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01 February 2007

PM hosts Global Cool reception
seen at 19:20, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has backed a campaign aimed at saving the planet from climate change. See images from the Downing Street reception or download our podcast.
PM hails "hidden success" of school sport
seen at 19:20, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Ten new specialist sports schools and colleges will be created in England, Tony Blair has told a conference in Telford. See our image gallery.
Science of violence - AMS meeting report
seen at 19:09, 1 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
30 January 2007 - Science of violence - AMS meeting report
15 year olds in transition - BSL report
seen at 19:09, 1 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
January - 15 year olds in transition - BSL report
Pathways to prevention - KCELJAG report
seen at 19:09, 1 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
29 January - Pathways to prevention - KCELJAG report
'...to re-classify ethnic groups, so they have their own ethnic ID' -- vinnie c.
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The term chinese is applied to all people of east asian heritage even if...
'...review the recommendation to site the UK's first super-casino in Manchester, as this is contrary to the findings of the N.West Development Agency who support the Blackpool bid' -- Lawrence Warburton
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reported factors underpinning the decision to recommend that the UK's...
'...Have the Union Jack/Cross of St George on Driving Licences Instead of the EU Flag' -- Christian Cox
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a eurosceptic it annoys me that on my driving licence I have to have the...
'...Stop the cuts that are destroying the Health & Safety Executive and placing the UK workforce at increased risk' -- Martyn Van Lancker
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are the threats of further cuts within HSE which will further reduce...
'...Ban Un-Staffed Coin or Token Operated Sunbed Studios' -- Phil Kent
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Only 1500 of the countries sunbed salons are members of "The Sunbed...
'...recognise the Cornish Genocide of 1549' -- John Gillingham
seen at 18:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1549 Cornwall rose against the Reformation and the imposition of the...
Iran
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with President Chirac's comments yesterday that the prospects of an Iranian nuclear bomb were "not very dangerous", the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister's view was ...
BAE
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been involved in putting pressure on the Attorney General, the PMOS replied that we had already outlined the Prime Minister's involvement. The important point was that the decision...
Police Inquiry
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMOS told Lobby that last Friday the Prime Minister was briefly interviewed by the police as a witness. At the request of the police this was kept utterly confidential, and as a result the Press and Communications...
Counter-Terrorism
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMOS reported that there was a discussion led by John Reid at Cabinet, which first updated colleagues on Birmingham and then moved on to an overview of terrorism and counter-terrorism. As part of this, the Home...
Northern Ireland
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The PMOS reported that the Prime Minister was currently meeting Gerry Adams and Martin McGuiness. This was partly an update on where we were following the Ard Fheis and following Gerry Adams' comments that people...
Lords Reform
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told the Lobby that the Leader of the House had presented Cabinet that Monday with an update on House of Lords reform. This was the result of a year long process with...
Statement on PM police interview
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Downing Street has issued a statement about the PM being interviewed by police as a witness.
PM hails "hidden success" of school sport
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Ten new specialist sports schools and colleges will be created in England, Tony Blair has told a conference in Telford.
Morning press briefing from 1 February 2007
seen at 17:23, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lords Reform, Northern Ireland, Counter-Terrorism, Police Inquiry, BAE and Iran
Speech by the prime minister to the conference of the youth sport trust
seen at 17:22, 1 February in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER THE RT HON TONY BLAIR MP TO THE CONFERENCE OF THE YOUTH SPORT TRUST TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2007
'...Place a reasonable limit on the amount of time asylum seekers should be tagged. It restricts their social, emotional and physical lives. 3 months max please! Then sign on.' -- Norma Ncube
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Asylum seekers should not feel like common criminals lugging around tags on...
'...Tell People To Stop Persecuting Cyclists' -- Mr England
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cyclists are always blamed for everything. I ride on the ROAD and a...
'...Keep the Faith for Child Adoption.' -- B.W.Moore.
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Let the Roman Catholic Church be responsible for the Adoption of children...
'...Get the top gear crew to do all the roads in Britain' -- Michael Collins
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Im fed up with the roads in this country! I / we pay our taxes on fuel car...
'...Investigate Allegations of Institutional Racism at the General Medical Council' -- Professor Joseph Chikelue Obi
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why is it that significantly more Medical Doctors from Ethnic Minority...
'...Licence the killing of Badgers.' -- Jack Selby
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is fair to say that the Krebs culls were not a success due to Infectious...
'...Legislate to reduce, by at least 50%, the amount of energy used on street lighting.' -- Anthony Clive Woolf
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Urban roads and motorways, unpopulated city centres, residential streets,...
'...Allow Hemp to be used as a fuel source' -- Richard Smith
seen at 16:44, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hemp has many uses that can be implimented in this world and all are...
