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17 June 2009

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 21:24, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Public spending, devolution in Northern Ireland and further education colleges were on the agenda...

PM pays tribute to Speaker
seen at 21:24, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has thanked the outgoing Speaker of the House of Commons for his “long and dedicated service to Parliament”.

Michael Martin chaired his final session of Prime Minister’...

'...Make jury service a voluntary undertaking' -- Andrew Belfield
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that jury service should be offered to people, but they should have...
'...Stop the sale and closure of 107-109 Charing Cross Road, the famous and prestigious home of the internationally renowned St Martins College of Art and Design, and through intervention to investigate, challenge and scrutinize the decision making meth
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Central Saint Martins remains one of London's most revered art and design...
'...Reconsider the implementation of legislation which affects the age at which women receive their state pension.' -- Kate King
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislation was passed in 2007 for implementation in 2010 which means that...
'...Save Bethnal Green Centre' -- Kaye Hawthorne
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bethnal Green Centre is under threat. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets...
'...make it possible to pay customs on online purchases in advance.' -- Isobel Walter-Smith
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When you order goods online from overseas, it is currently impossible to pay...
'...Allow UKBA to be able to revoke ILR (once given) where it is discovered that the marriage was only for the purpose of gaining ILR' -- BILL FLACK
seen at 18:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I like a number of other individuals have suffered from marrying a foreign...
Yet again, some fantastic event planning on...
seen at 18:56, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Yet again, some fantastic event planning on behalf of the CRC! A national conference widely promoted to all and sundry as open to all those with an interest in rural research and analysis, but limited...

Impacts of summer 2007 floods on rural communities in England
seen at 18:56, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This research which examines the impacts of the summer 2007 floods upon communities in both rural and urban areas.  Quite rightly, much attention...

Thanks for your post. I'll ask a member of the...
seen at 18:56, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your post. I'll ask a member of the State of the Countryside team to respond to your comments.
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 17:24, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Public spending, devolution in Northern Ireland and further education colleges were on the agenda...

Climate Change in Scotland Annual Report 2008-09
seen at 17:24, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Climate Change in Scotland Annual Report 2008-09 outlines current developments in climate change and highlights achievements in 2008-09.
Climate Change In Scotland Annual Report 2008-09
seen at 17:24, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Climate Change in Scotland Annual Report 2008-09 outlines current developments in climate change and achievements made during 2008-09.
'...HIPS - Ban Personal Search Agents from compiling HIPS' -- Juliana Hatfield
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MANY Personal search agents who carry out property searches knowingly...
'...Enact a law preventing companies, organisations or other persons cold calling via Land Line or Mobile.telephone.' -- Mr Michael Irlam
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to stop cold calling, which in the past would have been...
'...Ensure that Western Union and other payment service providers will inform Internet fraud victims of the address at which criminals collected their money.' -- Mr. John Weston
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Internet fraud and associated junk mail flourishes because Western Union...
'...do all of the following: (1) to commence diplomacy with a view to procuring the worldwide ban on weapons that enable the manipulation of human beings called for by the European Parliament in Resolution A4-0005/1999 Paragraph 27; (2) to place any stock
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In European Parliament Resolution A4-0005/1999 Paragraph 27, the European...
'...Preserve Welsh links with Patagonia' -- Roy Davies
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make it absolutely clear...
'...Stop shooting seals: British seals should have the same protection as dolphins and otters.' -- Mark Carter
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Seals are sentient mammals that experience pain, distress, fear and other...
'...Stop the growing nature of anti-competitive "exclusive" mobile phone deals, whereby mobile handsets are only available to one carrier.' -- Ben Park
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Exclusive" deals remove any real choice for the consumer, and means...
'...enact a law that stops any UK prime minister from being in office for more than 2 terms.' -- Anthony Dowling
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No prime minister should retain the power of office for longer than 2 terms...
'...Enforce the exsisting legislation to ensure councils maintian the highways properly.' -- Graham Andrews
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The british road network is now a laughing stock. It is full of holes and...
'...introduce legislations to change the rules so that votes cast at local and national elections in this country are done so anonymously.' -- keith jones
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been disenfranchised from involvement in voting for who runs this...
'...immediately change the rules so that BBC Licence Tax Payments may ONLY be used in the production of programmes for transmission and NOT for the payment of compensation or legal bills or fines arising out of illegal acts by BBC employees and programme
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BBC directors continue to view the licence tax-payer with disdain and STILL...
'...stop the use of community support officers doing traffic dutys eg speed checks' -- Michael nutsford-sim
seen at 16:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cheshire Police see fit to use our community support officers to police the...
'...ban the repetitive advertisements on escalators in the tube.' -- Mr Thomas Gurry
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These are tremendously invasive as they leave little alternative than...
'...create a small amount of funding for young drivers to get into motorsport' -- MR Jake Lewis
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In some countries there is funding for motorsport which is for young drivers...
'...secure the release of three doctors who bravely worked in the Sri Lankan war zone and are being detained by Sri Lankan security forces.' -- Thusiyan Nandakumar
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dr T Varatharajah, Dr T Sathyamurthy and Dr V Shanmugarajah are currently...
'...ban any individual with convictions for inciting racial hatred or violent crime (racially motivated or otherwise) from setting up political parties and standing for election.' -- Miss Elly Thomas
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the most important duties of any government is to protect all of its...
'...Reinstate 'Section 28' and stop promoting homosexuality in schools' -- Tom Fisher
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Section 28 was an amendment to the United Kingdom's Local Government Act...
'...Exempt Retained Firefighters and other part-time Emergency Services Personnel from the higher rate (40%) tax' -- Kathleen Keyte
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Retained Firefighters, who also hold a full-time job, have their wages taxed...
'...re-instate the law requiring minicab offices to have planning permission to operate in London' -- Luke Merriman
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For a minicab office to operate in London it needed to have planning...
'...Introduce a Driving 'Refresher Test' to make Insurance more relevant and improve Road Safety' -- David Campbell
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce a 'Refresher Test' for Drivers every 5 years which covers the...
'...Listen To the British Public and Hold a Vote on a motion of Confidence in Our Present Parliament' -- Alan Robinson
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
if as gordon brown states that he is acting on behalf of the people, by...
'...Pass a law immediately to get the Ashes shown on national TV.' -- Mrs Sandra Foy
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop this disgraceful sellout of most all of the nation's top sporting...
'...reduce the maximum speed of lorries to 40mph' -- Mr Philip Wells
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has become far too common to travel behind large lorries travelling in...
'...prevent schools telling five year olds about gay sex.' -- Mr Rob Simcox
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pupils as young as five were left 'confused and worried' after a school...
'...Campaign against giving contraception or the 'abortion pill' to under 16s without parental consent.' -- Joanna Bennett
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Like cigarettes and alcohol, having sex under 16 can damage your health....
'...Stop deportation of filipino fisherman' -- Ryan Smith
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Filipino deportation to be stopped before uk fishing fleet destroyed.
'...ABOLISHVAT' -- Robert Ryce
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
why should we as businesses be unpaid tax collecters only to keep civil...
'...press to greatly increase the carers allowance as it is disgraceful' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you agree please sign this petition
'...Scrap Final Salary pensions for all Civil Servants earning above 40,000 per annum' -- steve evans
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that pay for Private Sector workers and Civil Servants is at parity (if...
'...Save our ice facility' -- Mrs Heather Meehan
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Are you aware that North Ayrshire Council in conjunction with North Ayrshire...
'...call on the minister for communities & local government to withdraw the proposed South West Regional Spatial Strategy & make a renewed & irrevocable commitment to the retention of the Greenbelt' -- Mrs Debbie Nicholls
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...call on the minister for communities & local government to withdraw the proposed South West Regional Spatial Strategy & make a renewed & irrevocable commitment to the retention of the Greenbelt' -- Mrs Debbie...
'...Cancel or request cancellation of the bbc's Royal Charter on behalf of licence-payers.' -- ron dennis
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We cannot afford the bbc's continuing financial and associated employment...
'...Unban handguns' -- john smith
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think handguns should be unbanned but kept on the same license as a...
'...Require the bbc to return a significant profit to those who've paid ever-increasing licence fees over many years.' -- ron dennis
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Let's have the name(s) of the minister(s)who determine the ever-increasing...
'...demand the BBC is brought fully within the scope of the NAO[National Audit Office].' -- Mr Horatio Burch
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The BBC is a self-serving organisation,that pays no regard to demands,that...
'...give money to families' -- Mr James Wand
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe (PDCP) that the government should assist families with children...
'...make it a legal requirement for all people entering the uk to be be in possession of private medical insurance' -- Darren Coombes
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
all entrants to the uk should be in possession of private medical insurance...
'...stop the Bank of England printing money "quantitative easing"' -- Mr. M Hailstone
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea of "quantitative easing" is to prevent deflation and encourage...
'...Automate all London Underground lines so they work in a similar way to the Docklands Light Railway' -- Tommie McDonald
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea is to improve safety by removing human error from the operation of...
'...review the Child and Working Tax Credit system so that it may provide help and support to those that need it.' -- Aren Grimshaw
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The annual issue over overpayments and the initial issues in establishing a...
'...look into what is happening to Energy Assessors immediately.' -- Charlotte Lawrance
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As soon as the new career as an Energy Assessor was created "vultures"...
'...Give our Families the truth behind Gulf War Syndrome and give the ill veterans the right healthcare treatment and support they so rightly deserve.' -- Christina Banks
seen at 16:58, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want the Prime minister to look again into the illnesses gulf war...
'...uphold the freedom of choice parents enjoy in the UK regarding homeschooling by rejecting Graham Badman's proposed compulsory registration of home educators and the 'minimun standard' requirement.' -- Anna Hamilton
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Throughout the world, independent research bodies have praised homeschooling...
'...Instruct the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to do all it can to help the resettlement of falsely accused Uighurs in Burmuda.' -- Adam Casey
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Four people recently detained illegally in Guantanamo bay have been accepted...
'...reduce airport tax for people who off-set the CO2 emitted in their flight' -- Mr William Blake
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose a reduction in airport tax for people who off-set the CO2...
'...reopen local police stations' -- Mr Thomas Mulcahy
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the people,the men, women and children of the United Kingdom, demand from...
'...instruct the Envoiroment Agency to install a volunteer body of water bailiffs...' -- Mr James Pullen
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, petition the Prime Minister to instruct the Envoiroment...
'...Allow IT contractors to get themselves security cleared' -- GLENN ANDREWS
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am one of 1000's of IT contactors that have had security clearance of one...
'...switch from the adversarial system in some (or all) criminal trials to the inquisitorial system' -- Phil Faber
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In cases where the decision of the jury eventually comes down to 'who they...
'...offer sanctuary and residency within the UK to those released from US Custody in the Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre.' -- Mr Tom Sparks
seen at 16:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We urge the Prime Minister to offer sanctuary and rights of residency to all...
Rural Enterprise in a Recession conference - presentations now available to download
seen at 16:56, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We supported this year's Annual Rural Entrepreneurship Conference focussing on Rural Enterprise in a Recession. The presentations for the event are now available to download from the conference...

Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Inspiration and Leadership - agenda
seen at 16:56, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Draft agenda for the Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Inspiration and Leadership summit, 30 June 2009.

Patients' Rights: Scottish Government response to the report on a Public Consultation on a Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland
seen at 14:23, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Patients' Rights: Scottish Government response to the report on a Public Consultation on a Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland
'...change the House of Lords to the House of Representatives.' -- Mr Alan Taylor
seen at 13:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Representatives of what? Throughout the country there are many varied...
'...To support the Governments green plans, to make it compulsory for employers to offer a cycle to work scheme.' -- Mr Mark McKenzie
seen at 13:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employers are using excuses to avoid entering into such schemes. Everyone is...
'...support South Central Strategic Health Authority's decision to add fluoride to Southampton's water supply' -- Mr Dave Waghorn
seen at 13:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The benefits of adding fluoride to water supplies are manifold and there are...
'...give financial help or assistance to families and people who work' -- Mr James Wand
seen at 13:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to give assistance to families and normal people who work becuase they are...
'...ensure secondary school places are available primarily to local children in London Borough of Sutton' -- Mr Andrew Cady
seen at 13:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The London Borough of Sutton has a disproportionate number of children from...
Re-opening rural areas to rail – “Connecting Communities”
seen at 13:55, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

ATOC's new report "Connecting Communities" looks at the viability of re-opening rail links to towns that lost their rail services in the 1960s. Most are small towns that have ...

Patients' Rights Bill Consultation Responses
seen at 13:20, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Patients' Rights Bill Consultation Responses
'...increase our soldiers pay especially those on tours such as Iraq and Afghanistan' -- Peter Njeru
seen at 12:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Question? Did u know that some our soldiers on tour work for less than half...
'...improve mobility for people with a fear of confinement./ lack of control' -- mr Scott-Morgan
seen at 12:57, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please make it law that all trains in the u.k. have at lease one openable...
ID Cards
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about speculation in the press about ID cards, the PMS pointed out that any new Secretary of State would always want to get properly briefed on the key issues of his or her Department. Alan Johnson had himself...
Stephen Carter
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Stephen Carter s current status in Government, the PMS replied his status was as set out by his Department on Friday. It had always been his intention, and the Prime Minister was aware of this, that...
Calman Commission
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether legislation to implement the Calman Commission could be expected soon, the PMS said the Prime Minister had welcomed the report and that the Government would need to study it in detail. The Government...
Iraq
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister s statement to the House of Commons on Iraq would set out the terms of reference of an inquiry, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the statement ...
Iraq Inquiry
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how it was possible to conduct a full and thorough inquiry into the Iraq war without apportioning blame, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the purpose of the inquiry was to look at what lessons...
Iran
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been in contact with any of his international colleagues regarding the situation in Iran, the PMS said that we were in contact with our international partners. The Prime Minister...
Sir John Scarlett
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Sir John Scarlett s decision to retire as the Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) had anything to do with the Iraq inquiry announced yesterday, the PMS said no. Asked for any words regarding...
Prime Minister’s Spokesman
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by saying that, subject to finalising detailed arrangements, Simon Lewis would be joining the Prime Minister s Office as Director of Communications and the Prime Minister...
Iraq
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the investigation was not referred to a Judge, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had to take a view as to who the right people might be. The Prime Minister had taken advice from the Cabinet Secretary...
Shahid Malik
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister thought it was premature and unwise to bring Shahid Malik back into Government so quickly, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister ...
Inquiry launched into Iraq conflict
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced an independent inquiry into the conflict in Iraq.

PM’s Statement on Iraq Watch the statement on Iraq (Commons Statements tab)

During a statement...

Afternoon press briefing from 15 June 2009
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Iraq inquiry

Iraq Inquiry

Asked how it was possible to conduct a full and thorough inquiry into the Iraq war without apportioning blame, the Prime Minister...

Lord-Lieutenant for Tyrone
seen at 12:29, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Robert William Lowry Scott Esq. OBE JP as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Tyrone upon the retirement of His Grace the Duke of Abercorn KG on 4 July 2009.

Biographical...
Morning press briefing from 16 June 2009
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Prime Minister’s Spokesman, Sir John Scarlett and Iran

Prime Minister’s Spokesman

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by saying that, subject...

Britain to become “digital capital” - PM
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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A report on the future of digital industries in Britain aims to make the UK the digital capital of the world, the Prime Minister has said.

Afternoon press briefing from 16 June 2009
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Shahid Malik and Iraq

Shahid Malik

Asked whether the Prime Minister thought it was premature and unwise to bring Shahid Malik back into Government so quickly...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 BST.

We&#...

Security Vetting Appeals Panel
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved the following new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel: Ms Sue Jarvis, Mr Stephen Monk, Mr Clive Tucker CB and Mr Robert Wright have been appointed with effect from...

Economy: Inflation
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
CPI inflation 2.2%, RPI inflation -1.1%
Labour Market: Public Sector
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Employment increases in Q1 2009
Labour Market: Employment
seen at 12:28, 17 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate falls to 73.3%
Report of the Tourism Education and Training Task Group
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of the Toursim Education and Training Task Group
Better Together: Scotland's Patient Experience Programme: Building on Children and Young People's Experiences
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the findings from the Building on the Experiences of Children and Young People s component of Better Together Scotland s Patient Experience Programme. It explores aspects of health care that...
Better Together: Scotland's Patient Experience Programme: Building on Children and Young People's Experience - Research Findings
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research findings presents the findings from the Building on the Experiences of Children and Young People s component of Better Together Scotland s Patient Experience Programme. It explores aspects of health...
Statistics Publication Notice: Public Sector Employment in Scotland: Statistics for 1st Quarter 2009
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q1 2009.
Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland: Consultation Analysis Report - Research Findings
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government launched a public consultation in September 2008 to seek views on the possible content of a Patients Rights Bill to be introduced in 2010. This report presents the findings from the consultation...
Patients' Rights Bill for Users of the NHS in Scotland: Consultation Analysis Report
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government launched a public consultation in September 2008 to seek views on the possible content of a Patients Rights Bill to be introduced in 2010. This report presents the findings from the consultation...
Identifying Good Practice from Countries Implementing the European Landscape Convention (Project Reference ICP/001/07)
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A review of how the European Landscape Convention has been implemented in other European countries including case studies and appropriate recommendations for Scotland.
Handling EU Obligations : A guide for Scottish Government officials
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance for officials on how to handle EU obligations, from policy proposals, through to transposition and how to deal with infractions.
Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture: 2009 Edition
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2009 Edition Annual publication providing statistics and commentary on all parts of the Scottish Agricultural Economy
Climate Change Delivery Plan
seen at 12:28, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government's Climate Change Delivery Plan sets out the high level measures required to meet the 2020 emissions reduction target set out in the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill.
Company Rescue Consultation (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Yesterday we launched a consultation on measures aimed at enhancing further the rescue culture to give struggling, but viable, companies a greater chance to succeed, thus saving jobs and providing better returns...

Tax Arrangement (UK/Cayman Islands) (Stephen Timms)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new arrangement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Cayman Islands for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal ...

Service Voter Registration (Kevan Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library of the House a copy of the report of a survey on service voter registration conducted by Defence Analytical Services and Advice in November 2008.

The MOD has continued...

Coastal Change Policy (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House of a new coastal change fund that I am establishing. The fund, of up to £11 million, is designed to support communities in adapting to coastal change. I am inviting bids ...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Under-Secretary of State responsible for Natural and Marine Environment, Wildlife and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Ogmore (Huw Irranca-Davies), represented the United Kingdom at the Agriculture...

Cross-Border Health Services for Wales (Mike O'Brien, Minister of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee published its report "The Provision of Cross-Border Health Services for Wales" on 27 March 2009. We are today laying before Parliament the Command Paper (Cm...

Probation Qualification Framework (Angela Eagle)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I have published a consultation document proposing new arrangements for the training and qualification of probation practitioners. The consultation period will run until 31 July 2009. Copies of the consultation...

Business Support (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:27, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills (Pat McFadden) has today made the following Statement.

Yesterday, we launched a consultation on measures aimed at enhancing further...

'...Tighten Media and entertainment censorship before the watershed.' -- Gearoid O Raghallaigh
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear P.M. I just saw a video for a pop song that glamorized a girl...
'...Scrap the 25 V5 replacement charge' -- Mr William Read
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scrap the 25 V5 charge. I find I have to pay 25 because I have just bought...
'...Make voting in general elections compulsory for everyone over 21' -- Nathan Ian Green
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is to get mmore people involved in their country, and their political...
'...increase numbers of artificial pitches in local communities' -- david morgan
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With more artificial pitches in the community there will be more young...
'...reduce train ticket prices as they prevent people travelling, and cause more cars on the road.' -- Rachel Coldbeck
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The prices of train tickets are awful, and way to expensive. This causes...
'...include Sizism in the same catagory as other forms of discrimination, e.g. Racisim' -- Miss Louise Milburn
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sizism seems to be discrimination that has been deemed, unconsciously...
'...Make young people able to start sport shooting at an earlier age' -- Darren Borthwick
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition to make young people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern...
'...require local councils to undertake a risk assessment on heavy lorries driving through populated areas, particularly where there are narrow streets, and a history of accidents involving them.' -- Allan McGregor
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a few weeks ago an elderly woman was killed by an hgv in lanark, scotland....
'...Create a new standards board' -- ron dennis
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A standards board that is completely devoid of all who have a history of...
'...To Make financial security for those haemophiliacs infected with hepatitis C from contaminated NHS Blood product.' -- Michael Kenwright
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Haemophilia community of the U.K have suffered infections of several...
'...Train soldiers to run public transport during industrial action' -- Mr Daniel Cheek
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the middle of recession, it is vital that the government does everything...
'...Disclose what amount of EEC grant is paid to the Dutchy of Cornwall.' -- Mr Melvyn Jamieson.
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How much money is paid by the EEC in grants to the Dutchy of Cornwall, in...
'...Buy the full lot of the Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoon.' -- John Cook
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That the Government supports the engineering and manufacturing skills of the...
'...intervene to prevent Gateshead Council closing Ryton Comprehensive School, a good, improving and over-subscribed school which serves its local community very well on its current site. To close such a school would not be in the best interests of pupils
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gateshead MBC is carrying out a Review and proposes 3 options, all of which...
'...Restrict the days and times that supermarkets are allowed to open in residential areas.' -- Lesley Ann
seen at 12:00, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see the complete closure of supermarkets on Sundays and a...
'...Stop the closure of FremingtonTraining Camp' -- Anthony Preston
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fremington Training Camp is due for closure in October 2009. This camp is a...
'...Limit the pay of all public servants to below that of the Prime Minister' -- John Bray
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No person who is paid from public funds for any job whatsoever shall be paid...
'...fully fund the Open University.' -- Mr Richard Washington
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When the current government came in to power it was with the mantra of '...
'...Strip the RMT of its ability to hold Londoners to ransom by constantly taking strike action on the London Underground' -- James Ledgard
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union has called its members out for...
'...introduce legislation to change the law so that only people who have been elected to a valid UK constituency seat can hold ministerial positions in any UK government.' -- keith jones
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are currently suffering under SEVEN ministers who are peers and who have...
'...Urgently STOP the SHA from implementing changes for Heart Attack Patients in Suffolk without proper study / consultation.' -- Theresa Blake
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The SHA wants to impose changes very quickly to the current scheme without...
'...scrap the current driver learning process and adopt a three-stage (learner, novice and full license) learner driver scheme (Graduated Driver Learning scheme)' -- Toby Cope
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Research shows that: -Young drivers are more likely to seek thrill from...
'...reverse the Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority's decision which compels United Utilities Water Service to add hexafluorosilicic acid/fluorosilicic acid (a chemical waste by-product from the fertiliser industry and a totally unresearched "fl
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What use is healthy teeth in a dying body? Hexa/fluorosilicic acid is a...
'...issue Real New Money' -- Mr Alan Taylor
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop borrowing money and building up the National Debt. Money is bits of...
'...Replace the License fee with a metered system.' -- nickjmichael@hotmail.com
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the license fee would be replaced with a meter reading system in which each...
'...re-instate the Royal Tournament' -- Laine Newman
seen at 11:59, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Funded by expenses which should be paid back by the MPs who have overclaimed...
State of the Countryside Update: Uplands
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This State of the Countryside Update looks at some of the data and analysis being used to help inform our inquiry into the future for England...

Our latest State of the Countryside Update looks at England's Uplands
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our latest State of the Countryside Update looks at some of the data and analysis being used to help inform our inquiry into the future for England's upland communities, which will report...

Rural Insights 2009: Qualitative Research into Rural Deprivation
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This report presents the findings from a 2008 study to seek out the issues, hopes and aspirations that most concern rural people identified as experiencing...

Launch of 'Mind the Gap: Digital England - a rural perspective'
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

'Mind the Gap: Digital England - a rural perspective' is the rural contribution to Lord Carter's Digital Britain report. This launch will be an opportunity to discuss the issues raised with representatives...

How do those of us suffering in the rural...
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
How do those of us suffering in the rural digital chasm of 21st Century UK contribute please?
The report is a result of research and...
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The report is a result of research and consultation with rural communities and stakeholders carried out through partners; a call for evidence through the Rural Services Network, among others; and a number...

Can the uplands of the future offer more opportunities for young people?
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Can the uplands of the future offer more opportunities for young people? This was one of several topics discussed by contributors attending our 4th Uplands inquiry hearing.

Some...

Digital Britain: A next generation of digital opportunity for rural communities?
seen at 11:58, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We recognise how important broadband is for people living and working in rural communities and are keen to ensure rural areas are not excluded from the economic, social and cultural opportunities provided...

Broadcasting Code Review (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 11:56, 17 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 15th June 2009 and ends on 4th September 2009.

1.1 Under the Communications Act 2003 ("the Act"), Ofcom is required to draw up and, from time to time, revise a code for television...

Consultation on Coastal Change Policy (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:55, 17 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 15th June 2009 and ends on 25th September 2009.

This consultation sets out our ideas for how coastal communities can successfully adapt to the impacts of coastal change, and...

Sexual health and well-being for Wales 2009 2014 (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 11:55, 17 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 15th June 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

The draft sexual health and well-being for Wales 2009 –...

Consultation on Amendments to the Community Radio Licensing Regime (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
seen at 11:55, 17 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th June 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more ...
Consultation on Legislation to Address Illicit P2P File-Sharing (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:55, 17 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th June 2009 and ends on 15th September 2009.

This consultation sets out the Government's legislative approach for addressing the problem of illicit use of Peer-to-Peer (P2P...