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03 March 2008

Ara seizes £400,000 worth of assets of convicted murderer
seen at 19:57, 3 March in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency has won its latest civil recovery action in the High Court in London resulting in the seizure of assets, worth an estimated £400,000, held by or on behalf of John Paul Allan, ...
Faith in charity
seen at 19:56, 3 March in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Charity regulator reaches out to Muslim Charities in Birmingham Birmingham-based Muslim charities will get the chance to meet The Charity Commission's Faith and Social Cohesion Unit (FSCU) on Wednesday 5th March...
Russian President
seen at 18:21, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any plans for the Prime Minister to visit Russia, the PMS said the prime Minister had no plans to visit Russia. original source.
Licensing Review
seen at 18:21, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Licensing Review being published tomorrow, the PMS said that it was important to see the review as a staging post in terms of the action the Government was taking, rather than being the final word...
Scotland
seen at 18:21, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with comments made by James Purnell about the Scottish Government's reaction to the issue of council tax benefit, the PMS said he had not seen James Purnell's comments and...
Ahmadinejad in Iraq
seen at 18:21, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about President Ahmadinejad's visit to Iraq, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he was not in a position to comment on the issue at the moment and it was best to check with ...
Afternoon press briefing from 3 March 2008
seen at 18:20, 3 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Ahmadinejad in Iraq, Scotland, licensing review and Russian President
Community payback
seen at 17:39, 3 March in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
PROCEEDS OF CRIME UPDATE
Hmrc launches campaign to help students learn about tax
seen at 17:35, 3 March in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Helping students manage tax better and develop good financial habits is the focus of a new Student Tax Advice campaign launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
'...reject proposals to drive prostitution further underground by prosecuting clients of prostitutes; to endorse the policy suggested by the Royal College of Nursing, the National Association of Probation Officers and others by decriminalising prostitutio
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Criminalising clients means: Street prostitutes revert to darker less safe...
'...Make it mandatory for all UK business and residential addresses to during the hours of darkness to have an illuninated house number or sign.' -- Jonathan Dixon
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the emergency services, it is of vital importance that when responding...
'...Stop business letting companies e.g. Pubcos from forcing their tenants to buy products supplied by them.' -- Andy Langdon
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Companies that lease business's should not be allowed to force their tenants...
'...make it an ABSOLUTE OFFENCE for all DRIVERS and passengers in all vehicle types to SMOKE!!!!' -- Mr M C White
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All drivers and passengers of ALL motorised vehicle types (IE) PRIVATE CARS,...
'...Allow a more accurate assessment of voters' views at election times.' -- Graham John Staniland Smith
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To show a more accurate indication of voters' views of politicians, a...
'...request that national express trains amend the Norwich to Sheringham train service' -- emma seaman
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1a.over the last few years one railway removed nearly every other train...
'...make injury on duty pensions, payable to police officers, tax exempt.' -- Jane Smullen
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, if police officers are 'pensioned off' through an injury,...
'...MAKE OUR SCHOOL SAFE' -- greg dent
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in darlaston in the west midlands in secret there has been a bail hostel...
'...amend TV licensing regulations so as to directly relate the cost of a TV license to the ability to receive all available terrestrial channels.' -- Phil Deacon
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I live in a part of Hampshire that has always had a poor terrestrial TV...
'...Keep forecourt prices in check to prevent fuel theft.' -- Myron Szymanskyj
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With Petrol and Diesel prices keeping on rising a new problem is becoming...
'...Negotiate with our EU partner governments for the issue of free rail passes for EU wide travel to all European citizens over 60 or disabled.' -- LEONARD WELLS
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have free movement of people but for many who are poor there is little...
'...eliminate the practice of charging tax on taxes or duties, such as Vat on petrol duty.' -- Richard fortune
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the British Government to desist on taxing British citizens on...
'...Reinstate Section 2 of the Theft Act 1968. “A person is guilty of theft if by any deception he makes a pecuniary advantage for himself or for another.”' -- Ian Bedworth
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reinstatement of section 2 of the theft act 1968 so that “A person is...
'...Call for a ceasefire and not prolong war in the circumstance of another attack on Lebanon.' -- Malika Barakat
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There should not be another war on Lebanon; in case of another war we demand...
'...Have a crossing put next to our Childrens school' -- Kelly Wills
seen at 17:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My son, and obviously many others attend Beddington Infants School in...
Unfair selling rules laid in parliament
seen at 17:01, 3 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today laid draft regulations in Parliament for a new law that will protect consumers from aggressive and other unfair sales practices.
Uk statistics authority responds to consultation on pre-release of official statistics
seen at 16:58, 3 March in UK Statistics Authority News - national (Our copy).
The new UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) has today urged the Government further to tighten the rules by which Ministers and their officials are allowed privileged access to statistics before they are published.
Second Home Tax
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about second home tax, the PMS replied that that was a matter for the Treasury to consider as part of the Budget. However, they had made their position quite clear. original source.
EU Referendum
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's thoughts on the issue of an EU referendum, the PMS said that the Government's position on that was well known and had not changed. This was not a Constitution; all 27 leaders agreed...
Benefit System
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the current benefits for couples, the PMS replied that the current benefit system supported children in poverty by providing incentives for people to get back into work. It was the Prime Minister's view...
Prince William
