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12 February 2007

Avian influenza outbreak - update
seen at 19:20, 12 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Following meetings this afternoon on the outbreak of avian influenza in a Suffolk poultry farm, 9 days ago, Secretary of State, David Miliband said;
Young people and drugs - HO reports
seen at 19:10, 12 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
February - Young people and drugs - HO reports
New measures to increase public protection
seen at 17:24, 12 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
New measures to strengthen police powers to deal with sex offenders and further protect the public from crime come into force today.
Hse refutes attack on safety record
seen at 17:23, 12 February in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
In response to recent media coverage of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) safety record, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), Justin McCracken, today said:
Plan to recycle hms intrepid in the uk
seen at 17:23, 12 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The former Royal Navy assault ship HMS Intrepid, a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, is expected to be recycled at a British facility, the Ministry of Defence...
More partnerships between independent and state schools - adonis
seen at 17:14, 12 February in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Schools Minister Andrew Adonis today announced the successful applicants from the ninth round of the Independent/State School Partnerships grant scheme.
'...End the racial discriminatory practice of retailers refusing to accept Scottish banknotes in England' -- Jim Martin
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scottish banknotes are often refused in shops and pubs in England. As a...
'...place speed limit signs on or alongside existing speed camera signs and speed cameras, to clarify what speed limit is currently in force.' -- Thomas J Elliott
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On many roads, there are often more "Speed Camera" signs than signs...
'...Outlaw religious groups which advocate or support descrimination on the grounds of sexuality, gender, and/or race.' -- Steve Sutton
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a number of religious groups which advocate and/or support...
'...pass the corporate manslaughter bill' -- gordon downing
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
company directors should be held accountable for the death of employee's....
'...Agree that and additional 1p of personal income tax be specifically used to fund benefits for over 65's' -- Mike Deacon
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the population lives longer, the numbers of over 65 year old people will...
'...Cut all prisoners privileges especially the likes of those in Broadmoor like establishments' -- Wayne Mather
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that in order to provide the government with more money to spend...
'...Rid the hard and tearful process of appeals to get into secondary school' -- Mollie
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i have had a awful experience with the appeals process and the grammar...
'...Give some tax relief to married couples who work for years and dont have children' -- zoe young
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are fed up with having to work full time for 40 years and not obtain a...
'...Make it illegal for companies to Red Circle employees salaries when the imbalance occurs due to Company error or negligence' -- R. A. Jones
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it ought to be illegal for companies to penalise employees by red...
'...make sure criminal sentences are carried out consecutively, and not concurrently, for serious crimes.' -- Dorian Creber
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A concurrent sentence is a prison sentence that is served alongside one or...
'...have the hague human rights and child protection aspects of the convention revisited, to take into account the childs wishes, as in UK Law.' -- Stacey Ferguson
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK the wishes of the child are taken into account in custodial...
'...not discontinue adult evening classes' -- michelle blake
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
there is a rumour that all colleges that offer adult evening education will...
'...Review spousal maintenance' -- Neil Wills
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Provide a formula for the courts to use when calculating spousal maintenance...
'...make sex education compulsory' -- Alison Terry
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
STI’s - 1.5 million new cases are being diagnosed each year Teenage...
'...Formally recognise Esperanto as an international language.' -- David Hannah
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the PM to encourage the use of Esperanto as a truly international...
'...introduce the necessary legislation to make it mandatory for Senior Citizens free Travel Permits to be accepted nationally on all local buses and local trains outside the immedite county of residence of th%
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would remove the anomally of free Travel Permits not being recognised...
'...Ban Glass from Bus Shelters' -- G Hunter
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Are you fed up of seeing bus shelters smashed? Do you think it is a waste of...
'...Limit eligibility for selection as an MP' -- Neil Wills
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Impose an eligibility requirement of a minimum of 5 years employment/self...
'...Review the child benefits for the second child in a family' -- Jennie
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As an expecting mum of twins I realise that the first child born will...
'...Road Safety - The uses of Mollasses based grit/salt and the dangerous side effects' -- Jason Swann
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local councils have been using a new mollasses based grit to cut costs on...
'...Make all BBC Channels Pay Per View' -- S Jones
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give people a choice on whether or not to watch BBC Channels. Do away with...
'...please ensure that the requirement to keep costs of the 2012 Olympics within budget is applied with the same ferocity with which the Government deals with health Primary Care Trusts' -- Ron Baker
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All over the country cash-strapped Primary Care Trusts are being forced to...
'...Revive regulated transport and divert cash to create a carbon reducing public transport system' -- Trevor Townsend
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We just spent, well we still are spending,billions on a war we shouldn't be...
'...make it cheaper to stand as an independent candidate for public office by reducing the amount required for the deposit.' -- rj mansfield
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current system, with its hefty deposits that are required from all...
'...Consider allowing temporary work permits for Highly Skilled Zimbabwean Asylum and failed asylum seekers educated in the UK' -- O. Slater
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Tony Blair I am writing to ask for your support in the case of...
'...Officially recognise Birmingham as the second city of the UK.' -- carl Winnett
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is aimed at confirming officially that the city of Birmingham...
'...Show the cost to the taxpayer of PFI projects' -- Ray McAreavey
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This information is extremeely hard to get.Hire Purchase, which is...
'...help the Ipswich Dock Railway Preservation Society to obtain a railway in Ipswich, help preserve it and stop EWS from ripping it up into a roadway' -- Christopher Fuller
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Ipswich Dock Railway Preservation Society wants to buy a railway off...
'...Ban Enduro, Motocross and other motorcycle sport from farmlands' -- John R Sambrook
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to petition the Prime Minister to ban all forms of motorcycle...
'...support Assistive Technology services to provide access to fundamental human rights for some people with disabilities.' -- Simon Judge
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Assistive Technology is a life line to some people with disabilities...
'...introduce a limit on the number of residential properties any one entity (either person or company) may purchase without exceptional approval' -- Alex Brown
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
introduce a limit on the number of residential properties any one entity (...
'...Knight Geesh Fearn' -- Simon Johnson
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that Geesh Fearn's continued work in the sporting, education and...
'...stop any further erosion of our sovereignty by handing over more control of the UK to the EU' -- G Power
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...stop any further erosion of our sovereignty by handing over more control of the UK to the EU' -- G Power
'...Bring England's over 65's dental charges in line with those of Scotland & Wales' -- Clifford Gee
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Scotland and Wales pensioners can have free dental check ups unlike those...
'...congratulate the Open University and other schools, colleges, local authorities and universities for utilising free and open source software to deliver cost-effective educational benefit not just for their%
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Head teachers and principals should be able to make decisions about the...
'...Adopt simple green solution to congestion that doesn’t involve increases in tax.' -- Andrew Gridley
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A substantial proportion of daily commutes involve office workers travelling...
'...Stop home made Biofuels as they are damaging modern fuel systems in the motor industry, without the knowledge of the consumer.' -- Russell Evans
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more motorists are finding ways to reduce fuel costs. The high fuel...
'...STOP THE TRANSFER OF HOSPITAL SERVICES TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR THROUGH CATS CENTRES' -- K.D.ROBINSON
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government are privatising hospital services by the introduction of...
'...Oppose the Broads Authority Private Bill' -- Peter Waller
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Broads Authority Private Bill is being promoted as a 'safety' bill, yet...
'...Introduce a blanket age (i.e. Age 18+) for all ‘Adult’ practices' -- A. Taylor-Reed
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i.e. purchase and consumption of Alcohol (remains at 18) purchase and...
'...withdraw all funding from religious schools' -- K. R. Hose
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Religion is divisive. Whereas all should have the right to sponsor...
'...take immediate action to ensure that racist literature is not used within British schools.' -- M. Jawaid Ali
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We write further to the article in the Evening Standard and other papers...
'...Help protect the British Grand Prix' -- Andrew Lewis
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year the British Grand Prix is faced with the axe because of its...
'...remove all clergy of whatever faith from the House of Lords' -- K. R. Hose
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that heriditary peers are to be phased out of the House of Lords, the...
'...Conduct proper research and maintain an open mind on the subject of road pricing' -- Fiona Willmott
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Apparently "The government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean...
'...educate parents with other ways to discipline their children and help the youth of today, else make smacking legal again.' -- Steve Collison
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This government has made it illegal for parents to smack their children -...
'...Look at the provision for the care of older people and the closure of all the county council run resitential homes in Staffordshire under the Changing lives Agenda' -- Susan Wyke
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Staffordshire county council plan to close all the council run residential...
'...require all Paedophiles to register all their Computer I.P Addresses as well as their E-Mail addresses and Chatroom names.' -- Roddam Twiss
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sex offenders should be legal obliged, ordered and required to register...
'...Remove the MOT' -- Michael Hallam
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On all but commercial vehicles. Motorists really do value their lives, the...
'...Replace traffic wardens with community beat officers or neighbourhood wardens' -- Des Evans
seen at 16:45, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If there was as much neighbourhood street wardens as there are traffic...
Avian Flu
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
As no question had been asked, the PMOS let Lobby know that David Miliband would be holding a meeting this afternoon with senior officials, veterinary representatives, and representatives of the agencies. Priority...
Police Inquiry
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the police had been in contact with the Prime Minister or his office, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister was in Chequers and he was not aware of any contact....
