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29 April 2009

Head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) - cetuximab: final appraisal determination (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:22, 29 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 28th April 2009 and ends on 20th May 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Consultation on Possible Changes to the Administration of Concessionary Travel (The Department for Transport)
seen at 22:22, 29 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 29th April 2009 and ends on 21st July 2009.

This consultation looks at options for moving the administration of concessionary travel to a different tier of government. <...
'...To remove the UK from the European Union' -- Mr Jamie Okeefe
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the Prime minister, or his successor, to remove the United...
'...Grant an interest free loan to all people wishing to move house and cant afford the huge deposits demanded. The loan to be up to 40% of the value of the property which they are buying, secured against that property by the governement and repayable int
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Grant an interest free loan to all people wishing to move house and cant afford the huge deposits demanded. The loan to be up to 40% of the value of the property which they are buying, secured against that property...
'...Prevent the demolition of Warrington Islamic Association Centre (WIA)' -- aneela sultan
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, hereby oppose and petition against the construction of...
'...stop taxation on any overtime worked' -- Tony Hall
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the idea to work overtime is for earning extra money at a higher rate...
'...Announce a seperation of Church and State in the UK.' -- John Lind
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Religion does not and will never give answers that are backed up by fact....
'...Award Gateshead City Status' -- Stephen Ferrell
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gateshead deserves City status. this petition is intended to show the...
Successful sites auction brings major new player into new nuclear programme
seen at 19:26, 29 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Total declared plans for new nuclear now exceed current capacity, enough to meet a quarter of UK electricity demand   
'...Change the Government System' -- James Walker
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned would like to see change happen to the governmental...
'...Provide Free Access to All Public Toilets' -- Charlie
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please provide free access to all public Toilets and stop the spread of the...
'...StopWhalingInJapan' -- Rianne, Ciaragh and Tash
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are wanting to stop all whaling in Japan and across the world as all...
'...abolish public sector pensions' -- mr kevin winwright
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to stop public sector pensions to those workers that earn over 20k or to...
'...Save Isle of Wight Wind Turbine Jobs' -- John Ward
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the Government to step in and help the employee's keep their jobs in...
'...Create a box on the ballot paper at the next general election - " None of the above "' -- David Wootton
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When we vote we either can put a cross alongside our chosen candidate or...
'...Stop Motorcycle licence holders from driving Microcars.' -- Terence Miles
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A holder of a full Category A (Motorcycle) licence can purchase a "Microcar...
'...put into law sentences for death threats' -- salman jafri
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would parliament to put into law a legal penalty for making death threats...
'...Save Craigie woodland in Ayr, South Ayrshire' -- Graham Robertson
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Five hundred trees could be torn down to make way for a huge university car...
'...Credit safe drivers with good judgement, and exempt them from certain fixed penalties.' -- David Jackson
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All drivers are currently considered to be equally incompetent, and are...
'...Scrap the new motorcycle (module) test' -- Matt Cole
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the first day of this new test 2 candidates crashed severely one of them...
'...Reduce Childcare Fees to help encourage parents to work' -- Donna Plummer
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems very hard for parents in this country to return to work. Childcare...
'...save 33 signals regement' -- j a thomas
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please save 33 signals regement as our regement is one of the best in the TA...
'...compensate all ex european prisoners of war 1939/1945' -- george herschel
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the far east prisoners of war were rightly compensated by both the U.K....
'...Provide equal funding for both male and female Domestic Violence victims' -- Mr R Crowther
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the same treatment for male and female victims of domestic...
'...save 33 34 35 signal regiments' -- mr william hazeldine
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
sir 12 signal brigade made up of 3 ta regiments 33 in liverpool and...
'...Prevent the EU and others from over-regulating financial services.' -- Mr Paul Caruana
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst banking/other finance operations need to be overhauled to prevent...
'...Save the UK's only Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant on the Isle of Wight - Vestas' -- Andrea Richter
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK's only wind turbine manufacturing plant is to close, dealing a...
'...Centralise all powers to combat swine flue to Westminster under national security grounds.' -- Mr.Graeme.G.M.Gillon
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the H1N1 or swine influenza virus infects Britain with ever growing speed...
'...Pay the Companies not the pensioners and keep said pensioners warm' -- Mary McFarlane
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Goverment should pay the fuel companies the 250 ... Instead of giving...
'...limit the excessive delays in the CRB checking system for all public sector workers who serve the country but cannot afford to be out of work for such long periods of time' -- Emma Westrup
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The CRB vets applications for people including nurses, doctors, social...
'...Legalise off-roading' -- lewis whelan
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition to legalise of roading: Motocross ATV ect. Due to...
'...ask parliament to put pre-nuptial law recognising prenuptials' -- salman jafri
seen at 17:55, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like parliament to put in to law pre-nuptials with independent...
Swine flu outbreak
seen at 15:48, 29 April in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
- Directgov offers essential government information -   
Child support agency marks three years of progress
seen at 15:33, 29 April in Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission News - national (Our copy).
Strong performance numbers complete the CSA's Operational Improvement Plan as clients praise caseworkers for professional service.   
'...For the UK to Leave the EU A.S.A.P. Please.' -- John Bright
seen at 12:58, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It was a common market, but not it has taken over the UK and they are...
'...That learner driver training be increased to the standard required for motorcycles or better and improve rural road infrastructure to reduce deaths on the roads.' -- Murray McGregor
seen at 12:58, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Learner driver training should be increased to the standard required for...
'...Strip tax exiles of their citizenship and right to protection by this contry.' -- Craig Street
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In britain all you need to do if you don't want to pay any British Income...
'...Restrict all tax code reliefs to 20%' -- John C Beach
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The personal tax allowance (currently 6475) equates to 1295 for a standard...
'...remove the stop and swerve part of the practical motorcycle test.' -- Lucy Millard
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...remove the stop and swerve part of the practical motorcycle test.' -- Lucy Millard
'...Motorcycle Licence Plate - Reduce numbers' -- David Sheard
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the response to previous petition produced a unmeasured response claiming...
'...keep the Royal Mint within the public sector' -- Darren Williams
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A government review has concluded that the Royal Mint should mov[e] outside...
'...Not allow faith schools to tell pupils homosexuality is wrong' -- James Pollet
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
New plans to force all schools to teach sex education will allow faith...
Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - Chief Executive's Report
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - Role of Commissioners and new ways of working
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - The Audit and Risk Committee, its membership and work
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

