James Naughtie from the BBC had done a piece in the Washington Post saying that the Prime Minister was flying around the world because he was in a desperate situation and wanted to be seen meeting serious...
Afternoon press briefing from 25 March 2009
seen at 15:18, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Lord Myners, Iraq inquiry, Government gilts and Czech Prime Minister

Lord Myners

Asked whether the Prime Minister was happy for Lord Myners to create the ...

UK and UN “committed” to poor nations
seen at 15:18, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon have said they are committed to helping the world’s poorest nations at the G20.

The two met in New York today during the Prime Minister’s tour...

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State appointed
seen at 15:18, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Her Majesty The Queen is pleased to approve the appointment of Shahid Malik MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office (in addition to his current role as Parliamentary Under Secretary ...

Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 15:18, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual growth slows in February
Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer: Quick Reference Guide
seen at 15:18, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer is a quick reference guide for cancer referrals.
Improving the Education of Looked After Children: A Guide for Local Authorities and Service Providers
seen at 15:18, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Guide for Local Authorities and Service Providers
Czech Prime Minister
seen at 14:18, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the comments made by the Chairman of the European Union were helpful in the run-up to the G20, the PMS said that the Czech Prime Minister had signed up to the language in the communiqu at the end of the...
Government Gilts
seen at 14:18, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was still confident the Government could continue to raise money in the bond market, the PMS said that the Treasury had already given their response to the events in the gilt auction...
Iraq Inquiry
seen at 14:18, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether any inquiry would be a Privy Council or behind closed doors inquiry as opposed to a public inquiry, the PMS said that he recognised that there were going to be a lot of people wanting further details...
Lord Myners
seen at 14:18, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was happy for Lord Myners to create the impression that he didn t know how big Fred Goodwin s pension was, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Lord...
Tourism industry looks to 'greener' future
seen at 14:04, 26 March in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The tourism industry needs to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly ways of working in order to secure its long term future and to combat climate change, Tourism Minister Barbara Follett said today...
Nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data - january 2009
seen at 14:01, 26 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   
Nhs delivers shortest waits since records began
seen at 14:01, 26 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The NHS is celebrating the shortest waits since its records began, Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced today. New data shows that across England the NHS has met its target to treat patients within a maximum...
Extra european money to help unemployed people back into work
seen at 13:58, 26 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
£22 million of new European cash will be used to increase employment opportunities and develop people's work skills, Employment Minister Tony McNulty announced today.   
Oft sets out responsive approach for uncertain times
seen at 13:45, 26 March in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today published its Annual Plan, setting out its priorities for the year ahead.   
Teachers in Scotland, 2008
seen at 13:40, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The latest data on teachers in publicly funded schools in Scotland, derived from the annual staff census which took place in September 2008.
Recent Migration into Scotland: The Evidence Base
seen at 13:40, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Migration has a key role to play in meeting Scottish Government targets in its Economic Strategy. The review uses evidence from a range of published and unpublished sources, including datasets, surveys and qualitative...
Transport, Telecommuniations and Energy Council (Telecoms Council) (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 13:40, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting (Lord Carter of Barnes) has made the following statement.

I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which BERR has responsibility...

Payments Council (OFT Review) (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 13:40, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 25 March, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) published a report setting out its findings on the effectiveness of the Payments Council in meeting its objectives. The Payments Council started work in March 2007...

Rural Economy and Affordable Housing (Margaret Beckett, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 13:40, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and I are today publishing the Government's response to the report from the hon. Member for Truro and St. Austell (Matthew Taylor) "Living, Working...

Resource Efficiency Support (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 13:40, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following a review of the Department's delivery bodies which support business, consumers and the public sector in resource efficiency, DEFRA has decided that from April 2010, Waste and Resources Action Programme...

Conflict Resources 2009-10 (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 13:39, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for International Development and I would like to inform the House about our plans for conflict funding for the next financial ...

Oakhill Secure Training Centre (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 13:39, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written ministerial statement of 14 May 2008, Official Report, column 61WS, I informed the House that the Youth Justice Board had decided to issue rectification notices to STC Milton Keynes Limited, the...

Law of Bribery (Jack Straw)
seen at 13:39, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my role as the Government' s anti-corruption champion I am pleased to inform the House that I have today laid before Parliament the draft Bribery Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny ("Bribery - Draft Legislation...

EU Transport Council (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 13:39, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the first Transport Council of the Czech presidency which will take place in Brussels on 30 March.

There will be a progress report and policy debate on the latest situation on the proposed...

EU: Telecoms Council (Lord Carter of Barnes, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 13:39, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which BERR has responsibility at the forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Telecoms Council) in Brussels on 31 March 2009.

There are ...

