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25 May 2007

Discussion paper on the tender for the second phase futurebuilders fund published
seen at 19:41, 25 May in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Cabinet Office today published a discussion paper to invite further views on the tender for a partner to deliver the second phase of the Futurebuilders Fund - to distribute £65m of funding to third...
Falklands conflict this week 1982: 28 may - 3 june
seen at 19:34, 25 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
28 May * 2 Para battle for Goose Green and Darwin. This was the first major battle of the conflict. 2 Para were split into three rifles companies (A, B and D). The terrain was unfamiliar and was to be covered at...
'...Instruct the police to specifically target cars with defective lights.' -- Steve Merlot
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is currently a huge percentage of cars being driven with non-...
'...'Re-open the enquiry into the Hillsborough Disaster, where 96 innocent football fans lost their lives through incompetent policing, resulting in Lies and cover ups and blame unjustly on the innocent dead.' -- Jeff Barratt
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The history of Hillsborough begins with the deaths of 96 people and the...
'...Uplift the foxing ban act of 2004 and bring it back fully' -- Tasiah Iredale
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Us country people shall not stand for the ban on fox hunting 2004. We want...
'...amend the driving licence points tariff so that 12 points involves disqualification for life.' -- John Howard Norfolk
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our roads are overcrowded and driving requires concentration, patience and...
'...Declare, and enforce, a no fly zone for all seabirds over all land above the high tide mark' -- Mitchell Peacock
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sea birds, especially the common gull, have taken to infesting our cities,...
'...Reform the exams faced at school' -- Shaun Toffoletti
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At school people are being taught to pass an pre-defined exam. They are not...
'...instruct the Home Office to create a specific offence, with a realistic miminum sentence, of devastating lives by careless or dangerous driving' -- Margaret King
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Just because a victim of careless/dangerous driving isn't actually killed...
'...pay Afghan farmers to produce alternative crops to heroin-producing opium; as much as they receive for the opium' -- Margaret King
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
According to details given in Radio Times, about a play dealing with the...
'...Ensure all local authorities provide a 24 / 7 service to collect and tend to stray dogs.' -- Andrew Watts
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All local authorities are currently obliged to provide a service for dealing...
'...Allow Americans resident in the UK the same driving licence exchange privileges as drivers from EU countries have.' -- Arthur Scott Neumann
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow Americans resident in the UK the same driving licence exchange as...
'...Ban job agencies using spoof adverts' -- Sheree Scott
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ban job agencies using spoof adverts, since these serve no purpose other...
'...Publicly explain why taxation is so high and quality of life is so low' -- Ian
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nowadays there's nothing to show for the huge tax contributions made by law...
'...remove the building regulations application fee for double glazing as it adds £95 per home for a scrap of paper' -- Stephen Hughes
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If i work self employed or even on my own home, we have had to send of for...
'...(1) reject Cornwall County Council's bid for unitary status; (2) affirm his support for the principle that political power should be exercised by democratically elected representatives at the most local competent level of government; and (3) introduce
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...(1) reject Cornwall County Council's bid for unitary status; (2) affirm his support for the principle that political power should be exercised by democratically elected representatives at the most local competent...
'...ask humanists, secularists and atheists to stop moaning about the Church.' -- Grant Ashton
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We regularly read and hear complaints by militant atheists about the "...
'...Stop paying child benefits for any child that a person has after their third' -- Jessica Longdon
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it is wrong to give someone benefits after they have had over 3...
'...ensure that any organisation that provides training at a cost to to any individual, should be compelled to publish information about how many of their students 'Begin', 'Pass', 'Fail' or 'Do Not Complete' courses for each year.' -- shane adams
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is designed to ensure that people who pay for training are...
'...enforce all electricity distribution networks companies to switch to supplying 230 volts to the home.' -- C Parkes
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1988 an agreement was reached that voltage levels across Europe should be...
'...Provide free biodiesel and LPG conversions for people with older cars and low incomes.' -- Andrew
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Provide free biodiesel and LPG conversions for people with older cars and...
'...tax everyone according to income and wealth.' -- Tim Elliott
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxes seem to target and hurt the middle classes and average income earners...
'...make a no vehical day' -- Curtis Ambrose
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for example, every week on a wednesday. No vehicles (except buses and trains...
'...charge landlords business rates on rented properties.' -- Generali
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Excessive funds are being diverted to unproductive speculative investment in...
'...Force ASBO Youths To Work' -- Robbie Dunsby
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
insted of allowing ASBO youths to sit around waitting for there asbo's to...
'...Increase the minimum punishment for stealing internet banwidth' -- Luke McGread
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The minimum possible punishment for those caught stealing bandwidth (e.g....
'...allow companies other than the Royal Mail to deliver personal as well as business mail, and also open their own post offices- and not shut the rural ones down. As consumers, we'd have a choice of who delivers our post!' -- A Westwood
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It does seem that Royal Mail has itself a little monopoly over the private...
'...RAISE THE MINIMUM AGE OF LEARNING TO DRIVE.' -- C.Day
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more accidents are happening, this is due to the younger driver. To...
'...Stop Awarding Honours to Undeserving Celebrities' -- C Cox
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why are honours being dished out like sweets to self-absorbed celebrities...
'...Set Up a Helpline to Report Nuisance Call Centres' -- C Cox
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At least 5 or 6 times a day I am getting 'silent' calls from annoying call...
'...make British traditions part of the National Curriculum' -- Alex Marsh
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has lost its identity. St Georges day is now celebrated by drinking...
'...Change the law, so that Juror's on trials MUST be legally informed of their legal right to make use of Jury Equity.' -- Allan Wallace
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Change the law, so that Juror's on trials MUST be legally informed of their...
'...Recognise the work of Mo Mowlem and John Major in the development of the Northern Ireland Assembly' -- John Walsh
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Acknowledge the part played by both the late Mo Mowlem & John Major in...
'...Conduct overhaul of cuurent maternity/paternity pay conditions' -- Stuart Langley
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mothers to be entitled to 1 years maternity leave of which 6 months is full...
'...Force All Comapanys That Have Servers In The UK To Adhere To All UK Laws' -- David Tyler
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Companys are using the UK to host there servers/data servers, to take...
'...legislate to improve and enforce standards of customer service, care, equity and accessibilty of all essential utility companies to give the energy watch dogs powers beyond the reporting of failures, and to protect the public from inept ,and inadequat
seen at 18:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Customers of utility companies are feeling increasingly powerless to...
Boosting intellectual property awareness is the real winner in this year's think kit competition
seen at 18:48, 25 May in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The winners of the UK Intellectual Property Office's THINK kit competition have been announced today by the Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks.
Deputy Prime Minister
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
In response to further questions, Mr Straw said he would not speculate on any position, disposition or P45 that might await any Minister on June 27. He referred to the answer he had given earlier to Sir Nicholas...
Control Orders
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
He was asked if he thought that Control Orders, in their current form, had "run their course". Mr Straw said that was a matter for the Home Secretary to propose, because he was much closer to the regime ...
Freedom of Information
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader was asked if he had been helping to secure agreement on an amendment to a Private Member's Bill being promoted by David Maclean MP, to ensure that MPs' expenses were made public. He said that he had offered...
Counter-Terrorism
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a timescale for a Bill, Mr Straw said that none had been announced. The Home Secretary had referred to proposals in general terms in the House earlier. Asked if the programme was sufficiently ...
Forthcoming Business
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Leader announced that business for the week after the Whitsun recess would be: Monday, June 4 - second reading of the Legal Services Bill [Lords] (Bridget Prentice and Vera Baird, for the Government); Tuesday...
The Palace
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any plans for the Prime Minister to have dinner with the Queen, the PMS said the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) had said at briefing this morning that the Prime Minister had ...
Alex Salmond
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked (although the journalist admitted he knew it was a process question) whether the Prime Minister intended to nominate Alex Salmond to become Privy Councillor, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said she was...
Alex Salmond
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked (although the journalist admitted he knew it was a process question) whether the Prime Minister intended to nominate Alex Salmond to become Privy Councillor, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said she was...
Alex Salmond
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked (although the journalist admitted he knew it was a process question) whether the Prime Minister intended to nominate Alex Salmond to become Privy Councillor, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said she was...
Alex Salmond
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked (although the journalist admitted he knew it was a process question) whether the Prime Minister intended to nominate Alex Salmond to become Privy Councillor, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said she was...
Prime Minister meets eco-competition winners
seen at 17:44, 25 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair welcomed some green-thinking readers of Take a Break magazine to Downing Street on Tuesday.
Africa day
seen at 17:38, 25 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
To mark Africa Day on 25 May Lord Triesman, Foreign Office Minister for Africa, will speak at the African Union Day Celebrations at Cityhall at 1830. He will say:
Distinguished service award for health and safety commissioner
seen at 17:36, 25 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Commissioner, Professor Sayeed Khan received a distinguished service award at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Awards Gala Dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole...
Saving gateway
seen at 17:33, 25 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, speaking today at the opening of the new Bristol Institute of Public Affairs, launched the evaluation report of the second Saving Gateway pilot and outlined the Government...
'...Stop closure/lowering hours of accident and emergency units in sussex' -- Oliver Kahan
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Sussex many A&E units are being closed and the ones that are not being...
'...Reduce fuel and air travel duty for vegetarians' -- Robert James Shetliffe
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Methane produced by cattle is a 10 fold stronger greenhouse gas than carbon...
'...Extend the provision of equal rights to include all great apes: human beings, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orang-utans.' -- Emma Bowen
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Provide chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orang-utans with the following...
'...allow only 2 foreign players in each english football team.' -- stephen johns
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allowing 2 foreign players only will encourage each football teams youth...
'...prioritize local jobs for local people to keep a sense of community in the area' -- Kate Behennah
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have searched for a job for over six months and I would very much like to...
'...enable the relevant Government Department to credit University Students with National Insurance Contribution Credits towards their pension for the years that they are in full time Education.' -- Paul Waymont
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a student leaves school or 6th form college and gains employment they...
'...Put an end to dredging shingle from the English Channel' -- A C Pelling
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The denuding of shingle banks in the English Channel, to feed among others...
'...To make it law if you own a swimming pool. Fence it in.' -- Janet North
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Time to make our voices heard. There are to many needless deaths these days...
'...abandon the Government's intention to insert new questions into the 2011 census, as the proposed new questions constitute a significant intrusion into people's personal lives.' -- Fabian Richter
seen at 16:48, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In October 2006, the Office of National Statistics announced that it is...
Queen approves new Dean
seen at 15:43, 25 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Justin Welby to the Deanery of Liverpool.
Afternoon press briefing from 24 May 2007
seen at 15:43, 25 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Alex Salmond, the Palace, Forthcoming Business, Counter-Terrorism, Freedom of Information, Control Orders and the Deputy Prime Minister.
Microgenerating money
seen at 15:38, 25 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Grants for people who want to install micro-wind turbines and solar panels on their homes will be available again from 9am on Tuesday 29 May.
Student-centred learning and disadvantage - Education Foundation
seen at 15:27, 25 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
17 May - Student-centred learning and disadvantage - Education Foundation
Poverty and disadvantage among prisoners' families - JRF report
seen at 15:27, 25 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
21 May - Poverty and disadvantage among prisoners' families - JRF report
Teacher effectiveness - RSSS report
seen at 15:27, 25 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 May - Teacher effectiveness - RSSS report
Drug use in the family - ANCD report
seen at 15:27, 25 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 May - Drug use in the family - ANCD report
Criminal assets available for seizure - HO report
seen at 15:27, 25 May in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 May - Criminal assets available for seizure - HO report
Parent power will help make every school a good one
seen at 15:22, 25 May in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Parents are being given more power to help make every school a good one as key education reforms come into force today.
Wet and windy bank holiday
seen at 15:15, 25 May in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office is continuing to forecast cold, wet and windy weather during the Bank Holiday weekend. After a mainly fine start, heavy rain, strong winds and much colder weather will set in across many parts of ...
Keep the garden going by using water wisely this holiday
seen at 15:15, 25 May in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
We all want a gorgeous green garden full of colourful blooms to relax in when the summer sun is shining.
Hydrographic survey information released in google earth format
seen at 15:12, 25 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Hydrography Unit of the MCA's Navigation Safety branch have released a selection of files for download to the general public which provide information regarding some of the MCA's bathymetric multibeam surveys...
Launch of biggest primary school innovation project to find inventors of tomorrow
seen at 14:48, 25 May in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks will launch Cracking Ideas - the largest ever project to encourage today's primary school children to become the inventors of tomorrow.
Queen approves new Dean
seen at 12:44, 25 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Justin Welby to the Deanery of Liverpool.
'...Reduce The Cost and Tax of Musical Instruments' -- Martin Steele
seen at 11:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many young musicians are disappointed with the cost and tax on musical...
'...prevent MPs becoming exempt from the freedom of infomation act' -- john kilgallon
seen at 11:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...prevent MPs becoming exempt from the freedom of infomation act' -- john kilgallon
Prime Minister urges action in Darfur and Chad
seen at 11:42, 25 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM has called for an end to the violence in the Darfur region of Sudan and neighbouring Chad.
Minister calls on employers to do more for disabled people
seen at 11:37, 25 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
DWP Minister Lord McKenzie today called on employers to play their part in aiding social inclusion for disabled people. Employers play a crucial role in ensuring that disabled people are able to play a full part...
Council of Europe and OECD: Tax (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:31, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, has made the following Written Statement.

