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29 January 2007

"No place for discrimination in society" - PM
seen at 19:20, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
There can be no exemptions for faith-based adoption agencies from the new Equality Act, Tony Blair has said.
Prisons/Home Office split
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister accepted the Government miscalculated prison places as set out in the 2003 Act, the PMOS said that the Government had built nearly 20,000 extra places. HM Prison Kennett opened in Merseyside...
Police Inquiry/No10 computers
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the BBC's Political Editor about the Sunday Telegraph story and the ITV denial from No10 and what was it Downing Street was denying, the PMOS said that the journalist had to put to him what it was that...
Middle East
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that on Friday, the Quartet was meeting in Washington for a Ministerial meeting, and was the Prime Minister going to be involved, the PMOS said that with regards to the Quartet, the Prime Minister was not going...
Community Cohesion
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister's reaction was to the poll today regarding young Muslims' the PMOS replied that if people looked at the Prime Minister's speech on 8th December 2006, what he said was that in the UK...
Adoption
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any plans this week to meet with Catholic Archbishops to discuss the adoption issues, the PMOS replied that we had been in constant contact with all those involved. We understood ...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) that the DUP had said that they needed to see evidence on the ground on policing, and how much time did that leave the Prime Minister, the PMOS said that what...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) that the DUP had said that they needed to see evidence on the ground on policing, and how much time did that leave the Prime Minister, the PMOS said that what...
Morning press briefing from 29 January 2007
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Adoption, Community Cohesion, Middle East, Police Inquiry/No10 computers and Prisons/Home Office split
PM helps kick off football foundation
seen at 17:22, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tottenham and England stars Paul Robinson and Ledley King headed to Number 10 today to help launch a community football project. See our gallery of images.
Foreign secretary condemns suicide attack in israel
seen at 17:18, 29 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, today condemned this mornings suicide bombing in Eilat. She Said:
'...Allow adoption agencies the freedom to work according to the dictates of their conscience when finding adoptive parents for children. Also respect that the preference that children be given a home with a m%
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We respect the need for a secure and fair society where all give and recieve...
'...please give consideration to introducing legislation to make it an offence for cyclists not to use a cycle path and / or traffic control signals where they are provided for their safety.' -- John McLeod
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...please give consideration to introducing legislation to make it an offence for cyclists not to use a cycle path and / or traffic control signals where they are provided for their safety.' -- John McLeod
'...immediately stop MPs being allowed to decide their own payrises and pension benefits, and instead be subjected to open market pay reviews as in the private sector.' -- Liz Johns
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...immediately stop MPs being allowed to decide their own payrises and pension benefits, and instead be subjected to open market pay reviews as in the private sector.' -- Liz Johns
'...Allow the reintroduction of objective & academic biblical/historical study to the schools' Religious Studies curriculum' -- Jay Kilbride
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a point of fact, biblical and historical scholarship has absolutely...
'...Scrap PFI (Private Finance Initative) in the NHS' -- Graham Barnett
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
PFI funding for new buildings in the health sector is providing a financial...
'...abolish the influence, and rights to influence, that religious groups have.' -- T MacFarlane
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe all wars, discrimination, and, as such, millions of deaths...
'...Introduce a new Cycling Proficiency test' -- Ian Pattinson
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce a Cycling Proficiency style test for children and adults to make...
UK-Mexico to strengthen relationship
seen at 15:20, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair welcomed Mexico's President to Number 10 today as the two nations issued a joint declaration to further develop a "genuine strategic partnership".
Gambling ad ban plans published
seen at 15:20, 29 January in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Plans to protect online gamblers from crime and exploitation by banning gambling adverts from poorly regulated countries have been published today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
New pilot schemes will help people vote more conveniently at the local government elections in thirteen local authorities in england in may 2007.
seen at 15:18, 29 January in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The different methods of voting include:
Dwp extends review of welfare system
seen at 15:17, 29 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A review of the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) scheme was announced today by Jim Murphy, Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform.
Appointment of 2 immigration judges - reed and kelly
seen at 15:10, 29 January in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Mark Simon Reed and David Kelly to be Immigration Judges of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 29 January 2007, based at Bradford.
British Muslims and multiculturalism - Policy Exchange report
seen at 15:09, 29 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
29 January - British Muslims and multiculturalism - Policy Exchange report
Voluntary organisations working to support refugees - ESRC research
seen at 15:09, 29 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
29 January - Voluntary organisations working to support refugees - ESRC research
'...Stop parents from paying for child abuse and neglect via the CSA' -- Darren Phillips
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who would pay for child neglect of there own child?
'...Provide advice and finacial support for the over 40's long term disabled to return to work or start their own business' -- Simon Rutherford
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once you are 40 or over and on disability benifit it is very hard to start...
'...allow religious organisations to discriminate against lesbians and gay men, on condition that they accept discrimination against themselves.' -- Feorag NicBhride
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fair's fair! If religious groups want to be free to discriminate against...
'...make all GP's do at least one night per a month on call for their local area' -- Jonothan Sugden
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently Family Doctors can sign up not to do nights on call for their...
'...stop the touts getting all the 2012 olympic tickets' -- stephen armitage
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i am fed up that whenever a good pop concert or sporting event comes around...
'...reduce the legal gestational age for abortion from 24 weeks to 16 weeks' -- Dr John F Corish
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the advances in medical science over the past two decades, most babies...
'...Create a new lesson in British schools called 'Wildlife' or 'Wildlife education'' -- vinnie c.
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK use to be a nation of animal lovers but animal cruelty is on the rise...
'...Reinstate the origional rules for the BCG injection policy.' -- Adam Hardie
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am only sixteen years old, but my sister is in the year she was supposed...
'...implement the Equality Act 2006 in full and take no account of the exemptions sought by the Catholic church.' -- Ian Morris
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The catholic church wishes to discriminate against gay people by exempting...
'...create an 'other' category on forms where sex/gender information is requested' -- Alex
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people now feel uncomfortable disclosing their gender or sex when it is...
'...provide legislation to protect patients from unsafe medical injections' -- Laura Baker
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hepatitis, HIV and other diseases are spread when syringes and needles are...
'...allow UK citizens who are currently unpaid overseas charity workers to access the NHS (particularly those working in developing countries)' -- Richard Kellow
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under current legislation UK citizens who are unpaid charity workers for...
