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01 May 2009

A better future: a consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions (The Department of Health)
seen at 23:26, 1 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 15th September 2009.

A consultation on a future strategy to support adults with autistic spectrum conditions to live full and inclusive lives with...

Licensing of wheel clamping (vehicle immobilisation) companies (The Home Office)
seen at 23:25, 1 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 30th April 2009 and ends on 23rd July 2009.

The current licensing of individual vehicle immobilisers has reduced criminality and improved standards in the industry, but it...

Regulations to control air conditioning systems used in passenger cars and car-derived vans (The Department for Transport)
seen at 23:25, 1 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 30th April 2009 and ends on 10th June 2009.

Consultation on regulations to control the retrofitting, refilling and servicing of air conditioning systems used in passenger cars ...
Consultation on proposals for welfare of racing greyhounds regulations (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 23:25, 1 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 30th April 2009 and ends on 22nd July 2009.

Defra has launched a consultation on the proposed introduction of regulations to promote the welfare of racing greyhounds which would...

'...create legislation forcing computer hardware to be marketed in terms of binary prefixes.' -- Mark Nealon
seen at 19:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Computer hardware, such as hard disks, SD cards and memory is invariably...
'...To resist any attempt to get him to resign or call an Election.' -- Keith Armstrong
seen at 19:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have absolute faith in Gordon Browns leadership and beg him to continue...
'...Send the expected 2000+ troops, fully equiped, to Afghanistan, and to let millitary commanders have the say in what needs doing instead of Beureaucrats.' -- Hamish Keown-Boyd
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite pressure from every senior commander, from the defence secretary,...
'...ensure that MPs pay capital gains tax on the sale of homes that are not designated as their primary residence - e.g. their constituency home if they declare their London residence to be their primary residence. Furthermore, they should not be able bot
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have heard much about MPs claiming expenses for second homes, and also...
'...re-introduse prices on stamps' -- Mr N Bristow
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Prime Minister,Would it not be possible to Re-introduce prices to...
'...Make it mandatory for bicycle users to have sufficient third party insurance.' -- Mr J Morgan
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorists and pedestrians alike are at risk of physical and financial loss...
'...re-instate capital punishment by judicial hanging for murder' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the spate of absolutley cowardly murders commited by persons over...
'...exempt war pensions from means testing against income/support,pension credit' -- john mckim
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like war pensions to be exempt from means testing.eg i have a war...
'...Include Removals Porters in the groups requiring an SIA security guards licence.' -- Gordon Simmons
seen at 17:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Removals porters enter your home and pack your valuables and load them on a...
Annual reports on the post office network
seen at 17:47, 1 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government has tabled an amendment to the Postal Services Bill today to ensure that robust and transparent information about the Post Office network is published every year.   
'...Urgently begin assessment of all visitors and goods at port of entry for Swine flu' -- Andrew Temple
seen at 15:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Assess all visitors at port of entry (e.g. airport) from countries most at...
'...End the national scandal that is the gender pay gap by including mandatory pay audits, hypothetical comparators, and representative actions in the Equality Bill' -- Kat Banyard
seen at 15:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Equal Pay Act was passed nearly 40 years ago, yet women are still paid...
'...force the BBC to stop selling Licence fee funded programmes to channels only on Sky etc, and show them all again on free to air TV.' -- Alison Pledge
seen at 15:55, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The BBC has produced some of the best programmes never to be seen again....
Recession Impacts on the Economies and Communities of Rural England: Report 6
seen at 15:41, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This is the 6th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the impacts of the credit crunch...

Job Description: Governance Officer, Secretariat
seen at 15:41, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Job description for the role of Governance Officer within our Secretariat team.

We're looking for a Governance Officer to help support our Executive Board
seen at 15:41, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for a Governance Officer to help us in our work by providing administrative and secretarial support to our busy Executive Board and the wider Commission.

As part of our small Secretariat...

Our latest recession report to the Secretary of State: Financial Inclusion
seen at 15:41, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've submitted the 6th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...

'...cease the extortionate regular payments to EU to be squandered by EU whilst UK is still staggering from the current national financial disaster.' -- Peter Townsend
seen at 12:59, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
5 million to EU every day? We cannot afford it, now or ever. Charity...
'...hold a full independant public inquiry into the vested interests of pychiatrists advising the DWP' -- Dave Loomes
seen at 11:57, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The All Party Parliamentary Group Gibson Inquiry into ME in 2006 came to...
'...apologise for failing to prevent the current UK economic crisis.' -- John Malamatenios
seen at 11:57, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has presided over the UK economy since 1997, yet we are...
'...enable innocent and law-abiding migrants to this country to achieve legal status' -- M. McMenamin
seen at 11:57, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In support of the demonstration in regard of strangers to citizens to take...
PM’s speech about the strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A speech to the House of Commons by the Prime Minister about the Government’s strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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With permission, Mr Speaker, following my visits to Pakistan...

PM announces Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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The Prime Minister has outlined the Government’s strategy to prevent terrorist activity in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

In a statement to the House...

PM ushers in new relationship with Iraq
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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The Prime Minister has announced plans to strengthen and deepen the relationship between Iraq and the UK as combat operations draw to a close.

Gordon...

Morning press briefing from 30 April 2009
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: MP s expenses, Gurkhas and the Lebanese President

MP’s Expenses

Asked if the Prime Minister was confident that he would win the vote tonight, the Prime...

Belgian PM visits Number 10
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Belgian Prime Minister has visited Downing Street to hold talks with Gordon Brown about European and international affairs.

The PM and Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy met on Thursday to discuss issues...

PM underlines support for Lebanese President
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has spoken of his support for the President of Lebanon following a meeting at Downing Street.

