families who have been bereaved are being put into debt to pay for a basic...
The idea for free travel during the day makes sense regarding reducing...
With all his work for Comic Relief Lenny Henry deserves a Knighthood
There is a legal minimum indoor temperature: 13oC (55oF) for those doing...
Serviceman are killed and maimed in the service of this country. Their...
We the members of the Rwandan Community resident in the UK,during the 13th...
There are many financial factors currently preventing first time buyers...
Ebay has take the decision to ban the sale of used cloth nappies denying the...
Any extra increase in Council Tax on properties with double glazing and...
Cannock Stadium is home to the Cannock and Stafford Athletics clubs, one of...
With so many 1000's of free newspapers handed out on the tube, I think its...
It should be illegal to refer to yourself as "Doctor" in a professional...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Home Office, Casinos, Cabinet and Iran
Tony Blair is delivering the seventh in his series of Our Nation's Future lectures in Manchester on Friday.
The Ministry of Justice was today hailed as a "huge step forward" in the government's drive to reform courts, prisons and the probation service.
The last Welsh Guards stationed in Bosnia-Herzegovina were welcomed back to the UK today, bringing to an end Britain's 15 year military presence in the country.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP, today published the results of a joint review by HM Treasury and the Department for Education and Skills into services for children and young people. ...
Justice Department Circular JD/7/2007
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Race and Faith Minister Phil Woolas today pledged to step up action to eradicate antisemitism in a report strongly condemning the increase in incidents in the UK. Today's response forms part of a comprehensive cross...
I would like to see an improvement in the facilities and information...
'...abolish the sale of all non utility knives, (e.g butterfly, stileto & ornamental) both over the counter & via mailorder within the UK.' -- Chris Hall
'...abolish the paper part of the driving licence' -- Paul Fraser Richardson
Many people, including the Govt., are aware of the benefits of interactive...
I will quote from a recent article by Peter Hitchens, who writes in the Mail...
I am bombarded by texts emails etc offering a "free phone". The phone is...
In a recent news bulletin advertised on an Internet Radio Station that the...
The magazine given with my Sunday paper had a very harrowing story about a...
Build a new public transport system that will service people travelling on...
I frequently read of families with 10 or more children and these stories...
Does what it says on the petition! And would give Gordon or others a chance...
The toilets and showers in most motorway service stations are a national...
New Construction and Use regulations are being discussed by the European...
Many people today are finding out that the partner they married only married...
“Outdoor pools are one of the few spaces in towns where freedom is combined...
Currently members of the public can burn any materials they wish including...
People can't afford to get to a gym and even afford the membership. Would...
Bereaved families are having to wait for years for the Oxfordshire Coroners...
Prior to 1975 RAF servicemen had to serve for 22 years before any pension...
The current figure of 40pence per mile (under 10K miles per annum) has been...
We are constantly being told that climate change is the greatest threat to...
'...Remove the traffic lights at the exit of the m27 onto the m271' -- albert barrow
The proposal to heavily tax 4x4's and a car tax based on engine size is...
Britain is renowned for its innovation in the field of transport. It...
Put a complete BAN on the sale and display of any Knives or Guns at Car Boot...
The 1974 Ashdown Forest act does not reflect that the forest has been in...
There is to be a further opportunity to comment on the proposals to amend the Freedom of Information (FoI) fee regulations, the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) announced today.
The development of the UK's pioneering offshore wind energy sector continues apace as details were announced today of the licensing regime for would-be electricity transmission owners.
The UK will tomorrow be one of the first countries to sign the United Nations Convention on Disability Rights. Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People, will sign the Convention on behalf of the UK at a ceremony...
Following Sunday's 200th anniversary of the passing of the Abolition 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...
The British Ambassador in Dublin, David Reddaway, presented today Bono with the insignia of the honorary knighthood awarded to him by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to the music industry and...
This presents the findings of the 2 year evaluation of the pilot domestic abuse court in Glasgow.
Ruth Kelly today announced the appointment of Morag Alexander as Scotland Commissioner for the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.
Public buildings like museums, galleries, government buildings and town halls must get energy ratings - like consumer friendly fridge ratings - and display them to the public from April 2008, the Government said...
The Government is working with local authorities and lenders to make it easier for their leaseholders - people who own former council flats - to pay their share of the cost of bringing them up to modern standards...
