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12 June 2007

Falklands
seen at 21:45, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct that the Prime Minister had been to Argentina once, but never been to the Falklands, the PMOS replied that he would check. But a more substantive question would be to ask what had the Government...
PM Lecture
seen at 21:45, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister was trying to achieve in his speech today, the PMOS replied that first and foremost the Prime Minister was trying to make an analysis from the vantage point of someone in his unique...
Ford
seen at 21:45, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any reaction to Ford selling off Jaguar and Land Rover, and were there any contingency plans for job losses, the PMOS replied that obviously we were in touch with the company. We ...
Reappointment to energywatch
seen at 19:46, 12 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Energy Minister, Lord Truscott today announced the re-appointment of Ed Gallagher as Chairman of the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council - Energywatch.
Royal swan upping 2007
seen at 19:25, 12 June in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
Swan Upping, the annual census of the swan population on a particular stretch of the River Thames, was announced today by David Barber, The Queen's Swan Marker.
'...give Waterbarn Recreation Ground in Stacksteads, Lancashire village green status to enable local residents to use the ground without threat of development' -- Andrew Marshall
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The above named piece of land has recently been purchased from the local...
'...Abolish in-heritance tax' -- Mr Christopher Graham Ruffle
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the loss of a loved one the government deems it fit to tax you on your...
'...Ban cars from parking half on the path and half on the road' -- Emma Balme
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I walk to work everyday and continually struggle to walk on the paths safely...
'...Stop classing PMI provided by an employer as a taxable benefit.' -- Dylan Pemberton
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you are lucky enough to have Private Medical Insurance via your employer...
'...seriously consider changing the National Anthem to "Land Of Hope And Glory"' -- Pte Ian Barnett
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is for all those who would prefer to have "Land Of Hope And...
'...Make these petitions means something!' -- K MacDougall
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I've noticed recently that most petitions are simply ignored by the PM and...
'...Call an amnesty for all illegal immigrants to voluntarily leave the country' -- ian
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Regualarise the issue from an ethical point of view.
'...give working parents a choice about whether they receive Child Benefit weekly or monthly' -- M Melbourne
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a working parent, who gets paid monthly, as does my husband. We find it...
'...Grant the English people a referendum on independence for England' -- Stephen Gash
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
68% of English people want an English Parliament. 59% of English people want...
'...Make a rebate on fuel duty for travel to work in proportion to rate of income tax paid' -- Mark Holmes
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that paying the full fuel duty for travel to work is unfair. We...
'...Build a Safe National Road Infrastructure Away from Roads & Pavements for Cyclists' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime Minister this Nation is ignoring a very good oppurtunity for the...
'...Name the UK two Aircraft Carriers, Solebay and Derwent' -- Jon Doyle
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Solebay and Derwent were the first two ships of the West Africa Squadron...
'...Make it an offence to release foxes, urban or country, back into the wild.' -- Paul Cope
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that it should be a punishable offence to release previously...
'...authorise contruction of a memorial to the railway workers (men and women) who served during the Second World War' -- Christopher Ward
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The work of the men and women of Britain who worked on the railways during...
'...Tax chewing gum' -- gloria percy
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Chewing gum is a disgusting habit, and if, as humans we were meant to...
'...Make laws to stop shops advertising price cuts' -- Danny Gregory
seen at 18:50, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
you see it every day, you walk down the street and there are massive signs...
PM welcomes Prime Minister of Slovak Republic
seen at 17:57, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister welcomed Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, to Downing Street today.
Leading the way for leeds and sheffield refugees
seen at 17:50, 12 June in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Refugees in Leeds and Sheffield are successfully integrating into their new communities thanks to the team at Sunrise, said Chris Hudson, regional director of the Border and Immigration Agency.
Skipper of cabin cruiser found not guilty of manslaughter
seen at 17:21, 12 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At a hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Truro, Mr Phillip Colver, aged 32 was found Not Guilty to the charge of Manslaughter of Mr Ben Cochrane and Not Guilty to the charge of GBH to Mr Frazer Cochrane...