'...exempt acute Mental Health wards from the smoking ban' -- Sam Malone
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This July all enclosed public places and workplaces in England and Wales...
'...stop putting familys in 1bedroomed flats(council housing)' -- sophia norish
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
stop putting familys in 1 bedroom flats when people that are on benefits...
'...Not switch the timezone to europian time.' -- Jack Megaw
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been argued by the Conservative MP Tim Yeom that the UK should change...
'...allow a grant to fund every school pupil, aged 13 and above, use of a free laptop to be used everyday' -- George Dent
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
-Saves paper if you email your work to teacher, will help to develop better...
'...Give Jamie Oliver a Knighthood' -- Susie Briscoe
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that Jamie Oliver has worked hard, in a diligent and selfless...
'...re-categorise wind turbines as pylons' -- Darcy Pace
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To meet the Kyoto treaty targets on carbon emissions, the re-categorization...
'...Enforce the £30 fine for cycling on FOOTpaths.' -- Helen Durkin
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst I understand children may need to cycle on the footpaths sometimes,...
'...make all buses baby friendly' -- sophia norish
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To able all parents to take their prams on a bus without having to put it...
'...Take away the rule that boys should have short hair in school.' -- james clarke
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Basically what I think is that boys in school should decide themselves if...
'...change current housing legislation to stop the discrimination against service personnel when they retire from the armed forces.' -- Jeff Laing
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Housing associations and the Government should review housing allocation...
'...allow the people of England a referendum on independance.' -- Tony Brocklebank
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK Government has persisted with independant government in Scotland,...
'...not allow the catholic church exeption to anti-discrimination legislation.' -- Alan Uisce
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...not allow the catholic church exeption to anti-discrimination legislation.' -- Alan Uisce
'...Keep the Council Tax as it is and stop the increase according to what size garage you have or if you have a conservatory etc' -- Mrs Fowler
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As of next year,depending on what size garage you have or what view you have...
'...ENFORCE PART P AND PROSECUTE OFFENDERS' -- paul
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Part P IS working It’s only the weekend electricians and cowboys who are...
'...give more benefits and help to stay at home mums' -- Amy Loveys
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the goverment to support mums who choose to stay at home and...
'...Make it illegal to keep your car stationary with the foot brake when it would be safer to do so with the handbrake. This will also stop the person in the car behind you being glared by the brake lights.' %
seen at 14:44, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Make it illegal to keep your car stationary with the foot brake when it would be safer to do so with the handbrake. This will also stop the person in the car behind you being glared by the brake lights.' -- ...
A new national resource for supplementary schools
seen at 12:09, 29 January in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Schools Minister Andrew Adonis today announced a new national development centre to support and promote supplementary schools in England.
'...Bring in legislation to ban TV / Magazine advertisement of Credit Cards and Personal Loans' -- Darren Bell
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would ban the advertisement of Credit Cards and Loans in the media just...
'...stop gay discrimination on the grounds of religious belief' -- Phil Gilbert
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new gay discrimination laws are to come into force in April and some...
'...introduce a pet licensing system to prevent inappropriate people from being allowed to have pets, and tougher sentencing to help combat animal cruelty.' -- Joseph Barker
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...introduce a pet licensing system to prevent inappropriate people from being allowed to have pets, and tougher sentencing to help combat animal cruelty.' -- Joseph Barker
'...grant birmingham city permission to build a new stadium,where the council wont' -- Graham Williams
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...grant birmingham city permission to build a new stadium,where the council wont' -- Graham Williams
'...Remove the fixed date of 1972 to qualify as "historic vehicle" and make the qualifying date on the vehicles 25th birthday.' -- Stephen Clay MBE
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vehicles classed as "Historic vehicles" must have rolled off the production...
'...urgently review the current consumer protections contained within The Package Travel Regulations and to order their amendment by Parliament so that such protections are afforded to all British Consumers wh%
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Package Travel Regulations were introduced in 1992 following the...
'...Stop the planned closure of Abertillery and District Hospital' -- SARAH CHUBB
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
please Sign this petition to stop the planned closure of Abertillery and...
'...Demand Justice for Hillsborough and put pressure on the Sun Newspaper to Print a Full Apology on their Front page Condeming Their Lies Bringing Justice for the 96' -- David Hewitt
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A Petition For Justice for the 96 Who lost their Lives at the Hillsborough...
'...stop giving prisoners the right to vote' -- Sandra Fummey
seen at 11:46, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When someone commits a crime of any kind that carries a prison sentence then...
The doctor will see you now - nhs gp access improves
seen at 11:19, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
-Survey reveals most NHS patients have fast and flexible access to family doctors- -Many patients would like to see GPs open in the evenings and at weekends-
Government announces appointment of new tsar for renal services
seen at 11:19, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new 'tsar' has been appointed at the Department of Health to help lead government policy on renal services.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Services: Learning and Development Strategy
seen at 11:14, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Learning & Development Strategy for the Scottish Fire and Rescue
Ara case results in £3.3 million payment by property fraudster
seen at 11:12, 29 January in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) Financial Investigators, working in partnership with South Wales Police and the Crown Prosecution Service, have secured the payment of £3.3 million from David Edward Dale from...
Fire engines go green
seen at 11:10, 29 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Six UK companies win fire service contracts against international competition
Social housing conditions in england show marked improvements
seen at 11:10, 29 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Social housing conditions in England have substantially improved since 1996 with the number of non-decent homes reducing by over 3 million, from 9.1 million (45 per cent) to 6 million (27 per cent) in 2005, according...
PM backing for East Midlands public awards
seen at 10:24, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has offered his support to a regional scheme which is aiming to raise the profile of people who work tirelessly for their community.
Take part in our Patricia Hewitt webchat
seen at 10:24, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Next week you'll have the chance to quiz the Health Secretary about the future of the UK's public services.
PM welcomes "historic decision" in Northern Ireland
seen at 10:24, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The British and Irish prime ministers have welcomed Sinn Fein's decision to back policing in Northern Ireland.
800 older people's lives could be saved a year says top doctor
seen at 10:22, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Thousands more helped to remain independent
Statistical press notice: patient experience survey
seen at 10:22, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
A23 sussex overnight lamp post work
seen at 10:19, 29 January in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Overnight safety work to lamp posts on the A23 near Patcham, West Sussex will begin on Monday 5 February and is due to be completed by the end of March.
Davies Review (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:17, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My written statement of 25 October 2006 concerning the Transparency Directive (2004/109/EC) undertook to publish the terms of reference for the "Davies Review". The terms of reference now follow.

