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27 March 2007

Sir Alistair Graham
seen at 19:28, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been any response to Sir Alistair Graham's comments, the PMOS said no....
Casinos
seen at 19:28, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be voting on casinos, the PMOS said he wasn't sure but would check....
Iran
seen at 19:28, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
PM warns of "different phase" if sailors not released Asked if there were any plans to publish the GPS coordinates of where the British personnel were picked up, the PMOS said, as he had this morning, we...
Prime Minister's Monthly Press Conference
seen at 19:28, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the press conference was likely to be for this month as time was slipping away, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that he wasn't sure if there would be one next week but that there would...
Jack Straw webchat postponed
seen at 19:28, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
But keep the questions coming as we plan to reschedule the event
'...Return taken artefacts to their country of origin' -- John Muse
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Take a great moral step by returning all previously taken artefacts to their...
'...Have Head teachers elected every 2 years' -- Wayne Burdett
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Head Teachers would work better if their jobs depended on parents. If a Head...
'...set up a government department for the issue of permits/licences for all road works and closures' -- james jamieson
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the department would be responsible for the issue of permits and licences...
'...get the DLA to include specific questions on their DLA Appication forms about a person's ability to use public transport' -- Vanessa Trentham
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present DLA does not assess whether a person can use public transport or...
'...provide the 'Fourth Option' of direct investment in council housing as an alternative to privatisation by stock transfer, PFI or ALMO, to enable local authorities to respect the choice of their tenants a%
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government takes money out of council housing, leaving many councils unable...
'...bring in maximum carbon emission amounts which may be released from each aircraft using UK airspace' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would be possible to ensure that all new aircraft flying in UK airspace...
'...Scrap VAT on Hybrid Cars' -- Derek Johnson
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to reduce global warming, Remove VAT from the purchase price of...
'...Prohibit The Sale of Knives on eBay' -- Peter J. Spokes
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I submit this petition on the grounds that this is a serious and immediate...
'...Allow the Bank of England to become a "High Street" entity' -- John G Muse
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Create Bank of England high street branches offering a service to the people...
'...let people wrongly convicted and sent to prison who get compensation for their miscarriage of justice keep all their compensation and not be forced to pay for their lodgings while in prison as it was not t%
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently, innocent individuals wrongly convicted and sent to prison have...
'...stop the closure of castleway school in leasowe wirral' -- ANDY MUIRHEAD
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
castleway school is a small primary school in the heart of the leasowe...
'...Give resident tenents (i.e those who live with their landlord) the same rights as all other tenants' -- graham licence
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the law states that a tenant who live in the same house as their...
'...To stop using the abbreviation UK (United Kingdom) and start using GB (Great Britain) again' -- Andrew J Foden (England)
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last few years the term UK has become more and more used in public...
'...intervene for the the immediate release of Morgan Tsvangirai.' -- Margaret Gillen
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask that the International Community, especially South Africa,becomes...
'...Remove Staffordshire bull terriers from the dangerous dogs list' -- John Clifford
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Remove Staffordshire bull terriers from the dangerous dogs list' -- John Clifford
'...Reconsider road speed limits' -- Ian Aird
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prosecutions for excess speed aalone are alienating motorists from the...
'...Lower The Minimum Drinking Age Of The U.K To 16' -- Daniel Smith
seen at 18:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Lower The Minimum Drinking Age Of The U.K To 16' -- Daniel Smith
Casino Orders
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Casino order was lost tomorrow, would happen next, the PMOS said that the question was a hypothetical one, but the important thing was that the Government had set out the process when we made the announcement...
Child Poverty
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the figures attached to Jim Murphy's announcement today showed that they were getting worse, the PMOS said it was better to wait for the announcement to come out. The PMOS said that the majority of the ...
Crime Statistics
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the platform was for the crime statistics, the PMOS said that it was to show how crime had fallen since 1997, and it underlined the basic message of what the Prime Minister was saying this morning. Whether...
Iran/Kidnapped personnel
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what did the Prime Minister mean today when he said that the situation could move into a "different phase" if the Navy personnel were not released, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied...
PM delivers major crime policy review
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Plans to target offenders and extend public services reform to the criminal justice system are among a raft of measures unveiled by the Prime Minister.
Jack Straw webchat postponed
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Jack Straw has been called away on urgent business and is unable to take your questions about the role of the state.
PM warns of "different phase" if sailors not released
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
There is "absolutely no justification" for Iran to hold the 15 sailors seized in the Persian Gulf last Friday, the Prime Minister has said.
Morning press briefing from 27 March 2007
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Iran/Kidnapped personnel, Crime Statistics, Child Poverty and Casino Orders
Afternoon press briefing from 27 March 2007
seen at 17:39, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Monthly Press Conference, Iran, Casinos and Sir Alistair Graham
Competition launched for partner to deliver £1.2m programme to help develop third sector innovation
seen at 17:38, 27 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Ed Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector, today launched the Government's search for a partner to deliver a new £1.2m Innovation Exchange - a programme to support the third sector's capacity to innovate...
Minister announces extensive review of working age people's health
seen at 17:35, 27 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton today announced a comprehensive review of the health of the working age population, assessing current health levels and providing a benchmark against which to...
'...outlaw the unnecessary and outmoded practice of late-night strongman competitions.' -- Neil Yates
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I call upon the Government to make it a criminal offence in the United...
'...Compensate contaminated NHS transfusion Hepatitus C victims (Natural clearers) denied compensation' -- SHARON M MOORE
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many like me have been given Hepatitus C in infected NHS blood transfusions...
'...We the undersigned petition the Government to remove the financial exploitation of older people and to extend the Age Discrimination laws to encompass the provision of Travel Insurance.' -- John Lynch
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Insurance companies treat all people over 64 years of age as being ill. 95...
'...impose taxation on Newspaper publishers and/or their distributors in order to reduce the number of unwanted CDs, DVDs, and other non biodegradable inclusions distributed within newspapers and similar publi%
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every weekend newspapers are supplied with CDs or DVDs in order to attract...
'...Change policy on employer exemption from the rehabilitaion of offenders act 1972.' -- Michael Poulton
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A significant percentage of the working population who have had criminal...
'...ensure that the Severn Crossing accepts payment by credit/debit card and not just cash or cheque.' -- Emlyn Williams
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For casual and occasional users, the Severn Crossing accepts only cash...
'...Reduce or Remove Duty on Alcohol Served in Glasses in Public Houses and Increase the Duty on Bottled/Canned Alcohol' -- Ian James Seale
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The petition is to encourage 'poured drinks'. With Pub closures ocurring...
'...nationalise the insurance industry' -- mike
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To stop the insurance industry ripping people off (how else do you explain...
'...stop the exploitation of the Brtitish consumers by the Video Gaming industry, via a change in Trading Standards Laws' -- Adam Hayter
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Xbox 360 Video Game RRP: £49.99 RRP in United States: $59.99 Equivilant...
'...force the DTI to publish all the information gathered so far on its recently cancelled reasesrch into speed cameras' -- anthony hill
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I suspect that the goverment has found that far from reducing the amount of...
'...Enable the Peacock Surgery to move to new premises from which they can provide improved, more diverse services for their patients and the local community.' -- Michael Orozco
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The partners of the Peacock Surgery have been striving for over 10yrs to...
'...remove the debt placed on university students as a result of fees and loans from students who fail to get a degree and drop out' -- E.Gracey
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many students who were misled into taking on huge debts and...
'...Rethink the ban on smoking in the British Legion' -- A.M.HILL
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that the smoking ban in British Legions should be removed . My...
'...save the taxpayers of England the sum of £52 billion by withdrawing HMG's offer to provide the long term funding package offered to Northern Ireland as part of the St Andrews Agreement of 1 November%
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 1 November 2006 the Chancellor set out a funding package for the Northern...
'...give significant help with or exempt from Road Pricing charges for those who get mobility DLA including Lower Rate Mobility DLA' -- Vanessa Trentham
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Higher rate mobility DLA gets you access to all sorts of mobility assistance...
'...Keep South Beds District Council as a separate unitary authority' -- Adam Croft
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government plan to scrap South Beds District Council and give all powers...
'...ensure sex education is not taught to children below their teens.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ensure sex education is not taught to children below their teens.' -- Oliver Lines
'...Moving Of Congestion charge Camera Royal Oak station' -- Mark O'Brien
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Move the Congestion charge camera near Royal oak station on Porchester Road...
'...Stop-Priory-opening-C2a-in-Widnes' -- John Redmond
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Priory are opening a class C2 clinic in Widnes for the treatment of mental...
'...Ensure that honest motorists are not pressured into admiting guilt of speeding or other motiring offences by theatening a large fine if they do not admit fault.' -- William Robert Manghan
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The £1000 alternative is a deterant not only to the dishonest - as intended...
'...Ensure that ships of the Royal Navy are not named after living people unless that name has a tradition within the Royal Navy.' -- Martin Watts
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Navy has a tradition of naming ships that should not be...
'...ensure that diesel tourist buses are not classified as PSVs to get the fuel discount.' -- Juliet Blackburn
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public Service Vehicles get their fuel cheaper - so the tourists buses are...
'...Only apply green taxes on goods or services for which there are suitable green alternatives.' -- M. Ainsley
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Green taxes have gained increased popularity due to environmental awareness...
'...hold a referendum as follows: which do the public wish their taxes to be spent on: properly funding NHS care and decent pensions or wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Trident upgrades?' -- peter w stokes
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do we really give greater priority to funding fighting wars and building...
'...introduce a vehicle microchip ID system that identifies and penalises heavy CO2 emitting cars through fuel pricing at the pump.' -- Martin Wyness
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see a vehicle microchip ID system that identifies and...
'...Encourage the disabled into the workplace' -- Rachel Taylor
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people who claim disability benefit are more than able to hold a full...
'...Maintain The M4 Bus/Taxi lane, and introduce an M4 congestion charge.' -- Dr C Neville
seen at 16:48, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The M4 Bus & Taxi lane is a great way to get to Heathrow quicker that cars...
PM warns of "different phase" if sailors not released
seen at 15:29, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
There is "absolutely no justification" for Iran to hold the 15 sailors seized in the Persian Gulf last Friday, the Prime Minister said today.
Transforming culture, media and sport
seen at 15:28, 27 March in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has achieved 'significant successes' and has 'knowledgeable, committed staff and a positive working environment', according to the departmental capability review...
Cabinet secretary publishes third tranche of capability reviews
seen at 15:28, 27 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, today announced publication of five more Capability Reviews alongside a summary report on the key themes emerging from all twelve Reviews published so far. Reviews were published...
Falconer welcomes pm's justice vision
seen at 15:27, 27 March in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Lord Falconer today welcomed the Prime Minister's vision for the criminal justice system saying: "We cannot stand still because criminals don't stand still."
One-planet security' speech by rt hon david miliband mp secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs at the wwf one planet living summit
seen at 15:26, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
One-Planet Security' speech by Rt hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the WWF One Planet Living Summit
Tailor-made information will help patients take control of their treatment
seen at 15:26, 27 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Ministers reconvene Citizens Summit to engage directly with public
Improved military medical structure
seen at 15:23, 27 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
An improved military medical manning structure has been introduced, following a review of requirements, Defence Minister Derek Twigg announced today.
Mod among top departments in whitehall
seen at 15:23, 27 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence is universally highly regarded and is renowned for its ability to respond positively to the challenging demands of operations, according to the findings of the Capability Review published...
Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) on Listing
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Scottish Historic Environment Policy paper on the listing of historic buildings.
Schedule Monument Consent
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Scottish Historic Environment Policy paper on scheduled monument consent
Properties in the Care of Scottish Ministers
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consulttaion on Scottish Historic Environment Policy on Properties in the care of Scottish Ministers
Listed Building Consent
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Scottish Historic Environment Policy paper on Listed Building Consent
Care Homes, Scotland March 2006
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of this Statistics Release is to present national figures for care homes for adults in Scotland.
Adults with Learning Disabilities Implementation of 'The Same As You?' Scotland 2006
seen at 15:20, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of this Statistics Release is to present the fourth set of national figures for services provided by local authorities in Scotland for adults with learning disabilities.
Blue badge scheme - consultation and strategic review
seen at 15:13, 27 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Gillian Merron today announced a consultation on changes to the scheme for disabled parking badges. The new regulations will be in place by September 2007.
Raib report released into passenger train derailments on the ravenglass & eskdale railway, cumbria 29 may & 5 july 2006
seen at 15:13, 27 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report today into two separate derailments of passenger trains on the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway on 29th May and 5th July 2006.
More learners on government priority courses - rammell
seen at 15:10, 27 March in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
More learners than ever in Further Education are participating in longer, high priority courses, including literacy and numeracy, full Level 2 and Level 3, official statistics revealed today. The increases are in...
Participation rates in higher education on the up - rammell
seen at 15:10, 27 March in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Figures released today by the Department for Education and Skills show that the provisional figure for the Higher Education Initial Participation Rate (HEIPR) for 2005/06 has increased by two percentage points since...
Exporting boosts productivity by one third - new research from uk trade & investment
seen at 15:06, 27 March in UK Trade & Investment News - national (Our copy).
Firms that begin to export boost their business productivity by up to a third in the first year. This is one of the key findings of new research published by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the Government's trade ...
'...Award a knighthood to Colonel Patrick Mercer MP OBE' -- Mike Asacret
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Award a knighthood to Colonel Patrick Mercer MP OBE' -- Mike Asacret
'...Abolish advance tax on pensions' -- Avril & Jon Catten
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Advance tax payments on Pensions ie paying 50% of next years tax in January...
'...Raise the threshold for small business registration for VAT to £150,000 or base on profit not turnover' -- Melissa Cupis
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Raising the threshold would reduce costs and encourage growth in small...
'...Allow the self-employed to earn their wages before having to pay tax. The current law requires the self-employed to pay tax on future earnings, which are based upon their earnings in the previous year. T%
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Allow the self-employed to earn their wages before having to pay tax. The current law requires the self-employed to pay tax on future earnings, which are based upon their earnings in the previous year. They...
'...provide free parking for Motorcycles and scooters in town centres' -- Alex Fenlon
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I hate it when i have to pay even fifty pence when some fat 4 by 4 takes up...
'...make it illegal for companies to force staff to work overtime at the end of their shift without first balloting their workforce on this issue.' -- allan curtis
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...make it illegal for companies to force staff to work overtime at the end of their shift without first balloting their workforce on this issue.' -- allan curtis
'...endorse and affirm positively the medical decisions of the National Blood Service.' -- parabiodox
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to endorse and affirm...
'...force charities to disclose ALL their activities so that potential beneficiaries know what to expect and donors know what they're supporting' -- Margaret King
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My main reason for creating this petition is that the charity LIFE, which...
'...sack the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips' -- Chris Horne
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Phillips's apparent sympathy for the criminal (displayed by his...
'...take a lead proposing and preparing for converting the EU into a fully sovereign Federal United Europe' -- Geoff Clark
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the Prime Minister to take steps in proposing and then help...
'...Change the road building policy immediately, and replace with massive bicycle track and small scale tram networks in and around all towns, cities and country side.' -- Wendy Vickerman
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To seriously tackle greenhouse gas emissions, we have to change the way we...
'...Fund 2 orbital railway lines around London' -- Neil Morgenstern
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Railway travel is very London-centric. All the railways lines meet in the...
'...put an end to the disruption caused to transport systems in London by special events marking visits by Heads of State from foreign countries' -- Nick Aldworth
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During State Visits and other diplomatic/governmental events, large sections...
'...Abolish the use of Scotsman on English Currency' -- John Ellerkr
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do we have to endure the use of a relatively unknown scotsman on our...
'...Scrap the tax charge on private healthcare provided by employers' -- Paul Roger
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment private healthcare provided by employers is a taxable benefit...
'...Make the Digital Accessible Information SYstem (DAISY) standard for Digital Talking Books (DTB) a required output format for all educational material within the UK.' -- Douglas G Blane Dip. Eng.
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make the DAISY international standard for Digital Talking Books (DTB) a...
'...Bring in legislation to encourage re-use rather than re-cycle' -- Rev Arthur Pendragon
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislate to-Bring back 'Bottling plants' deposits on reusable glass bottles...
'...help fund the creation of innovative and artistic interactive entertainment and video games.' -- Mark Cope
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK, the government has initiatives to help fund the creation of...
'...Repeal the National Guidelines regarding dental extraction under general anaesthetic by an NHS dentist' -- T. Carbis
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These Guidelines removed a previous service offered by NHS dentists, namely...
'...Have a 12 monthly election via new electronic media' -- Antony Donlan
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Have a 12 monthly election via new media to make our representatives reflect...
'...please re-open the birthing unit at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.' -- Tanya Reynolds
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask this as this unit has recently been closed down. Thus meaning that...
'...withdraw all ‘soft-top’ Land Rovers from war zones with immediate effect – and for him to announce now a fixed date for the delivery of the entire fleet of new Mastiff vehicles to troops.' -- Paul B%
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Hull Daily Mail and East Riding Mail, serving soldiers, and parents of...
'...Name the owners of the MSC Napoli' -- grahame mitchell
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop this cover-up of the facts and name those responsible for the MSC...
'...Pass Health and Safety legislation to make it illegal to travel for long journeys on a train without an allocated seat.' -- Douglas G Blane Dip. Eng.
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are not allowed to travel in a car, bus, coach etc while standing up. Why...
'...endorse a motion that would encourage banks to speed up transaction processing times.' -- Ben Wilson
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people and small businesses find themselves paying 'unlawful' bank...
'...promote tourism within the UK to a greater extent than at current levels, given the environmental damage travelling abroad can do' -- Paul Fraser Richardson
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lets fight back to keep people visiting the UK, there are so many wonderful...
'...abandon plans for ID Cards and a National Identity Register' -- Denny de la Haye
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition if you would like to see the plans for a national...
'...pass legislation to ensure that the Royal Mail has to deliver its post within certain time limits.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Mail should have to give a higher quality service before it can...
'...Screen women, and men if need be, at the age of 40 onwards as opposed to 50' -- Sarah McBride
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Screen women (and men, if need be) for breast cancer at the age of 40...
'...Decide against the construction of any fixed link to the Isle of Wight' -- Don Prescott
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the interests of democracy, I feel that it is necessary to allow the...
'...pass a bill making it mandatory to put windturbines along all motorways' -- Ann Gawthorpe
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
which cross high ground. The area through which the motorways pass is...
'...Grant free T.V. to pensioners' -- N.M.Davison
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Grant free T.V. licences to the over 65 years of age pensioners,provided...
'...create a new allowance for all kinship carers who are looking after relatives children on a full time basis' -- Linda McEvilly
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The petitioner(s) declares that: kinship carers that are bringing up...
'...allow youth and children a democratic say in the running of the country.' -- David Bender
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The undersigned believe that today's political system unfairly treats youth...
'...introduce legal protection for overweight people who are being discriminated against.' -- Kieron Farrelly
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Obesity is a horrible ordeal.. Yet they suffer in silence as society accepts...
'...adopt and enforce acceptable minimum standards for access to and provision of toilet facilities for all pupils in school' -- amanda thain
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment there are NO minimum standards for toilet access or provision...
'...HELP KEEP ALLOTMENTS ALIVE & WELL' -- Keith Bryson
seen at 14:45, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make it compulsory that all owners of temporary allotment sites make them...
PM praises "dedication and innovation" of front line staff
seen at 12:28, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair met with frontline public service staff at a breakfast event at Downing Street.
Jack Straw webchat postponed
seen at 12:28, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Jack Straw has been called away on urgent business and is unable to take your questions about the role of the state today.
Citizens' hold the Government to account
seen at 12:28, 27 March in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
Your health, your care, your say: Citizens' hold the Government to account
Half a million new voters registered
seen at 12:26, 27 March in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
New figures show half a million more people in the United Kingdom have registered to vote.
Ministers to drive forward european push on climate change
seen at 12:26, 27 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK Government today (Tuesday) starts a series of joint Ministerial visits to key European capitals to drive forward EU action on climate change.
New measures to lift thousands more children out of poverty announced
seen at 12:24, 27 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New measures to lift thousands more children in the UK out of poverty by getting more parents into work have been announced today by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton.
Helping drivers to safer, more reliable journeys on england's motorways and major a roads
seen at 12:23, 27 March in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency today confirmed details of its plans to help drivers to safer and more reliable journeys on England's motorways and major A roads in the coming year.
EU: Development Ministers' Meeting (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has made the following Statement.

I represented the UK at the EU Development Ministers' informal meeting in Bonn on 12 to ...

Issuer Liability: Davies Review (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My written statement of 26 January 2007 announced the terms of reference for the independent review of issuer liability that I invited Professor Paul Davies QC, Cassel Professor of Commercial Law at the London...

Ecofin (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held on 27 March in Brussels. The items on the agenda are as follows:

Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact

Stability and Convergence Programmes...

Valuation Office Agency (Dawn Primarolo)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today set the following key performance indicators for the Valuation Office Agency for 2007-08:

Customer satisfaction

To achieve overall customer satisfaction of 88 per cent.

Operations...

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management (Ian Pearson)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the review by Government (the UK Government and the devolved administrations) of the long term management of the UK's solid low level radioactive waste (LLW), started on 18 March...

North/South Implementation bodies and Tourism Ireland Limited (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Libraries of the House papers relating to decisions that have been taken during the period 28 October 2006 - 1 March 2007 which relate to the North/South Implementation Bodies and Tourism...

European Summit (24-25 March) (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

EU Heads of State and Government met in Berlin over the weekend 24-25 March to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The Berlin Declaration recalls the historic achievements of the last 50 years, ...

Royal Mail (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to the statement that I made to the House on the financing framework for Royal Mail letters business on 8 February this year I am pleased to confirm that this has now been completed and put in place. ...

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Producer responsibility under the UK WEEE Regulations will begin from1 July 2007. Non-statutory Guidance to assist business affected by the regulations to understand their obligations and identify the most appropriate...

School Initiatives Grant (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 12:19, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House about the grants to increase walking to school that I announced on 22 November 2006. I have today placed in the House Libraries the grant determination under Section 31 of the...

Park home 'commission rate' moves towards greater transparency
seen at 12:14, 27 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Proposals to strengthen the transparency of the payment mechanisms on park home sites in England and Wales have been announced by the Government today.
'...Expand the Merseyrail service to a new station outside the new anfield development, Liverpool' -- Tom Pearson
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i believe that there should be a station outside liverpools new stadium as...
'...Stop the ban on realistic weapons sales, causing Airsoft to be abolished' -- Rob Young
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Airsoft is a huge hobby, and more so a huge community. The ban targets BB...
'...make the enviroment agency rethink about the current rod licence scheme' -- matt knowles
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present rod licences are sold per 2 rods at a cost of £22 per licence ,as...
'...Remove the tax advantage for mortgage interest paid by landlords and so level the playing field between owner occupiers and landlords' -- Paul Moorshead
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, an owner occupier pays their mortgage out of their net of tax...
'...set carbon reduction targets annually, not every 5 years' -- Andrew Risbey
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a bid to cut emissions by 60% by 2050, the draft Climate Change Bill...
'...Appoint an ombudsman to look into planning enforcement complaints where enforcement officers are not carrying out thier duties to protect the country side' -- RICHARD HODGSON MRICS ICIOB Rtd
seen at 11:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many property owners are having thier properties devalued by neighbours...
PM delivers major crime policy review
seen at 11:31, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Plans to target offenders and extend public services reform to the criminal justice system are among a raft of measures unveiled by the Prime Minister today.
Conference commentary will "kick-start response"
seen at 11:30, 27 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
A National School of Government Sunningdale Institute commentary on today's Public Service Reform Conference, to be held in London, will analyse conference themes and provide practical guidance on future public ...
Contemporary forms of slavery : forced labour
seen at 11:27, 27 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following Sunday's 200th anniversary of the passing of the Slave Trade Act, Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney is this week highlighting contemporary forms of slavery and the work of the UK Government to eradicate...
Targeting the criminal to stop the crime: government launches major new vision on security, crime and justice
seen at 11:25, 27 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Tackling the offender and not just the offence is at the heart of a visionary strategy issued today which outlines ambitious policies for meeting the ever changing challenge of protecting the public. The detailed...
Better Waste Regulation
seen at 11:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is a joint consultation paper with SEPA. The paper seeks industry views on how to streamline and improve waste regulation in scotland.
Teachers in Scotland, 2006
seen at 11:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The latest data on teachers in publicly funded schools in Scotland, derived from the annual staff census which took place in September 2006.
A Process Review of the Child Protection Reform Programme
seen at 11:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Process Review of the CPRP, a three-year initiative with the goal of improving protection of children at risk of neglect and reducing the number of children who need protection.
Woolas announces sixteen successful bids for unitary status to improve local services
seen at 11:16, 27 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister Phil Woolas today announced that sixteen councils bidding for unitary status have been short listed to go forward for consultation today.
'...hold a referendum on Prison sentancing' -- DAVID HALFPENNY
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
britain is becoming a crime infested place , the criminal justice is too...
'...Mark the 25th anniversary of the falklands.' -- PAUL OXLEY
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Mark the 25th anniversary of the falklands.' -- PAUL OXLEY
'...Legislate to force all stores/petrol filling stations and all other service outlets to accept payment by any legal method e.g. credit card,debit card or cheque.' -- E.Geen
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is an increasing trend for service outlets to refuse to accept cheques...
'...allow legally docked dogs after April 2007 to be shown at all dog shows' -- Fiona Wheat
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow dogs which are exempt from the docking ban to be shown at all dog shows
'...consider reducing the number of Managers and Administrators in the Public Services (NHS, Government, Local Government etc.)' -- Ian Murray
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every 2 to 3 years the government re-organises our public services, each...
'...reduce waiting time for corrections to hearing aids, currently 9 months in Eastbourne area' -- Edward Rendall
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My petition is not identical to an existing petition. The petition you...
'...find funding for the Metropolitan Line extension to Watford Junction, commonly refferred to locally as Croxley Link' -- James Ware
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Line currently runs to Cassionbury Park on Watfords...
'...regulate libellous and damaging content posted freely by bloggers' -- Louise Marshall
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to regulate web content to bring it in line with more...
'...Stop the trials and the introduction of the "NoOutsiders" teachings in schools to children aged 4 to 11 years' -- stephen hopper
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Trials are taking place under the heading of "No Outsiders". These trials...
'...Make the cricket world cup available on national free to view TV' -- J Casingena
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make the cricket world cup available on national free to view TV NOW the...
'...require all new and current cars to be fitted with speed restrictors which restrict the speed to less than 80mph' -- patrick mills
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this will help prevent accidents and cut carbon emmission's
'...give paul weller a knighthood or obe' -- warren trigg
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...give paul weller a knighthood or obe' -- warren trigg
'...Give free prescriptions to blood and organ donors' -- Joe
seen at 10:46, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Well the title speaks for itself really. It would provide a good incentive...
Lancet Report
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked that when Downing Street questioned the methodology used to produce the survey in the Lancet last October about the number people who had died in Iraq, were we aware of the advice by the Chief Scientific Advisor...
Northern Ireland
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for some background to the Northern Ireland developments today, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister was in a meeting on Scotland whilst the meeting and subsequent press conference went on, and he talked...
Iranian Hostages
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why we could not release the coordinates of where our personnel were, and so clearing any discrepancy between us and Iran, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that throughout all of this...
"Remarkable" Northern Ireland agreement praised
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has praised the coming together of political parties to restore devolved government to Norther Ireland.
PM praises "dedication and innovation" of front line staff
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Front line public service staff are "making a real difference to people's lives," Tony Blair said this morning after meeting workers at a breakfast event at Downing Street.
Afternoon press briefing from 26 March 2007
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Iranian Hostages, Northern Ireland and Lancet Report
Economy: Regional Household Income
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Highest per head in Inner London
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
4.5% rise in fourth quarter 2006
Economy: Investment
seen at 10:31, 27 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Institutional net investment £25.0bn
Greif/blagden merger inquiry
seen at 10:29, 27 March in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Statement of issues
Statistical Bulletin Housing Series HSG/2007/4: Supporting People Client Statistics, 2005-06
seen at 10:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting People Client Statistics, 2005-06
Scottish Households Below Average Income 2005/06
seen at 10:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This publication notice presents estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland. It additionally contains progress towards the new...
Racist Incidents Recorded by the Police in Scotland, 2003/04 to 2005/06
seen at 10:22, 27 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This bulletin reports details of all racist incidents reported to the police, all crimes or offences associated with each incident, and, where possible, details of the victims and perpetrators. It is also important...
Ecofin (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:22, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held on 27 February in Brussels. The UK was represented by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury. The items on the agenda were as follows:

Implementation ...

Human Trafficking (Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:22, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the public consultation process that took place in 2006, I have pleasure in laying before Parliament a copy of the United Kingdom's Action Plan on Tackling Human Trafficking which will be published ...

EU Development Ministers' Informal Meeting (Bonn) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 10:22, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the EU Development Ministers' Informal Meeting in Bonn on 12-13 March 2007.

The main discussion was on Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) among key stakeholders, involving EU...

Food Safety Promotion Board (Paul Goggins, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:22, 27 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Copies of the Food Safety Promotion Board Annual Report 2005, incorporating Financial Statements for 2005 have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

This document provides details of the Food Safety...

'...do something about the dida marks' -- David Hill
seen at 09:47, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Unfair Grading System In Our Schools The IT dida project is broken into four...
'...Massively increase corporation tax for profits in excess of 1 Billion GBP or for salaries in excess of 200,000 gbp' -- Sarah Pantry
seen at 09:47, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We constantly hear of companies reporting profits well in excess of 1...
'...allow the public to use parks for fitness training, alone or in groups, and to employ a professional to supervise this without local councils charging an additional fee' -- Robert Woollen
seen at 09:47, 27 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Manchester City Council have refused permission for fitness instructors to...
Britain completes destruction of old chemical weapon holdings
seen at 03:28, 27 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Britain has successfully destroyed its holdings of old chemical weapons, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced today at the Imperial War Museum London.
Oft hosts cross border scams conference in ireland
seen at 03:27, 27 March in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT is today hosting a one-day conference in County Dublin for European consumer protection agencies engaged in tackling cross border scams.
Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd v Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd (No. 3) [2007] EWHC 659 (TCC) (12 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment is in six parts, namely Part 1 � Introduction; Part 2 � The Facts; Part 3 � CB's Application for Costs; Part 4 � The Legal Principles; Part 5 � Decision on Application for Costs; Part 6 � ...
Appleton v El Safty [2007] EWHC 631 (QB) (23 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Michael Appleton ("the claimant") was in 2001 a professional footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion ("WBA"). He was a central midfielder. On 19th November of that year, 15 days short of his 26th birthday, ...
Nomura International Plc v Granada Group Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 642 (Comm) (23 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The first to third and fifth defendants to whom I shall collectively refer as Granada, issued an application on 9 October 2006 to strike out the Claim Form issued on 21 June 2006 by the claimant, to whom I shall...
Pirelli Cable Holding NV & Ors v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWHC 583 (Ch) (23 March 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The matter before me is an inquiry into the compensation payable to companies in the Pirelli group by the defendants, the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs ("HMRC"). The litigation is part of what, in Deutsche...
Vranicki v Architects Registration Board [2007] EWHC 506 (Admin) (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of the Professional Conduct Committee of the Architects' Registration Board which was given on 15 July 2005. It followed hearings which took place over five days on 17 and 18 February...
Bree, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 256 (26 March 2007)
seen at 02:46, 27 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 26 October 2006, in the Crown Court at Bournemouth, before HHJ Jarvis and a jury, Benjamin Bree, a 25 year old man of excellent previous character, was convicted of rape. There was no dispute that, after a very...