Red ensign flying high at nor-shipping
seen at 17:21, 12 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Achieving the top position on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding Committee 'White List' announced last week, the UK Ship Register (UKSR) will promote the 'UK Flag' to the global maritime industry visiting Nor...
'...ensure that the high level of safety enjoyed by UK’s road users as a result of the current MoT testing regime is maintained and not watered down by deferring the MoT until a vehicle's fourth year, then followed by MoT testing every two years.' -- R
seen at 16:52, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The MoT critically increases safety and emission standards, preventing...
'...solve the congestion problems with means which will not infringe personal liberties.' -- Oliver Vernon
seen at 16:52, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are two ways to enforce congestion charges. The first would be to...
'...advise his ministers that it is none of their damned business if we choose to drink to get drunk' -- Peter Thody
seen at 16:52, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We know that opening a second bottle of wine tonight is going to make...
'...Stop Muslims imposing the "Jizya" - That is a Poll Tax demanded by the Koran in Exchange to Live as a Non Muslim in Iraq' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 16:52, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime Minister please intervene and speak out for those whom are being...
BAE
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still remained opposed to a judicial inquiry into the BAe affair, the PMOS replied that our position had not changed. The assessment was reached on the grounds of national security, at...
BAE
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still remained opposed to a judicial inquiry into the BAe affair, the PMOS replied that our position had not changed. The assessment was reached on the grounds of national security, at...
BAE
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still remained opposed to a judicial inquiry into the BAe affair, the PMOS replied that our position had not changed. The assessment was reached on the grounds of national security, at...
BAE
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still remained opposed to a judicial inquiry into the BAe affair, the PMOS replied that our position had not changed. The assessment was reached on the grounds of national security, at...
Discrimination Law
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Discrimination Law review, the PMOS replied that it was essentially looking at how we prevent discrimination happening in the first place by making equality law clearer, and consulting...
Discrimination Law
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Discrimination Law review, the PMOS replied that it was essentially looking at how we prevent discrimination happening in the first place by making equality law clearer, and consulting...
Discrimination Law
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Discrimination Law review, the PMOS replied that it was essentially looking at how we prevent discrimination happening in the first place by making equality law clearer, and consulting...
Discrimination Law
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Discrimination Law review, the PMOS replied that it was essentially looking at how we prevent discrimination happening in the first place by making equality law clearer, and consulting...
Intelligence
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Gordon Brown that intelligence should be separated from politicians, the PMOS replied that looking at the Butler review, and the consequences of the review, this was a part...
Intelligence
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Gordon Brown that intelligence should be separated from politicians, the PMOS replied that looking at the Butler review, and the consequences of the review, this was a part...
Intelligence
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Gordon Brown that intelligence should be separated from politicians, the PMOS replied that looking at the Butler review, and the consequences of the review, this was a part...
Intelligence
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Gordon Brown that intelligence should be separated from politicians, the PMOS replied that looking at the Butler review, and the consequences of the review, this was a part...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister thought the preparations for the 2012 Olympics were going, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that obviously the IOC would reach its own judgements, that was right...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister thought the preparations for the 2012 Olympics were going, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that obviously the IOC would reach its own judgements, that was right...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister thought the preparations for the 2012 Olympics were going, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that obviously the IOC would reach its own judgements, that was right...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister thought the preparations for the 2012 Olympics were going, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that obviously the IOC would reach its own judgements, that was right...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister thought the preparations for the 2012 Olympics were going, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that obviously the IOC would reach its own judgements, that was right...
PM reflects on the role of media
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on public life in his final "Our Nation's Future" lecture.
Morning press briefing from 12 June 2007
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 2012 Olympics, Intelligence, Discrimination Law, BAE, Ford, PM Lecture and Falklands
PM meets Wallace and Gromit
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister welcomed Wallace and Gromit to Number 10 today as part of a fundraising initiative.
PM welcomes Prime Minister of Lithuania
seen at 15:51, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister welcomed Gediminas Kirkilas, Prime Minister of Lithuania, to Downing Street today.
