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07 April 2009

Weight management following childbirth: draft scope consultation (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 19:28, 7 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 6th April 2009 and ends on 11th May 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
'...ask the Communities Secretary to require that all software produced by councils under the Timely Information to Citizens project be released under an open source licence.' -- Adrian Short
seen at 17:56, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) is running a...
Government publishes better regulation reviews
seen at 17:47, 7 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Better Regulation Executive (BRE), part of the Department for Business, today published three new reports, as part of their ongoing examination of national regulators, on the Gambling Commission, Animal Health...
'...carry out an, independant, Public Inquiry to ascertain the real cause of the current financial crisis and those who are responsible for it.' -- Barry Wood
seen at 15:58, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...carry out an, independant, Public Inquiry to ascertain the real cause of the current financial crisis and those who are responsible for it.' -- Barry Wood
'...require adults who through self harm pay towards their NHS medical bills' -- Malcolm Hollingsworth
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any adult that seeks medical attention for issues relating to smoking,...
'...provide high quality information after diagnosis of a condition like Down's syndrome' -- John Smithies
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After diagnosis of a condition such as Down s syndrome, parents need high...
'...Help the country and the unemployed by re/training them to build/install green energy saving systems, solar panels, underground heating systems in every council building where possible and even wind generators on top of skyscrapers etc' -- J Ritchie
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The whole UK should build its way out of this slump and build on our green...
'...Make abortion illegal in the United kingdom and promote adoption of unwanted babies in order to save life rather than kill life' -- Martin Scrase
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the 1960's our society has murdered 6,000,000 unwanted children in...
'...Ensure that Britannia continues to be represented on the coinage of the realm' -- Lester May
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britannia no longer features on any new coin from 2008, yet Britannia has...
'...change the law to make parents/guardians legally accountable for the actions and behaviour of their children until the age of 16 years.' -- Michelle Johnson
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of increases in youth violence we request that the House changes...
'...Reduce the death rate for ovarian cancer' -- Adele Bisbey
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
6,600 women a year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 4,400 of those will...
'...Increase the help available to victims of sexual assault and rape, and to bring justice to those who committed the acts.' -- Ashley Butler
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every day, someone out there is raped, sexually assaulted and sexually...
'...mutualise those banks which have been nationalised.' -- Norman Rides
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Governmant plans to re-privatise those banks which have been nationalised...
'...TO HAVE MORE BANK/ PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ,TO BRING US INTO LINE WITH THE REST OF THE EU WHERE THE AVERAGE IS 10.8 AND TOTAL DAYS OF 33' -- JASON HODGKINSON
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public holidays in EU EU Days EU Days Austria 13 Luxembourg...
'...Permanently ban entry into the UK of live animals for circus or zoo captivity' -- Antonella Massari
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the Prime Minister to amend UK Law to make it illegal to import live...
'...buy the annual poppy crop of Afghanistan.' -- STEPHEN PAUL HARFORD
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is an outrage that proceeds from the cultivation and sale of poppies for...
'...Allow the uk people to decide if the eu laws suit the british way of life and to finnally give the majority of the uk people what they want which is freedom fron the eu and another public referendum do we stay or do we leave.' -- darren collins
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since joining the eu our country has become totaly different as of changes...
'...reinstate the full budget funding for sixth form provision in all schools & colleges' -- Katrina Wade
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 31st March the government announced at 4% cut in sixth form funding. It...
'...Give parity to those who served in Cyprus during the 1955 - 59 emergencies by reducing the qualifying service time from 120 days to 30 days as for almost all other service areas' -- Don Johnson ex RAMC
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Service personnel who served in Aden, Congo, Dhafar, Oman, Radfan and Sierra...
'...support trials to ascertain if the electronic cigarette provides a means of harm reduction for smokers, and recognize the advantages of the harm reduction provided by electronic cigarettes compared with tobacco cigarettes' -- Tom Pruen
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The introduction of the electronic cigarette has enabled a large number of...
'...introduce legislation immediately to change the law so that any tax liability on income from letting a property is scrapped.' -- keith jones
seen at 13:08, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This will put members of the (reducing by the minute) taxpaying fraternity...
'...introduce legislation to ensure when government compensation to individuals is announced it is announced in terms of the number of standard rate taxpayers that equates to, as well as the monetary value.' -- keith jones
seen at 13:07, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people need to know just how many of them may as well not have paid...
'...create a Media Alliance to increase positive images and stories in newspapers, magazines and on TV.' -- Ted Ralph
seen at 13:07, 7 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems that the media only focuses on negative stories. The headlines in...
Esther rantzen shows you how to trace your family tree without spending the family fortune
seen at 12:58, 7 April in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
- General Register Office information now available on Directgov -   
I don't think rural people need financial advice...
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I don't think rural people need financial advice or services, what they need is for government to stop imposing stringent HSE and animal welfare legislation on our farmers, and then importing cheap food...
supermarkets bleeding rural areas dry
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Subsidies are not the answer. Stopping imports of food produced to less stringent HSE and welfare standards is the answer. This country is losing its upland farmers, its best dairymen and women. Once they...
I think the commission should visit the farms,...
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I think the commission should visit the farms, the little shops and the multitude of homeworkers and get their opinions on the broadband connections they have (or have not as the case is often true). The...
Thanks for your comment Chris.Though you don't...
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Chris. Though you don't agree, we believe there is a need to provide financial advice to those people in need in rural areas. In our work we've heard from about increasing demand...
Thanks for your comment Chris.We carry out a...
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Chris. We carry out a number of visits to rural people, communities and businesses throughout the year, to help inform and direct our work. In particular, Stuart Burgess, our Chair...
Re: supermarkets bleeding rural areas dry
seen at 12:49, 7 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your post Chris.
PM welcomes Afghanistan troop boost
seen at 06:43, 7 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has welcomed a decision by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) leaders to increase the number of troops under its jurisdiction in Afghanistan and extend the level of training and support available...

