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08 May 2009

'...Stop 'Kick Starts' in schools' -- Martin Lester
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since schools have started to become academys 'Kick Starts' have been...
'...to enforce whole life sentences for children's murderers' -- kelvin donaghey
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to see the PM intervene and change laws of sentences and...
'...protect vulnerable children from legalised abuse' -- Miss Bethan White
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Parents who leave domestic abusive relationships to protect their children...
'...improve rights for cyclists on the road to save lives, reduce CO2 emissions and improve public health' -- Jonathan Parker
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The undersigned ask the Prime Minister to pass legislation to improve safety...
'...no exclusions to free swimming for over 60's' -- Maureen Isaacs
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believed when the PM said in his budget that he would be providing free...
'...inform all citizens and residents to vote in the European Elections on 4 June 09' -- Mrs Nathalie Henry
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is the Government s duty to communicate the importance of these fast-...
'...Make vosa and BMW recall mini's with dangerous fault to power steering .' -- robin atter
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a crucial part of the steering system can fail without warning, an...
'...Decrase Student Loans in-line with RPI Inflation as promised' -- Mr James Jenkins-Yates
seen at 15:55, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current student loan interest rate is 1.5%, but it is meant to be linked...
Peter mandelson responds to corus consultation on future of teeside plant
seen at 15:46, 8 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson spoke to Kirby Adams, the Chief Executive of Corus, yesterday evening, on hearing the news of the possible mothballing of the Teesside Cast Products (TCP) plant in the North East...
Dover coastguard cordinating assistance to sinking barge
seen at 13:48, 8 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Dover Coastguard are currently co-ordinating assistance to a tug and tow which is in danger of foundering in Langdon Bay.   
'...draw President Atta Mills' attention to human right abuses by his government' -- Collins oppong-Kyekyeku
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We concern peopple of and in Ghana want to bring to the notice of PM the...
'...declare the UK a republic and elect a non-executive president, retaining Prime Ministerial cabinet government.' -- Lee Dauphin
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The country has never collectively expressed its support for the monarchy,...
'...include the scrapping fo old cars to motability car scheme' -- james baker
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make the 10 year old scrapping of cars available to those on the motability...
'...NOT introduce a mandatory system of licensing for residential landlords' -- Chris Horne
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mandatory licensing would: 1. Undermine the private property rights of a...
'...Ban the inhumane practice of halal slaughter in the UK.' -- Kathryn Howarth
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
on the subject of farmed animal slaughter, defra state 'it is an absolute...
'...insist that all Government departments, at home and abroad, should source their food and drink produce from Britain only.' -- Frazer Thompson
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Are you fed up with Government receptions serving French Champagne, Chilean...
'...Protection of driving licence entitlements when renewing driving licence with the DVLA' -- Ms. Nicola Liddell
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When renewing driving licences there have often been cases of peoples...
'...prohibit the unsolicited distribution of paper telephone directories.' -- JONATHAN SPENCER
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most telephone directories distributed throughout the United Kingdom are...
'...free schools to choose their own public services' -- Miss Clare Phillips
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
allow schools to be able to choose non-teaching staff, instead of the...
'...Abolish The Highway Code' -- mr paul johnson
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
people are breaking the laws of the highway code regarding parking issues on...
'...Stop the closure of Riverside Business and Enterprise College without true public deliberation and a balanced debate' -- Kazik Kott
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Leicester City Council is currently taking proceedings to close...
'...put a ban of software companies saying their programs are free, when in fact, when you have installed them, certain programs say it's a Trial version' -- Edward Manning
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks that it is really silly that software says it's free, but certain...
'...end the planned privatisation of PRU's (Pupil Referral Units)' -- Mr Stuart Bennett
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The petitions aim is to send a message to the government that we do not want...
'...grant elderly veterans living abroad the same rights as those living within the United Kingdom.' -- Mr George Bell
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Elderly veterans living abroad, even within the richer countries of the...
'...Prosecute under 16s that break the law by having sex which results in underage pregnancy' -- Helen Wilkinson
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What message are we sending to young people? If it is illegal to have sex...
'...increase the number of prizes in premium bonds.' -- Mr Stewart Hannah
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As bond-holders are investing their money with the British Government in a...
'...Allow memebers from the commonwealth to switch their Drivers Licence over to British Drivers Licence.' -- Michele B Smith
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is frustrating to drivers of many years who are memebers of the...
'...earn benefits through training or working for the community' -- Andrew Jackson
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has developed communities of people whose grandparents, parents and...
'...reject unrealistic NOx limits contained within the EU s Eco-Design of Energy Using Products Directive and which unfairly discriminate against the British oil heating industry and British consumers.' -- Mr. Jonathan Switzer
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU Commission proposes a reduction in permitted levels of NOx emitted by...
'...Out Law Forced Adoptions' -- Catherine Edment
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has recently been brought to my attention that England has a fast growing...
'...urge China to end its policy of sending North Korean refugees back to North Korea' -- Thomas Seligmann
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many North Koreans attempt the hugely risky trip from North Korea over the...
'...introduce a scheme to make cyclists pay road tax and have insurance' -- Mr Chris Tarry
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a popular subject for a reason. Why do vehicle drivers have to pay...
'...get rid of detintions.' -- davidchristian
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i want to get rid of dettentions if this cannot be done then get rid of...
'...make it mandatory for a type of restraint to be fitted in all transport on which children 11 years and under may use during their transport to/from and during school hours' -- Mrs Karen Whelpton
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All children under 11 years should be protected by using a restraint when...
'...compel the Child Support Agency (CSA) Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) to give fair and equal treatment for all CSA non-resident parents.' -- Mr Mark Chandler
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new formula for (CSA CMEC) calculations has now been in place since...
'...invest even more in public transport.' -- Mr Alex Hoppen
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are tired of the central line signal failures and suicides on the tube....
'...introduce the new VED bands on NEW vehicles only and not back date them to include cars registered after March 2001 as this is an iniquitous tax and totally unfair on those who bought their cars in good faith several years ago.' -- John Massey
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...introduce the new VED bands on NEW vehicles only and not back date them to include cars registered after March 2001 as this is an iniquitous tax and totally unfair on those who bought their cars in good faith...
'...make homecare more accessible for all elderly people.' -- Miss Kate Baguley
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Because home care for the elderly is means tested, it means that many...
'...create traffic calming and safe pedestrian crossings along Ramsay Way, Eastbourne' -- Anni Tyler
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ever since the residential construction in Eastbourne s South Harbour,...
'...review the education system, and its examinations, with particular emphasis on the attainability' -- Jack Thompson
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With many new GCE examinations coming in this year (2009), many new exam...
'...To remove from the "DNA database" the DNA profiles of people who have never been convicted of a criminal offence.' -- Roger Sewell
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...To remove from the "DNA database" the DNA profiles of people who have never been convicted of a criminal offence.' -- Roger Sewell
'...Store the DNA of all police officers for 12 years from termination of service' -- Mr Robert Skedgell
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been stated by ACPO that innocent people have nothing to fear from...
'...Return the Kohinoor diamond to India' -- Sitanshu Shekhar
seen at 12:54, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ko-Hi-Noor diamond, once the largest diamond in the world, originates from...
'...to completly ban alcohol in the uk' -- Sam Ellison
seen at 12:53, 8 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i feel that if alcohol is completly banned in the uk that the crime rate...
Peter mandelson meets scottish business leaders
seen at 12:45, 8 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will today meet with Scottish business leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the Scottish economy, and to introduce his vision for building Britain...
Consultation on an airspace change to establish segregated airspace for the Wales Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) environment (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 11:28, 8 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 5th May 2009 and ends on 28th July 2009.

ParcAberporth, is being developed by the Welsh Assembly Government as a Centre of Excellence for research, testing, development, demonstration...

Keeping the right people on the DNA database (The Home Office)
seen at 11:28, 8 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th May 2009 and ends on 7th August 2009.

This consultation intends to promote public debate on how long we should retain fingerprints and DNA.

The paper sets out ...

Consultation on draft Technical Advice Note 22: Planning for Sustainable Buildings (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 11:27, 8 May in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 7th May 2009 and ends on 31st July 2009.

Chapter 2 of Planning Policy Wales sets out the Assembly Government's land use planning policies about planning for a sustainable...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 06:03, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Northern Ireland, child trafficking and the Gurkhas were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the car industry, education...

Morning press briefing from 6 May 2009
seen at 06:03, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: swine flu, economy, Gurkhas, Home Office bans, ID cards, John Prescott and misc

Swine Flu

Asked if the Government was putting so much time and energy into...

Afternoon press briefing from 6 May 2009
seen at 06:03, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the Gurkhas

The PMS told the assembled media that the Prime Minister met with Joanna Lumley at 2.30pm in the House of Commons for 30 minutes. He reported ...

PM welcomes Ghana President to Downing Street
seen at 06:03, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister met Ghana President John Atta Mills to discuss a range of regional and global issues.

The visit to Downing Street was the first time Gordon Brown had met President Mills since...

Morning press briefing from 7 May 2009
seen at 06:03, 8 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Gurkhas, Jaguar Land Rover, banks, Alan Milburn and football

Gurkhas

Asked if the Prime Minister told Joanna Lumley that he would come up with a new solution...

Government takes next steps towards online future
seen at 06:00, 8 May in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Digital Engagement Tom Watson today outlined the next steps in the Government's Power of Information programme.   
Snap up a prize and get active in nature
seen at 05:55, 8 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra launches competition to find the Conservation Volunteering photographer of the Year   
National patient choice survey latest results
seen at 05:54, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Report on the National Patient Choice Survey, December 2008, England The main findings of the December survey are:   
Alan johnson issues call to arms on children's asthma treatment - 10 years of progress on health inequalities
seen at 05:54, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Local health agencies and schools must improve the management of childhood asthma to help children lead full and healthy lives, Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Health urged today.   
Step change in nhs commercial expertise
seen at 05:54, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Commercial and procurement skills across the NHS will receive a major boost to help deliver high quality, personalised care for patients, following the publication of a new Commercial Operating Model by the Department...
New chief executives appointed at strategic health authorities
seen at 05:54, 8 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Two new Chief Executives were today appointed to lead the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authorities. Ian Cumming will lead West Midlands SHA and Bill McCarthy will lead Yorkshire and Humber...
Government response to household below average income figures
seen at 05:52, 8 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The latest Households Below Average Income figures were published today. The statistics cover the UK income distribution in 2007/08, including the latest figures for the number and percentage of children, pensioners...
Statement in response publication of the home office national statistics bulletin on the seizures of drugs in england and wales, 2007/08
seen at 05:45, 8 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Policing and Crime Minister Vernon Coaker said:   
Lord west announces winner of counter terrorism design competition
seen at 05:45, 8 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The winner of a Home Office backed competition for architecture and design students to design a public space to minimise the effects of a terrorist attack, has been announced by Security Minister Lord West.  ...
Royal navy celebrates centenary of naval aviation over hms illustrious in london
seen at 05:43, 8 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A spectacular midday flypast over the UK's strike carrier, HMS Illustrious, in London, provided the highlight of celebrations to mark 100 years of Naval aviation.   
Oft launches market study into the sale of second-hand cars
seen at 05:40, 8 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today launched a short market study into the sale of second-hand cars.   
Report sets out vision for uk financial services sector
seen at 05:36, 8 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
A reformed financial services sector will play an important role in Britain's economic recovery, according to a report published today by the Financial Services Global Competitiveness Group, co-chaired by the...
Uk supports global response to swine flu pandemic
seen at 05:34, 8 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The Department for International Development will support the global fight against swine flu, International Development Minister Mike Foster announced today.   
Better Health, Better Care: Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland
seen at 05:34, 8 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland contains recommendations for NHS Boards and their regional planning partners to ensure that the care they provide for young people requiring to spend time in hospital...
Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy and Action Plan 2009-2011
seen at 05:34, 8 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This policy and action plan outlines the Government's plans for mental health improvement for the period 2009-2011.
Poverty and income inequality in Scotland: 2007/08
seen at 05:34, 8 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This National Statistics publication supersedes 'Scottish Households Below Average Income 2006/07'. It presents annual estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living...
Automotive Industry (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 05:33, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic and Business Minister (Ian Pearson) has today made the following Statement.

The Government have today agreed to make available a one-off £5 million bridging loan facility...

Minimum Wage and Tipping (Lord Carter of Barnes, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 05:33, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.

Today we have announced our response to our consultation regarding...

Tipping and the National Minimum Wage (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we have announced our response to our consultation regarding the change of regulation relating to the use of service charges, gratuities, tips and cover charges in use in payment of the national minimum...

Automotive Assistance (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today agreed to make available a one-off £5 million bridging loan facility to prevent LDV going into administration, and to facilitate the purchase of the company by Weststar of Malaysia...

Safeguarding Arrangements (Independent Schools, Non-maintained Special Schools and Boarding Schools) (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 24 March I welcomed "Keeping our School Safe", Sir Roger Singleton's review of safeguarding arrangements in independent schools, non-maintained special schools and boarding schools in England. His careful ...

Laming Report (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government are publishing a comprehensive action plan in response to Lord Laming's report, "The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report".

Ministers announced to Parliament on 12 November...

South East Plan (RSS) (Sadiq Khan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Community Cohension and Fire and Rescue Service), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is publishing today the "South East Plan", the revised Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the South East of England.

The...

FiReControl (Sadiq Khan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Community Cohension and Fire and Rescue Service), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House about the latest development on the FiReControl project, which will establish a resilient network of nine regional fire control centres across England.

I have today published ...

Maritime Change Programme (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government announced their decision in 2007 to retain but optimise all three of Her Majesty's Naval Bases (Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth) signalling the Government's intention to drive forward a programme...

Veterinary Products Committee (Jane Kennedy)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have received the annual report of the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub-Committees for 2008, which has been published today.

Copies of the report have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses...

National Identity Service (Shahid Malik, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The sixth Cost Report of the National Identity Service is being laid before Parliament today. It sets out an estimate of the public expenditure likely to be incurred on the service over the next 10 years, in ...

Prison Service Pay Review Body (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has re-appointed Dr. Henrietta Campbell for two years, and Richard Childs and Joseph Magee for three years...

Archival Services (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 05:32, 8 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a consultation document, "Archives for the 21st Century", asking for views on the Government's proposed new policy for archival services.

Archive services contribute greatly to a modern...

Ecgd launches public consultation on scheme to confirm letters of credit for uk exporters
seen at 05:23, 8 May in Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) News - national (Our copy).
ECGD, the UK's official export credit agency, today (8 May) launched a public consultation on a proposal to offer a scheme to confirm letters of credit for British exports.   
Sadiq khan - tackling race inequality in london
seen at 05:16, 8 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Over two hundred representatives from businesses, charities, voluntary groups and local authorities will have the chance to have their say on how Government develops its future approach to race equality at a listening...
Transport statistics
seen at 05:14, 8 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Circuit bench appointment - denniss
seen at 03:42, 8 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed John Annear Denniss 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 and...
Mpa fully endorses met's stop search section 44 review
seen at 01:58, 8 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
MPA Members at the Strategic and Operational Policing committee on 7 May 2009 fully endorsed the Met's tactical review of the use of stop and search under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act (2000).   ...
Hmrc wins minimum wage court battle
seen at 01:43, 8 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Bar and restaurant workers have today been given a helping hand by the Court of Appeal in their fight for fair pay. The court ruled in HM Revenue & Customs' favour by upholding current national minimum wage...
Hmrc wins minimum wage court battle
seen at 01:43, 8 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Bar and restaurant workers have today been given a helping hand by the Court of Appeal in their fight for fair pay. The court ruled in HM Revenue & Customs' favour by upholding current national minimum wage...
Hm queen visits her belfast coastguard station
seen at 01:28, 8 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Belfast today welcomed Her Majesty the Queen. She was accompanied on the visit by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and Secretary of State Shaun Woodward. &...