Cabinet office senior appointments
seen at 15:49, 12 June in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Cabinet Secretary today announced three new appointments at senior level in the Cabinet Office. The three appointments are:
Greif/blagden merger would reduce competition
seen at 15:49, 12 June in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition by various subsidiaries of Greif Inc (Greif) of the new large steel drum and closures manufacturing business of Blagden ...
Geoff hoon sends message of condolence to the people of bangladesh
seen at 15:46, 12 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the landslides yesterday in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which are reported to have killed over 100 people and injured many more, Geoff Hoon, Foreign Office Minister said:
Government awards legal service framework
seen at 15:32, 12 June in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions, the trading arm of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has announced the award of Legal Services Framework Agreements worth an estimated £240 million over the four-year lifetime...
Mpa domestic violence board - a year of working to improve service provision
seen at 15:23, 12 June in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority's Domestic Violence Board, set up a year ago to monitor, scrutinise and support the Metropolitan Police Service's response to domestic violence, will be holding its latest meeting...
Unseasonable rainfall may lead to flooding
seen at 15:21, 12 June in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Met Office forecasters are predicting a period of exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall later this week that will bring an increased risk of flooding to parts of the UK. Many places will see further rain but...
PM reflects on public life in final lecture
seen at 12:51, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on public life in his final "Our Nation's Future" lecture.
Biodiversity indicators in your pocket 2007
seen at 12:48, 12 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Hm treasury appointments
seen at 12:41, 12 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Following an external competition the Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Chancellor, has appointed Dave Ramsden as Managing Director of the Treasury's new Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy Directorate and...
Tackling discrimination, modernising the law
seen at 12:33, 12 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government today published a consultation document including proposals for a Single Equality Bill, to simplify and improve existing legislation and make common-sense proposals to modernise discrimination law...
'...Hold a public inquiry into the many loop holes Insurance Companies use not to pay out on claims.' -- Karl Knott
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Hold a public inquiry into the many loop holes Insurance Companies use not to pay out on claims.' -- Karl Knott
'...Urge the Ministry of Defence to immediately investigate replacing Britain’s ageing fleet of RAF Nimrod aeroplanes.' -- Michael Roberts
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain’s fleet of Nimrod aeroplanes are 40 years old. Although the...
'...launch an urgent review into security at Birmingham Airport given the report on the "Tonight with Trevor O'Donald" show on 04/06/07' -- Steve Bassett
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I watched with horror security staff with the private firm contracted to...
'...apply pressure to the manufacturers of cars to produce and make avaliable for purchase to the general public electric vehicles with a top speed of more than 70mph, a range of more than 200 miles and the facility to charge at home.' -- Chris Lane
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Powerful elements in the oil and automobile industries want you to stay...
'..."request that Leicestershire Social Services fulfil their statutory obligation to investigate the circumstances which led to 3 year old Madeleine McCann and her younger siblings being left unattended in an unlocked, ground floor hotel room.' -- Ms Mar
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to request that...
'...restrict trucks from using the middle and fast lanes during the rush hour.' -- Nisheela Baxter
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Trucks overtaking other trucks at peak times cause other road users...
'...Abolish the compulsory of Physical Education in Secondary schools which are sport colleges' -- Ryan Boothroyd
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Not all teenagers are good at sport, like myself. In my school, I HAVE to do...
'...provide safety measures to protect taxi drivers in the course of their duties' -- Lisa Walch
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxi drivers provide a public service yet have little or no protection...
'...Knight the Chuckle Brothers' -- Thomas Peace
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that these 2 men who have graced our tv screens for many years...
'...alllow the Ribble Valley Council to change the Lease on a free public skatepark' -- Richard Marshall
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Council of Ribble Valley is going to change the lease on clitheroe...
'...Establish Drunk Tanks in major Towns and Cities,' -- John Roberts
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the weekends up to 70% of the beds in casualty departments are taken...
'...return the administration and execution of UK airport security to an organisation directly employed and managed by the British Government.' -- Tim Disney
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the attacks of 9/11 the United States government removed private...
'...Provide student loans and/or grants to support training in Circus schools' -- Leanne Laird
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So far, Local Education Authorities can provide no support to students who...