Guinea: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 15:17, 1 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Guinea. We no longer advise against all travel but are now advising against all but essential travel throughout Guinea.
Oft announces appointment of sean williams in executive director role
seen at 15:14, 1 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has announced the appointment of Sean Williams to the post of Executive Director of Markets and Projects.
Simpler, more flexible isas from april 2008
seen at 15:14, 1 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, today announced that - following consultation with ISA providers - the Government's reforms to make the ISA regime simpler and more flexible for savers will come...
Preparation of the second National Planning Framework: Participation Statement
seen at 15:13, 1 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Preparation of the second National Planning Framework.
Blue Badge Consultation Analysis Report and Responses
seen at 15:13, 1 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses and analysis report, on Blue Badge Scheme.
Pe lessons to teach pupils more about healthy lifestyles to beat obesity
seen at 15:06, 1 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
The Government is planning changes to PE lessons to help children avoid the problems of obesity, Education Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.
Independent police complaints commission - the facts
seen at 15:01, 1 February in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is responsible for overseeing the system for complaints against police officers and staff in England and Wales. In April 2004 the IPCC replaced the Police Complaints...
'...ensure that straight questions recieve a straight answer' -- Ian Lyte
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any MP should be capable of answering a straight question with a straight...
'...amend at the earliest the Sexual Orientation Regulations for England and Wales' -- Stephen Kamm
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
so that exemptions can be included in order to i) ensure that the ‘non-...
'...Stop discriminating against single parent families.' -- Annabelle Bowyer
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single parent families have had to put up with discrimination from all...
'...Support the abolition of ful bills for those aged 65 and over' -- Alison Coupland
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once a person reaches 65 the gas and electricity supplies should be provided...
'...Allow owners of a public place to decide whether they allow smoking or not!' -- Laura Binks
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe it incredibly important to keep this basic right for an owner to...
'...To create legislation that makes all new build commercial and residential properties have at least 50% green roof or planted roof.' -- Jon poulton
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many benefits to green roofs that include - increased biodiversity...
'...cull all pigeons in the UK' -- Anthony DuGuay
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many times have you gone out to your car and found a mess left by an...
'...Stop on-line gambling, it adds no value to the fabric of our nation' -- Steven Morris
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The young are most vulnerable to the pop ups and on-line advertising used....
'...Force HGV freight off the roads and onto the railways - leave car commuters alone' -- James Powell
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HGV's and lorries are dangerous and should not be clogging up Britain's road...
'...Create free travel on public transport for students, teenagers and children...' -- Daniel Walsh
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am requesting that the Government create free travel on public transport...
'...Re- establish free postage from all forces living at BFPO addresses.' -- Dave Wells
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The british goverment have abolished FREE POSTAGE for forces stationed...
'...Remove Human Rights from prisoners and treat as free labourers for public works' -- Paul Vincent
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If prisoners are capable of such acts as; asault, robbery, criminal damage...
'...Make it a legal requirement for all pedal cyclists to have insurance & a number plate' -- S K Bolderston
seen at 14:45, 1 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With ever more reasons for people to turn to pedal cycles as an alternative...
Re-Appointment of Surveillance Commissioner
seen at 12:25, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has approved the re-appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Philip Otton as a Surveillance Commissioner under the terms of Section 91 of the Police Act 1997.
Statement from PMOS 1100 GMT
seen at 12:25, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Downing Street has issued a statement about the PM being interviewed by police as a witness.
Nine out of 10 medical students get their first choice of foundation school
seen at 12:23, 1 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More than nine out of 10 final year medical students applying for the Foundation Programme 2007 will get their first choice of foundation school, Lord Hunt, Minister of Health announced today.
Small firms to get i.p. health checks
seen at 12:23, 1 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Intellectual Property audits are to be offered to small businesses up and down the UK, Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks announced today.
Oil is well under the north sea
seen at 12:22, 1 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Continued record investment as the 24th Licensing Round awards are announced.
Fraud and error in the benefit system from april 2005 to march 2006
seen at 12:22, 1 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare
Oft launches scams awareness month 2007
seen at 12:19, 1 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
CONSUMERS WARNED TO 'STOP, THINK AND THINK AGAIN' IF THEY RECEIVE AN 'UNBELIEVABLE' OFFER!
Prospects for the European Union in 2007 (Command Paper 7024) (Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 12:18, 1 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will today lay before the House the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Command Paper on "Prospects for the European Union in 2007". This is the latest in a series of forward looks to the work programmes of the...

