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10 May 2007

Other
seen at 19:36, 10 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Mr Straw also responded to questions about party political issues....
Forthcoming Business
seen at 19:36, 10 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader announced that business for next week would be: Monday, May 14 - second reading of the Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords] (Douglas Alexander and Gillian Merron, for the Government); Tuesday, May 15...
Transition
seen at 19:36, 10 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the next leader would become Prime Minister after Prime Minster on the 27th of June, the Prime Minister's spokesman (PMS) said it was fair to assume that this was the case. Asked if the existing Prime Minister...
Afternoon press briefing from 10 May 2007
seen at 17:38, 10 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman and Leader of the House of Commons on: Transititon, Forthcoming Business and Other
New satellite in service for military communications
seen at 17:31, 10 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The British military's latest high-tech communication satellite has been commissioned into service following its successful launch in South America last month.
'...build a bypass for Braunton, North Devon.' -- Matthew Huxtable
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Build a bypass for Braunton to prevent the long delays in and out of the...
'...Making the 3 Rs: REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE a compulsory part of the school curriculum' -- Katarina Darcy
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ensure that people understand the impacts of climate change upon our...
'...make london buses more accessible for parents of multiples' -- delica arnold
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
at present,parents of multiples have to fold up their prams to get onto...
'...encourage law and order in public places' -- Munira lakhani
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children and teens are increasingly going out on the streets and behaving...
'...Declare a 'Switch Off' hour in Britain as a gesture to raise awareness for the Climate Change problem' -- Maria Uther
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We encourage the Prime Minister to declare a 'Switch Off' hour for a day as...
'...Force companies who dig up roads to work 24hrs non-stop until the job is done!' -- Dan Apps
seen at 16:49, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many times have you been stopped by road works on the way to work with...
Survey shows 94 per cent engage with sport or arts
seen at 15:32, 10 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
More than nine out of ten adults in England have engaged in at least one form of cultural or sporting opportunity during the past twelve months, a new report reveals.
Hewitt hails talking therapy pilots a success and announces more to follow
seen at 15:29, 10 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
£2m to increase access to therapy for people suffering from anxiety and depression
New charter attacks cash in transit robbery
seen at 15:26, 10 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new Charter to tackle the menace of cash in transit robbery was signed at a Home Office seminar today.
Joining up to keep charities safe from terrorism - charity commission responds to government review
seen at 15:19, 10 May in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Making charities safe from terrorist involvement and exploitation is vital and requires close co-operation between the regulator, the sector and the rest of government, says the Charity Commission in its initial...
Thurrock thames gateway development corporation lifespan extended
seen at 15:16, 10 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Yvette Cooper, Minister for Housing and Planning, today announced that the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation lifespan has been extended.
'...Recommend a knighthood for Vernon Handley' -- Graham P. Thomas
seen at 14:47, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Vernon Handley is a conductor who has made an outstanding contribution to...
Cabinet
seen at 12:34, 10 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) began the briefing by giving journalists a readout from this morning's Cabinet. The Prime Minister started off by acknowledging that this was not quite a normal day...
PM's announcement on his future
seen at 12:34, 10 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has announced his intention to resign as leader of the Labour Party.
More choice for north west patients
seen at 12:31, 10 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Patients in the North West will soon benefit from faster waiting times and more choice about where they can be treated, thanks to a new partnership with the independent sector, the Department of Health said today...
Publication of research on independent living
seen at 12:30, 10 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Savings to health care and social care budgets could be made by investing in housing adaptations, and investment in independent living benefits individuals and wider society, according to research published today...
Almost 60,000 more businesses now eligible for simpler vat
seen at 12:07, 10 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
More businesses across the UK can, from this month, benefit from easier ways to deal with VAT, following changes to one of the schemes aimed at helping small and medium-sized firms to better manage their cashflow...
'...ensure that his government takes all necessary steps with a view to abolishing non-therapeutic circumcision of normal unconsenting children.' -- John Dalton
seen at 11:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Female circumcision is already proscribed in UK Law. Male child...
'...Councils to put re-cycling points in streets to aid better re-cycling' -- alex mckenzie
seen at 11:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For every coucil to better re-cycling points for people to use ie - in every...
Morning press briefing from 10 May 2007
seen at 11:35, 10 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Cabinet
Cc confirms stagecoach/scottish citylink must sell services
seen at 11:34, 10 May in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today confirmed that it will require Stagecoach and Scottish Citylink to sell some of their services on the Glasgow-Aberdeen and Edinburgh-Inverness routes to a competing operator...
Online job searches hit record high
seen at 11:31, 10 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Jobcentre Plus six monthly website statistics reveal steady growth
Highways agency says don't throw it all away
seen at 11:29, 10 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency is calling on Education Professionals to help improve safety on roads by joining them in a new initiative called ' Throwing it all Away' to help reduce the number of objects that are dropped ...
Road traffic in great britain - q1 2007
seen at 11:19, 10 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on Traffic in Great Britain, including analysis by vehicle type and road class, for the first quarter of 2007.
Road casualties in great britain: quarterly provisional estimates: fourth quarter 2006
seen at 11:19, 10 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Transport has today published National Statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in the fourth quarter of 2006, which relate to casualties in accidents reported to the police. The number of...
'...enforce local councils to provide adequate and safe parking for passenger carrying vehicles and vans.' -- Tina Hailstone
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Small businesses within the transport business either goods or passengers...
'...Initiate the establishment of a UK Child Labourers Memorial' -- John G. R. Proctor
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Initiate the establishment of a UK Child Labourers Memorial' -- John G. R. Proctor
'...legislate against television companies showing factual crime programmes except for the purpose of solving a crime/finding the perpetrator(s)' -- Margaret King
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My husband has recently started watching a Cable channel which is...
'...make shift allowances mandatory for night workers' -- Mrs Rebecca Ledger
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I work like thousands of others as a night care assistant and am only paid...
'...Cancel trident and spend the money saved making peace' -- Jo Jacques
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cancel trident and spend the saving making peace in the world. Only people...
'...Against WorkPlace Bullying in the UK' -- John Bright
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Against WorkPlace Bullying... Workplace Bullying Day on the 7TH OF Nov 2007...
'...Stop Electromagnetic, microwave weapons.' -- M Tahani
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm targeted by the electromagnetic, microwave and diret energy weapons....
'...reinstate full stroke rehabilitation in the NHS' -- Jill Ingham
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a purpose built stroke unit at Ipswich hospital that has been...
'...allow the awarding of the Veterans Badge to NAAFI & Chinese Laundry staff' -- Ian Winter
seen at 10:48, 10 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the Falklands War, these brave men served onboard & some were sadly...
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 10:39, 10 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit widened to £4.5 bn in March 2007
Cc formally clears bricks merger
seen at 10:38, 10 May in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the anticipated acquisition by Wienerberger Finance Service BV (Wienerberger), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wienerberger AG, of Baggeridge Brick plc (Baggeridge...
Appointments to seac announced
seen at 10:36, 10 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Four new members have been appointed to the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee (SEAC).
Op Banner Commemoration (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce plans to arrange a service of remembrance in 2008 to pay tribute to the members of the armed forces who lost their lives as a result of the violence in Northern Ireland. The current peace...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels.

The Presidency will seek political agreements on measures to ensure the recovery of the European ...

Independent Advisory Committee on Development Impact (IACDI) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to ensuring that the UK's aid budget is used effectively to make a difference to the lives of the world's poorest people and that it represents value for money.

As our spending...

Intergovernmental Agreement with Ireland (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the successful restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland, I am pleased to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Ireland.

This treaty reaffirms both Governments' commitment to protect...

Development: Independent Advisory Committee (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

The Government are committed to ensuring that the UK's aid budget is used effectively to...

Northern Ireland: Intergovernmental Agreement (Lord Rooker, Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:30, 10 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Peter Hain) has made the following Ministerial Statement.

Following the successful restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland, I am pleased to enter into ...

2006 national road maintenance condition survey results published
seen at 10:23, 10 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the condition of roads and footways in England and Wales in 2006.
VIP Communications Limited v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 17 (02 April 2007)
seen at 09:52, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VIP Communications Limited v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 17 (02 April 2007)
IP Communications Limited v Office of Communications (Interim Relief) [2007] CAT 19 (03 April 2007)
seen at 09:52, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
IP Communications Limited v Office of Communications (Interim Relief) [2007] CAT 19 (03 April 2007)
VIP Communications Limited v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 20 (03 April 2007)
seen at 09:52, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VIP Communications Limited v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 20 (03 April 2007)
Cityhook Limited v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 18 (03 April 2007)
seen at 09:52, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Cityhook Limited v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 18 (03 April 2007)
Independent Water Company Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2007] CAT 21 (04 April 2007)
seen at 09:52, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Independent Water Company Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2007] CAT 21 (04 April 2007)
Anglian Windows Ltd v The GMB [2007] EWHC 917 (QB) (27 April 2007)
seen at 09:50, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the Claimant for an injunction restraining the Defendant from committing one or more economic torts. The causes of action relied on are clear from the draft order sought but are not mentioned...
Ilangaratne v British Medical Association [2007] EWHC 920 (Ch) (09 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Dr Ilangaratne, brought with the permission of Rimer J, against the Order of Deputy Master Seager-Berry, sitting as a costs judge, made on 12 July 2006, and superseded by an order with further...
N v Director of Public Prosecutions [2007] EWHC 883 (Admin) (03 April 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE TOMLINSON: This is an appeal by way of case stated against the decision of the Chelmsford Crown Court, Mr Recorder Chandler and two lay justices, on 25th August 2006, dismissing an appeal against the...
Smith v Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust [2007] EWCA Civ 387 (26 April 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
With permission granted by Scott Baker LJ on paper on 9 October 2006, Terrosina Jane Smith appeals against an order made by Miss Recorder Davies QC, sitting as a deputy judge of the High Court on 3 July 2006, dismissing...
Ishtiaq v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 386 (26 April 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal is concerned with the true interpretation of para 289A(iv) of the Immigration Rules HC 395 ("the Rules"). Para 289A is headed "Requirements for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom as the...
O'Connor & Anor v Wiltshire County Council [2007] EWCA Civ 426 (09 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order made on 29 March 2006 in the Lands Tribunal (Member: His Honour Michael Rich QC) on a reference under section 16 of the Land Compensation Act 1973. The question referred was whether...
Lipscombe v The Forestry Commission [2007] EWCA Civ 428 (09 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the EAT) dated 28 September 2006 by the Forestry Commission (FC). The EAT allowed Mr Lipscombe's appeal from a decision of an ET dated 22 November...
Johnson, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 427 (09 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the decision of Andrew Nicol QC, sitting as a deputy high court judge, where he dismissed the claim that the delay in putting Mr Johnson's case before the Parole Board was a breach of Article...
Lamont v Burton [2007] EWCA Civ 429 (09 May 2007)
seen at 09:49, 10 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CPR 45.16(a) provides that the percentage increase which is to be allowed in relation to solicitors' fees in road traffic accident claims to which Section III of Part 45 applies is "100% where the claim concludes...
Ofwat response to pac report published today
seen at 03:14, 10 May in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Consumers expect to receive high quality sustainable water services at a fair price. Ofwat protects consumers by keeping prices down, driving improved service and where companies fail to deliver taking effective...
The Homelessness etc. (SCOTLAND) Act 2003 Section 11 Consultation Responses
seen at 00:27, 10 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to the Scottish Executive consultation on the Implementation of Section 11 of the Homelessness Etc (Scotland) Act 2003