Counter Terrorism
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was satisfied that the Home Office did not leak sensitive details of the Birmingham terror raids, the PMOS replied that John Reid had made this absolutely clear. His words spoke for themselves...
Flexible Working
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that flexible working should be extended to all workers, the PMOS replied that this was an issue where the Government had been at the forefront in terms of helping the development...
Afghanistan
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to him that President Karzai gave an interview over the weekend in which he said the UK needed to get off the fence and get tough with Pakistan about insurgency within Afghanistan, the PMOS that in the course...
Iran
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Downing Street supported the American analysis regarding Iran and its attempts to destabilise Iraq, and was this the reason the Prime Minister had repeatedly warned that there was evidence of Iranian weapons...
Cannabis Use
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that cannabis use was a bar to becoming Prime Minister, the PMOS replied that the journalist was trying to invite him, not very subtly, into political debate. He may have lost...
Merkel Meeting
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for some more information about the Prime Minister's meeting with Chancellor Merkel on Tuesday, the PMOS replied that we supported Germany's agenda for the EU Presidency and the G8 and the talks would concentrate...
Road Pricing
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if he still thought that e-petitions were a good idea, and what numbers would have to be reached before Government put its hand up and retreated, the PMOS replied that it was always a good idea when there ...
2018 World Cup
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any reservations in bidding for the 2018 World Cup given that the possible cost to host the 2012 Olympics could rise to £8billion, the PMOS replied that regarding the Olympic bid, we...
Morning press briefing from 12 February 2007
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 2018 World Cup, Road pricing, Merkel meeting, Cannabis use, Iran, Afghanistan, Flexible working, Counter terrorism, Police inquiry and Avian flu
Government publishes england world cup study
seen at 15:25, 12 February in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor, Gordon Brown, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Tessa Jowell today published the Government's official study into the feasibility of hosting a future World Cup, concluding that England is well...
Cancer reform strategy board members announced
seen at 15:22, 12 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The board members who are advising on the development of the new Cancer Reform Strategy were announced today. Appointed by Health Minister Rosie Winterton, the board's membership is drawn from experts across the...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to georgia
seen at 15:21, 12 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Denis Keefe has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Donald MacLaren of MacLaren. Mr Keefe will take up his appointment during July 2007.
Government publishes england world cup study
seen at 15:18, 12 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor, Gordon Brown, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Tessa Jowell today published the Government's official study into the feasibility of hosting a future World Cup, concluding that England is well...
Final compensation shortfall for endowment specialist
seen at 15:17, 12 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company which claimed to be the country's leading endowment mortgage compensation specialist has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency...
Social Enquiry Reports (SER) - Drug Misusing Offenders - Child Protection Issues: Guidance for Social Enquiry Report Authors
seen at 12:19, 12 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Circular providing guidance to ensure that SER authors and line managers are aware of responsibilities in relation to child protection issues when dealing with substance misusing offenders.
Modern Laws For a Modern Scotland: A Report on Civil Justice in Scotland
seen at 12:19, 12 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This plan aims to set out the Executive's vision for civil law and civil justice in Scotland in the 21st century
House price index december 2006
seen at 12:15, 12 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
To down load the full release, please visit http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&PressNoticeID=2353
If your heart gets broken this valentine's, don't let it break the bank
seen at 12:14, 12 February in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
You've booked the table, ordered the flowers and bought the expensive engagement ring, but how do you get your money back if she says no?
Government backs aerospace technology development
seen at 11:27, 12 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The Government is investing in a £17.4m project to provide computer technology to bring the next generation of aircraft into production in the UK.
£800,000 project to create 'greener' air-conditioning in planes, trains and buildings
seen at 11:26, 12 February in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The UK Government is funding a consortium to help develop 'greener' air-conditioning systems, which are more energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly for planes, high-speed and underground trains...
'...Yes to slip road J20 M6 to Avoid A556' -- James Fahey
seen at 10:49, 12 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Westbound M56 users wishing to transit Southbound on the M6 are forced to...
Quiz the Foreign Secretary next week
seen at 10:25, 12 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Margaret Beckett will be online on Wednesday 21 February in the latest of our Policy Review webchats.
Economy: Producer Prices
seen at 10:25, 12 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Factory gate inflation falls to 2.1 per cent
Appointment of an immigration judge of the asylum and immigration tribunal - valerie anne osborne
seen at 10:15, 12 February in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Valerie Anne Osborne to be an Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 12 February 2007, based at Stoke.
Patients should cc the benefits of doctors' letters
seen at 03:25, 12 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister calls on professional bodies to support patient information programme
Appointment of a district judge - sarah ann watson
seen at 03:17, 12 February in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Sarah Ann Watson, 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...