'...allow those who are unable to work but do not require a carer to claim disability living allowance' -- Lisa Owen
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the law currently stands, to be eligible to claim disability living...
'...Not close the maternity Ward in Hartlepool Hospital' -- BEN
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
They are going to try and close the maternity ward in hartlepool which means...
'...Create a Bank Holiday to be known as Britain Day' -- Antony Donnelly
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Its about time we deserved a day for national spirit. St Patricks Day St...
'...put a cap on buy-to-let properties.' -- Ian Mayman
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More upper-middle class people than ever line their pockets through buy-to-...
'...allow us as british citizens to fly the flag of our great nation were ever we please ,.' -- neil hodgkinson
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we need to become more patriotic , allow us to fly or st georges flag , st...
'...Stop the bombardment of school children with EMA promotional material' -- Andy Morrison
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
School children have been subjected to an aggressive publicity campaign for...
'...Allow the people who put you in power to have a say at local elections on current issues.' -- Joseph Collins
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So many people don't bother to vote at the local elections, this could be...
'...eliminate the one year unpaid "traineeship" loophole after graduation, to set a minimum wage of £7.50 per hour with an appropriate London weighting for graduates and for the government to explain to employers why degrees are valuable in their ow
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Graduates who have spent 3-6 years of intense research and study are being...
'...redefine inset days as training days to be held within the School vacation periods' -- Michael Carter
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Inset days (Baker days) allow staff training in Schools, they are "inset"...
'...close all retail outlets on bank holidays' -- david evans
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as every year passes by retail shop are staying open more and more . town...
'...make alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers in pubs and clubs more accessable and cheaper than full strength alternatives.' -- Damian Atkin
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Alcohol-free or low-alcohol beers in pubs and clubs are the same price or in...
'...Introduce upper limits on the number of permanent road signs in any 1 mile stretch of road.' -- Neil Padley
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The roads in this country are increasingly cluttered by large numbers of...
'...ensure professional civil engineers are among the experts to sit on the proposed independent Infrastructure Planning Commission.' -- John McKenna
seen at 11:55, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Planning White Paper, published by the Department for Communities &...
PM speaks on public life in final lecture
seen at 11:54, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on public life in his final "Our Nation's Future" lecture.
Knighthood for Judge Julian Flaux
seen at 11:54, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon His Honour Judge Julian Martin Flaux Esq, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Biodiversity is crucial in the fight against climate change - gardiner
seen at 11:51, 12 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The crucial role of biodiversity in tackling climate change was today highlighted by Barry Gardiner, Biodiversity Minister, at an international conference at the Royal Society.
Statistical press notice: patient choice survey
seen at 11:50, 12 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Extra holidays for up to six million workers
seen at 11:50, 12 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Six million workers in Britain were today promised up to eight extra days annual holiday with the first four coming in October this year. The extra holidays will benefit up to 3.5million women and 2.5million men...
Oft acts against 'slimming capsule' advertisers
seen at 11:44, 12 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has obtained assurances from a United States-based company that it will no longer distribute mailings advertising a slimming product in the UK.
'...Provide Financial help to parents/Carers of children in receipt of free school meals out of term time.' -- C Bolam
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During school term my four children receive a free school meal. Fiancially...
'...commend Margaret Hodge for highlighting the immigrant housing issue' -- Sarah Pantry
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Margaret Hodge Should be commended for highlighting this long ignored issue...
'...openly condemn the hypocritical and absurd decision by UK university academics to boycott Israel academy.' -- Mr. Victor Umansky
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One can only wonder why Israel was singled out as a target of boycott. Do...
'...scrap paying tax on any interest gained on what we save in any type of savings account' -- Katherine Reynolds
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present tax payers are paying tax on savings other than one ISA per...
'...Protect Non Muslims in Iraq by setting up Safe Haven Areas' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime Minister non muslim people are being forced to flee Iraq. Many are...
'...release the true side effects of the gulf war injections and side effects' -- allan connel mcgauley
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we want the prime minister to release the true side effects of the...
