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11 May 2007

Falklands conflict this week 1982: 14 - 20 may
seen at 19:25, 11 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Imagery is available from the Imperial War Museum website and from
Iraq's President Talabani at No10
seen at 17:35, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair held talks with Iraq's President today, pledging once again his support for the country and its desire for "peace and harmony".
Tony Blair in Paris for Sarkozy summit
seen at 17:35, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM met with French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday.
'...empower a counsel to over look all "Hague Convention" and "Brussels II revised" cases in the U.K, where applicable to over-turn Judgement in cases which have a high welfare risk.' -- Stacey Ferguson
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Myself and many other mothers find themselves caught up in the rules of the...
'...Campaign to the United Nations to deny a Resolution to Decriminalise Sodomy Laws , Unnatural Acts and Homosexuality' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 17th of May 2007 , Louis George Tin is proposing a resolution to...
'...cancel VAT on repairs to listed buildings' -- Captain Bailey
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...cancel VAT on repairs to listed buildings' -- Captain Bailey
'...equal rights regarding tv license for the deaf as for the blind' -- Karen Hull
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
currently deaf people do not get any help towards the cost of a british tv...
'...Build a tunnel linking N.Ireland to Britian' -- Ashley McConnell
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Build a tunnel linking N.Ireland to Britian making it easier and cheaper for...
'...stop councils clawing back benefit overpayment from those that need it most when coucil at fault' -- anna ioannou
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
my daughter earns £14,000 pa and has her brother living with her as he at...
'...re-classify Cannabis as a Class B drug' -- Samuel Dean
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cannabis should be re-classified as a Class B drug as more and more young...
'...impose a cost of disposal levy at time for first purchase' -- William Sadler
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Netherlands is often quoted as a prime example for efficient recycling....
'...confine mandatory security checks at airports to risk targets and risk based limited selection amongst the general population.' -- Paul Wilson
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
According to recent figures there are 2,000 people on the terror watch list...
'...allow defendants to sit with their barrister in Crown Court during their trial so they can give instructions ‘on the fly’' -- Phil Faber (SAFARI)
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Defendants need to be allowed to sit with their barrister in Crown Court...
'...allow individual tax payers to select specific areas where they do not wish their tax pounds to be spent by government' -- Bob Lomax
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Almost all tax payers have areas of government spending that they entirely...
'...allow for statutory paternity pay to be paid to fathers with continous employment throughout the partner's/wife's pregnancy' -- Chris Malish
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently statutory paternity pay is only paid if a father is employed by...
'...Provide sight saving treatment needed by our older citizens on the NHS' -- danielle wilson
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The primary care trust are taking advantage of our older citizens, taking...
'...reverse the political impetus towards reducing funding of the arts and to establish a broad community of artists as decision makers at Arts Council England and the DCMS.' -- Jonathan Holloway
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public subsidy of the arts accounts for a minute proportion of national...
'...Identify and Restrict drivers convicted for dangerous driving and serious speeding with an R plate' -- Phil Joslin
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The petition is to ensure that safe motorists and the police can clearly...
'...Either abandon the 'Britishness' test that all non-Europeans are forced to take to stay in this country, or make the test compulsory to all British people in order to determine a benchmark' -- Alex Samson
seen at 16:47, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have two issues with the policy regarding the 'Britishness' test. 1) '...
Prime Minister
seen at 15:36, 11 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it were the case the Prime Minister would attend PMQs on the 27th June before going to see HM The Queen to resign as Prime Minister, the PMS said that again it would be wise to wait for...
Scottish Election
seen at 15:36, 11 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the relationship between the Prime Minister and the new First Minister for Scotland would be, what kind of relationship would the Prime Minister like to have with Alex Salmond, the PMS said that it would...
Prime Minister's Visit to France
seen at 15:36, 11 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister would discuss in his meetings with President Jacques Chirac and President Elect Nicolas Sarkozy, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that with President Chirac this was a private...
PM helps honour footballing hero
seen at 15:36, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A statue of World Cup hero Bobby Moore has been unveiled at the new Wembley.
New nhs projects to improve occupational health for local businesses
seen at 15:32, 11 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Businesses in five areas across the country are to benefit from NHS advice and support to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of their staff, health minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Royal navy gives special welcome to record-breaking round-the-world sailor
seen at 15:28, 11 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy will give a hero's welcome to yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston as he returns to the UK from his solo circumnavigation of the world on Saturday (May 12).
Jean charles de menezes: mpa response to the ipcc decision on shooting discipline
seen at 15:09, 11 May in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority welcomes the Independent Police Complaints Commission's decision to withdraw Regulation 9 notices in respect of 11 of the officers, which will be a great relief to them. However...
Jean charles de menezes: ipcc makes decision on shooting discipline
seen at 15:06, 11 May in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
The front-line firearms and surveillance officers involved in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Underground Station on 22 July 2005 will not face a disciplinary tribunal the Independent Police...
Dog and owner rescued from cliffs at hartland point