The United Kingdom signed the joint Council of Europe/OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative...

'...Stop speeding in Stansfield Road E16' -- Allison Primus
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stansfield Road E16 is a cut through road for motorists who want to get from...
'...build a bypass round sandford dorset,from the bakers arms roundabout to the wareham bypass' -- simon norman
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
sandford is a small village in dorset, but on the main a351 road to the...
'...give no goverment organisation ability to opt out of the freedom of info act' -- scott bath
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
politicians are answerable to the general public so any cost`s incured out...
'...cease all political relations with the current Polish government' -- Mark Dyson
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current Polish government, led by twin brothers, Lech and Jaroslaw...
'...supply the necessary resources and intelligence needed to help find Madeleine McCann' -- Sally-Ann Cathcart
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe I speak for our nation when I say that the people of Britain want...
'...Ensure that all non essential Business in the United Kingdom have to close with National Holidays' -- Ricci Colla
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the United Kingdom I beleive that all non essential Business should have...
'...Help All CANCER SUFFERS; Use National Lottery Good Causes Monies for Cancer Care & STOP Post Code Lottery Medication' -- Mick Pilling
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cancer touches everyone in the UK at sometime in there life. So Why-not Use...
'...set up an e-referendum service.' -- Geoffrey May
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Expand the evidently popular 'e-Petitions' service to the 'referendum'...
'...Have an E-Poster of Madeleine McCann on all Government Websites - around the world' -- Phillip Chalamers
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition most urgently the Prime Minister to keep in focus Madeleine...
'...provide and promote free ash tray recycling when the smoking ban starts' -- Martin Mottershead
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When the smoking ban kicks in across England (as has already happened...
'...Allow teachers and LEA staff to recommend home schooling' -- Riaz Sobrany
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
State school teachers and LEA staff (such as educational psychologists) are...
'...lower the requirements for the Highly Skilled Migrant Program.' -- Shaun Donaghy
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The immigration system in this country is much too strict for skilled...
'...Make it illegal for commercial organizations to withold their telephone number.' -- Mr R Staley
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The rules and regulations on telephone selling are widely flouted, causing...
'...Create a Ministry of the Government, dedicated to the Rights and Laws for Children.' -- Joshua Worley
seen at 10:49, 25 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as children ourselves, believe that we should have a Ministry set up, for...
£3m boost for english fishing industry
seen at 10:48, 25 May in Marine Fisheries Agency News - national (Our copy).
Grants worth £3m to modernise and enhance the competitiveness of England's fishing industry have been awarded following an assessment panel.
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 10:44, 25 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy rose by 0.7% in Q1 2007
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 10:44, 25 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.8% quarterly rise into March
Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (COE/OECD Convention) (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The United Kingdom signed the joint Council of Europe/OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters on 24 May 2007. The text of the convention is published on the websites of both organisations...