Gordon Brown said General Michael Suleiman is playing a “vital role” in ensuring...

PM’s speech at Invest Iraq reception
seen at 05:52, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister at a reception at Downing Street as part of the Invest Iraq conference on 30 April 2009.

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It is a great pleasure to be here with Prime...

A fair deal for british gambling operators
seen at 05:51, 1 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Creating a more level playing field to compete with overseas rivals   
Tourism minister launches new advisory council
seen at 05:51, 1 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
A new council to bolster Government support for the tourism industry has its first meeting today.   
Oft and cc publish joint merger guidelines
seen at 05:48, 1 May in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have today issued draft joint guidelines on how they assess the competitive impact of mergers, and have called for comments on the document from...
Proposals to improve welfare for racing greyhounds launched
seen at 05:45, 1 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Consultation on plans that will ensure all greyhound racing tracks comply with minimum welfare standards was launched by Animal Welfare Minister Jane Kennedy today.   
Benn targets bigger grants for rural businesses
seen at 05:45, 1 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced measures to increase financial aid for rural businesses to help them through the economic downturn.   
Government responds to bradley report on mental health in the criminal justice system
seen at 05:44, 1 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today published its response to Lord Bradley's report on people with mental health problems and learning difficulties in the Criminal Justice System.   
Nursing support for stafford hospital - amended
seen at 05:44, 1 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Chief Nursing Officer approves immediate steps to boost patient care -   
Countries come together to fight benefit fraud
seen at 05:41, 1 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Today, the Department for Work and Pensions will sign a historic arrangement with five other countries to enhance cooperation on tackling benefit fraud. This costs the UK taxpayer £800 million a year.  ...
Circuit bench retirement - hhj philip charles clegg
seen at 03:35, 1 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Philip Charles Clegg will retire as a Circuit Judge on 1 May 2009.   
Government's trade credit insurance top up scheme goes live
seen at 03:31, 1 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Firms suffering from a reduction in credit insurance will from today be able to purchase up to six months top-up cover as part of the Government's trade credit insurance scheme, announced in last week's ...
Traffic arrangements announced for 2009 formula 1(tm) santander british grand prix at silverstone, northamptonshire
seen at 02:26, 1 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
British Grand Prix Inter Agency Group PRESS RELEASE   
More than a gadget every mile keeps the country on the move
seen at 02:26, 1 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Many thousands of high tech devices now turn strips of ordinary looking road surface into one of the most sophisticated highway networks in the world.   
Birmingham box active traffic management update works now under way on m6 j8 - j10a
seen at 02:26, 1 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Work on parts of the West Midlands motorway network, which will allow sections of the hard shoulder to be opened to traffic during busy times, has now moved to its second phase.   
Uk ends combat mission in iraq
seen at 02:23, 1 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
After a commitment lasting more than six years, British Forces have successfully completed their combat mission in Basra and will now start leaving southern Iraq.   
Uk conference to boost investment in iraq
seen at 02:17, 1 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, met the UK Government and international business leaders today at a major conference to discuss investment opportunities in Iraq.   
Teachers In Scotland, 2008
seen at 02:17, 1 May 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. (Revised: 29th April 2009)
Scottish Government Response to Sustainable Seas for All - a consultation on Scotland's first marine bill
seen at 02:17, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Government Response to Sustainable Seas for All - a consultation on Scotland's first marine bill
Lamb Inquiry (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 02:17, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have welcomed today the report from Brian Lamb, Chair of the Special Educational Consortium, on information for parents of children with special educational needs and disabled children (SEND), and accepted ...

Afghanistan Troops Levels (Election Support) (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 02:17, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said in his statement to the House on Afghanistan today that our force levels in that country will increase to 9,000 over the course of the Afghan elections. They will ...

Ministerial Correction (Jane Kennedy)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the written answer given to the hon. Member for North-West Leicestershire (David Taylor), on 4 February, Official Report, column 1197W, was incorrect. The correct information is as follows:

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Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following consultation on the future of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) I have decided to retain the VMD as a DEFRA executive agency.

The VMD is one of the DEFRA regulators covered by the recommendation...

Autism Strategy for Adults (Phil Hope, Minister of State (Care Services; Minister for the East Midlands), Department of Health)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today launching a consultation on the development of an autism strategy for adults.

We are committed to delivering real change for adults with autism through this strategy but, before deciding on the...

Afghanistan Country Plan (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Afghanistan and Pakistan are of critical strategic importance to the UK. Helping both countries to ensure their own security, stability, growth and development is vital both for the Afghan and Pakistani people...

"Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice" (Jack Straw)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, my right hon. and noble Friend the Attorney-General and I are today announcing the publication of "Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice" (Cm 7583), a consultation ...

Travel Plans (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning and I are today publishing "Delivering Travel Plans through the Planning Process—Good Practice Guidelines". This document supersedes our...

Statutory Senior Traffic Commissioner (Jim Fitzpatrick, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing their consultation on draft guidance from the Secretary of State to the statutory senior traffic commissioner as part of their implementation of the Local Transport Act 2008...

Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary and I are today announcing the publication of Engaging Communities in Criminal ...

Afghanistan: Country Plan 2009-2013 (Lord Tunnicliffe, Lords in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has made the following Statement.

Afghanistan and Pakistan are of critical strategic importance to the UK. Helping both countries...

Sri Lanka (Lord Tunnicliffe, Lords in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 02:16, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development (Mr Mike Foster) has made the following Statement.

I would like to update the House on my recent visit to Sri...

Mpa mission statement for the met - met forward
seen at 01:31, 1 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Met Forward, the MPA's new strategic work programme for the Met, was approved by Members at the Authority meeting on 30 April 2009. Vice Chair Kit Malthouse said: