The Government Says

13 March 2007

"The world can tackle climate change together" - PM
seen at 19:26, 13 March in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Britain can help lead the world in tackling climate change, Tony Blair has said.

Speech by chancellor of the exchequer, the rt hon gordon brown mp to the world bank conference on the clean energy investment framework, london ec2, 1
seen at 19:18, 13 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).

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Acas launches new information and consultation health check
seen at 19:17, 13 March in Acas News - national (Our copy).

Acas, the employment relations service, today launched a new tool for businesses to check how they currently share information and consult with their employees. With 79% of workplaces now using face to face meetings...

'...Provide nationwide free training and assistance with implementation of the Eurocodes to all members of the professional institutions. Extend the co-existence period of BS's and Eurocodes to a sensible min%
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The withdrawal of British Standards and their replacement in 2010 with...

'...Differentiate Freedom from slavery.' -- T. A. B. Cock
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Millions have died fighting for freedom but school children are not taught...

'...Reduce "Long Term Residence"from 10 years to 7 years,a realistic approach to appreciate the contribution of foreign nationals and allow them to get permanant residence after 7 years instead of 10' -- Ha%
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Foreign nationals who are in the UK legally for years but do not qualify for...

'...to continue the work to abolish slavery begun by William Wilberforce 200 years ago; thus helping to liberate the estimated 27 million people still enslaved today.' -- Les Thompson
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Sex slaves, swet-shop workers, child slave labour in chocolate plantations,...

'...make squash an olympic game in the london 2012 olympics' -- David Tipple
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Squash is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world in which...

'...Abolish or revise the Working Holidaymaker scheme' -- GS Ghali
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Currently the WHM scheme allows young Commonwealth Citizens to come to the...

'...Encourage via taxation a financial incentive for commuters to use motorcycles to reduce rsuh hour congestion.' -- Martyn Phillips
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

With rush hour congestion becoming a big problem in our cities i petition...

'...Build Skateparks In Birmingham's Local Areas' -- Carl Wallace
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There Would Be Skateparks In Different Area's Of Birmingham, It Will Stop...

'...Dual the A2 between Lydden and Dover Port.' -- Dean Watson
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Most of the A2 is already dualled, apart from this section. Traffic now...

'..."All Sports that represent Britain should be shown on National Television not Sky,like Boxing,Cricket etc.".' -- Andrew Whitmore
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We ask that all sports that represent Britain should be shown on National...

'...Instigate an investigation into how the High Street Banks are penalising customers, by closing the accounts of those who complain' -- Maxwell Hough
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

One tactic recently adopted by the average High Street Bank is to close the...

'...Investigate the Monopoly of b-Sky-b in particular the High Definition Transmissions.' -- Colin Martin
seen at 18:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It has become apparent that the hold that Sky has over existing and new...

Foreign secretary, margaret beckett, statement on release of british embassy staff
seen at 17:23, 13 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).

"As you will know, it is 13 days since five staff and family members from the British Embassy in Addis Ababa were abducted in northern Ethiopia. I am delighted to be able to tell you that all five were released ...

Appointment of new members of the youth justice board
seen at 17:22, 13 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).

Charles Clark and Salima Hafejee have been appointed as the members of the Youth Justice Board and will take up their positions with immediate effect, Home Office Minister, Baroness Scotland announced today.

Chief of general staff praises medical care at selly oak hospital
seen at 17:21, 13 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).

Chief of General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt has today responded to weekend media reports about healthcare for injured service personnel at Selly Oak by insisting that the hospital is on its way to becoming...

'...Increase the rights and security of private tenants' -- Howard Bull
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I ask the Prime Minister to improve the rights and security of private...

'...Introduce pay as you watch tv as opposed to the current tv licencing deal' -- Mike O'Gorman
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Current TV licencing is unfair as there are now so many channels with...

'...improve schemes to help find early jobs for teenagers and young adults.' -- Steve Coleman
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In this modern day it is getting a lot harder for teenagers to find jobs...

'...introduce a Graduated Driving Licence to include a two year probationary period after passing the practical test.' -- Vicki Stone MBE
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

During this probationary period newly qualified drivers must display P...

'...Financial help for unemployed persons over 50 towards cost of further higher/postgraduate education' -- Diane Clements
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Extend HE funding to those over 50 who have been unemployed or on incapacity...

'...say no to the request by the US to build part of the missile defence system on UK soil' -- steven holmes
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

recent talks have been ongoing between the UK and US for the construction on...

'...Ask the High Street Banks in the UK to introduce a seven day charge free window for none business account holders' -- Henry Street
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It will not be long before all banks will introduce charges on current...

'...Provide Prison Officers with stab proof / bullet proof vests and personal protective equipment' -- David Daley
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I think that Prison Officers should be provided with Stab / Bullet proof...

'...Re-think how banning replica weapons are going to lower gun crime.' -- Daniel Brown
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

All over the news there are members of the government slating how gun crime...

'...make fathers who consistanly dont turn up for visits or bother to contact week to week give up parental rights' -- wendy savage
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

fathers who have been given access to thier child as long as notice has been...

'...Break off all dealings with the USA unless they force Israel to obey UN Resolutions 242 and 338' -- Nick Ille
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

UN Resolutions 242 and 338 are orders for Israel to leave the occupied...

'...Require all Public Bodies to hold Open Public Meetings once a year to issue their Annual Report and Accounts' -- Vincent Mather FCA
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Ten years ago the Cabinet Office issued guidance to Public Bodies entitled "...

'...cancel the A57/A628 Mottram - Tintwistle bypass because it would increase traffic over an area of natural beauty and blight the lives of thousands of residents east and west of the Pennines' -- stephen jo%
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Halting this plan saves the Peak District from irreversible environmental...

'...give the origin of legislation when publishing new legislation.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It is believed that the original proposers of legislation should be known so...

'...Save the Cheltenham Pittville Pump Room from commercial takeover' -- PalmerS
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Pump Room, which is much visited by tourists and a landmark and jewel of...

'...Restore immediately the lost great British Army Infantry Regiments that have just been amalgamated and disbanded by this Government' -- Mr E. Thomas
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

the following British Infantry army regiments have just been disbanded,...

'...Abolish, or make fair, the EMA system' -- Adam Dalby
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'Every animal is equal. Some are just more equal than others'. The EMA...

'...Increase the Child Benifit scheme to 20 years of age and not 18' -- Jackie Reid
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

More children are still living at home till the age of 20 and not paying...

'...stop wasting money on art and start putting it back into where it is needed' -- daniel brett
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

it is disgraceful that the government find it acceptable to spend several...

'...Fix Drains & Manhole Covers.' -- Mark Beattie
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Is'nt about time that Roadside Drains and Manhole covers also the ones in...

'...make people pay a proportion of their benefits to the NHS' -- marcelle thompson
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

all people who are hard working tax payers have to pay for the NHS out of...

'...Stop OFCOM forcing Sky to play with Virgin' -- Liam Kelly
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

OFCOM, the regulator of media, is currently forcing BSkyB to provide its...

'...halt the erection & operation of all mobile phone masts in residential areas in the UK' -- Stuart Russell
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We propose that all planned installations of mobile phone masts in areas...

'...give an additional one months driving ban to the current law if you are caught using a mobile phone whilst driving.' -- stuart taylor
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

i believe that people that use a mobile phone whilst driving feel that it is...

'...Create a secure and reasonably cheap voting system.' -- Edward Clough
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Like road monitoring the present ID card proposal is a 'big brother ' system...

'...Change the current age group 18-65 yr olds on mental health acute wards.' -- Emily C
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I am a second year mental health nursing student and have a lot of past...

'...Revise legislation to allow Virgin Galactic to launch space passenger flights from the UK.' -- Martyn Smith
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Revise legislation to allow Virgin Galactic to launch space passenger flights from the UK.' -- Martyn Smith

'...stop increasing the cost and number of licences a Bingo Hall operator needs to operate.' -- Joyce Bate
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Bingo is being treated unfairly and the government is destroying , not only...