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that it would be a good idea for Prince William to serve in the frontline, the PMS replied that these were decisions that were best made by the individuals concerned and military...
Israel
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been any contact with Israel over the past couple of days, the PMS said that, as people would expect, we were in contact with our key allies on a regular basis, including Israel. The PMS then ...
Iran
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister welcomed the Iranian President's visit to Iraq, the PMS said that we did not have a specific comment on that.Asked if the Prime Minister was aware of the Iranian President's comments ...
ID Cards
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Jacqui Smith speech on ID cards would be a u-turn by the Government, the PMS replied that journalists should wait for the speech and said that people should not get too carried away. original source...
Energy Companies
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for guidance on the meeting with energy companies, the PMS said that, as had been made clear at the weekend, suggestions of some sort of Downing Street summit with the energy companies were wide of the mark...
Russian Election
seen at 16:19, 3 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a reaction regarding the Russian election, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister had written a letter of congratulations to President Medvedev saying that he looked forward...
Morning press briefing from 3 March 2008
seen at 16:18, 3 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Russian election, energy companies, ID cards, Iran, Israel, Prince William, benefit system, EU referendum and second home tax
New forces start training programme to further improve performance
seen at 16:09, 3 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Four police forces today started a police training programme to further improve performance and give the public an even better policing service.
Best practice in councils is thriving with the help of beacons
seen at 15:53, 3 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government Minister Parmjit Dhanda welcomed new research today showing how local authorities can innovate and improve by working together and sharing ideas.
Minister welcomes new uk-ireland network to promote sustainable transport in urban areas
seen at 15:52, 3 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton visited Preston today to mark the launch of a new UK and Ireland network to encourage innovation and promote sustainable, clean and efficient transport in our towns and cities. ...
'...end discrimination against the mentally ill and other disabled people, by making it unlawful to ask potentially discriminatory questions in the job application and interview process' -- Nicholas Shaw
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Discriminatory practices against the mentally ill are still widespread, due...
'...Amend current Bankruptcy legislation to protect assets of third parties and to limit Trustees fees.' -- John Morris
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Where a person involved in a relationship goes into bankruptcy, property...
'...Regulate the car mechanics industry and set up an Ombudsman in order to make customers less vulnerable to over priced and false information regarding the servicing of their vehicles' -- Paul Ferguson
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Car mechanics at the present time have no regulation; except via trading...
'...revisit the whole system of funding of the BBC in light of the recent revelation that they HUGELY overbid for something which was eventually given to a commercial station for less than half of the BBC offer.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If BBC managers can afford to offer GBP400m for programmes which were...
'...halt the proposed development of Earlestown Town Hall, thus retaining the building in its entirety!' -- Michael Scull
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Quite a few people in Earlestown are concerned about the potential loss of...
'...strenghen the climate change bill by commiting to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050' -- carl holmes
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Climate change is already damaging the world's ecosystems. Left unchecked,...
'...Summon the Israeli ambassador immediately to account for the recent brutal attacks on Gaza' -- Shan Barclay
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Not only is the Israeli government in breach of the Geneva Convention...
'...Bring back Study Periods for Seniors in High School' -- Sue-Anne Bright
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bring back Study Periods for Seniors in High School because of useless...
'...Scrap the ridiculous 10p toll for motorcycles on the Dunham Bridge over the Trent river in Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire for safety reasons.' -- GR Clements
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Dunham Toll bridge toll gates are unprotected from the weather and are...
'...Make Victoria Wood a Dame,' -- AMANDA GREANEY
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Victoria Wood is an absolutely fanatastically versatile entertainer,she has...
'...decriminalise or declassify the chemicals psilocybin and psilocin found in "magic mushrooms", and to notice their uses in essential medical research' -- Oliver Smith
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Psilocin and its ester psilocybin are both indoleamines found in mushrooms...
'...pass an act of parliament to allow terrorists or other criminals of dual nationality to be deported, and have their British Citizenship revoked.' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In an age where the threats of terrorism and serious crime exists, we need...
'...Abolish the Tolls on both Severn Crossings and return ownership to the British Public.' -- Paul Sweetland
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to end the tolls (or at least reduce them) on both Severn...
'...Require TV Advertisements For Cars To Display Energy Efficiency Ratings' -- Ian Patchett
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To help buyers make informed choices regarding vehicle pollution and to...
'...Sack David Freud for factual inaccuracies about Incapacity Benefit.' -- Tony Dean
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
David Freud stated in his view, fewer than a third of those on incapacity...
'...Enforce a Tobacco Sellers License (TSL)' -- Alan Burrows
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The country and Government are aware of the dangers linked to tobacco and...
'...ban the tattooing of animals' -- Briony McIlroy
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more people in the UK are trying to get their pets tattooed. Not...
'...outlaw the environmental menace that is the Phone Book!' -- Richard Parkin
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are around 25 million households in the UK - the majority of which...
'...stop the compulsary finger printing of British citizens flying on domestic flights from Heatherow to Scotland' -- Ellie McDonald
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...stop the compulsary finger printing of British citizens flying on domestic flights from Heatherow to Scotland' -- Ellie McDonald
'...Stop Colchester Town Council from demolishing Brook Street' -- Eve Riches
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Brook Street was declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) more than...
'...Make Satellite Navigation sytems 100% tax deductible to Business Users to help reduce CO2 emissions' -- Ian Patchett
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Satallite navigation systems should be used as widely as possible by...
'...Investigate whether Lord Mancroft's statements in the House of Lord's concerning the nursing staff of the Royal United Hospital, Bath constitute slander and misuse of a public position, which might reasonably be given given as cause to remove his posi
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Investigate whether Lord Mancroft's statements in the House of Lord's concerning the nursing staff of the Royal United Hospital, Bath constitute slander and misuse of a public position, which might reasonably...
'...either (preferably) abolish the "no recourse" rule or, if that is not possible, make it FAR more compassionate. People's individual circumstances should be taken into account far more than they currently are.' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law states that people entering the country on valid, but temporary,...
'...instruct the relevant minister to use the increase in prices for postage stamps to keep all current post offices open; and further increase the price of stamps if this is necessary to keep the offices open' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When looking through "post offices" petitions I saw that there were no fewer...
'...Stop noisey police sirens on roads after 11pm unless absolutely necessary' -- JKelly
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We live on a B road in Dagenham Essex. This road has houses either side half...
'...remove all speed humps on the grounds they are dangerous' -- S Boote
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Speed humps delay the emergency services and can cause dangerous tyre &...
'...introduce road charging for Richmond Park' -- Bob MacCallum
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The volume of motorised traffic in Richmond Park is out of control. The...
'...display the Union Jack which was taken to the moon in 1969 in a public area.' -- Ian Mansfield
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Next year (2009) will mark the 40th anniversary of the successful landing on...
'...Block Turkey's EU entry unless simultaneous with same size non-Muslim country' -- Verity Pink
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I was concerned to read of suggestions that Turkey should be admitted to the...
'...Reopen Wootton Bassett Train Station' -- Drew Taylor
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wootton Bassett is a town of 11,000. It used to have a train station,...
'...Reopen Corsham Train Station' -- Drew Taylor
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Corsham is a town with a population of 12,000. It used to have a train...
'...give the National Blood Service in England an 0800 number' -- Tim Steele
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wales has an 0800 number for their blood service, why can't England? Why put...
'...Reform local authority pension contributions' -- Stephen Burt
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local authority pension contributions are costing the taxpayer £4.6bn p/a,...
'...end the States of Jersey's self governing status in light of the recent child abuse scandal' -- Nick Dannheimer
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition calls for reform of Jersey's political and legal status....
'...Provide tax or other incentives to support the UK computer and video games industry' -- Spence, D
seen at 15:09, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are looking on in horror as flagship UK company Eidos who created the...
'...introduce mandatory, road-side, motor vehicle driver eyesight testing on public roads' -- Matthew Allen
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a UK statutory requirement that a motor vehicle driver can read a...
'...re-open sunderland ice rink' -- Emma Kisby
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The city of Sunderland is in need of an ice rink.After closing our ice rink...
'...Allow Commonwealth citizens preferential immigration over EU citizens' -- Colin Thomas
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The member of the Commonwealth Countries have been paramount in the wealth...
'...encourage drivers to buy lpg or dual fuel car with tax breaks' -- Farhat Tahir
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want the govt to encourage use of dual fuel lpg or cng cars and to...
'...raise awareness of pernicious anaemia and importance of blood tests to establish this condition before health is permanently damaged' -- sonia martin
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
pernicious anaemia is a serious condition if it is not diagnosed early which...
'...make disability discrimination a criminal rather than civil issue so that police can intervene as they do with cases of racial discrimination so that disability discrimination is finally taken seriously, finally giving disabled people equality when tr
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a shop owner or driver of a wheelchair accessible public bus etc refuses...
'...Make Commercial Recycyling freely available, just like Private Household Recycyling' -- Thomas Siddons
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the government wants to turn this country into a greener nation we need...
'...Instruct all Local Health Authorities to provide free evening and weekend ante-natal classes at least for all parents expecting their first baby' -- Joanna Espin-Silvester
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am expecting our first child and was disgusted to first be told that we...
'...make it illegal for lorries to use anything but the inside lane on motorways and dual carriageways' -- Brian shakespeare
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A recent experiment was carried out on the Northern section of the M42,...
'...enforce a no-nut policy in all UK state schools.' -- Miranda Cook
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nut allergies kill - and fast. A sufferer can go into anaphylactic shock...
'...ay no to Mayor Livingstones Low Emmision Zone.' -- Lionel King
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a vehicle, regardless of age, passes the current MOT it meets with...
'...make it unlawful to enforce any penalty for a parking offence unless the penalty charge notice was physically attached to the offending vehicle while the offence was being committed.' -- Terry Shuttleworth
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently over 50% of tickets challenged in England & Wales (75% in London)...
'...Ban the Queen's Guards bearskin hats and switch to synthetics.' -- Anna Mason
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The hats that Her Majesty's Guards wear are made out of the fur of real...
'...Make it a legal requirement for all teachers to have training on how to work with children on the Autistic spectrum which has to be continually updated' -- C. Stafford
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The question of educational provision for children with an autistic spectrum...
'...Allow provision for smoking on mental health units.' -- Darren Ledger
seen at 15:08, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prisoners are detained against their will but allowed to smoke. People who...
Rural Advocate reports on realities of rural England
seen at 15:00, 3 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

During 2007 Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, visited rural communities across the country to listen to rural people about what matters most ─ the many...

Diocese of Coventry
seen at 12:42, 3 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Christopher John Cocksworth BA, PhD, PGCE, for election as Bishop of Coventry in succession to the Right Reverend Colin James Bennetts MA, who resigned...
Nhs maintains strong financial position
seen at 12:36, 3 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Latest NHS finance figures published
Independent living - delivering on choice and control for disabled people
seen at 12:34, 3 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Government will today announce plans to transform the lives of disabled people, including extra funding for organisations that are run by disabled people.
Yvette cooper launches £12m pathfinder for new money guidance service
seen at 12:26, 3 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Up to three quarters of a million people will get free money guidance on matters like managing debt, planning for retirement or saving for a mortgage deposit, under a new £12m pathfinder Yvette Cooper, ...
'...committ to annual live televised debates with other party leaders' -- Paul Mangles
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why are the US primaries inspiring so many first time voters to become...
'...have built an army memorial museum in Newcastle.' -- Lee Hardie
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to try and have the prime minister allow an army memorial...
'...Reject India entry to the UNCS before there is a UN plebiscite in Kashmir' -- Shakeel Ahmed
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1947 British India split into two states formed along religious and...
'...strenghten the climate change bill by commiting to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050' -- carl holmes
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Climate change is already damaging the world's ecosystems. Left unchecked,...
'...Ensure that councils are not responsible for road repairs such as potholes, faults etc. and a specific governmental department take responsibility for all minor repairs to be made within 72 hours after being reported.' -- Chris Mumford
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How much money does the Government get in fuel duty and road tax? How much...
'...Create a 50% tax bracket for those earning over 100,000 pounds per annum.' -- Rob Levy
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wealthy people have beneffitted disproportionately from Britain's wealth in...
'...ban the sale in the UK of new private vehicles that emit more than 225 g/Km of CO' -- Rad Ainley
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The rise in global temperatures through carbon emissions and the rising...
'...stop religious groups calling on the doorstep to preach to the occupants' -- Simon Armstrong
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition to stop religious groups from calling at peoples doors to preach or...
'...Please bring back UK Troops from Iraq!!!' -- Khuram Ditta
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK has no real reasons to stay in Iraq, no weapons of mass destruction...
'...Introduce an exam on GP- Doctors knowledge and ability every 5 years' -- A.J.Sutherland-Leveson-Gower
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the Introduction of an exam every 5 years for all National Health...
'...regulate and make banks work for the customer not themselfs' -- louise reeday
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
99% of us in the uk have no choice about having to use a bank, our salarys...
'...Keep Devonport Dockyard!' -- kieran pallett
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many living in or around the south west would have seen the recent news...
'...stop borrowing large amounts of money which artificially inflates economic growth.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government keeps on borrowing large amounts of money which raises...
'...Bring Yorkshire Water to Task for The Alleged Floods in Hull' -- Chris Wilson
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hull didn't flood it was a failure of ancient pumps that caused drainage...
'...pass an act of parliament for the creation of state run youth organisations to teach traditional values and provide comfort, discipline, shelter, education and organised events for youth aged 5-18.' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the people of Great Britain ask Prime Minister Gordon Brown to create and...
'...Raise the State Basic Pension to levels paid in every other EU country.' -- john hicks
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UKs Basic Pension is 17% of the National Average Wage. Most European...
'...enforce a no-nut policy in all UK state schools.' -- Miranda Cook
seen at 12:16, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nut allergies kill - and fast. A sufferer can go into anaphylactic shock...
'...Give Parish and Town Councils the say over planning, and not let it be over-rulled by District and County Councils.' -- Adam Keppel-Garner
seen at 12:15, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Parish and Town coucnillors are elected to serve their communities, and one...
'...Amend existing Food Labelling Regulations to incorporate a legal requirement for the labelling of all alchoholic drinks to include a symbol(s) and/or text to indicate the suitability or otherwise of the product for vegetarians, vegans and other affect
seen at 12:15, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Animal derivatives are widely used in the production of many alchoholic...
'...scrap the congestion charge as a whole as this is just another tax on the British people' -- Gareth Davies
seen at 12:15, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We pay our road tax for the upkeep and the continuation to provide better...
'...Stop Forest of Dean Residents from paying to park at local picnic sites.' -- Dan Marfell
seen at 12:15, 3 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To use the facilities in the area that are on the doorstep of our homes that...
Launch of the public consultation on the modernisation and consolidation of the trade marks rules
seen at 12:14, 3 March in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
A public consultation on the amendment and consolidation of the Trade Mark Rules 2000 was launched today by Baroness Delyth Morgan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Intellectual Property and Quality.
Government announces no change to light dues levels
seen at 12:12, 3 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
There will be no increase this year in light dues paid by merchant ships and fishing vessels, Shipping Minister Jim Fitzpatrick announced today. The tonnage threshold of 35,000 tons will also remain the same
Small business survey shows steady progress
seen at 12:08, 3 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The most representative survey of the UK small business sector has revealed that nearly half of those questioned were producing new products and services, the highest level since the survey began in 2003.
Otto thoresen sets out recommendations for a national money guidance service
seen at 11:04, 3 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Otto Thoresen has today published the final report of the Thoresen Review of Generic Financial Advice. The report sets out a high-level blueprint for a national money guidance service to provide the people of the...
Diagnostics Collaborative Programme: Delivering Better Patient Care in Diagnostics
seen at 11:02, 3 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This publication provides a comprehensive resource of good practice from radiology, urology and endoscopy services across NHSScotland
Housing Green Paper (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:02, 3 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am publishing today a summary of responses to the Government's Housing Green Paper, "Homes for the Future: More Affordable, More Sustainable". The document is being published on my Department's website as per...