NHS Foundation Trusts (Andy Burnham, Minister of State (Delivery and Quality), Department of Health)
seen at 12:18, 1 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The chairman of Monitor, the statutory name of which is the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts, has today announced that, in accordance with section six of the Health and Social Care (Community Health...

Administration and Works Committee (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 12:18, 1 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Administration and Works Committee considered at its meeting yesterday rules on the use of mobile phones by Members and a proposal to provide annunciator screens in the Chamber.

The Committee agreed...

Land Charges (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)
seen at 12:18, 1 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before Parliament Local Land Charge Fees: Guidance for registering authorities on setting fees for local land charge services in England (Cm 7026). This guidance has been prepared in the light...

Appointment of immigration judge of the asylum and immigration tribunal - malcolm frank parkes
seen at 12:15, 1 February in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Malcolm Frank Parkes to be an Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 1 February 2007, based at Stoke.
Community rail - new life for local lines
seen at 12:13, 1 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The rail line between Barton-on-Humber and Ulceby North Junction and the service onto Cleethorpes have been designated as a community rail line, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
Community rail - new life for local lines
seen at 12:13, 1 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The rail services on the Wherry Lines between Norwich and Lowestoft and between Norwich and Great Yarmouth via Acle and Berney Arms have been designated as community rail services, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced...
Five more authorities go 100% specialist
seen at 12:11, 1 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Seventy-two more schools gain specialist school status, Education Minister Andrew Adonis announced today. As a result five more authorities now have 100% specialist secondary schools which are Cornwall, Ealing, ...
Prime Minister's Question Time
seen at 11:22, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Nuclear power, GP's salaries and the Home Office were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Watch the broadcast again here.
PM hosts Global Cool reception
seen at 11:22, 1 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair gave his backing to a new campaign aimed at saving the planet from environmental catastrophe as he met celebrities in Number 10.
National Planning Framework Seminar Series: February 2007
seen at 10:21, 1 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Invitation to participate in forthcoming seminar series marking the launch of preparation for Scotland's second National Planning Framework.
Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (WEWS): Proposals for more efficient regulation – further General Binding Rules
seen at 10:21, 1 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
These proposals support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Scotland. They would modify the controls on activities that affect the water environment (e.g. discharges, impoundments and abstractions...
Capewell v. Revenue and Customs & Anor [2007] UKHL 2 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:47, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Capewell v. Revenue and Customs & Anor [2007] UKHL 2 (31 January 2007)
Shepherd Homes Ltd v Encia Remediation Ltd [2007] EWHC 70 (TCC) (26 January 2007)
seen at 09:46, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a preliminary issue as to whether a particular term was incorporated into a contract and, if so, with what effect.
F v R & Ors [2007] EWHC 64 (Fam) (23 January 2007)
seen at 09:46, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
From 12 to 15 December 2006 and on 15 January 2007, I heard contact and residence applications made both by the Applicant father, 37 year old F, and the Respondent mother, 30 year old R. They relate to their 2 ...
Tramtrack Croydon Ltd v London Bus Services Ltd [2007] EWHC 107 (Comm) (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:46, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Tramlink Croydon Limited ("TCL") holds the concession to run the Croydon Tramlink. The agreement that now governs that concession is the Amended and Restated Concession Agreement ("ARCA") of 29th June 2000 made ...
Touchwood Services Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWHC 105 (Ch) (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:46, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 26th August 2005 the appellant-taxpayer, Touchwood Services Limited ("Touchwood"), lodged with the respondents, HM Commissioners of Revenue and Customs ("the Commissioners"), a voluntary disclosure as to overpayment...
Smith v DPP [2007] EWHC 100 (Admin) (30 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by way of case stated against the decision of District Judge Loosley sitting at Stratford-upon-Avon Magistrates' Court on 28 June 2004. The appellant, Stephen John Henry Smith, was convicted of...
Boodhoo (a Solicitor), Re [2007] EWCA Crim 14 (26 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Mr Harry Boodhoo, solicitor, against a wasted costs order made against him by Mr Recorder Chambers QC on 30 June 2006 under Section 19A of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 ("the ...
Mountford v Newlands School and Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 21 (24 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 19th February 1997 the claimant (MM) then a 14 year old schoolboy at Shoreham College Sussex, broke his elbow as a result of a tackle during an inter school 7-a-side under-15 rugby match being played against ...
Russell Young & Co v Brown & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 43 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal brought with the permission of Dyson LJ, from a decision of the Senior Costs Judge Hurst sitting as a Recorder on appeal from Master Wright, sitting as a Deputy District judge. The appeal is concerned...
Total Network SL v Customs & Excise [2007] EWCA Civ 39 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by the defendant Total Network SL (a company incorporated in Spain) against an order made by Mr Justice Hodge on 10 January 2005 following the trial of a preliminary issue. By his order the judge...
Total E & P Soudan SA v Edmonds & Ors. [2007] EWCA Civ 50 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against an order for pre-action disclosure made under CPR 31.16 by Tomlinson J in the Commercial Court. It raises questions as to what the court's approach should be on such an application where...
SB (Bangladesh) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 28 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a renewed application for permission to appeal and, if permission is granted, an appeal against, the decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal promulgated on 6th February 2006 dismissing Mrs SB's appeal...
Swindale v Forder [2007] EWCA Civ 29 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Mr and Mrs Forder were married in 1992. They have four children, Henry, who is 14, Eleanor 13, Edward 12, and Benjamin 10 years old. Following the breakdown of their marriage claims for ancillary relief were adjudicated...
Coupers Partnership Ltd v Basarik (t/a Uppers Bistro) [2007] EWCA Civ 40 (31 January 2007)
seen at 09:45, 1 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 3rd July 2006 I adjourned Mr Basarik's applications to put in fresh evidence, for an extension of time and for permission to appeal from a judgment of His Honour Judge Simpson dated 15th April 2005, to the full...