Driving standards agency announces changes to test fees
seen at 13:22, 26 March in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) today confirmed its new test fee structure for 2009/10 following a public consultation in October last year.   
New chairman appointed at office of rail regulation
seen at 13:17, 26 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon today announced the appointment of Anna Walker as the new Chairman elect of the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) - the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways...
Uk's first extradition from colombia
seen at 13:15, 26 March in Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) News - national (Our copy).
The first Colombian national to be extradited from his home country to face trial in the UK arrived at Heathrow yesterday afternoon.   
'...Rename "Bank" Holidays to "Public Holidays"' -- Rene Ramon
seen at 13:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the mishandling of Billions of Pounds over the last number of years...
'...impose a ban on the selling of Shark Fin Soup within the United Kingdom along with other such related products.' -- Andrew Fowles
seen at 13:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sharks have existed for millions of years prior to the arrival of humans...
'...to cancel (and if it is already passed) to repeal the Human Responsibilities and Rights Bill.' -- Francisco De Freitas
seen at 13:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rights are there for the benefit of all (not just those who behave as the...
Record number of adults gain vocational qualifications
seen at 12:50, 26 March in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
* Over 300,000 people improve their employment prospects   
Government renews its commitment to daresbury science and innovation campus
seen at 12:50, 26 March in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
John Denham launches new national hub for Chemistry on site   
Government is backing renewable energy - o'brien
seen at 12:35, 26 March in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
In a speech to the Renewable Energy Association in London this morning, Mike O'Brien said:   
'...Create employment for all redundany construction workers, labourers & project managers.' -- Jason
seen at 11:56, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the most frustrating issues currently facing the UK is the poor state...
'...Actually listen to the public and take a note of these petitions and not just ignore them' -- Aidan Brown
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the past 2 years I have signed a number of petitions on here and not...
'...scrap tv licences once England turns digital' -- Laura Cavanagh
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once Englands Tvs have all turned to digital, each house hold will have to...
'...allow employers and employees to offer salary sacrifice schemes to pay for school fees.' -- Peter Newson
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxes from parents that educate their children privately pay for a state...
'...allow Islamic fundamentalists to choose to opt out of the advantages of living in Britain' -- Richard Ellis
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some in this country claim that they are opposed to our way of life and...
'...allow ALL UK patients diagnosed with the painful & incurable disease ankylosing spondylitis (AS), & related disorders, to receive free prescriptions & unrestricted access to all 3 anti-TNF treatments. NICE, by finding ways to cut costs for people with
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Clinicians in Scotland continue to have full and unrestricted access to all...
'...Make lighting bonfires illegal' -- T.A.
seen at 11:55, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On fine days when you need to open windows or go out in the garden or put...
Uk climate change sustainable development indicator: 2008 greenhouse gas emissions, provisional figures
seen at 11:35, 26 March in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
DECC today publishes provisional 2008 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions.   
Energy statistics
seen at 11:35, 26 March in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices publications are published today 26 March by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Energy Trends covers statistics on energy production and consumption, in total...
'...Require all private landlords insulate their rental properties adequately' -- Wendy Mitchell
seen at 10:57, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the Prime Minister to require that all privately rented...
'...advise the The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) that Google Street View is good for the UK' -- Dave Tillston
seen at 10:57, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to the ICO and other Government bodies in the UK that may...
'...Increase UK Central Government Support for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)' -- Professor Joseph Chikelue Obi
seen at 10:57, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
* The whole wide spectrum of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is...
'...support the campaign, launched by the Public and Commerial Services union to retain a Job Centre in Deptford, following the news that the current one is due to close later this year. We call on the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure that a sui
seen at 10:57, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On Friday 13/03/09 PCS members at Deptford Jobcentre Plus were advised that...
'...Paternity pay for selfemployed men' -- CARL BRENT
seen at 10:57, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that there should be some form of paternity payment for the...
PM speech to European Parliament
seen at 05:44, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of an address to the European Parliament on 24 March 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Mr President, Members of the Parliament. For this special honour of an invitation to speak...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 05:44, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Harriet Harman MP took the Prime Minister s place at PMQs today as the Prime Minister is in New York.

The working capital scheme, the NHS and VAT tax cuts were on the agenda at today...

Pre-G20 briefing with foreign media
seen at 05:44, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of a briefing on the G20 for foreign media given by the Prime Minister on 23 March 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Good Evening. I have got a very good excuse for being late...

Morning press briefing from 25 March 2009
seen at 05:44, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: economy, Iraq War and Sir Fred Goodwin

Economy

Asked for the Prime Minister s take on reports of a split between the Treasury and No 10, the Prime Minister...

PM tells New Yorkers his hopes for G20
seen at 05:44, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has taken part in live interviews with The Wall Street Journal and New York University today, answering questions on a range of issues.

In the first of two interviews in New York, Gordon...

Next wave of sea change funding rolls in for england's coastal towns
seen at 05:43, 26 March in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Nine more seaside towns will benefit in the latest round of funding from the Government's Sea Change programme, which is reinvigorating England's coastal resorts through investment in culture and heritage...
British holidaymakers too worried about the cost of healthcare to seek medical treatment abroad
seen at 05:35, 26 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
-Free EHIC card would give travellers peace of mind-   
Valuation Tribunal for England: Regulatory Framework and Detailed Arrangements - A consultation paper (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 01:02, 26 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th March 2009 and ends on 8th June 2009.

The Government plans to fully establish the Valuation Tribunal for England (VTE) on 1 October this year, as the single national tribunal...
The Feed (Specified Undesirable Substances) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 00:55, 26 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th March 2009 and ends on 16th June 2009.

Introduction

At present, there are no tolerances for the potential carry-over of technically unavoidable residues of coccidiostats...

European Commission proposals to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 00:55, 26 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th March 2009 and ends on 22nd June 2009.

The European Commission published the proposal to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive in October 2008. The Directive sets down minimum...

Making languages count - A national modern foreign languages strategy (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 00:54, 26 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 24th March 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

In The Learning Country: Vision into Action a commitment was...