seen at 15:05, 11 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At twenty minutes past nine this morning, Swansea coastguard rescue coordination centre received a call from the owner of a local bed and breakfast reporting that one of her guests had not returned from taking his...
'...ensure that when Government Ministers or others in public office resign or are sacked as a result of their failings, dishonesty, misleading the public or Parliament, are immediately stripped of their occupational pension and other benefits paid for or
seen at 14:48, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most holders of high public office benefit from healthy and protected...
'...hold an independent, internationally sanctioned enquiry into the voting problems in the Scottish Elections' -- Martin Garibaldi
seen at 14:48, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The electoral commission has already said it will investigate the problems...
'...introduce legislation that bans the hanging of wind chimes without the expressed permission of all neighbours and residents within hearing distance.' -- Stuart Crotty
seen at 14:48, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My life is being ruined by wind chimes in my neighbour's garden. My own...
'...Reduce the time and money wasted on monitoring and overly bureaucratic target setting.' -- erica sosna
seen at 14:48, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
bureaucatic pressure! The amount and complexity of the targets and...
Morning press briefing from 11 May 2007
seen at 12:38, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Visit to France, Scottish Election and Prime Minister
Geoff hoon comments on political developments in bosnia and herzegovina
seen at 12:33, 11 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the recent letter from the EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the subsequent EU Presidency statement, Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said:
Oft deadline on misleading holiday and travel pricing arrives
seen at 12:30, 11 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
On 9 February the OFT issued a warning to all holiday and travel suppliers to include all fixed non-optional costs in the basic advertised prices of their holidays. The deadline for compliance expired yesterday.
Sponsored Research: Children in Need - Examining its use in practice and reflecting on its currency for proposed policy changes
seen at 12:28, 11 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Link to an external report by Childhood Studies at the University of Edinburgh (available from 9 May 2007) - part of the Scottish Executive Education Department sponsored research programme
£3.6 million for gifted and talented learning
seen at 12:18, 11 May in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Gifted and talented secondary children will benefit from a wide range of out of school hours learning through leading universities, announced Schools Minister Andrew Adonis today.
'...remove all taxes and replace them with expenditure tax (part of VAT)' -- Janet Woofer
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large percentage of the taxes collected is spent to collect and regulate...
'...Stop the reduction of sickness benefits when appealing against a benefits agency decision.' -- David Patterson
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A claim for Incapacity Benefit or other sickness benefit, is subject to a...
'...Allow under 25 year old further education students in England and Wales not to pay their course fees for the second year of their course in 2007/2008.' -- Chris Morton
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Chancellor Gordon Brown announced that further education would be free...
'...increase the number of police officers in and around high schools to help combat the ever-growing number of young drug addicts.' -- Samuel Dean
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are far too many young children who are addicted to drugs. In order to...
'...stop inappropriate material before the watershed.' -- Linda Newport
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am concerned about the amount of swearing and sexual scenes shown before 9...
'...Stop discriminating against young Adult students unable to access Higher Education, Maintenance, EMA grants' -- Steve Plumb
seen at 11:50, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The English government classes people of 16 as Adults - they can leave...
PM's announcement on his future
seen at 11:36, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has offered his resignation as Labour Party leader, although he continues as PM.
PM welcomes President Talabani to No10
seen at 11:36, 11 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair held talks with Iraq's President today, pledging once again his support for the country and its desire for "peace and harmony".
Dental contracts
seen at 11:33, 11 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Developing a world class radiotherapy service for england
seen at 11:33, 11 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Independent report into radiotherapy provision published by Cancer Tsar
Rate reform boost for small businesses and town centres
seen at 11:20, 11 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has today (11 May) published new legislation aimed at encouraging empty shops, offices, factory and warehouse buildings back into commercial use as part of a package to create...
'...allow parents and carers to photograph and video their own children whilst they take part in school plays, sports days and stage performances' -- Mr Alan Gurbutt
seen at 10:49, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's very sad that in todays society and because of a few undesirable people...
'...Reduce the TV License for those people still unable to receive Digital TV in non reception areas' -- Paul Bates
seen at 10:49, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, many people are still waiting for the digital signal to be...
'...Resume the right of abode of all British Nationals (Overseas)' -- Sam Fan
seen at 10:49, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hong Kong is one of the few former British colonies that is a developed...
'...Campaign for the introduction of health warnings about the use of television' -- Dr Nigel Hunt
seen at 10:49, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Television is at least as dangerous to health as fast food, smoking, or...
'...bring an end to disability living allowance discrimination' -- Paul Raymond Hardy
seen at 10:49, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently if claiming the benefit disability living allowance (dla) as a...
PENSION TRENDS: Pensions Contributions
seen at 10:39, 11 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
£75 billion in 2005
Asset Freezing Regime (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written ministerial statement of 10 October 2006, I undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK's asset freezing regime. This is the second of these reports and covers...

Vulture Funds (Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I deplore the activities of so-called vulture funds that seek to profit from debts owed by the poorest countries in the world. I am determined to limit the damage done by such funds. The UK will therefore:

Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The lifespan of the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation is to be extended by three years to 2014, following a public consultation.

The Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation was established...

Armed Forces Pay Review Body (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The supplement to the 2007 report of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) making recommendations on the pay of service medical and dental officers has been published today. Copies of the report are available...

Broiler Directive (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 7 May European Union (EU) Ministers agreed a Directive which for the first time establishes rules governingthe conditions under which meat chickens are kept. The package of new measures includes detailed requirements...

Mixed-Sex Accommodation in Hospitals (Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, the Department is publishing a report from the chief nursing officer on progress with mixed-sex accommodation in hospitals. This report highlights the actions the national health service should take to...

General Affairs and External Relations Council (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 14 and 15 May in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of Statefor Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and I will representthe UK...

Identity Cards (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:29, 11 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The second ID cards scheme costs report is being laid before Parliament today. It sets out an estimate of the public expenditure likely to be incurred on the ID cards scheme over the next 10 years, in accordance...

Mental health tsar maps out way ahead for mental health reform
seen at 03:39, 11 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Professor Louis Appleby, the National Clinical Director for Mental Health explains why improvements in community care must continue and sets out a new phase of reform in mental health services in a report published...
Hart Investments Ltd v Terence Maurice Charles Fidler (t/a Terence Fidler Partnership) & Anor [2007] EWHC 1058 (TCC) (30 March 2007)
seen at 02:48, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action the Claimant seeks to hold the First Defendant responsible for the collapse of part of the front and side façades of a building which it owns at 53-55 Queens' Avenue, Muswell Hill. The collapse...
Curistan v Times Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWHC 926 (QB) (25 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant in this action, Peter Curistan, is a Chartered Accountant and a well-known businessman in Northern Ireland. He claims damages for libel against the defendant, Times Newspapers Limited, in respect of...
Ministry of Defence and Support of the Armed Forces for the Islamic Republic of Iran v Faz Aviation Ltd.& Anor [2007] EWHC 1042 (Comm) (09 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The defendants ("Faz" and Mr Al-Zayat) challenge the jurisdiction of the English court to try this claim. The claimant ("MODSAF") seeks worldwide freezing orders against Faz and Mr Al-Zayat. In the event, as I will...
HMP Wandsworth, Governor of v Kinderis [2007] EWHC 998 (Admin) (03 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In these somewhat unusual proceedings the Governor of HMP Wandsworth ("the Governor") seeks declarations as to the meaning and effect of three court orders: an order of the Peterborough Magistrates Court made on...
Ministry of Defence and Support of the Armed Forces for the Islamic Republic of Iran v (1) Faz Aviation Ltd. & Anor [2007] EWHC 1042 (Comm) (09 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The defendants ("Faz" and Mr Al-Zayat) challenge the jurisdiction of the English court to try this claim. The claimant ("MODSAF") seeks worldwide freezing orders against Faz and Mr Al-Zayat. In the event, as I will...
Verdonck, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1024 (19 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE DAVID CLARKE: On 26th July 2006 the applicant, who is 44, pleaded guilty to two offences of conspiracy to import Class A drugs. They related to cocaine and ecstasy. On 8th September 2006, before His...
M (1) , R v [2007] EWCA Crim 970 (27 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
M (1) , R v [2007] EWCA Crim 970 (27 April 2007)
Sandhu v Jan De Rijk Transport Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 430 (10 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issue underlying this appeal can be very simply stated. Did the appellant, Mr. Charlie Sandhu, resign from his employment with the respondent, Jan de Rijk Transport Limited on 6 December 2002, or was he dismissed...
Eastaway v Secretary of State for Trade & Industry [2007] EWCA Civ 425 (10 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 11 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In 1992, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry began proceedings against Mr Eastaway for his disqualification as a director. These proceedings culminated in Mr Eastaway giving an undertaking to the Secretary...
Think kit competition is a winner for the uk intellectual property office
seen at 02:46, 11 May in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK Intellectual Property Office's drive to raise Intellectual Property awareness within schools has paid off with a record number of entries being submitted in this year's Think kit(tm) "Hobby to Enterprise...