This consultation started on 23rd April 2009 and ends on 30th April 2009.
1.1 SMP services Condition AA6(a) was imposed on BT (hereafter we refer to Openreach as they run the BT Group local access network...
This consultation started on 23rd April 2009 and ends on 7th May 2009.
1.1 This dispute concerns the payments made by BT to other communications providers (CPs) for terminating calls to 0870 numbers. ...
Regional Minister Rosie Winterton visited the Textile Centre of Excellence in Huddersfield today to meet a group of young people who are studying to become the next generation of fashion designers, and launch their...
For fit grandparents to play a major role in the lives of grandchildren...
I think psychology, morality and business are severely lacking in education...
Increasing evidence suggests that this unnecessary food sweetener is partly...
Scrappage scheme is a good idea, but not many people with cars over 10 years...
All Crime Prevention Panel's are self funding and most are not a registered...
For over 200 years the Gurkhas have served our country and helped keep us...
While MMR may be safe many parents want to use single vaccines if for no...
On April 22nd this year, the Argentine government submitted over 800kg of...
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Our response to the Budget 2009.
Today we welcomed many of the measures announced in this week’s Budget Statement, but urged government Ministers to rural proof their delivery and ensure that new funds to businesses and...
Climate change will have a dramatic effect on the way we build houses in the future. At Grand Designs Live, London the Met Office will show you why new houses must be designed to reduce their carbon footprint. &...
The chancelor of the exchequer claims the interest pensioners are getting on...
This petition is set up to bring pressure to bear on the Secretariat of the...
The Government has confirmed in their response to the Saveshortwave ...
Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting, Stephen Carter, today visits Edinburgh to examine the digital challenges facing Scotland and consider how the Government's plan to close the digital ...
Motorsport is about one of very few industries we the UK are still leading...
'...cis tax to the construction industry and late payment fines they are a disgrace and very unfair' -- stephen reilly
Walsall Council plan to part-privatise the historic Walsall Market, which...
Council Estate Leaseholders are charged double the market value for major...
Certain states in the USA are now making official policy to cease raiding...
could it be looking into for a highter speed on single carigeways and dual...
The government should pay electricians, plumbers, joiners, bricklayers etc...
Immigrants should only be elable after waiting 5-10 years before claiming...
We call upon the oil companies to explain the disproportionate price of...
Service leavers in receipt of a military pension are NOT entitled to claim...
'...support the community of Bloxwich West, in rejecting the plans of the Local Authority to close Sneyd Community School. We are not in favour of a 14-19 Skills Academy, nor a 14-19 Engineering Academy on our site...
Pensioners pay the same amount in Council Tax as they would pay if they were...
a plethora of recent studies from Italy, Germany, America etc. are...
the price of childrens fares as in creased by 100%in three years making it...
I am 63 years old, and I am concerned about alchol use,together with the...
Children under 5 should not be allowed to fly on long haul flights (6hrs...
...as if it were a regular company. This should include all PFI and any '...
I urge for the government to change legislation and allow for the NHS...
i would like to petition to help get some sort of security on fleetwood...
Whilst Train Operating Companies invest in new vehicles, Northern Rail...
This legislation came into effect on 06/04/09 with virtually NO public...
The Territorial Army is vital to the defence of the nation. It provides...
Our current counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan is completely...
The UK Government recently published an updated Open Source policy which...
we would like to stop animal testing as it is cruel either done medically or...
To Challange the Prime Minister and Mr Darling to save the pub industry as...
Smoking has become too much of a plague, it forces babies to die before they...
UK Local Authorities should have the ability to determine the allocation of...
With the rise of controlled parking zones & the planned increased congestion...
Given that England was once covered in forests, it should come as no...
Far too many councils and therefore central government should not wish to be...
Foreign Secretary David Miliband commented on reports that UK supplied...
Throughout the UK, there are too many dogs owned by too many irresponsible...
For example, if the predicted billions being given to banks to prop them up...
With the budget announced in April 2009 attracting a large level of...
Ryanair have announced they are introducing "fat tax". Apparently 1 in3...
Make it protocol that all social workers working with children and families...
Puntius denisonii was first imported for the aquarium trade in 1996. Since...
Amid the global economic crisis, the classic car market is a rare British...
Make demonstrators register, pay a premium and wear visible numbers. Make...
No-one denies that money must be found to finance the country's recovery...
In the 2009 budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Darling announced...
The scrappage scheme announced in the budget could seriously undermine much...
Consider Enforcing Insurance companies OR create a "Contribution LOSS fund"...
As the recession continues to bite there needs to be more help for those who...
EVERY PARENT I HAVE SPOKEN TO HAS SEEN THE VALUE OF THEIR CHILDRENS CHILD...
Tax is added on to petrol because the government wants to reduce pollution,...
The government has given car makers a lot of our money, instead of this,...
Formula One is dominated by British teams, the current World champion is...
I want to see the government put in place a similar program as the Coalinga...
I think it depends on what is most helpful for the situation there, because we will need both the support of the government of Israel and the government of Lebanon for the force to operate. And I think at this ...
Should NATO be used in Lebanon, as it is in Afghanistan and Bosnia? original source.
Well that is a very interesting question and a very good question. You see I have come to the conclusion, and I really confess to you I have changed my view of this, that actually there are no stable relationships...
In what ways does our passion for western democracy get in the way of resolving global or regional conflicts? original source.
Actually I would say to you that I think the United Nations can, in certain circumstances, be absolutely essential to solving the world’s problems, and there are situations that have arisen in which the UnitedNations...
What is the United Nations capable of, and what is it not? Can all it do is pass meaningless resolutions? original source.
You know the thing that always surprises me about this is that people talk about this issue of engagement with Iran and Syria as if there was some doubt about what we were saying, or where we stood, or maybe the...
Mr Prime Minister, can Britain take the lead in speaking to Iran and Syria directly? original source.
[check against delivery] Overnight, the news came through that as well as continuing conflict in the Lebanon, Britain’s Armed Forces suffered losses in Iraq and Afghanistan. It brings home yet again the extraordinary...
The economy, unemployment and Sri Lanka were on the agenda at today s PMQs.
The Prime Minister also took questions on the Hillsborough disaster, MP’s expenses...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet/economy, Sri Lanka, MP’s expenses, SATs, terrorist suspects and misc
Cabinet/EconomyThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a ...
The Prime Minister has praised the “resilience, common sense and strength of character” of the English people as he marked St George’s Day.
Gordon Brown said the country’s national...
Michael Wills, Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, answered questions on the Government’s Green Paper on Rights and Responsibilities.
Michael has responsibility for democracy, constitution...
The Prime Minister has written an article for The Sun newspaper to mark St George’s Day on 23 April.
Read the articleToday is St George’s Day and William Shakespeare’s birthday, so Sun...
Charities and voluntary groups from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together in Bradford this week to discuss what more they can do to help local communities through the economic downturn.
UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, today welcomed the adoption of the Council Conclusions on the EU Shark Action Plan.
Main Points
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
£75 million to get 50,000 unemployed into social care work
HM The Queen has appointed Anthony James Leonard QC 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...
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said:
The RAF and Royal Navy Harriers are to get a boost with a £574 million contract to support the aircraft during the remainder of their service lives.
The Office of Fair Trading has imposed requirements on Citifinancial Europe plc (Citi) after its terms and conditions had wrongly claimed it did not share joint liability for overseas credit card transactions. Under...
In line with the government's commitment to support a robust and stable carbon market, HM Treasury today published the Community Emission Trading Scheme (Auctioning of Allowances) Scheme 2009. This replaces ...
Main report on research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which local authorities in Scotland assist statutorily homeless households in securing permanent...
Main research findings of research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which LAs in Scotland assist homeless households in securing permanent accommodation...
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Acknowledgement and Accountability Approach for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Please note, that due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, where we have removed any text, this has been because...
The latest Changing Lives Newsletter, produced bi-annually by the Scottish Government. This edition includes articles by Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, Alan Baird (President, ADSW), Justin McNicholl...
From the Policy Launch 20/4/2009
Scottish Government response to the issues raised in consultation on Knife Dealers and announcement of next steps
The "Debt and Reserves Management Report 2009-10" is being published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.
I am today making changes to the Memorandum of Understanding on Royal Taxation that was agreed in 1993 (as amended in 1996).
The first change is to amend, in line with the changes made to the self-assessment...
As announced in the Budget, the Government are acting to restrict pension tax relief for people on high incomes. Currently, pensions tax relief benefits disproportionately those with the highest incomes. In 2008...
On Monday 20 April, the Government, Welsh Assembly Government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive published their joint high level objectives for the UK marine area. This follows analysis of responses...
I would like to update the House on the latest developments in the conflict between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and the actions we have been taking since my last...
The Annual Report of the Foreign Compensation Commission for 2007-08 has been laid before Parliament. This is the 53rd such report.
Copies have been placed in the Vote Office. A copy will also be available...
* Reform of learner driver training and testing process
A series of reforms aimed at creating simpler and easier access to geographical data were announced by Housing Minister Iain Wright today. The Government has published a new strategy for the Ordnance Survey, the...
Cohesion Minister Sadiq Khan has called on communities to use St George's Day to celebrate the best of British values.
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Health Secretary Alan Johnson will visit Sunderland today to hear first hand how local leaders are making use of devolved powers in responding to pressures facing their communities...
In his Budget statement yesterday the Chancellor announced further help for businesses facing difficulties in paying their tax. From 22 April 2009, any viable business anticipating making a trading loss in the current...