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23 April 2007

Civil Society
seen at 19:29, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to David Cameron's speech about civil society, and that the Government was overseeing a "de-civilised culture and was treating people like children", the PMOS said that as...
EU Treaty
seen at 19:29, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the UK's position on new arrangements of the EU 27 was, the PMOS replied that what the Prime Minister had said when he was with the Dutch Prime Minister last week was that what we should aim for...
Iraq/Challenger Tank
seen at 19:29, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how great was the concern that a Challenger tank was penetrated in the latest attack in Basra, the PMOS said that we obviously tried everything we could to protect our troops as best we could in a operational...
Boris Yeltsin
seen at 19:29, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) gave journalists some words from the Prime Minister regarding the death of former President Boris Yeltsin. The Prime Minister said that: "It is with sadness that...
Afternoon press briefing from 23 April 2007
seen at 19:29, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Boris Yeltsin, Iraq/Challenger Tank, EU Treaty and Civil Society
Purnell announces review panel and issues call for evidence
seen at 19:25, 23 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced details of a funding review with the aim of giving further help to people who lost money when their pension schemes wound up under-funded.
'...consider this green miles scheme and deem it worthy of public endorsement by the Department for Transport.' -- Patricia Aidley
seen at 18:45, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Green miles scheme. This is an informal locally-based car sharing idea...
PM remembers "remarkable" Boris Yeltsin
seen at 17:32, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has paid tribute to former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who has died aged 76.
Foreign office statement on the sentencing in somaliland of the eyeington family's murderers
seen at 17:27, 23 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
A Foreign Office spokesperson today issued the following statement:
Minister for europe visits greece and cyprus to strengthen relationships as eu partners
seen at 17:27, 23 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Strengthening and deepening the UK's strategic partnerships with Greece and Cyprus and other international and regional issues will be at the heart of discussions when Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon visits Athens...
Ecgd supports deal of the year
seen at 17:19, 23 April in Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) News - national (Our copy).
Finance package in place for $5 billion Yansab petrochemical project
Child support policy: an international perspective -SPRU report
seen at 17:17, 23 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
2 April - Child support policy: an international perspective -SPRU report
Climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability - IPCC report
seen at 17:17, 23 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
6 April - Climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability - IPCC report
Evaluation of personal, social and health education - Ofsted report
seen at 17:17, 23 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
11 April - Evaluation of personal, social and health education - Ofsted report
An analysis of UK drug policy - UKDPC report
seen at 17:17, 23 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
19 April - An analysis of UK drug policy - UKDPC report
'...stop issuing driving licenses' -- Steve Sainsbury MA
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the damage caused by global warming and the inevitable end of...
'...Recognise the Good Works of the Catholic Church - Return this Country to Full Communion with the Holy See' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime Minister Its time for people to recognise the good works of the...
'...Make quicker decisions on asylum seekers awaiting decisions on ILR.' -- Bernadette Carden-Flynn
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Asylum seekers are staying in the UK for extensive periods whilst awaiting...
'...Abolish the rule that those who crash into the back of a car are responsible' -- C Cox
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is because of this outdated rule that evil corrupt 'crash-scammers' are...
'...stop proposed closure of Queen Mary's A&E Department' -- Glen Scott
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition to stop life-saving services being shut down at...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to grant the Welsh people a referendum on whether they wish to have full independence.' -- Philip Jones
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's about time that Wales became a nation again. It's as simple as that.
'...introduce legislation regarding the use of trampolines in gardens.' -- Tracy Ross
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Squeaking trampolines with screaming children are the new lleylandi. They...
'...Rethink the Mental Health Bill currently going through Parliament, as the new powers are potential weapons of misuse' -- Benjamin Hughes
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This bill will allow wrongful forced treatment of people who are labelled by...
'...force local councils to compensate motorists whose cars are damaged as a result of speed humps' -- MARCUS NEALE
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a motorist who has become continually frustrated at repair bills for my...
'...Give free formula milk to families on benefits/low income' -- Emma Alloway
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new healthy start scheme has taken away free formula milk for babies....