'...Allow grants to be given to students over 18 years old, who have completed at least two years further education.' -- John Bates
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Students in full time further education who have reached the age of 18 years...

'...Help the Kenyan Government fight insecurity in Nairobi as it's a lovely & peaceful place' -- Joseph Kahugu
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The recent upsurge in violent crimes and killings in Kenya, especially...

'...Ban advertising that is aimed at children before the 9pm watershed' -- Richard Burkett
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Banning advertising of this sort would decrease the amount of pressure put...

'...Stop the huge increases in Business Rates for small shops, and make supermarkets pay more!' -- Peter Dixon
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The huge increases in Business Rates for High St and off High St shops is...

'...Ensure that the British Waterways Board use all its powers to pursue the owners of the large amount of unlicensed boats that are on the waterways they administer and thereby recover the thousands of pounds%
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

"British Waterways", the body that administers the bulk of britain's inland...

'...To provide incentives via the tax system for those organsing sporting events for young people' -- Simon Mansell
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We are told that the nation is becoming more obese yet for those that are...

'...Make people who eat severely unhealthy diets/smoke/drink excessive alcohol pay for some of the NHS charges if their health problem has been self induced.' -- Melody Dudley
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

If people choose to harm their bodies and then cause illness, why should...

'...stop the closure by local authorities of daycare centres for the disabled and those with special needs' -- Ray McSweeney
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We call on the Prime Minister to hold a review into the closure of daycare...

'...remove and ban implementing in the future all of the absurd health and safety regualtions that have been introduced in the last few years and force people to accept that accidents happen that are no one's%
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Like making kids wear goggles when they're playing conkers.Or banning hugs...

'...mandate the power consumption of electrical appliances in standby mode to be less than one watt' -- Jim Hill
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Electrical appliances continue to draw anything up to around 20 watts when...

'...Keep sixth form education in Welsh and English secondary schools.' -- David Heathcote
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Stop the closure of sixth forms in Welsh and English secondary schools in...

'...Deny canoeists and users of un-powered craft the right to roam on English and Welsh rivers.' -- Richard Webb
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Canoeists and un-powered craft users are seeking the right to roam on...

'...Allow spouses and civil partners to have a joint Inheritance Tax 'threshold'.' -- Glenn Scott
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many couples have made arrangements to make full use of both tax thresholds...

'...Present to the nation the total and ongoing costs of the IRAQ and AFGANISTAN wars' -- Daniel Clegg
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

As we are one of the most taxed nations in the world, with the Tax burden...

'...stop passing new laws' -- penny webster-brown
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The government is interfering too much in areas that either shouldn't...

'...Invest more money in Fuel Cell R&D, including a roll out of hydrogen pump facilities at petrol stations throughout the UK please thankyou' -- Michael Briggs
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Automotive Fuel Cell technology will never get off the ground in this...

'...intervene and allow Virgin Media to purchase channels from Sky at the same price as before the NTL, Virgin merger.' -- DT
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Virgin Media customers are set to lose a number of channels such as Sky One...

'...provide all domestic gardens in urban areas with biodegradable garden waste bags and to collect it for composting, not landfill' -- Aila Cinar
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Like in London Lambeth where they even supply the participants with free...

'...Stop foreign-owned utility companies from ruining the British countryside' -- Annabel Eyres
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

German RWE Npower plans to turn picturesque Radley Lakes in Oxfordshire into...

'...fulfill his promise to halve poverty by 2015 - we should be half way there by now' -- Suzy Shipman
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Itâ€™s half time to halve poverty In the year 2000, you and other world...

'...ensure the judiary imposes the maximum sentences ref driving without insurance, driving licence and in an untaxed car' -- Charles Chang
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

At present, the law seems to be overly lenient when drivers without...

'...Slash the burden of red tape on employment law' -- William Burgess
seen at 16:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Running a private business I now employ 8 full time people on emplyment law...

Police Inquiry
seen at 15:26, 13 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

No. Asked if there was any comment regarding the lifting of the injunction by the judge yesterday in the cash for honours inquiry, the PMOS said that firstly the reporter must remember that the injunction was not...