PM marks Workers’ Memorial Day
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has released a message to mark Workers’ Memorial Day.

Gordon Brown said the day is a chance to remember those who have died at work, and to think of their family and friends.

Armed Forces Day flag launched
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has launched the Armed Forces Day flag campaign during a visit to Afghanistan.

The specially-designed flag is now available to buy to celebrate the UK’s first ever Armed Forces...

PM’s article for Polish newspaper Fakt
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has written an article for the UK edition of the Polish newspaper Fakt about his visit to Poland on 28 April 2009.

Read the article:

I am very proud to be undertaking my first trip to...

Transcript of PM’s address at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister addressed troops serving at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province on Monday 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript

Prime Minister

I wanted to come here to thank all of you for what you...

Press conference with President Karzai in Afghanistan
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister gave a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Monday 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript

Prime Minister

I come here, President Karzai, as a friend...

PM’s message at Auschwitz-Birkenau
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has said that his visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was a reminder that everyone has a duty “to stand up against discrimination and prejudice”.

Gordon Brown ...

PM and Pakistan Prime Minister Joint Press Conference
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of a joint press press conference given by the Prime Minister the Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister Gilani...

Local media summit: helping local media in the digital age
seen at 06:05, 29 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Key figures from across the media industry will come together today to discuss the challenges facing local newspapers, in a summit hosted by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.   
Cc consults on ombudsman plan
seen at 06:02, 29 April in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) is now consulting publicly on draft Undertakings to establish an Ombudsman to arbitrate on disputes between retailers and suppliers and investigate complaints under the new Groceries...
£11m to protect our seas from climate change
seen at 05:58, 29 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A five-year, £11million study into the effects of climate change on Britain's seas has been announced as scientists warn of more acidic seas affecting the food chain.   
Way forward for the national programme for it
seen at 05:57, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A comprehensive strategy for accelerating the pace of delivery for the National Programme for IT (NPfIT) and introducing additional supplier capacity was outlined by the Department of Health's Director General...
Prime minister's commission on the future of nursing and midwifery meet for the first time
seen at 05:57, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister, Ann Keen today chaired the first meeting of the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery.   
Autism consultation launches
seen at 05:56, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Minister receives first responses to Autism consultation in person   
Hitting the ground running future jobs fund open for business
seen at 05:54, 29 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Government today challenged councils, charities and other organisations to submit innovative bids for funding for new jobs from the £1bn Future Jobs Fund which will create 150,000 new jobs.   ...
Two appointments to the advisory council on the misuse of drugs
seen at 05:47, 29 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Two new appointments to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) have been announced today by the Home Secretary.   
Fly the flag for our armed forces
seen at 05:45, 29 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD is encouraging councils, businesses and homes across the country to show their support for Britain's Armed Forces by flying a special flag designed for Armed Forces Day.   
Mod publishes strategic review of reserves
seen at 05:45, 29 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today published its report on the Strategic Review of UK Reserve Forces.   
Oft clears acquisition of zavvi stores by hmv under 'failing firm' analysis
seen at 05:42, 29 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has cleared the proposed acquisition of 15 former Zavvi stores by HMV plc.   
New internships will boost opportunities for graduates this summer
seen at 03:32, 29 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Graduates who want to boost their skills for employment will get real help through the new 'Graduate Talent Pool', the next stage in our graduate internship initiative launched by Universities and Skills...
Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology Services