North-West Regional Spatial Strategy (Meg Munn, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Women and Equality), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government intends to publish on 29 May, for consultation, her proposed changes to the draft revision of the Regional Spatial Strategy for...

Royal School of Military Engineering (PPP) (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Royal School of Military Engineering Public Private Partnership (PPP) project has for some time been assessing a range of options for the relocation of two units that fall within the scope of the project, ...

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (Code of Practice) (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The new edition of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's code of practice for infertility clinics has been approved and laid before Parliament today. The code has been placed in the Library and copies...

Assets Recovery Agency (Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Assets Recovery Agency's annual report 2006-07 and annual plan 2007-8 have been laid before Parliament today.

The annual report covers the agency's fourth full year of operation and provides an assessment...

The Asset Recovery Action Plan (Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Seizing criminal assets delivers a wide range of benefits, from depriving criminals of capital to reducing the incentives for crime and the harm caused by crime, as well as promoting fairness and confidence in...

Counter Terrorism (John Reid, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today informing Parliament of an ongoing police operation to locate three British citizens who are believed to have absconded from Control Orders on Monday night.

It is believed that these individuals...

Police Authority Capital Grant 2007-08 (Tony McNulty, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 19 February 2007 I announced the allocation to police authorities in England and Wales of an additional £25 million of capital for 2006-07, which came from money originally held back for restructuring...

Oral Statements on the Order Paper (Jack Straw)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 15 March 2007 I informed Members of improvements to the process by which notice is given to the House when Ministers plan to make an oral statement.

I set out plans that wherever notice had already been...

Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 29 January 2007, I announced a way forward on the issue of faith-based adoption and fostering agencies and the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007. As I set out at that time, the interests of...

BSB/Itv (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 26 February 2007, I issued an intervention notice under section 42(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 in respect of British Sky Broadcasting Group's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent. stake in ITV plc. This meant ...

Competitiveness Council (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council in Brussels on 21 and 22 May 2007, at which I represented the UK.

Day 1 Monday 21 May

The Council opened with a progress...

Regional Funding Allocations (Gillian Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The regional funding allocations (RFAs) process has, for the first time, given regions a say in decision-making about transport schemes that affect them at the regional and local levels. In July last year, the...

Trust Ports (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:33, 25 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the publication of a report on future reform of the trust port sector. More than 50 ports in England and Wales are trust ports; independent statutory bodies, governed by unique local legislation...

Updated alcohol advice for pregnant women
seen at 03:37, 25 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New health guidance published today is advising pregnant women or those trying to conceive to avoid alcohol.
Keep the motorway hard shoulder for emergencies only
seen at 03:35, 25 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
QUENTIN WILLSON AND HIGHWAYS AGENCY TRAFFIC OFFICERS DRIVE HOME THE MESSAGE ON HARD SHOULDER SAFETY