Trident
seen at 15:26, 13 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister would be meeting Labour MPs today to urge them to vote for Trident, the PMOS said he was not aware of any plans at this stage. Asked if the Prime Minister would be taking part...

Northern Ireland
seen at 15:26, 13 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the comments made by Peter Mandelson on Northern Ireland, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that as was made clear on the Today programme, the peace...

Morning press briefing from 13 March 2007
seen at 15:26, 13 March in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Trident, Police Inquiry

Chief scientific adviser challenges scientists to back ethical code
seen at 15:23, 13 March in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).

Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King, today challenged scientists to back the Universal Ethical Code for Scientists, in a lecture at Imperial College London, delivered as part of National Science and Engineering...

Charity publisher closed down
seen at 15:17, 13 March in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).

Two Liverpool based charity publishers have been closed down by the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.

Reducing child poverty: a benefit or work strategy? - OECD report
seen at 15:13, 13 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).

6 March - Reducing child poverty: a benefit or work strategy? - OECD report

Sunderland wins £3m to bridge the social and digital divide
seen at 15:12, 13 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).

Sunderland was today unveiled as the winner of Communities and Local Government's Digital Challenge competition and will receive £3m to deliver its plans for a digitally enabled community that will benefit...

'...Stop the proposed closure of Danesmore Park primary school situated on ashmore park estate wednesfield wolverhampton' -- Louise Asprey
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Danesmore park is one of four primary schools on ashmore park. As we are the...

'...Set up a Para-Military Third Force to release police officers from Specialist Operations' -- James Stirling
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The UK is almost unique in Europe in not having a paramilitary "third force...

'...make all the school holidays line up all over the uk so we can see friends and family' -- suzanna
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

i want to be able to see my family more often, but i cant because our school...

'...respond quickly to yesterday's High Court decision and to offer the 125,000 members of pre-2005 failed pension schemes compensation on a scale equivalent to that under the new PPF (Pension Protection Fund%
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It is disappointing that the Government still insists that realistic...

'...Stop the jobcentre plus from forcing people to apply for work they haven't got any training or experance to do.' -- Matthew Stoddart
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

when I was on JSA and new deal all the jobcentre wanted was to rush you...

'...Scrap Taxes to bring in One Tax Rate 10% for all taxes on earnings' -- Edward Zawisza
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Introduce one low rate of tax for everything. This would reduce costs of...

'...complete the deregulation of water supplies.' -- Alan Crocker
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

At present we have no choice who we buy our water and waste services from....

'...Increase incentives for employee shareholding' -- Warren Blinston
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Government introduced an all-employee share plan scheme in 2000 to...

'...Reintroduce tax relief for Profit-Related Pay' -- Warren Blinston
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Conservatives abolished tax relief for Profit-Related Pay shortly before...

'...create an independent body to rule on MPs salaries and allowancies like in other professions. While these are set by the MPs themselves, trust in politicians will continue to decline.' -- Nzi Mpofu
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...create an independent body to rule on MPs salaries and allowancies like in other professions. While these are set by the MPs themselves, trust in politicians will continue to decline.' -- Nzi Mpofu

'...increase the efficiency standards of commercial prime cooking and refrigeration equipment' -- Alison Neville
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Commercial kitchens are major consumers of energy and emit over 18 million...

'...Build Prisons abroad where land is cheaper to accommodate long serving criminals' -- Paul McDonald
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We need more prisons yet land is expensive in the UK so why not build...

'...publish how much income each each speed camera is creating each month' -- colin rea
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It would be informative to find out how much income each speed camera is...

'...Provide More Support & Treatment And To Raise Awareness For People With BorderLine Personality Disorders' -- James Duncan
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The NHS mental Health Trusts do not have the resources to help treat people...

'...save drama and studies alike and keep them as GCSE subjects' -- Laura Blakemore
seen at 14:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition is created to keep Drama in schools. Drama should not be took...

'...Consider the potential for a future government to abuse any proposed new legislation before passing it.' -- Shane Smith
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Regardless of any government's intentions when passing an act or creating a...