'...give official and regular Government funding to all County Air Ambulances. as they provide an integral and necessary service in saving lives and alleviating suffering quickly and professionally.' -- Robin Scott-Nelson
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We strongly feel that air ambulances should be Government funded and not...
'...recognise Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) as emotional and psychological child abuse.' -- Peter Molloy
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every day children are being alienated (brain washed) against the 'non-...
'...Allow all Cancer patients to Free Precriptions' -- Peter Jones
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow all Cancer patients to Free Precriptions irrespective of their status.
'...Challenge the FA to reduce the admission prices for the 2007 FA Cup Final at the 'New Wembley'' -- Les Bygrave
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr. Blair, we urge you, as the leader of our nation to intervene and...
'...encourage Israel and Palestine to apply for EU membership and meet the necessary conditions for membership.' -- Phil Hall
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Israel and Palestine should be offered EU membership once they have met the...
'...Increase Incapacity Benefit / Job Seekers Allowance' -- brian reece
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government says we need this low set amount to live on. So why do they...
'...Create a law that if a vehicle is holding up more than 10 vehicles on an single lane road, it must pull over to allow them to pass at the first safe opportunity' -- Jim Priestley
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many dangerous situations are caused when long lines of traffic gather...
'...stop parental alienation if an ex partner refuses the absent parent access to the children then monetry payments should cease' -- DEBBIE BROWN
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ex partners are damaging our future generations.Children need their fathers/...
'...instruct the Department of Health (or the National Institute for Clinical Excellence) to prioritise non-home-owners for life-saving treatments' -- Margaret King
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Time and again I read stories in the paper about people who were denied life...
'...confer a knighthood upon Steve Chalke, founder of Oasis Trust, Faithworks and Stop the Traffik' -- Chris Stokes
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many petitions to the PM concerning knighthoods for different...
'...instruct all local authorities to extend the community toilets initiative.' -- Margaret King
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Kentish Town North-West London, and possibly other areas, there is a...
'...request that all government/nhs/public buildings are powered by solar panels' -- jp vivers
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Considering the size and magnitude of many hospitals and public buildings,...
'...Amend the planning laws to prohibit multiple and subsequent planning applications for the same site when previous applications have been rejected by the local planning authority.' -- Dr John P Fox
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To bring about fundamental changes in the planning laws to prohibit...
'...Ban the National Front's yearly Racist March' -- Paula Ramsay
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year the National Front, march through Bermondsey and deliberately...
'...recommend actor Adam Woodyatt for an MBE' -- Matt
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adam has been playing Ian Beale in 'EastEnders' since 1985. Over the past...
'...Thoroughly invisitgate the Prison system and make it work' -- Andy Farrell
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Illegal drugs and alcohol are available within the Prison system, often to...
'...Prevent any retail company or supermarket from taking more than 50 Pence out of every 7 Pounds, spent upon the high street as its revenue income.' -- Adrian Knapper
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is intended to restrict the growth of large retail supermarket...
'...Maintain Kemble Airfield as an active General Aviation Aerodrome for the benefit of the local community and for pilots nationwide.' -- Matthew Lee
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cotswold District Council is seeking to bring to an end flying at Kemble...
'...Require that ISPs show MAC codes on statements and bills' -- Mike Smith
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although the code of practice requires firms to provide within 5 days some...
'...Stop the Switch of medicines containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine from P to POM' -- Max Gosney
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Chemist+Druggist magazine does not agree with plans by the Medicines and...
'...Reduce the fees for late payment of council tax.' -- Dave Clough
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, if you pay your council tax late, you receive a summons,...
'...Award silver jubilee medal to all service personal serving in 1977' -- marjory moran
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All service men and women serving at the 1977 jubilee celebrations should be...
'...reduce the damage being done to the nation in the name of political correctness.' -- Peter Stokes
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The damage can be substantially reduced by:- 1) reducing or eliminating the...
'...ban pigeon feeding' -- Elizabeth Lucy Robillard
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
please ban the feeding of pigeons and any other vermin in any place within...
'...Stop The A48 Between the Jct With The A40 and Chepstow Being Used As A 'Rat Run'' -- Peter Amos
seen at 16:46, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The A48 between it's junction with the A40 and Chepstow is used as a 'Rat...
'...STOP the planned NF March on Saturday 21th April 07 In Surrey Quays and all future NF Marches' -- Miss Black
seen at 16:45, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
STOP THIS AND ALL FUTURE NF MARCHES Why is this being allowed to happen in...
'...Green Britain introduction of working from home - now that most things are remotley accessible (5 day week 2 days off to be capped) 4 days at work 3 days for rest !' -- Vahid Hedayati
seen at 16:45, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Time for radical new changes.. A few changes are required. 1. Green...
Troops
seen at 15:31, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any news on Operation Sinbad the PMOS said there was nothing new to add....
Northern Ireland
seen at 15:31, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be travelling to Northern Ireland in two weeks, the PMOS said that there had been an invitation at PMQs. We were polite people and the 8th May was an important date in Northern ...
Prime Minister's Visit to Germany this week
seen at 15:31, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister was going to Germany this week, the PMOS said that Germany currently held the Presidency and the meeting was important because of the EU Treaty, climate change, energy discussions and...
Home Office
seen at 15:31, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Security and Terrorism Committee would involve, the PMOS said it would bring together for the first time the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, the Foreign Secretary, the Secretary of State for ...
Police Inquiry
seen at 15:31, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had been informed as to what the next steps were for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the PMOS said that it was a matter for the CPS and the CPS alone. The PMOS added that...
EU Treaty
seen at 15:30, 23 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister's visit to Poland at the end of the week was primarily about the EU Treaty, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that a lot of forthcoming European visits would undoubtedly...
PM backs global road safety movement
seen at 15:30, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has lent his support to a campaign to cut the number of deaths caused around the world by traffic accidents. Watch his recorded message.
Morning press briefing from 23 April 2007
seen at 15:30, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Treaty, Police Inquiry, Home Office, Prime Minister's Visit to Germany this week, Northern Ireland and Troops
Government issues key guidance on the mental capacity act
seen at 15:28, 23 April in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The Code of Practice for people making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack mental capacity was published by the Government today.
Councillors’ Remuneration: salary, allowances and expenses – interim guidance
seen at 15:21, 23 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This document provides guidance on the content and implications of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 (SSI/2007/183), the Local Government (Allowances and Expenses) (Scotland...
The queen's gold medal for poetry 2007
seen at 15:09, 23 April in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
Metropolitan police authority - april meeting
seen at 15:08, 23 April in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) will be held in meeting room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 on Thursday 26 April 2007 at 10.00 a.m.
'...Provide tax relief for companies that use recycled/recyclable materials for letter communications' -- Greg Woodroffe
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many letters do you receive from companies which have plastic 'windows'...
'...Abolish the new Under 25 System for Off Licences and Shops' -- C Cox
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have just noticed in my local off-licence a poster saying anyone who looks...
'...ban all fisheries that do not take precautions in order to prevent the needless deaths of Albatrosses and other wildlife.' -- Roman Smyth
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are fisheries that do not take the necessary precautions in order to...
'...Help get more computers for older people on low income and other disadvantaged groups meeting the requirements of EU Directive' -- Peter Paduh
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like your help with encouraging Councils, Gov Departments large...
'...urge the Cheif Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson to resign at once' -- ben dean
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The CMO has been behind some of the most controversial and damaging reforms...
'...Ensure that all UK Ambulance staff are trained to Paramedic standard.' -- Jon Wedge
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK less than 50% of Ambulance staff are Paramedics the growing trend...
'...Abandon the plans to make home births available to everyone by 2009' -- David Betts
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Patricia Hewitt has comitted that by the end of 2009, every pregnant woman...
'...appoint Jeremy Clarkson as the minister for transport' -- Marcus Neale
seen at 14:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe Jeremy Clarkson the BBC Top Gear presenter along with his vast...
