12 March 2007
Climate Change Bill
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Downing Street Says
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Asked for details on tomorrow's Climate Change Bill, the PMOS replied that the Bill would be launched by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and David Miliband, and would set out a comprehensive approach to the ...
Hans Blix
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Asked to comment on Hans Blix's remarks, the PMOS replied that as he had said this morning there was an international consensus at the time, which included Hans Blix, that Saddam Hussain did indeed have the weapons...
Trident
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Asked if a new Deputy Leader to the House of Commons had been appointed, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that a new appointment had not been made. Asked if the Prime Minister had sent a letter...
PM welcomes new homeless figures
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Tony Blair says the Government will continue its "relentless focus" in tackling homelessness.
Afternoon press briefing from 12 March 2007
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Trident, Hans Blix, Climate Change Bill
'...Remember there are places North of London' -- Michael
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Why is everything always geared for London? Olympics London (the PM didn't...
'...scrap Air Passenger Duty ( APD )' -- Andy Kay
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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As there is no indication that the funds raised from APD are used to make...
'...Make sending "Spam e-mails" illegal' -- Frauke Golding
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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All attempts to stop receiving unwanted "Spam e-mails" just end up blocking...
'...Save Haslar Hospital' -- Jan Belcher
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Dear Prime Minister, I feel very opposed to the closure of Haslar hospital....
'...Remove V.A.T on Vet's Charges.' -- Ken Goodwin
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Pet insurance is not the answer, to sick, injured, or dying, domestic or...
'...turn Redditch into a city' -- James Richardson
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I want us to be a city. We have a multicultural and diverse population of...
'...Allow TUV approved Numberplates on cars' -- Daniel West
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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As we are currently taking so much from the European Union we should be...
Northern Ireland
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Asked for the Prime Minister's view on Ian Paisley's comments after the election, the PMOS replied that the basis on which the election was called was very firmly set out by the two Prime Ministers when they called...
Ethiopia Kidnappings
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Asked for any updates on the situation, the PMOS said that it continued to be closely watched by the Foreign Office....
Al Gore
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Asked to confirm that Al Gore was an advisor to the Government, the PMOS said that he was an advisor to the Treasury. Asked to confirm whether Al Gore would be an advisor to the Shadow Cabinet, the PMOS...
ClimateChange/GreenTax
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Asked why the Chancellor was attending the Climate Change Bill launch, and what was his focus, the PMOS replied that obviously, there were certain spending implications in climate change. This was an overall Government...
Veterans/Prime Minister visit
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Asked what the Prime Minister's view was about the state veterans found themselves in, the PMOS replied that if people looked at what the MOD had been saying and what the Surgeon General had said, they had been...
Lords Reform
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Asked if there was a message from the Government to the House of Lords as they deliberated this week, the PMOS said that it was a free vote, therefore, it was a matter for the Lords to come to...
Hans Blix
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Asked if there was a response to Hans Blix's recent comments regarding the war in Iraq being illegal and that the grounds for going to war had been spun, the PMOS replied that firstly, Mr. Blix at the time...
Trident
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Asked to confirm that the Prime Minister would not be taking part in the debate on Trident in the House of Commons on Wednesday, the PMOS said that he would not be. Traditionally, defence debates were taken by ...
Government changes
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Asked if Jim Devine and Stephen Pound were still members of the Government, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that he had no changes to announce....
"Climate change deal sign of strong Europe" - PM
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Tony Blair has reflected on last week's European Council and the emissions deal secured by leaders.
Morning press briefing from 12 March 2007
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Government changes, Trident, Hans Blix, Lords Reform, Veterans/PM visit, climate change/green tax, Police Inquiry, Al Gore, Ethiopia Kidnappings and...
Harman asks law firms to do more to ensure progress on judicial diversity
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News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national
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Government efforts to create a more diverse judiciary can only progress if there is more progress in the recruitment policies of law firms, Constitutional Affairs minister Harriet Harman said today.
Livestock roadshow opens
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Defra's Livestock Markets Roadshow is launched today (12 March) in Highbridge, Somerset, which marks the beginning of a round-England tour of 80 market towns and livestock markets throughout 2007.
Home secretary meets people who have "kick-started cultural change in the home office"
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Home Office News - national
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Home Secretary John Reid today welcomed the nationwide roll out of fast-track asylum teams.
Oft bans northern ireland estate agent
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Office of Fair Trading News - national
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The OFT has made a prohibition order against a Northern Ireland estate agent banning him from estate agency work.
Planning Advice Note PAN 81: Community Engagement - Planning with People
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Advice to planning authorities and developers on how communities should be properly engaged in the planning process.
'...Abolish VAT on School Uniforms' -- Daniel Tomlinson
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Given the coverage school uniforms have received to date, and the...
'...Increase the age of driving to 21' -- Scott Walker
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I believe that if the age of learning to drive was increased to 20 with a...
'...Stop taxing Widowed Parents Allowance' -- Jim Drummond
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Your wife/husband/partner died...your income is devastated-in some cases to...
'...Reduce the wages of government officials' -- Stephen York
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Reduce the amount the prime ministers claiming so called "allowances". There...
'...ban the use of bear fur by the army' -- Rob Crispin
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Every year, tens of thousands of bears are shot in Canada. Some of this...
'...link pensions to childrens success' -- ian.harper
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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At the moment, people whose children are assets to the state, get no reward...
'...increase the national minimum wage.' -- paul catchpole
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I feel that the current minimum wage is not enough for people to live on...
'...Help save more rain water.' -- val woodrow
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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All new propertys built must have facilities to collect rainwater from roofs...
'...Increase the "Drink Driving Penalty"' -- Andrew West
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The penalty at present is to low, it should be increased to a minimum 1 year...
Launch of the national livestock markets roadshow
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Defra's Livestock Markets Roadshow is launched today (12 March) in Highbridge, Somerset, which marks the beginning of a round-England tour of 80 market towns and livestock markets throughout 2007.
Lord triesman's statement on zimbabwe
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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The FCO Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman, today condemned violence in Zimbabwe
Debt trail ends for screen printing company
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Insolvency Service News - national
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Two screen and banner printing companies that left a trail of debt have been closed down in the High Court, following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
Armitt sets out case for greater private investment in thames gateway
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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Thames Gateway Chief Executive Judith Armitt set out her case for greater private investment in the Thames Gateway programme at the MIPIM international property summit today.
Major reduction in numbers becoming homeless in england
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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New cases of homelessness are continuing to fall. They are nearly 20% down on this time last year new figures show today.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to discontinue greenways special school, liverpool and to make a prescribed alteration to matthew arnol
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Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national
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The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the City of Liverpool Council to discontinue Greenways Special School and make a prescribed alteration to Matthew Arnold Primary School...
'...Have All Bus Stops Placed Off Road' -- Tony Dugard
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I would like to have a law where all bus stops are placed off road and ban...
'...Make 11th November 2008 a Holiday' -- Mick Brand
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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11/11/2008 is the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War. Make 11/11/...
'...stop all immigration in to this country' -- david warters
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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stop all stop all immigration in to this country until it is known how...
'...Examine purpose of Credit Agencies' -- Kate Condie
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Credit agencies encourage people to pay a fee to access their credit score...
'...Build a third road off Canvey' -- Jim Walsh
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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We urge the Prime Minister to consider a much needed 3rd road on Canvey, we...
'...CHANGE MOTABILITY' -- Andrew Edwards
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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To withdraw motability vehicles and introduce an lpg run minibus scheme,thus...
'...Set people-focused economic targets' -- Antony Watts
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Set more people-focused economic targets: for example Economic Growth > 5%/...
'...Review punishment for theft' -- David Blackburn
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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When a person or persons steal a item, Whether it be burglary,car theft etc...
Competition appeal tribunal upholds oft decision in price fixing case
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Office of Fair Trading News - national
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The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has found in favour of the OFT in a case relating to price fixing and market sharing in the double glazing industry.
Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration: Achieving a Low Carbon Future: A Strategy for Scotland
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration: Achieving a Low Carbon Future: A Strategy for Scotland - draft for consultation
Faith in charity - charity regulator launches talks with buddhist charities in birmingham
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Charity Commission News - national
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The bridges and barriers to running a faith-based charity will be at the heart of discussions between the Charity Commission and Buddhist charities at a launch event in Birmingham tomorrow. The seminar is the first...
'...Commission a new Royal Yacht' -- Sue Britton
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The Government, on behalf of the people of Britain, should commission a new...
Johnson backs dearing's blueprint for a renaissance in language learning
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Department for Education And Skills News - national
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Learning a foreign language will become a compulsory part of the curriculum for 7-14 year olds, Education Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.
'...Leave GMT and BST as they are.' -- Andrew Jordan
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Its been said that moving to double double summer time as its called and...
'...do more about corporate crime' -- Joshua Skoczylis
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Is seems that in this country many business and corporations get away with...
'...Reinstate National Service' -- Dan Lunn
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The suggestion is for a 6 Month period of National Service for every person...
'...Abolish lean in the Civil Service' -- John Mitchell
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Lean is a factory based production line method of management. It breaks down...
PM's tribute to work of Commonwealth
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Tony Blair has marked Commonwealth Day by praising its work in "bridging many of the world's divides".
Economy: Producer Prices
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Latest UK National Statistics releases
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Factory gate inflation remains at 2.2%