'...Re-classify the subsidised 'food essentials' to healthy raw ingredients' -- Susanna Macdonald
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Please remove the food subsidies from the current 'essentials' such as...

'...urgently, and substantially, increase the number of Junior Physiotherapist jobs in the NHS' -- Jill Wigmore-Welsh
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Due to cuts in NHS posts, a crises has been reached in the number of UK...

'...Ensure that Britain complies with Article 31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child - The right for children to 'Play Out'' -- Luke Scrutton
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many parents feel unable or unwilling to let children go out to play....

'...Increase both Incapacity Benefit and Income Support - especially those who deserve it!!!!!!!' -- Yardena Lieberman
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Those who truly feel that they are poorly supported by the Government need...

'...Allow taxpayers to select, on a per-centage basis where their tax is allocated to fund say the NHS, Education, Defence etc. This would be by a simple tick box excercise with your chosen per-centage expres%
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Essentially, this empowers the tax paying (and one would assume voting)...

'...Introduce legislation to penalise all national media companies for anything they publish about any identifiable individual, whether called 'speculation' or not, which subsequently proves to be false. Pe%
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I am fed up to the back teeth with the constant round of lies and deliberate...

'...stop discrimination of homosexuals in all areas of public life' -- JOHN ELFED HUGHES
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It is difficult for anyone to understand why people would "choose" to be gay...

'...Drop any plans to introduce a bed tax on hotel, guest house, bed and breakfast and holiday cottages.' -- Jan Sroczynski
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Lyons enquiry is considering plans to introduce a bed tax on hotel and...

'...include the future cost of nuclear waste storage and treatment when building any new or existing nuclear power stations.' -- Dave Hopkinson
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Managers should not be allowed to ignore the future cost and polution costs...

'...make provision for the arts (including museums and galleries) a statutory duty for local authorities.' -- Gordon Cummings
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Funding for the arts is currently a "post code lottery", as spending per...

'...Stop any further, large or super Regiment formations, the British Regimental system is what makes the British Army the best in the world, this should be understood and respected.' -- John Ballard
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Stop any further, large or super Regiment formations, the British Regimental system is what makes the British Army the best in the world, this should be understood and respected.' -- John Ballard

'...Change school hours from 10am to 4pm to ease congestion.' -- David Luck
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I don't believe there is any clear cut solution for reducing congestion but...

'...to stand shoulder to shoulder with the USA if they launch cruise missiles with nuclear warheads against Iranian nuclear sites' -- jamie lilley
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Prime Minister promised to stand shoulder with the USA after 9/11,to his...

'...Make an absolute offence of Dangerous Driving whilst driving not in accordance with a licence.' -- Sniper8052
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Drivers who cause death or injury to another are automatically charged with...

'...Provide funding for professional qualifications' -- Warren Blinston
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Professional qualifications can be important in enabling employees,...

'...Act to ensure that the US anti-ballistic missile defence system is not hosted on British soil.' -- Maciej Kudanowski
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Prime Minister should act to ensure that any defence capability that the...

'...Abolish outstanding student loans, if the student has been unable to pay back the load due to illness or low-income.' -- Gregor Gonnella
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

If after 15 years of leaving university the student has not managed to pay...

'...introduce a direct link from Shropshire to London and ensure that any franchise agreement is of suffient length to allow the necessary investment needed and that the Office of Rail Regulator (ORR) ensures %
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...introduce a direct link from Shropshire to London and ensure that any franchise agreement is of suffient length to allow the necessary investment needed and that the Office of Rail Regulator (ORR) ensures that...

'...Ban the manufacture and sale of replica firearms in the UK' -- Oliver John
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The conversion of replica firearms is responsible for three-quarters of gun...

'...Ban the sale of small animals from pet shops and stores in this country.' -- Amanda Gillett
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Hundreds of small animals are kept and sold in pet shops. More often than...

'...actively support vocational and practical education as a valuable and credible choice in education' -- greig mccallum
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We want more people to realise that there's more than one way to success in...

'...ensure that charities are politically indpendent by ensuring no national committee member has been politically active.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition aims to ensure that all charities remain politically...

'...Put pressure on private bus firms to better perform, and where possible bring in publically funded bus services' -- E. Gimson
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Where I live, Bristol, the bus services available to the public are frankly...

'...get the council in Windsor to build some BMX dirt jumps on part of the field near the Vansitart Road Skatepark.' -- Chris Percival
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Basically, after speaking with some other BMX riders and skateboarders at...

'...increase security procedures at UK airports to reduce the chances of terrorist attacks.' -- Jamie Dawson
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

When terrorist attacks occur or are suspected at uk airports the security is...

'...Increase the Defence budget by the £10bn Lord Guthrie, who was Chief of Defence Staff during the first four years of Tony Blair's premiership, has said is needed.' -- Alex Moyes
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Army have a major problem with retention and recruitment. The RAF is...

'...allow members of the armed forces to be removed from paying tax on their salary.' -- kyle harper
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

members of the Army, RAF and RN are everyday risking their lives in the face...

'...prohibit the discrimination by insurance companies against people with criminal records' -- Andrew Jones
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We are constantly bombarded with headlines and stories about crime and...

'...do something about enforcing competition laws in this country, in particular Richard Murdoch' -- Matt Treacy
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I am fed up with the government doing nothing with about enforcing...

'...Stop Sky Taking Shows From Public Channels' -- David Holder
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Sky are taking good shows like Lost off public tv channels making people...

'...Cut Britain's population to 30 million people so people can enjoy an optimum quality of life whilst preserving the environment.' -- Andrew McConachie
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Academics calculate that 30 million would be an optimum population for...

'...Make Criminals Join The Army And Serve In War Zones During Their Sentence!' -- Cally Day
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Relieve the burden on the state by making criminals serve their sentence...

'...improve Gp surgery appointment times.' -- Rosalind Goodyear
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The present appointment system where you have to phone GP Practice first...

'...give government funding to the public bus services in greater manchester & the North west' -- Ashleigh Bowen
seen at 14:45, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The government wishes to encourage more people to use public transport....

Biodiversity minister announces new hope for migratory birds
seen at 12:24, 13 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).

Barry Gardiner, Minister for Biodiversity, is reinforcing the UK Government's commitment to migratory birds, by pledging £176,000 of funding to projects that will protect and conserve them.

Pesticide residues committee - third quarter report 2006
seen at 12:24, 13 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).

The latest Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC) quarterly report found that 555 out of 757 samples of 14 different foods tested had no detectable residues, and 198 contained levels below the maximum residues level...

Proposals for the uk enforcement of the eu 'reach' chemicals regulation
seen at 12:24, 13 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).

A consultation document on the proposals for enforcement of the REACH Regulation in the UK was published today.

M25 design build finance and operate contract invitation to tender
seen at 12:22, 13 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).

Three construction and finance groups have today been formally invited by the Highways Agency to submit tenders for the M25 Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract.

Birmingham chosen to hold national veterans day celebrations and eligibility to apply for veterans badges extended
seen at 12:20, 13 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).

The Chancellor Gordon Brown and Veterans Minister Derek Twigg, announced today that Birmingham has been chosen to hold this year's national Veterans Day event.

Reducing child poverty: a benefit or work strategy? - OECD report
seen at 12:14, 13 March in The Policy Hub (Our copy).

6 March - Reducing child poverty: a benefit or work strategy? - OECD report

'...keep cross farm school open, and stop closing small primary schools' -- Marie Browne
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We would like the government to stop the closure of schools which have a...

'...Ban slow vehicles form using A roads during the morning and afternoon rush hour.' -- Phil Shean
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Slow vehicles that use A roads during the morning and evening rush hours...

'...HGV vehicles to be banished to the inside lane and movement restricted to 22.00-06.00' -- neil davies
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It makes sense, when they have worn out the inside lanes HGV's can be...

'...protect mothers of children who are vicims peodophillia.' -- joanne gerrard
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I belive there are thousands of mothers of children who are sexually abused...

'...adopt the principle of self assessment in any future Revaluation of council tax bandings.' -- James Couper
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It should be the responsibility of the individual householder to declare the...