Section...

Environment Council (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:17, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the United Kingdom at the Environment Council meeting in Brussels on 18 December.

The Council adopted a political agreement on the proposed marine strategy directive after the European Parliament...

General Affairs and External Relations Council (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:17, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary , Sir John Grant (UK permanent representative to the EU) and I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels.

The...

European Court of Justice (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:17, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The European Court of Justice has yesterday given its ruling in the case brought by former employees of the Allied Steel and Wire Company, who lost pension entitlements when the company became insolvent. We shall...

Appointment of 2 immigration judges ? reed and kelly
seen at 10:14, 29 January in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Mark Simon Reed and David Kelly to be Immigration Judges of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 29 January 2007, based at Bradford.
Appointment of a district judge - sally dowding
seen at 10:14, 29 January in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Sally Dowding, to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned her to the Midland Circuit...
Banco Nacional De Comercio Exterior SNC v Empresa De Telecomunicationes De Cuba SA [2006] EWHC 19 (Comm) (24 January 2007)
seen at 02:49, 29 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The applications before the court concern two freezing orders obtained by the Applicant ("BNC") in respect of the assets of the Respondent ("ETC"). The first, dated 29 September 2006, is a domestic order; the second...
FKI Engineering Ltd & Anor v Dewind Holdings Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 72 (Comm) (25 January 2007)
seen at 02:49, 29 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the Second Defendant, De Wind GmbH "(DWG") for a declaration that the court has no jurisdiction in respect of the claims brought against it by the Claimants (being respectively "FKI Ltd...
Bulk Atalanta, owners of the ship v Forest Pioneer, owners of the ship [2007] EWHC 84 (Comm) (26 January 2007)
seen at 02:49, 29 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This action arises out of a collision between Bulk Atalanta and Forest Pioneer in the approaches to Gibraltar on 27 November 2003.
Compagnie Noga D'importation Et D'exportation SA v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2007] EWHC 85 (Comm) (26 January 2007)
seen at 02:49, 29 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This action is concerned with complex fraud claims associated with an investigation into the sale of Nigerian bills of exchange. In brief, Noga claims that the 1996 repurchase by Nigeria of part of a Nigerian debt...