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25 April 2007

'...give a non-means tested bursary to ALL students studying nursing and midwivery this includes EU Nationals i.e southern irish' -- C Sloan
seen at 18:47, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently non-means tested bursarys are only offered to UK residents...
'...Call For the Immediate dismissal/ Resignation of Patricia Hewitt' -- C Sloan
seen at 18:47, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mrs Hewitt has promised time and time again that she will get the NHS out of...
'...Abolish Public Schools' -- Andrew Martin
seen at 18:47, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The existence of public schools only furthers the idea that a good education...
'...Review the regulations about induction of newly qualified teachers which are preventing them from carrying out supply work after 4 terms and putting many out of work' -- Fiona Holland
seen at 18:47, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Newly qualified teachers are expected to start a period of structured...
'...Pay both Apple and a PC manufacturer to produce a "semi rugged" laptop with easy fitting "snap on" keyguard and sell them to disabled people, schools etc on a VAT exempt basis' -- Sarah Jayne Davies
seen at 18:47, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
PC and Apple Macintosh laptops are invaluable to many disabled adults,...
EU Treaty
seen at 17:36, 25 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the Sun if the Prime Minister was able to quell Angela Merkel's efforts to revive the EU constitution during his visit yesterday, the PMOS replied that firstly, he wanted to correct some things that had...
Boris Yeltsin
seen at 17:36, 25 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Duke of York and John Major were attending the state funeral of Boris Yeltsin, but was there anyone representing the Government as well, the PMOS replied that he was not aware of any further plans, ...
Iraq
seen at 17:36, 25 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that this had been the worst month for British casualties in Iraq since the war had begun, were there any thoughts on why or on withdrawal, the PMOS replied that he was not aware of any changes to our...
Alan Ball
seen at 17:36, 25 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any thoughts about the death of Alan Ball, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister was saddened by Alan Ball's death and hugely admired him....
Security and Terrorism
seen at 17:36, 25 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Sir Paul Levy had suggested that there should be an inquiry into who leaked what in the wake of Peter Clarke's speech yesterday, and did we support that, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said...
Morning press briefing from 25 April 2007
seen at 17:35, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Security and Terrorism, Alan Ball, Iraq, Boris Yeltsin and EU Treaty
Statement from the foreign secretary on bombings in north darfur
seen at 17:30, 25 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"I was shocked and saddened to hear that reports of Sudanese Armed Forces bombing raids in North Darfur between 19 and 21 April have been confirmed. During the raids a school was attacked, houses and shops destroyed...
University applications for entry in 2007 continue to rise - rammell
seen at 17:14, 25 April in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Updated figures released by UCAS today show that yet again the number of people applying to enter Higher Education in 2007 are the highest ever at this point in the application cycle, Bill Rammell said today.
'...electonically tag and record a DNA database of all citizens at birth and all people entering the United Kingdon.' -- Jamie Nelson
seen at 16:46, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The scheme comprises of 2 key features: 1.Tagging of all people using an...
'...Ban the importation, sale or use of all dog 'training equipment' such as the spiked or 'prong' collar that inflicts pain or suffering on any animal' -- Robin Glover
seen at 16:46, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large amount of cruel gadgets are being used by untrained and/or uncaring...
'...order a review of the sentence passed on Thomas Palmer of only 20years for the murder of two schoolboys, T.Wood Nadauld aged 14 and Steven Bayliss aged 16, stabbed to death by Palmer in woods in Finchampstead, Berkshire on the evening of 11th Septembe
seen at 16:46, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Palmer pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by the Jury for what the...
'...refrain from signing any agreement to create a new European Union treaty without first holding a referendum to ascertain the opinion of the British public.' -- Robert Dennell
seen at 16:46, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister is distorting the nature of the proposed treaty by...
'...introduce proper monitoring and supervision of convicted Paedophiles and Child abusers.' -- Phil Goodacre
seen at 16:46, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the obvious watering down of 'Sarah's Law' and the...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 15:31, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Anti-social behaviour, pensions and the FOI Act were on the agenda at PMQs. Read the transcript or watch the broadcast again.
PM saddened by former footballer's death
seen at 15:31, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has paid tribute to Alan Ball, the England soccer star who died yesterday aged 61.
Tony Blair praised for speaking out on autism
seen at 15:31, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A family who represent the welfare of people with autism met with the PM in Parliament.
Backing for "very important" climate movie
seen at 15:31, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM has welcomed news that Al Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth is to be sent to every secondary school in England.
Georgia's President visits No10
seen at 15:31, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair held talks with Mikheil Saakashvili in Downing Street.
Support for Nursing and Midwifery Students in Scotland 2007/8
seen at 15:21, 25 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
GUIDANCE
Three ps are priority for practising professionals
seen at 15:12, 25 April in Training and Development Agency for Schools News - national (Our copy).
A plan to help improve the training and development available to school teachers and contribute to raising school standards in England is published today by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA).
New academy to help parents do their best for their children
seen at 15:12, 25 April in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
A consortium of leading charities and a top London university have won a £30m grant to provide a new academy for parenting practitioners, following an announcement by Children's Minister Beverley Hughes...