'...privatise the BBC and Channel 4 and use the money raised to fund public services' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The private channels have to pay to broadcast whilst the BBC does not and...

'...Allow Frontline NHS Ambulance staff to carry CS for Personal Protection' -- Nigel Appleby
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

For too long NHS ambulance staff have put up with being beaten and bloodied...

'...introduce more referendums on issues effecting the electorate' -- Peter Mandeville
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In the interests of a more open government and of imporved democracy we call...

'...prevent any further housing development within a band 10 miles either side of the A14 between Huntingdon and Newmarket until such time as the A14 and feeder roads have been given the capacity to cope with %
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Local users of the A14 and roads from surrounding towns and villages are...

'...Repeal The Marine Offences (Broadcasting) Act 1967' -- Arthur Sutherland
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Repeal The Marine Offences (Broadcasting) Act 1967' -- Arthur Sutherland

'...Take steps to stop banks charging for services that are free at this time.' -- Leonard G Judge
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The big banks and building societies are preparing us to accept the fact...

'...Stop commiting Britains over committed armed forces in others theatres of war' -- Bill Collins
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Having served in the first Gulf War and experienced the struggle to cope,...

'...introduce a bill into the House to subject members of both chambers to random drink and drug testing.' -- Richard Millward Herbert
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In the public more and more persons are being subjected to random drink and...

'...cancel any miltary orders with airbus if investment in the UK does not occur.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Airbus and EADS (its owner) wants UK government orders such as the A400m but...

'...levy income tax on all second homes, holiday homes and buy to let' -- Dennis
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Too many rich city workers and wealthy middle class buy second houses and...

'...address and reverse the inequality in prize monies that he and Tessa Jowell have actively encouraged.' -- Adrian Thompson
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The PM and Tessa Jowell joined the Lawn Tennis Association and the Women's...

'...provide free transport nationally for people over 70' -- Mary Ronayne
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Many elderly people cannot afford to use public transport and the subsequent...

'...Fine MP's and Lords for sleeping in the house of commons/lords' -- Ian McMaster
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Watching Mps and lords sleeping on the job is not on .sleeping on the job...

'...impose a financial levy on plastic soft drinks manufacturers to pay for the proper collection and recycling of the numerous plastic soft drinks containers that litter our roadsides and country lanes' -- %
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We have the most untidy roadsides, a result of our disposable society and...

'...Force Islington Council To Allow Disabled People Access To A TV Signal In Council Houses' -- James Duncan
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We pay a license fee for TV broadcasts, and as disabled people are home most...

'...Take self regulation away from the veterinary profession.' -- Fiona MacMillan
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Doctors are to lose self regulation, lawyers have already lost it and it...

'...refund to "Children In Need" an amount equivalent to all the VAT raised by the Treasury, on the sale of the "Janet & John" CD's from the "Terry Wogan Breakfast Show" on BBC Radio 2.' -- Chris Hancock
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Treasury has profited by over £250,000 from the sale of the remarkably...

'...Beat congestion by limiting the amount of new cars sold by manufacturers' -- Matthew Davies
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I suggest that car production and sales should be limited to ease the...

'...petition road users to be more responsable at peak travel times when using multi lanes roads' -- james robert powell
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

offer all drivers detailed information on how there improved use of these...

'...give commomlaw marrige legal status/rights' -- paul grannon
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

as marriage is a free gift from god, & open to belivers/nonbelivers alike. I...

'...investigate Paypal (Europe) Uk and its business practices' -- Donna Clarke
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition is to urge the Department of Trade and Industry to carry out a...

'...provide free day/nursery care for under fives when both parents are in full time employment to pay the mortgage.' -- David Tiffany
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Private Day Care Nursery are continuosly increasing fees & use increased...

'...investigate the feasability of contracting out long term prisoner detention abroad' -- jamie lee-smith
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It would make sense to keep long term prisoners in countries where costs are...

'...Make provision for people who achieved non-degree qualifications to upgrade them to degree status' -- Jo Amey
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In the days before the massive rebranding of all FE establishments as...

'...urge the United Nations to take further action to reduce conflict in the Central African Republic.' -- Yamina
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Rebels in the Central African Republic have turned the country into an...