seen at 02:27, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quality Standards for Paediatric audiology services.
Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation Services
seen at 02:27, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation.
Statistical Bulletin Crime and Justice Series: Criminal Proceedings In Scottish Courts, 2007/08
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Criminal proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2007-08
SWIA Performance Inspection West Dunbartonshire Council 2009
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services.
SWIA Performance Inspection Summary West Dunbartonshire Council 2009
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of the report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services
Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE) Education (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In October 2008, following reviews of sex and relationships education and drugs and alcohol education, I announced that I proposed to give PSHE education statutory status, subject to formal consultation. To prepare...

Defence Intelligence Estate (PRIDE) (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement follows on from the one that I made on 13 December 2007, Official Report, column WS55. I am pleased to announce the approval of the plan to collocate intelligence facilities at RAF Wyton under ...

EU Environment Ministers (Informal Meeting) 14-15 April 2009 (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Joan Ruddock) and I met with Environment Ministers from EU member states, candidate countries, and the European Commission...

Health and Social Care (Age Discrimination) (Phil Hope, Minister of State (Care Services; Minister for the East Midlands), Department of Health)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing the Equality Bill. The Bill outlaws unjustifiable age discrimination against people aged 18 and over by those providing services and exercising public functions. Secondary ...

Communications Data Consultation (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published a consultation, "Protecting the Public in a Changing Communications Environment", which addresses the issue of communications data. The consultation explains how existing access to communications...

Family Courts (Jack Straw)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I made an oral statement and laid in Parliament the Government's response to the recent consultation on improving the openness of family courts in December 2008, entitled "Family Justice in View". In that paper...

Legislative Competence Order (Paul Murphy, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Environment) Order 2009 has been laid today, as Command Paper (Cm 7608). Copies of this can be found in...

Equality Bill (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Some people experience discrimination because they have a combination of protected characteristics. For example, black women can face discrimination because of stereotyped attitudes or prejudice, which white ...

Communications Data (Lord West of Spithead, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Security and Counter-terrorism), Home Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for the Home Department, Jacqui Smith, has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I have today published a consultation, Protecting the Public in a Changing Communications...

Equality Bill: Multiple Discrimination (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Government Equalities Office (Maria Eagle), has made the following Statement.

Some people experience discrimination because they have a combination...

Man named crook involved in £130k deception
seen at 02:24, 29 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company, run illegally by an undischarged bankrupt, which defrauded would-be property developers and entrepreneurs of £130,000 has been wound up by the High Court. The decision follows an investigation by...
Blears backs 'revolution to recycle' buildings
seen at 02:12, 29 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today unveiled a series of measures to back a people's revolution to recycle buildings by putting real power in the hands of locals to support communities during the downturn...
Government outlines plans to improve free bus pass scheme
seen at 02:10, 29 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Plans to improve the delivery of the concessionary bus pass scheme were announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark, as he launched a consultation on possible changes to the way the scheme is administered. &...
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal by oldfield school (bath) to aquire a trust
seen at 01:53, 29 April in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by Oldfield School to acquire a trust   
Metropolitan police authority: april meeting
seen at 01:43, 29 April in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 30 April 2009 at 10.00 a.m.   
Mpa race and faith inquiry: 30 april meeting
seen at 01:42, 29 April in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The final public meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 30 April between 09:30 - 10:30.   ...