Atomic Weapons Establishment (Pensions Scheme) (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:02, 3 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The MOD's responsibility for maintaining the UK's nuclear warhead capability is fulfilled through Atomic Weapons Establishment Management Limited (AWE ML) as the prime contractor. The Atomic Weapons Establishment...

EU Education Council (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:02, 3 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Education Council, on behalf of DIUS and DCSF.

During the formal Council session, Ministers discussed the following two dossiers:

Joint Report on Progress Under the 'Education...

Committee on Standards in Public Life (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:02, 3 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Sir Derek Morris and Dame Denise Platt as members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The appointment of Sir Derek is effective from 1 March 2008 and the...

Rural Advocate reports on realities of rural England
seen at 11:01, 3 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

During 2007 Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, visited rural communities across the country to listen to rural people about what matters most ─ the many...

Denham sets new university challenge: to open up our towns and cities to new university provision
seen at 02:59, 3 March in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A consultation to open up opportunities for towns and cities to bid for new university campuses and centres of higher education was announced today by John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities...
Press Release - 'Rural Advocate reports to Prime Minister on realities of rural England'
seen at 02:59, 3 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release to accompany the publication of the 'Report of the Rural Advocate 2007', by Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government...

Rural Advocate reports on realities of rural England
seen at 02:59, 3 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

During 2007 Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, visited rural communities across the country to listen to rural people about what matters most ─ the many...