'...Save May Place Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire's Only specialist day care centre for Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease suffers. It is the Staffordshire County Council Model for the day care of the Eld%
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

May Place, Newcastle is Staffordshireâ€™s only specialist Dementia & Alzheimer...

'...to replace the air travel levy with the proceeds of an annual auction of take off and landing slots at all UK airports, until carbon trading is introduced for air travel to and from the UK' -- John Symons
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Environmental damage is caused by aeroplane flights, not by individual...

'...Allow ministry of defence worker (civilian and military) to keep personal waste paper bins under their desks at MoD Abbey Wood.' -- Michael Gooch
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Allow ministry of defence worker (civilian and military) to keep personal waste paper bins under their desks at MoD Abbey Wood.' -- Michael Gooch

'...Stop wage descrimnation by english companys who have Scottish employees' -- Graham Molloy
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

People who work for english companies and work down south although based in...

'...stop teaching compulsary welsh in high and primary schools in wales' -- daniel condon
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

welsh is a dying language and the people who learn it just dont want to and...

'...Restrict drivers under the age of 21 to a maximium engine capacity / power' -- Christopher Jones
seen at 11:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Speeding or erratic driving which seems to have become prevalent amongst...

PM hosts reception for "inspiring" scientists
seen at 11:26, 13 March in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

More than 100 scientists attended a No.10 reception to mark the contribution that young engineers and researchers make to the UK's economy.

PM sets out UK's low-carbon future
seen at 11:26, 13 March in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

The Government's blueprint for tackling climate change was today unveiled by Tony Blair.

New bill and strategy lay foundations for tackling climate change - miliband
seen at 11:23, 13 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).

The Government's blueprint for tackling climate change was today set out by Environment Secretary David Miliband.

John hutton plans faster compensation for more mesothelioma sufferers
seen at 11:22, 13 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton today set out proposals to provide faster compensation to all people diagnosed with mesothelioma.

The corston report
seen at 11:20, 13 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).

Champion for women needed for those with particular vulnerabilities in the Criminal Justice System - Baroness Jean Corston

Seafarers - changes to race relations act
seen at 11:12, 13 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).

Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Race Relations Act aimed at ensuring that it complies with EU law relating to the freedom of movement of workers.

'...Create a canopy over the motorway network to catch rainwater to add to public water supply.' -- steve ritchie
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Create a canopy over the motorway network to catch rainwater to add to...

'...Cancel the Charge of Equine Passports' -- lauren emma rampley
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I understand that the charge of a passport for your Horse is £30 i wish for...

'...discourage smoking in our streets and on railway station platforms' -- Alan J. Mock
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Smoking bans affecting largely privately run establishments will have no...

'...gradually reintroduce wolves and bears in small numbers to accomodating areas of the British isles.' -- James Hamilton
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I'm not talking about putting bears and wolves all over the place.I mean...

'...strengthen democracy in our country by enacting a law which will cause a referendum to be held on any issue which gains over 2.5 million petitioners.' -- David Longmoor
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

There seems to be little point in submiting petitions to government just for...

'...deploy the full state apparatus in hunting down and eradicating drug dealers' -- Kevin Hobin
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I have worked in substance misuse for more than 5 years and i am frustrated...

'...reduce the number of property programmes on TV and give us some entertainment!!!' -- Katherine Bone
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Are you sick of programmes about buying and selling property constantly...

'...Introduce a simple temporary Parking scheme for heart condition sufferers.' -- John Edward Hobin
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Introduce a short term disabled parking permit scheme based purely on a...

'...think again on the introduction of legislation termed "Deposit Protection Scheme" it is not well thought out, will be costly to implement, cause undue hardship and loss to the majority of good landlords,%
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...think again on the introduction of legislation termed "Deposit Protection Scheme" it is not well thought out, will be costly to implement, cause undue hardship and loss to the majority of good landlords, allow...

'...ensure our military are treated with the same regard and honour which American servicemen enjoy providing they have honorable service' -- John W Calvert
seen at 10:46, 13 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).