'...not fund Iman training with £1m of taxpayers money but instead prosecute extremist Imans' -- Anthony Lester
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe the proposal to fund Iman training is a disgrace. The message is,...
'...abolish health professions council fees.' -- stephen turner
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a professional health care worker, I understand and agree with the need...
'...Legislate that Local Councils Open a Reasonable amount of Public Toilets and Police them in Towns & Cities' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime minister legislation is required to force Local Councils to open a...
'...Change Corrupt Employment Laws' -- Jim Gull
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employment laws in the UK, state that if an Employee is sacked fairly or...
'...Cease the proposed funding of Islamic studies in Universities.' -- JB
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain is a secular state and as such no state funds should be given to...
'...Economic sanctions against Russia' -- michael thompson
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current low relations and the threat of nuclear war between Russia and...
'...encourage local authorities to designate on-street parking nearby the homes of disabled drivers' -- Professor Fenton Robb
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On-street parking nearby a disabled driver’s residence may be rendered...
'...Create NVQs for vegetarian and vegan cooking' -- Adam Welch
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many vegetarian and vegan schoolchildren attend Catering taster days at...
'...reform the offical secrets act so that politicans can no longer use it as a get out of jail free card' -- Roy B Scott
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For years high ranking politicans have been using the offical secrets act to...
'...Make any government document available to any citizen without cost to that citizen' -- Chris Byrne
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If information is to be truly free in this country we need to be able to get...
'...Call an end to the ridiculous charade that will make us pay to park in Eastbourne' -- Mark Learey
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The local and county council have systematically created a parking problem...
'...Veto the European Mars rover program' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The program, if approved by the governments of EU member states, will cost...
'...Convert fitness centres to generate electricity for the national grid' -- David Parish
seen at 10:56, 12 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Using electrical generators, fitness centres accross the country could be...
A voice is given to vulnerable witnesses
seen at 10:55, 12 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A scheme assisting vulnerable witnesses to access the criminal justice process will be rolled out nationally, following an announcement by Justice Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.
EU Constitution
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was our position that there was no outcome that would ever require a referendum, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister has said that he believed in an amended treaty without the elements of a constitution...
Scotland
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the Prime Minister would reply to Alex Salmond on prisoner transfers, the PMOS replied that the Government would reply at the appropriate time. Put to him that it would not necessarily be a Prime Ministerial...
Iraq
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Chancellor had spoken to the Prime Minister today ahead of his statement in Iraq, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor talk on a regular basis but we did not give a running commentary...
Intelligence
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was anything the Government could do to make intelligence presentations more independent of their political masters, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that these were matters ...
Afternoon press briefing from 11 June 2007
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Intelligence, Iraq, Scotland and EU Constitution
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to £3.6 bn in April 2007
Economy: Inflation
seen at 10:53, 12 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
May: CPI down to 2.5%, RPI at 4.3%
London 2012: your games, your say
seen at 10:52, 12 June in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell and London 2012 chairman Seb Coe will come face-to-face with members of the public later this month in a new initiative designed to give people a chance to tell big names involved ...
Sportech/vernons merger - issue statement
seen at 10:51, 12 June in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the anticipated acquisition by Sportech plc of the Vernons football pools business of Ladbrokes plc.
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004: A Guide For Parents/Carers
seen at 10:42, 12 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Information for parents/carers
The Age Participation Index for Scotland 2005-06
seen at 10:42, 12 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Tables and charts describing the age participation index for Scotland since 1994-95 to 2005-06.
Key 2006 Road Accident Statistics
seen at 10:42, 12 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides provisional numbers of accidents and casualties (with police force and council figures), and overall Scottish trends and progress towards the casualty reduction targets for the year 2010.
EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 12 and 13 June 2007 in Luxembourg. Baroness Scotland, Joan Ryan and I will attend on behalf of the UK.

The council will start with the mixed committee...

Government Website (EU Documents) (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have launched a website where Explanatory Memoranda (EMs) on EU documents submitted to Parliament under the long-established EU scrutiny arrangements can be consulted and downloaded.

Although...