Kate barker reappointed to monetary policy committee
seen at 12:23, 23 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced the reappointment of Kate Barker to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a further three-year term. Kate Barker's current term of office is due...
Ten foreign ships under detention in the uk during march 2007
seen at 12:05, 23 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during March 2007 after failing Port State Control (PSC) safety inspection.
'...decrease council tax through stopping unnecessary sports grants to part-time students athletes who are certainly not competitive at regional or national level.' -- Kate Lindsay
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government and lottery alike, consistently wastes thousands of pounds in...
'...recognise, in law, rights, appropriate to the interests of non-human animals. Furthermore, to prohibit the rights of non-human animals being violated.' -- Aran Mathai
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently non-human animals have no legally recognised rights and can be...
'...transfer expenditure from Iraq and the Olympics to the N.H.S.' -- Margaret King
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are so many deficits in the N.H.S. all of which risk people's LIVES....
'...Remove the UK from the anti British policies of the EU and the inconsistance of the enforcement of their laws.' -- John Barton
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has now been revealed that Britain is being punished for overfishing of...
'...Remove voting rights from non-UK citizens and require proof of citizenship on first registration on the electoral roll.' -- Neil Lomas
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
About 988,000 non-British citizens from 50 Commonwealth countries are...
'...Save The Nell Gwynne, Bull Inn Court' -- Simon Carter
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is one of London's most historic pubs, said to have been frequented by...
'...Declassify foxes as so- called "pests" in order to outlaw night shooting.' -- Hayley Clark
seen at 11:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the end of the first world war people started to live in rural areas -...
Tony Blair hails "inspiring" carbon footprint plan
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM joined big businesses in London as they launched their plan to tackle climate change.
Government backs new campaign to slash co2 emissions
seen at 11:29, 23 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A major new campaign that aims to help individuals cut their personal CO2 emissions has today been backed by Prime Minister Tony Blair and Environment Secretary David Miliband.
Drug misuse
seen at 11:29, 23 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Information Centre for Health and Social Care: Statistics on drug misuse, England, 2007 (Full Report, Bulletin)
Hurlingham & chelsea school
seen at 11:12, 23 April in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
On Friday 20 April the Office of the Schools Adjudicator was informed that Hammersmith & Fulham Local Authority had decided to withdraw the proposal to cease to maintain Hurlingham & Chelsea School. In the light...
Why drought conditions needn't mean disaster for your lawn
seen at 11:07, 23 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Whether you live in the town, city or countryside, your green and lush gardens can take a bit of a battering through the summer months when a combination of hot summer sun and lack of rainfall can mean plots are...
'...Stop the Drug company bullying tactics to control use of Herbal medicines & supplements' -- Celia Jennings
seen at 10:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the Drug companies seek to get increasingly bigger with more control of...
'...Create a car insurance disk so it's easily checked' -- TERRI
seen at 10:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This a petition to ask the government to release a Car Insurance Disk, like...
'...serve a maximum of two terms in office.' -- Glen Scott
seen at 10:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Each Prime Minister should only be allowed to serve a maximum of two terms...
'...create more fairness in Cornwall's water rates by instuting a "water tax"' -- Brian Jenkins
seen at 10:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people of Cornwall have long paid exorbitant rates for their water in...
'...ban the import of all tropical hardwood into the UK and all Soya from Brazil and to persuade the EU to do the same. We respectfully request him to apologise for 10 years of major contribution to massive rainforest destruction by his inaction to date.'
seen at 10:47, 23 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU imports 50% of the Soya from Brazil, which is grown on land that was...
Statistics Board (John Healey)
seen at 10:24, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Statistics and Registration Service Bill, which is currently going through Parliament, will establish an independent statistics board that is outside ministerial control and reports to Parliament. The board...

General Affairs and External Relations Council (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:24, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 23 April in Luxembourg. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will represent the UK.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 10:24, 23 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have received the business plan for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which has been placed in the Library.

The agency has an important role to protect public health in the...

Regulation of claims management services commences
seen at 03:34, 23 April in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
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Uk companies outstrip europe's
seen at 03:33, 23 April in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
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