Transcript of NATO press conference
seen at 06:43, 7 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the NATO press conference given by the Prime Minister in Strasbourg, 4 April 2009.

Read the transcript

Prime Minister:

Ladies and gentleman, thank you very much for being so patient...

Harman: 4.5 million more mums and dads to benefit from new flexible working rights
seen at 06:39, 7 April in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of the Government Equalities Office   
Government minister urges people to get a habit:a bag habit
seen at 06:32, 7 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Shoppers in the UK each get through a shocking 13,000 carrier bags in their lifetimes, new research shows today as the Government launches a new campaign on reusing bags.   
Restaurants and catering companies bring in calories on menus
seen at 06:31, 7 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Eighteen major catering companies, including many high street brands, will introduce calorie information on their menus for the first time.   
Roadworks lifted for easter bank holiday getaway
seen at 06:18, 7 April in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is helping people travelling on the roads this Easter by suspending or completing more than 73 per cent of roadwork schemes on its motorways and major A roads.   
Contracts bring id cards and more secure passports closer
seen at 06:17, 7 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
ID cards and enhanced passports will be introduced under new contracts announced today. The award of contracts for core elements of the National Identity Service and the modernisation of the passport application...
Cracking down on burglary
seen at 06:17, 7 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Free burglary prevention advice and a crack down on repeat burglars are part of a new package of support to help the public to protect themselves from burglary and help keep crime down, announced by Home Secretary...
New breed of mastiff on order for army
seen at 06:14, 7 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A new breed of vehicle to give troops increased protection as they support missions in high threat areas is now on order following the signing of a £90M contract.   
Tax cuts deliver extra help for families
seen at 06:07, 7 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government is today [Monday 6 April 2009] implementing tax cuts and increasing benefits to provide help for families and individuals in dealing with the effects of the global economic downturn. A number of ...
New dawn for trade in africa as uk government commits to north south corridor
seen at 06:05, 7 April in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The UK Government today (MON) committed £100m to transform regional infrastructure and increase trade across Africa.   
Review of Nursing in the Community: Baseline Study
seen at 06:05, 7 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
During 2006 the Scottish Executive began a far reaching review of community nursing. It was decided to test a new model of community nursing in four development sites. This report outlines the key findings from...
Efficiency Delivery Plans 2008-11 - April 2009
seen at 06:05, 7 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Efficiency Delivery Plans - April 2009, for the 2008-11 Efficiency Programme.
Councils to develop new ways to keep their citizens better informed
seen at 05:47, 7 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Interactive consultation on planning applications are just one of the innovative ways ten councils around the country are making it easier for people to get information about their local council services, Communities...
Cohesion minister sadiq khan visits pakistan
seen at 05:47, 7 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government's Cohesion Minister Sadiq Khan is visiting Pakistan this week, meeting senior members of the Pakistan Government, to build on work to prevent violent extremism in the UK and Pakistan.  &...
Circuit bench appointment - flahive
seen at 04:03, 7 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Daniel Michael Flahive to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England...
District bench appointment - baddeley
seen at 04:03, 7 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Guy Alexander Baddeley to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England...
Child maintenance and enforcement commission selects new it system for future maintenance scheme
seen at 03:27, 7 April in Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission News - national (Our copy).
The new state child maintenance scheme that will replace the two schemes currently provided by the Child Support Agency has taken an important step forward.