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes. The statistics are published in an annual bulletin which shows the latest figures for 2006 and...
Two new framework agreements, worth £79 million over the next three years, have been awarded for the supply and fit of tyres and glass for vehicles across UK government.
The Office of Government Commerce will today announce four new government deals, worth over £1 billion. The deals will allow public sector organisations to make substantial savings on the cost of buying...
The Consumer Council for Water has advised consumers to consider their options as water and sewerage bill increases take effect this weekend. Consumers face an average water bill rise of £20 (or 7%) from...
The dividend tax credit was taken away by Gordon Brown when he first became...
The main point of advertising is to increase sales ie flights. And with...
Carers on Carers Allowance receive £46 per week. People on Jobseekers...
Although the armed forces do have posts which require large amounts of...
The police are the protectors of the law, and should receive the full...
to stop canoeists having free right to navigate all rivers and canals in...
Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean are our most successful ice dance skaters...
Some fool started a petition to ban cars over ten years of age. Well, sign...
The current 6 month quarantine period is not justified by any known health...
The parent with care does not always put all the children down on their...
I propose that if there is to be more money spent on a new trident system...
Petition in support of introducing a Code of Practice for the allowed...
There is a mothers day a farthers day,a st patricks day and arguably a...
Average levels of insulation in the UK are approximately 3.5 times worst...
Enable Mobile phone usage on the London Underground System. In other...
Many stars get recognition through awards,some such as the late Charlie...
Quality of life for the masses is more important than the greed of the few.
Des has been performing since 1958 and has achieved the accolade of being...
The Independent newspaper last week reported that the Government was...
The aim of this proposal would give security and promote formalised stable...
Many cases brought before the family courts involve domestic violence and...
When abusive ex partners decide to launch malicious applications for child...
There are thousands of children who suffer serious abuse and even death...
I want it to be a must for all schools to teach a certain level of drugs...
The so called traffic calming humps which the majority of local residents...
The UK only outputs 2% of the world carbon output. I agree strongly that we...
Many people are prevented from carrying on their education because they can'...
Currently, the Off-Road Vehicles Registration Bill has passed it's second...
Over the past few months, there has been a dramitic increase in incidents...
dangerous for theirselfs and other motorists
The Ashes in 2005 brought cricket firmly into the public eye with 8 million...
Many high Street banks are allowing tranactions to be made from customers...
To tax businesses who waste energy by leaving electrical units on for 24 hrs...
From takeaway to fine dining, we all eat out regularly. Every time we eat...
Encourage more retailers / service providers etc to accept the Euro currency...
Too many motorbike riders are being killed by being driven at excessive...
I call upon the Local concils of G.B to implement free travel for all carers...
Currently anyone publishing television listings in the UK is required by law...
E.g. Stop Catholic Schools having to accept Jewish childeren, Muslim...
The Prime Minister has today announced changes to Government structures to strengthen our capacity to deal with the real and unprecedented threat of terrorism.
Following concerns about the impact on agriculture of crude oil price increases, a new chapter entitled Intermediate consumption has been added to our annual report into UK agriculture.
STATISTICAL RELEASE Defra today published provisional 2006 estimates for its climate change sustainable development indicator, as well as final figures for 2005 air pollutant emissions for the UK.
The provisional figures published today for carbon dioxide emissions underline the need for swift and decisive action on climate change, Environment Secretary David Miliband said today. The figures do not include...
A £3.9 billion budget for the new Rural Development Programme for England 2007 to 2013 has been agreed. This is more than double the budget available for the previous programme which ran from 2000-2006...
TIDE IS TURNING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SUBSTANCE MISUSE AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
The continued central role of the North Sea in meeting the UK's oil and gas needs was underlined today as Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling announced approval for the 350th offshore field in its 40 year...
Coverage: United Kingdom Theme: Social and Welfare
This presents the findings of the 2 year evaluation of the pilot domestic abuse court in Glasgow.
The Government are today publishing a document, "Financial inclusion: the way forward", setting out general principles for its ongoing financial inclusion strategy.
The Government have three goals for financial...
I wish to make a statement about Government policy on commercial leases and the launch of a new property industry Code of Practice for Leasing Business Premises.
The starting point is the need for a modern...
With effect from 1 April 2007, the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), the Defence Communication Services Agency (DCSA), the Disposal Services Agency (DSA), Defence Estates...
One year on from the publication of the Deepcut Review I am reporting on the progress that has been made in the provision of care for our young recruits and trainees.
We remain indebted to the work undertaken...
I have today announced the outcome of the diploma gateway process to approve consortia to offer the first new diplomas to young people in selected areas of the country in September 2008. A list of the consortiums...
I am pleased to announce changes to the resource accounting and budgeting (RAB) regime for National Health Service trusts and the impact this will have on the financial position of affected NHS trusts in 2006...
I am today publishing a new strategy entitled "Securing the UK Border", the terms of reference for the new Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), a summary of the responses received to our recent consultation on...
I am today publishing a report on Departments' and agencies' performance on handling Members' and Peers' correspondence during 2006. Details are set out in the attached table. Figures for 2005 were published ...
The British and Irish Governments held multi-party talks, with the Northern Ireland political parties, at St. Andrews on 10-13 October 2006. The aim of the St. Andrews summit was to focus discussion on achieving...
I promised to keep this House informed of the Government's progress to put in place measures to avoid a repetition of the devastating impact on Farepak customers caused by the demise of the company last autumn...
I attended the transport session of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, held in Brussels on 22 March. The German Minister for Transport, Building and Urban Affairs, Mr Wolfgang Tiefensee, was...
I have today laid before both Houses of Parliament a draft revised edition of the highway code containing alterations proposed to be made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State pursuant to section 38....
): My answer to parliamentary questions UIN 126098, 9 March 2007, Official Report, cols 2262-2264W, regarding traffic volumes for each concrete section of the national trunk road network and UIN 126096, 12 March...
I am pleased to announce that the gross discretionary Social Fund budget for 2007-08 will be £752 million.
This includes a £50 million injection of net funding, being the second of three...
I am today able to announce the annual performance targets in 2007-08 for four of the executive agencies of the Department for Work and Pensions. The targets I have agreed are set out below.
Further information...
The Chancellor in his Budget statement on 21 March announced our decision to significantly extend the help provided by the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
This announcement was the result of my reflection...
27 March - Capability Reviews - CO
27 March - Child poverty strategy - DWP
27 March - Security, crime and justice - HO report
The Government today launched a major modernisation of the Building Control system with the publication of a paper detailing its vision for how the system can be improved.
New guidance on street design aims to breathe new life into communities by creating safe and sustainable environments for residents, Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced today.
New guidance on street design that aims to breathe new life into communities by creating safe and sustainable environments for residents has been unveiled today by Transport Minister Gillian Merron.
New money for texting systems for schools with most absence.
Asked if the Foreign Secretary should resign over her mishandling over the rural payments agency, the PMOS said that the answer was no, for all the reasons that we had set out in the past, and the action she had...
Asked if the Prime Minister would vote on the casinos issue, the PMOS said that people would have to wait and see what would happen. Asked if there was a reason in this instance, we were not prepared to say...
Tony Blair has unveiled a number of changes to the way the criminal justice system is run.
The Prime Minister, in a Written Ministerial Statement today, announced that The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Mr Richard Thomas as Information Commissioner from 29 November this year until June 2009.
Carers who ill-treat or wilfully neglect a person lacking mental capacity will be committing a crime under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 from 1 April 2007.
I have just watched with mixed horror and pride the 2007 comic relief...
we urge the prime minister to change the law so non-food stores close at 5....
The NHS is an important institution in our country, and one for which most...
English nature are putting Human rights for a home after unseen snakes etc...
Currently the European fund is not available as a source of funding to help...
Muggings, Burglary, Robbery, killings, violent crime, organised crime, money...
I would like to raise the issue of Motorbility's limited annual milage of 15...
Information about the signal coverage of full strength DTTV transmissions is...
Before compelling home and business owners through tax schemes, the...
Chain stores are monopolising UK High Streets which are becoming...
This fantastic sporting facility in the borough of Harrow deserves to be...
It is ridiculous to give a student loan, grants and bursaries to students...
The Highways Agency are proposing to switch off motorway lights at night...
I am employed on a self-employed basis by a National home shopping delivery...
Why are so many major sporting events that include our National Teams (...
We raise alot of money for places abroad when WE need money to help us. I...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge announced a massive leap forward for the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) while on a visit to Sheffield today. The successful, highly regarded business diagnostic...
STATEMENT
To unlock Planning's potential, changes to processes and behaviours will be required of all organisations and individuals that operate and interact with the system. This guide sets out what the Scottish Executive...
Ministerial Response to the Report on the Review of Prison Visiting Commitees (2005)
This consultation paper invites views on the priorities and operation of Historic Scotland's investment programmes for the archaeological sector, covering archaeological operations, grants for conservation work ...
Sets out the proposed new approach to assessing and improving planning authority performance.
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the National Care Standards for Care Homes for Older People in respect of Price Transparency and Complaints Information
Race and Faith Minister Phil Woolas today pledged to step up action to eradicate antisemitism in a report strongly condemning the increase in incidents in the UK. Today's response forms part of a comprehensive ...
Glue traps which are opposed by the RSPCA cause immense and prolonged...
When an incinerator is foistered onto a community it is often quoted that...
Send 5% of the Tax reached to the goverment or a small some of the goverment...
There is an unreasonable delay (10 to 14 weeks) for HMRC to answer...
despite receiving 10000 objection letter opposing the development as...
On the 23rd of March 2007 the government are forbidding the alternative...
I have this week received a tax demand, following submission of my online...
Lifeline telecommunication charges are preventing some frail and elderly...
I would like to see a specific system established to support victims of...
The Dome, The Olympics, the NHS/doctors computer system, the Inland Revenue...
A phasing out of an allowance to pay quarterly, even if one has good payment...
On 21st February I was the victim of a crime whereby two 13yr old boys...
It would be more representative of the general public if all members of...
It is manifestly unjust to make deductions from the compensation paid to...
Appoint a person of normal working business background not a politician to...
My local council is Welwyn Hatfield and they have a charge called special...
This is a petition for the president of Iran (Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad) and...
The national hunt festival should be in the same category of sporting...
Walking and cycling to work should be encouraged via tax relief for...
Asked if there would be a further statement on the situation regarding the kidnapped naval personnel, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that there would not be another statement. Asked if we...
The detention of 15 British service personnel in Iran is "completely unacceptable, wrong and illegal", Tony Blair told MPs.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Iran, Casinos and Rural Payments Agency
Productivity growth falls
0.8% 3 monthly rise into January
In his Budget statement, the Chancellor set out measures to deliver the Government's objectives of prosperity and fairness for Britain's families. Finance Bill 2007, which enacts many of the Budget measures, is ...
Scottish Agriculture Output, Input and Income Statistics 1997 to 2006
Guidelines/Leaflet which accompanies operational and strategic framework to explain how staff and volunteers can protect themselves
Framework aims to encourage and support local authorities and others to who provide community care services in planning for a human influenza pandemic
Local area co-ordination ( LAC) was introduced to Scotland in 2000 as an innovative way to support individuals and families and to strengthen communities' capacity to be inclusive. This 11-month study examined lessons...
Local area co-ordination ( LAC) originated in Australia and was introduced to Scotland in the form of a recommendation in The same as you? report, following a national review of services to people with learning ...
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the pilot victim statement schemes which operated in Ayr, Edinburgh and Kilmarnock for 2 years, commencing in November 2003. The study was undertaken by researchers...
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the pilot victim statement schemes which operated in Ayr, Edinburgh and Kilmarnock for 2 years, commencing in November 2003. The study was undertaken by researchers...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.
I am today able to announce the annual performance targets in 2007-08 for four of ...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.
I am pleased to announce that the gross discretionary Social Fund...
EU heads of state and government met in Berlin over the weekend 24 to 25 March to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The Berlin Declaration recalls the historic achievements of the past 50 years...
The following list sets out the key performance indicators that have been set for Her Majesty's Land Registry for 2007-08.
Customer Service
Speed: percentage of official copy and search applications...
My honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is today publishing a report on departments' and agencies' performance on handling Members' and Peers' correspondence during 2006. Details are set...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.
The Chancellor in his Budget Statement on 21 March announced our decision to significantly...
I am today announcing that with effect from 3 April, the Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office (RCPO) will make charging decisions in all indictable-only, either-way or summary offences investigated by HM Revenue...