NHS (Patient and Public Involvement) (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State (Health Services), Department of Health)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on Patient and Public Involvement in the NHS on 20 April 2007. The principal areas covered by the report were patient forums, the Commission for...

Refugees (Integration Loans Scheme) (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing that today "The Integration Loans for Refugees and Others Regulations" come into force. Integration loans, will be available to those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection and their...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Joan Ryan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 12-13 June 2007 in Luxembourg. Baroness Scotland, the Lord Chancellor and I will attend on behalf of the UK.

The Council will start with the mixed committee...

Drivers' Hours (Derogation for Reservists) (Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that I have written to the European Commission requesting an exemption from Regulation (EC) 561/2006 on drivers' hours for professional drivers when undertaking military training with the...

Social Fund Guide (James Plaskitt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:42, 12 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State will be making a minor change to the discretionary social fund, with effect from 11 June 2007. This is in response to the introduction of the Home Office Refugee Integration Loan.

Carmel Southend Ltd v Strachan & Henshaw Ltd [2007] EWHC 1289 (TCC) (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:54, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant, Carmel Southend Limited ('Carmel'), is the freehold owner of industrial premises known as Units B and C, Ashton Vale Road, Ashton Gate, Avon ('the property'). Built in about 1979, the property was...
Zurich Insurance Company v Gearcross Ltd [2007] EWHC 1318 (TCC) (25 May 2007)
seen at 09:54, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant, Zurich Insurance Company ('Zurich'), operates a building guarantee scheme pursuant to which participating developers can offer the purchasers of the new properties which they build a guarantee, backed...
JPC v SLW & Anor [2007] EWHC 1349 (Fam) (08 June 2007)
seen at 09:53, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the Plaintiff mother for the return of her daughter S (now aged 14 years and 3 months) to the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland pursuant to the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1995...
Wasa International Insurance Company Ltd. v Lexington Insurance Co [2007] EWHC 896 (Comm) (25 April 2007)
seen at 09:53, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Wasa International Insurance Company Ltd. v Lexington Insurance Co [2007] EWHC 896 (Comm) (25 April 2007)
Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Cully [2007] EWHC 1340 (Admin) (14 May 2007)
seen at 09:53, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE GIBBS: The respondent in this case, Carlex Raymond Cully, was employed as a charge nurse at the West Middlesex University Hospital having been promoted to that grade on 20th December 2004. There was...
British Casino Association Ltd & Ors, R (on the application of) v British Amusment Catering Trades & Ors [2007] EWHC 1312 (Admin) (11 June 2007)
seen at 09:52, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Gambling Act 2005 represented the culmination in Parliament of discussions and debates about the liberalisation of gambling, following the seminal report of Sir Alan Budd earlier in the millennium. It concerned...
Howard De Walden Estates Ltd v Les Aggio & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 499 (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The terms on which people rent their homes raise important issues of social policy. Some occupiers are holders of long leases, which are often expensive to buy. Long leases are by their nature always wasting assets...
KR (Iraq) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 514 (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant is an Iraqi Kurd, now in his early forties. He was a lieutenant in the state police under Saddam Hussein's regime but acted as an informer for the separatist PUK movement. In 1987 his clandestine activity...
Hooper v Secretary of State for Work & Pensions [2007] EWCA Civ 495 (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal raises two issues of law arising from the incapacity benefit legislation. They arise from decisions by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ("SSWP") (i) to supersede an award of incapacity benefit...
Ford-Camber Ltd v Deanminster Ltd & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 458 (24 May 2007)
seen at 09:52, 12 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal concerns a right of way. In practical terms, it concerns the basis on which the Claimant is to be compensated for the forced diversion of its right of way from its present route to an alternative. ...
London 2012:yyour games, your say
seen at 03:49, 12 June in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell and London 2012 chairman Seb Coe will come face-to-face with members of the public later this month in a new initiative designed to give people a chance to tell big names involved ...
Uk members appointed to fundamental rights agency board
seen at 02:47, 12 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Marie Staunton and Sarah Cooke OBE have been appointed as UK independent member and alternate member of the management board of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency.