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22 May 2009

'...Replace the current penalty points system on motor vehicle driving licenses' -- Mr Andrew Thomas
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current system of penalty points and fines do not adequately induce a...
'...Review the benefits avaible to young home owners when made redundant.' -- Ashley Vernon
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The banks and government encouraged young people to invest in the property...
'...remove the cap on new university places for the academice year 09/10' -- Andrew Poll
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The cap on university places imposed by the goverment in recent months will...
'...Put Clinical waste bags in every household' -- A S
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a community carer, I have noticed that there are yellow bags in some of...
'...provide the funding for the planned new hospital in Ludlow, Shropshire, a facility that is much needed and supported by the community.' -- Rosemary Genner
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The PCT and League of Friends of Ludlow Hospital have consulted widely and...
'...To treat fathers fair by having our living expences taken into account when being assesed by the child support agency and to make affordable agreement to repay any arrears' -- Alec Evans
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...To treat fathers fair by having our living expences taken into account when being assesed by the child support agency and to make affordable agreement to repay any arrears' -- Alec Evans
'...Stop Nurses wearing their uniforms outside the hospital' -- David John Brady
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nurses should not be allowed to wear their uniforms outside the hospital in...
'...swiftly improve the state of railway stations in Greater Manchester' -- Sam Hodkin
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many of the railway stations in Greater Manchester e.g. Deansgate, Oxford...
'...review Probation Service funding to facilitate the employment of Trainee Probation Officers upon qualification.' -- Mr Edward Lambert
seen at 15:51, 22 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In excess of 20 million has been spent to train 'Cohort 10' of Trainee...
Banish bank holiday travel blues
seen at 12:46, 22 May in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
Host of traffic and transport updates available at www.direct.gov.uk, online and on mobile   
Bosses trade the boardroom for the shop floor to improve regulation
seen at 12:30, 22 May in Local Better Regulation Office News - national (Our copy).
Tesco and Sainsbury's join forces to promote better regulation Leading figures from the world of local regulation ventured into a commercial environment this week to find out first-hand how council inspection...
PMQs
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister s response to the Leader of the Opposition at PMQs this afternoon inferred that he feared a general election, the PMS said it was not for him to comment on party political exchanges. ...
Hazel Blears
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Hazel Blears position as a Minister, the PMS said that he had answered this question at this morning s lobby; the Prime Minister thought Hazel Blears was doing a good job. She delivered a presentation...
CBI Speech
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by saying that the Prime Minister was delivering a speech at the CBI annual dinner tonight. The Prime Minister would speak without a script on the economy in the UK and...
Gurkhas
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Joanna Lumley emerged from her meeting with the Prime Minister saying that he had been generous and affectionate and how would the Prime Minister describe the meeting, the PMS said that he was sure that...
MPs Expenses
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that the expenses claims made by Geoff Hoon or James Purnell were unacceptable, the PMS said that James Purnell and Geoff Hoon had given detailed explanations of their situations...
Standard and Poor
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Standard and Poor forecasts, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that as the Treasury had been saying, Standard and Poor had reaffirmed the UK s AAA rating, on the basis...
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Royal Mail, the Gurkhas and apprenticeships were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions ...

Speech to CBI dinner
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in London on 20 May 2009.

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Prime Minister:

President, Richard, ladies and gentlemen...

Afternoon press briefing from 20 May 2009
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: CBI speech, Hazel Blears and PMQs

CBI Speech

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by saying that the Prime Minister was delivering a speech at the CBI...

Article for Yedioth Aharonoth on PM’s visit to Auschwitz
seen at 06:14, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

An article by the Prime Minister for Israeli newspaper Yedioth Aharonoth on 21 May 2009, following the Prime Minister’s visit to Auschwitz in April.

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There are no words for the darkness...

Morning press briefing from 21 May 2009
seen at 06:13, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Standard and poor, MPs’ expenses and Gurkhas

Standard and Poor

Asked about the Standard and Poor forecasts, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told...

Oral statement on settlement rights for Gurkhas
seen at 06:13, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith read an oral statement to the House of Commons on the issue of settlement rights for Gurkhas, on 21 May 2009.

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With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to...

“Unprecedented” international cooperation needed on economy - PM
seen at 06:13, 22 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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An unprecedented level of cooperation between nations will be needed to recover from the economic downturn, Gordon Brown has said.

Speaking at the Confederation...

Economy: Public Sector
seen at 06:13, 22 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
April: 7.0 bn current budget deficit
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 06:13, 22 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual growth in volumes of 2.6%
Abortion statistics, england & wales: 2008
seen at 06:00, 22 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following National Statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Abortion Statistics, England & Wales: 2008 Main findings: In 2008, for women resident in England and Wales:   
Review of the effect of european working time directive on junior doctor training
seen at 06:00, 22 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A review into the quality of training for junior doctors in the light of the implementation of the European Working Time Directive was announced by Health Secretary Alan Johnson today.   
Proposals for control of gbl
seen at 05:51, 22 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
New controls for a range of substances including GBL were set out today in two public consultations launched by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Gurkhas given right to settle in the uk
seen at 05:51, 22 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
All former Gurkhas who have served in the British Army for at least four years will now be eligible for settlement in the UK, the Home Secretary announced in Parliament today.   
The Adoptions with a Foreign Element (Scotland) Regulations 2009: Consultation on Draft Regulations
seen at 05:40, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Government response to consultation on the draft Adoptions with a Foreign Element (Scotland) Regulations
Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative - Report
seen at 05:40, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of the Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative (SSCI) outlining the background to the Initiative, the assessment process and the submissions received.
Public Sector Pay Policy for Staff Pay Remits 2009-10
seen at 05:40, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
pay Policy for all Scottish public sector bodies whose pay requires the approval of Scottish Ministers.
A Fresh Start: The renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture
seen at 05:40, 22 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Fresh Start: The renewed strategic framework for scottish aquaculture
UK Debt Management Office (Ian Pearson)
seen at 05:40, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK Debt Management Office (DMO) has today published its business plan for the year 2009-10. Copies have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and from DMO's website, www.dmo.gov.uk.

Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (John Hutton)
seen at 05:40, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Supplement to the 2009 Report of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) making recommendations on the pay of service medical and dental officers has been published today. I wish to express my thanks to...

Agriculture Council (23 - 24 April) (Hilary Benn)
seen at 05:40, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister responsible for farming and the environment, my right hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Jane Kennedy), and the Under-Secretary responsible for the natural and marine environment, wildlife...

Lord Archer's Report (Government Response) (Dawn Primarolo)
seen at 05:40, 22 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the Government's response to Lord Archer's independent inquiry report on NHS supplied contaminated blood and blood products.

I thank Lord Archer for his very thorough report. The Government...

Transport statistics
seen at 05:19, 22 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Circuit bench retirement - hhj linda davies
seen at 03:43, 22 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Her Honour Judge Linda Davies will retire as a Circuit Judge on 22 May 2009.   
Man charged in southampton's biggest cigarette haul
seen at 01:38, 22 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
A Lancashire businessman was charged today 21 May 2009 with the importation of 21.3 million counterfeit cigarettes at Southampton Container Terminal. This is the biggest detection of its type in the city.  ...