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08 April 2009

The regulation of private hearing aid dispensers by the Health Professions Council (The Department of Health)
seen at 19:35, 8 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009 and ends on 7th July 2009.

This draft order sets out a proposal to abolish the Hearing Aid Council and transfer its register of hearing aid dispensers to the ...

Consultation on the implementation of European Directive 2008/47/EC, an amendment to the 'Aerosol Dispensers Directive' 75/324/EEC (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 19:35, 8 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009 and ends on 7th July 2009.

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European Commission proposals to recast the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) (The Department for Business, Ent
seen at 19:35, 8 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th April 2009 and ends on 13th May 2009.

European Commission proposals to recast the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and on the restriction...

Survey on labelling loads guidance (The Health & Safety Executive)
seen at 19:35, 8 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 8th April 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For...
another price reduction for milk producers
seen at 17:45, 8 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Dairy Farmers of Britain just sent email round today to tell us they are reducing our milk price for the third time in 12 months. 2.2p a litre less from april 1st.So now there is no profit in milking cows...
Re: another price reduction for milk producers
seen at 17:45, 8 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your post Chris. Along with all the other posts to this discussion, it will help inform our uplands inquiry and it's final report and recommendations.This is another example of the great difficulties...
'...incorporate surname changes into the marriage certificate' -- Katie Fewings
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is outdated and seems to contravene equal rights that a woman can...
'...act upon the EDM on 23rd March put up by Tom Harris MP, former Transport Minister, in support of railway enthusiasts.' -- S A Williams
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Details of Early Day Motion: That this House welcomes the presence and...
'...pass a law banning MPs from taking any income other than their salaries and expenses' -- Duncan McFarlane
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MPs are now well paid, yet many MPs of all parties accept payments from...
'...Install a "Yorkshire" sign on the M1 where it crosses the County boundary' -- Lee Greaves
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Heading south on the M1, when leaving Yorkshire, you are greeted with a "...
'...Prevent indivduals from smoking in all manner of public arears (e.g. streets, outside amenities).' -- Mr James MacPherson
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the smoking ban took effect in the UK, the burden has moved from...
'...include spiritualist religion as one of the religions taught in our schools as part of the curriculum' -- Sandra McFadden
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British schools currently teach about various religions, but spiritualist is...
'...require all Government Departments and agencies to accept Cedit/Debit cards as a means of payment for their services' -- Tom Smith
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some Government departments and agencies refuse to accept credit/debit cards...
'...Only allow over - 60s to be given a free bus pass if they give up their car, if they have a car they cannot have a bus pass.' -- Laura Watson
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think this would greatly save money and would make much more sense. For...
'...review the procedures and standards with which Visa applications are made in respect to the British Embassy in Tunis.' -- Mandy Jayne Mannion
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Upon investigation it has been found that 99% of applicants, for different...
'...separate commercial and investment banking by legislation' -- Richard Carling
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So that unsustainable investments don't have to be underwritten in order to...
'...Provide a cooked school dinner for all school children under 16 years of age' -- Nick Tyalor
seen at 15:59, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An increasing number of school children are deprived the right to basic...
Peter mandelson leads first uk government visit to iraq in twenty years
seen at 15:50, 8 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The first government-sponsored business delegation in over twenty touched down in Iraq on Monday.   
'...Allow Police Officers to use blue lights on their vehicle when on duty' -- David Gatfield
seen at 13:12, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please allow police officers to use a blue lightbar and sirens) on their...
'...launch a full enquiry into the circumstances of Ian Tomlinson's death seperate to the IPCC investigation.' -- Tom Sainsbury
seen at 13:12, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the new evidence being shown in the press of the circumstances of Ian...
'...Set Up a Constitutional Republic and Resign from his Inherited Post' -- G Chen
seen at 13:12, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A constitutional republic is a state where the head of state and other...
Capital for enterprise fund managers announce final closing of the cfe fund
seen at 12:58, 8 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Following the announcement of the government's Real Help for Business Programme in January, Capital for Enterprise Fund Managers ('CfEFM') is pleased to announce the final closing of the Capital for ...
Isa prepares for october's strengthened safeguarding role
seen at 12:37, 8 April in Independent Safeguarding Authority News - national (Our copy).
A year after the Darlington-based Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) began advising Government Ministers on who should be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults, the organisation is gearing...
Clarification notice re berr press statement announcing secretary of state's business delegation to iraq
seen at 11:54, 8 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
In the press notice issued on the 6th of April, 2009, entitled 'Peter Mandelson Leads First Business Delegation to Iraq in Twenty Years', the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR...
Gordon Brown backs disarmament call
seen at 06:09, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has given his backing to a “new global bargain” on nuclear disarmament that was outlined by US President Barack Obama in a speech at the EU-US summit in Prague today.

Speaking...

Trustee of the Kennedy Memorial Trust
seen at 06:09, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has been pleased to re-appoint Professor Susan Manning as a Trustee of the Kennedy Memorial Trust for a further period of 5 years from 7 April 2009.

Biographical Notes

Susan Manning ...

PM backs organ donor drive
seen at 06:09, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has given his support to a 21-year-old student who is trying to set a world record for encouraging people to sign up as organ donors.

Holly Shaw, from Warrington, who received a kidney transplant...

Economy: Index of Production
seen at 06:08, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
5.8% three-month fall in production output
Culture minister reigns in export of statuette of horse
seen at 06:07, 8 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister, Barbara Follett, has placed a temporary export bar on a Romano-British statuette of a horse and rider. This will provide a last chance to raise the money to keep the statuette in the United Kingdom...
Rolling stock leasing market investigation - final report
seen at 06:04, 8 April in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has published the final report from its inquiry into the market for the leasing of rolling stock for franchised passenger services, and has set out a number of measures designed to...
Windsurfer search called off
seen at 04:43, 8 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Forth Coastguard confirms that the search for a windsurfer was called off just before midnight on Tuesday.   
District bench appointment - matharu
seen at 03:51, 8 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Ms Ranj Matharu 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 and ...
Circuit bench retirement - his honour judge mccarthy
seen at 03:51, 8 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge David McCarthy will retire as a Circuit Judge on 8 April 2009.   
Weeding out the problem of ragwort
seen at 02:29, 8 April in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is inviting people - in particular horse owners and riders - to come and talk to them about Ragwort at Dobbies Garden World in Shrewsbury on Easter Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Experts ...
Oft consults on financial services strategy review of unsecured consumer credit market announced
seen at 02:23, 8 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has launched a consultation on its proposed financial services strategy which sets out its approach to the sector in response to the current economic crisis. The OFT is asking interested parties to comment...
Real health gains for africa through north south corridor, says minister
seen at 02:19, 8 April in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The North South Corridor could deliver significant gains in reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV and AIDS in Southern and Eastern Africa, Trade and Development Minister Gareth Thomas...
Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP) Administrative Procedures
seen at 02:19, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP) detailed Administrative Procedures
Speech by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning at the Launch of Association of Chartered Teachers Scotland 21st March 2009
seen at 02:19, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Speech by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, to the Association of Chartered Teachers Scotland
Draft Directive On Patients Rights In Cross-Border Healthcare - Statement By Nicola Sturgeon
seen at 02:19, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draft Directive On Patients Rights In Cross-Border Healthcare - Statement By Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing
Public interest winding up petitions presented
seen at 02:16, 8 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has presented petitions in the High Court in London to wind up Vehicle Options Limited, Group20 Limited and VehicleOptions Fleet Limited in the...
Cohesion minister sadiq khan spends a second day in pakistan
seen at 01:59, 8 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
On the second day of his visit to Pakistan, Cohesion Minister Sadiq Khan met with the country's Prime Minister, held a debate with university students and went to visit a project funded by donations from the...
Ogcbuying.solutions changes name
seen at 01:56, 8 April in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions, the national procurement partner for UK public services, announced today that it is changing its name to Buying Solutions, with effect from 6 April 2009. It is also withdrawing the Catalist...
New agreement will create increased value and greater savings for london nhs trusts
seen at 01:56, 8 April in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
Buying Solutions and the NHS London Procurement Programme (LPP) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will outline further opportunities for joint working and collaboration, which will provide...
Coi on twitter
seen at 01:32, 8 April in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Central Office of Information (COI) has opened an official Twitter account - @COIgovuk.   
Work still to be done on water companies' plans
seen at 01:23, 8 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Water companies in England and Wales today (Tuesday 7 April 2009) announce their final business plans for the five year period starting in 2010. These include proposed bill increases ranging from inflation only ...
Search for missing windsurfer off eyemouth
seen at 01:17, 8 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A major search is underway this evening off the Scottish coast at Eyemouth for a missing windsurfer.