Watch PMQs live here now
seen at 11:35, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQs session. You can follow the session live here now. We'll offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, soon...
Industry to regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments
seen at 11:31, 25 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Review to determine whether statutory regulation is necessary
'...ban the putting of stickers onto apples, bananas etc' -- Simon Cowan
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What purpose does this exercise mean to serve, other than the creation of...
'...apply diplomatic, economic and military pressure to ensure Israel withdraws to its pre-1967 borders and complies with all outstanding UN resolutions, or face serious consequences.' -- A Fletcher
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Israel continues to be a rogue state acting against the will of the...
'...protect student councils in English schools by law.' -- Kevin Tonry
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To protect the rights of elected students in schools to make their voices...
'...Scrap both: Vehicle Tax/Feul tax on all types of motor vehicles that use feul, replace it with a Vehicle Environment Tax (VET)' -- Andrew Hunter
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would make all users of fuel vehicles pay for the damage to the...
'...not claim back overpaments on wftc from its first year when it was introduced.' -- Terry Cooper
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There were massive problems with access by telephone, software failures and...
'...Commit to tackling low birth weight inequality and review the nurse/baby ratio.' -- Nicole Murphy
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Look at more ways of supporting young mothers by increasing support during...
'...address the current sytem for assessment of Working Families Tax Credit' -- Dawn Burford
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present Working Tax Credit (WTC) is assessed on a families earning for...
'...take noise nuisance seriously by making public funds available for individuals aggrieved by a statutory noise nuisance seeking to take independent action under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. And to repeal Section 86 of the Clean
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A 2006 poll commissioned by the National Society for Clean Air found half a...
'...Cease all immigration from islamic fundamentalist countries like Pakistan' -- Paul
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The PM should honour his duty to serve and protect the public, filtering is...
'...make it illegal to pay ANY workers, whether British or otherwise, less than the statutory minimum wage.' -- Margaret King
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is in response to a petition asking for employers not to be allowed to...
'...Abolish all 'traffic calming' measures in order to reduce traffic congestion throughout the Nation's road system.' -- Jonathan R. Greenwold
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Congestion is made artificially high by the infliction of 'traffic calming'...
'...pay parents to look after their children' -- Sandra McIver
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the existing tax credits system, the goverment will provide your...
'...Create an Age Equality Commission to monitor age discriminatory practices in employment and vocational training' -- Adrian Green
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In line with other anti-discriminatory legislation in the field of...
'...prevent the Norwich City Council from allowing the placement in Hay Hill, Norwich of a modern sculpture designed by Anne and Patrick Poirier.' -- John Fielding
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Spending any taxpayers money on this hideous piece of questionable art and...
'...Provide guidance on how best to respond when witnessing an act of violence, property damage or similar in a public place as the authorities rarely respond promptly and individuals are left unaccountable.' -- Steven Day
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In particular, our communities are now becomming more and more subject to...
'...create a N.S.E (National Service education) lesson for high schools' -- V.COOK
seen at 10:48, 25 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With wars across the world becoming frequent we need to atract more people...
PM calls for more African aid
seen at 10:39, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair says much more must be done to tackle poverty in Africa.
Watch PMQs live today at Noon
seen at 10:39, 25 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will face questions from MPs in the House of Commons today. You can follow Prime Minister's Questions live here from 1200 BST. We'll have a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch...
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 10:39, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.8% 3 monthly rise into February
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:39, 25 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
UK economy up by 0.7% in Q1 2007
Scottish Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter of 2006
seen at 10:28, 25 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter of 2006
JD Wetherspoon Plc v Jay Mar Estates [2007] EWHC 856 (TCC) (04 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by JD Wetherspoon PLC�("JDW") for an order remitting the arbitrator's award for reconsideration on the grounds that, pursuant to section 68.2 of the Arbitration Act 1996, there has been...
Merrill Lynch International Bank Ltd. v Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company [2007] EWHC 893 (Comm) (20 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the claimant, Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited ("the Bank"), for summary judgment under CPR Part 24 against the Defendant, Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company ("the Insurer") in ...
Connolly Ltd. v Bellway Homes Ltd. [2007] EWHC 895 (Ch) (23 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this case the Claimant, Connolly Limited ("Connolly") seeks rectification of a contract for the sale of a piece of land for mixed commercial and residential development close to the centre of Canterbury. The...
ASM Shipping Ltd. of India v TTMI Ltd. of England [2007] EWHC 927 (Admin) (20 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ASM Shipping Ltd of India, the owners of the vessel "AMER ENERGY" ("the Owners"), seek, pursuant to section 24 of the Arbitration Act 1996 ("the Act") to remove Mr Bruce Harris and Mr Anthony Scott from their position...
Eyres v Atkinsons Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 365 (24 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is not a typical claim for damages for personal injuries suffered in a road traffic accident. The defendant is not the driver of another vehicle involved in the collision. No other vehicle was involved. ...
Van Colle & Anor v Chief Constable of the Hertfordshire Police [2007] EWCA Civ 325 (24 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 25 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 10 March 2006 Cox J handed down a judgment in which she held that the appellant, the Chief Constable of the Hertfordshire Police, acted unlawfully in violation of articles 2 and 8 of the European Convention on...