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27 June 2009

Proposed amendments to the Community Health Councils regulations 2004 (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 20:49, 27 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 17th June 2009 and ends on 26th July 2009.

The Minister for Health and Social Services made a statement to the Assembly on 12 May. She stated that having considered the responses...

Pay TV phase three document (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 20:48, 27 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th June 2009 and ends on 18th September 2009.

1.1 This is our third publication on pay TV since starting this project in early 2007. We confirm our view that some content...

Marine Fuels and Marine Voyages Excise Duty Relief (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
seen at 20:48, 27 June in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th June 2009 and ends on 18th September 2009.

This consultation document seeks your views on how the powers and sfeguards used in the investigation of tax crime might be updated...
Iraq Inquiry
seen at 19:16, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that David Miliband had said that the inquiry was free to blame whoever it wanted after the Prime Minister had originally said that the inquiry was not set up for that purpose, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...
Misc
seen at 19:16, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the man who had been held in Iran, the PMS said that the individual in question was a British-Greek national who travelled into Iran on his Greek passport. Our Ambassador had been in close contact ...
Iraq Inquiry
seen at 19:16, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that there was an article in The Spectator that alleged that Lord Mandelson made a deal with the Prime Minister to ensure that the Iraq hearings would be held in private, the PMS said that that had been categorically...
Pensions
seen at 19:16, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was relieved that MPs would not vote on their pension contributions, the PMS said that people were often left with the impression that the Government was forcing through issues such ...
Governor of the Bank of England
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister s response to Mervyn King s comments yesterday regarding the UK deficit, the PMS said the Pre Budget Report (PBR) and the Budget set out future plans, which put the public finances ...
National Security Strategy
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the decision had been taken to make an Oral Statement on the National Security Strategy (NSS), the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that we were happy to give the House of Commons an update via ...
Michael Jackson
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything to say following the death of Michael Jackson, the PMS said that this was very sad news for the millions of Michael Jackson fans in Britain and around the world and the ...
Lindsey Oil Refinery
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government had had any involvement with resolving the dispute at Lindsey, the PMS said that it was not for the Government to get involved in industrial disputes; it was more for ACAS to mediate between...
Governor of the Bank of England and Treasury
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister shared suspicions that Mervyn King was in an unholy alliance with the Conservatives, the PMS said no. Asked if the Prime Minister was totally in agreement with Mervyn King regarding ...
Climate Change Speech
seen at 19:15, 27 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how much of the 100 billion for climate change would be paid by the taxpayer, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister addressed this in his speech; we would pay our fair share but...
Lord Steward
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Earl of Dalhousie be appointed Lord Steward of Her Majesty s Household in succession to The Duke of Abercorn KG.

UK Sustainable Development Commission
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has appointed William Day as the new Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC). Mr Day takes over from Jonathan Porritt on 27 July 2009 for a period of three years.

Biographical...
Cyber security measures unveiled
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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The Prime Minister said the UK’s first national Cyber Security Strategy paves the way for extra funding and new measures to help detect cyber attacks.

Morning press briefing from 25 June 2009
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: National Security Strategy, Governor of the Bank of England, pensions, Iraq inquiry and misc

National Security Strategy

Asked when the decision had been taken...

Roadmap to Copenhagen speech
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister delivered a speech on the Roadmap to Copenhagen manifesto on the challenge of climate change and development in London on Friday 26th June 2009.

Read a transcript

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY...

Government sets out “Road to Copenhagen”
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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World leaders must agree to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050 when they meet at the Copenhagen climate conference in December, the...

Morning press briefing from 26 June 2009
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: climate change speech, Governor of the Bank of England and Treasury, Lindsey oil refinery and Michael Jackson

Climate Change Speech

Asked how much of the ...

Armed Forces Day article for the Sun
seen at 19:14, 27 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has written an article for the Sun newspaper, for the first Armed Forces Day, 27 June 2009.

Read the article

One of the privileges I have as Prime Minister is to meet our brave servicemen...

Leadership Forum Report: Development of the National Food and Drink Policy
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
national food and drink policy - Leadership Forum Report
Innovation For Scotland
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Innovation for Scotland; the Scottish Government's framework for innovation highlights how Government and its agencies are supporting business and helping stimulate innovation.
Food Security: The Role for the Scottish Government in Ensuring Continuity of Food Supply to And Within Scotland and Access to Affordable Food
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report summarises the discussion that took place at the Think Tank on Food Security held by the Scottish Government. The think tank focused on both the internal and external factors affecting food security ...
Food Prices: An Overview of Current Evidence
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This paper provides an overview of the current situation with regards to food prices, outlines the main factors behind recent trends and considers the future for food prices.
Food and Drink in Scotland: Key Facts 2009
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This booklet is published to coincide with the announcement of Next Steps in Scotland's National Food and Drink Policy. It draws together key facts and figures on food and drink in Scotland. The facts are from a...
Food Affordability, Access and Security: Their Implications for Scotland's Food Policy - A Report by Work Stream 5 of the Scottish Government's Food Forum
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Workstream 5 National Food and Drink Policy
Evaluation of Careers Scotland Enhanced Resource Pilot Project: Final Report June 2009
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The aim of the evaluation was to determine which elements or models of delivery best promote the overall aim of improving postschool destinations among those identified as being at risk of moving into a negative...
Enhancing Scotland's Reputation for Food and Drink: Workstream 3
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
National Food and Drink Policy - Workstream 3
Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings No.50/2009 Evaluation of Careers Scotland Enhanced Resource Pilot Project
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation of the Careers Scotland Enhanced Resource Pilot
Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs: Research Findings No.7/2009: SEARS: Investigating Customers' Early Experiences and Needs
seen at 19:13, 27 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Main findings from survey-based research exploring land managers' experiences of SEARS (scotland's Environmental and Rural Services) over the first six months of its operation and areas for further development.
National Policy Statements (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, House of Lords)
seen at 19:13, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following Statement is dated 24 June 2009.

I would like to inform the House of the proposals for the scrutiny of national policy statements, which have been agreed with the usual channels and which ...

EU: Energy Council (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Minister of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 19:13, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am writing to update you about the recent Energy Council in Luxembourg on 12 June. The UK was represented by Andy Lebrecht, the UK's Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU.

As expected, the council...

Railways: Eurostar (Lord Adonis, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 19:13, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that the UK Government are in the course of concluding their negotiations with SNCF and SNCB to incorporate the existing tri-national Eurostar operations into a single company. The UK Government...

Double Taxation Convention (United Kingdom and Belgium) (Stephen Timms)
seen at 19:13, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new protocol to the Double Taxation Convention with Belgium was signed on 24 June 2009. The text of the protocol has been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs...

Firebuy Ltd (Shahid Malik, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 19:13, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I should like to inform the House that, in the light of our review of national procurement in the fire and rescue service (FRS) in England, we propose to make a number of changes affecting Firebuy Ltd, the professional...

EU Energy Council (David Kidney, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am writing to update the House about the recent Energy Council in Luxembourg on 12 June. The UK was represented by Andy Lebrecht, the UK's Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU.

As expected, the Council...

Road to Copenhagen (Public Awareness) (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An ambitious international agreement to tackle climate change will affect everyone in the UK, and is vital for our future security and prosperity. I am today publishing a pamphlet—"the Road to Copenhagen...

UK Sustainable Development Commission (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Will Day as the new chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC). This part-time appointment will take effect on 27 July when Jonathan Porritt steps...

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (Performance Targets) (Huw Irranca-Davies, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Marine and Natural Environment), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) the following performance targets for 2009-10.

Service delivery

Customer satisfaction to exceed 82 per cent.

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Pitt Review (Progress Report) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the House Library copies of an update report detailing the progress the Government have made in implementing the recommendations contained in Sir Michael Pitt's report on the 2007 summer...

Former Central Science Laboratory (Report and Accounts) (Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister of State (Minister for Food, Farming and Environment), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2008-09 annual report and accounts for the Central Science Laboratory was laid before Parliament today.

This is the final report and accounts for the Central Science Laboratory which from 1 April 2009...

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Alan Campbell, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the 2008-09 annual report of the appointed person under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been laid before Parliament today. The appointed person is an independent person who scrutinises...

Youth Crime Action Plan (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In conjunction with the Secretary of State for Justice and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, I will today publish the summary of responses form the Youth Crime Action Plan consultation...

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have deposited copies of the "Freedom of Information Act 2000—Fourth Annual Report on the operation of the Freedom of Information Act in Central Government —2008" in the Libraries of both ...

National Security Strategy (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, No Department)
seen at 19:12, 27 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before the House the first annual update to the National Security Strategy of the United Kingdom Security for the Next Generation (cm 7590), and the Government's first Cyber Security Strategy...

Rosie winterton attends armed forces day
seen at 12:16, 27 June in Independent Safeguarding Authority News - national (Our copy).

Regional Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber Rosie Winterton will help honour the valuable work of armed forces past, present and future when she visits Scarborough today (Saturday 27th June) to mark Britain...

'...replace VAT with a Local Sales Tax.' -- Levi Pinder
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
About 75% of what a council spends comes from Whitehall. On a national level...
'...Stop Taxation on pension of 50,000 and less' -- John O'Neill
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To help those who have worked hard and rely on their pension in retirement...
'...Stop the job cuts at Bournemouth University' -- Mr Christopher Watkins
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
job cuts at bournemouth university have been proposed and if these cuts go...
'...re-examxne the wide ranging cuts and so called rationalization in the justice department' -- G.PLANT
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
there is currently in place a plan to reduce the cost of running HMCS by...
'...A bill to announce that no one in the present parliament can stand again for parliament.' -- john gittos
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In veiw of the outrage of the expense debacle ,and in veiw of Members of...
'...stop smoking at bus stops' -- Anthony Smith
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no smoking at railway stations. Why not at bus stops? Why should...
'...prevent the stopping of plans to build Linton wind farm.' -- Thomas Blower
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The arguments presented by the group Stop Linton Wind Farm do not stand up...
'...Help with child care cost for lone parients who wish to studie' -- ms Kate Harasimczyk
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no child care , help or surport for lone parients that wish to...
'...Start the humanitarian mission in Iran.' -- Sean Costello
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recognise that the Iranian election is no longer a political issue but a...
'...Not raise the legal age to drive to 18 in this country...' -- Miss Rohanna Clarkson
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many 17 year olds can be wreckless and irresponsable but how would you feel...
'...look into more ways of helping single parents who are working or would like to work' -- Nobuhle Ngulube
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Prime minister, im really grateful for the support that the...
'...Ban adolescent secure mental health units.' -- Lisa Dafydd
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a young person,being put in a secure psychiatric unit was the most...
'...NOT ban smoking in cars where there are childeren as passangers' -- Kit Vardy
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
if our passangers know that the driver (or any other passanger) is a smoker...
'...Amend the Consuemr Credit Act' -- Glenn Bluff
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My ideas are to amend the consumer credit act to: 1. create a regulated and...
'...Amend the CHILDREN'S ACT 1989 so that in Family Law proceedings and in Child Protection proceedings a risk assessment framework can be put into place to look for domestic violence and abuse towards parent and child and thus taken into account as an im
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There should be widespread recognition amongst agencies working with family...
'...Ban the use of Piercing guns' -- Louise Barfoot
seen at 04:24, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Piercing guns are an extremely unsafe way to pierce which unfortunately many...
'...Legislate to Prohibit Members from standing for the office of Speaker who have ever been a Government Minister or an opposition front bench spokesman' -- John C Beach
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Holding the office of Speaker is an honour and priviledge that should be...
'...Ensure asylum seekers claim asylum in the FIRST democratic country they arrive in or are near to and reject any asylum claims in the UK if they have found to have passed a democratic country or countries' -- john price
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One thing about asylum seekers seeking asylum in the UK is although we...
'...Ban employers from hiring agency workers to do the job of striking staff.' -- Ms Joanne Heslop
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has struck another blow to British worker as the government...
'...allow legitimate sign written delivery vans 10 minutes 'grace', whilst delivering to businesses in restricted city centre areas' -- Mrs Anne Mayes
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I run a florist shop just outside the City Centre and have many deliveries...
'...take further action to safeguard jobs within Corus.' -- Richard Caddy
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we do not require an offer of 5million towards retraining, we require...
'...Abolish free state education (to improve standards of education)' -- Sian e Hall
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Low income families cannot pick & choose their schools, because they are...
'...When Britain goes (fully) digital the BBC can become a subscription channel' -- colin mason
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I don't see why the public should pay a licence for a channel they do not...
'...Provide clean and comfortable breastfeeding areas in suitable public establishments for example, shopping centres so that babies can get the best milk available without prejudice from passers by or other patrons' -- Miss Jennifer Mottram
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many mothers turn to formula milk due to the stigma that this country has...
'...Make it compuslary for doctors surgerys to have hand held B.M.I counters instead of going by weight.' -- Joanne Cox
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently, I was told my by doctor, I was obese, this was 'diagnosed' by my...
'...make it illegal to sell dyed fish in the ornamental aquatic trade in the United Kingdom' -- Mr Ashley Marlow
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Various species of tropical fish sold in the aquatic trade as pets, are...
'...legislate routine testing for streptococcus meningitis in pregnant women' -- Miss Nikki Jenkins
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the sad story of Grace Vincent the tiny baby who contracted group B...
'...review the law thats allows parents and carers to get away with Child Abuse on the "Can't prove guilt of one person" technicality.' -- Mrs Michelle Johnson
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that it is the Government's duty to protect children and by allowing...
'...make it law that pregnant and new mothers are made aware of sudden infant death syndrome and told about how they can help prevent it' -- bex middleton
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
my son died aged 6wk an 2days from sudden infant death syndrome at the time...
'...obtain an independent report to determine the cost effectiveness of wind turbines and true levels of electrical output that can reasonably be expected.' -- Phil Deacon
seen at 04:23, 27 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Significant amounts of public money are being invested in electrical power...