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19 June 2007

Lord Levy
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to Lord Levy's farewell party, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister would be attending....
Prisons
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how many people would be released on early licence, the PMOS referred the journalist to the Ministry of Justice. Asked if we thought the number in The Times was correct, the PMOS again referred the journalist...
European Union
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what we were seeking to change, other than the name, in the role of the EU Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that we were seeking for an EU Foreign Minister to be answerable...
PM and Chancellor hold Sarkozy talks
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, have held talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of this week's EU summit.
Afternoon press briefing from 19 June 2007
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: European Union, Prisons and Lord Levy
Key quotes from the Liaison Committee
seen at 19:45, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The fulton and hall reports: recommendations welcomed by the defence secretary
seen at 19:36, 19 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Defence Secretary Des Browne today promised to implement in full and as a matter of priority the recommendations of two independent reports commissioned after the detention of Royal Navy personnel by Iran in...
Government launches consultation on increasing uptake of gift aid
seen at 19:34, 19 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms MP, and the Minister for the Third Sector, Ed Milliband MP, today met with representatives from the charity sector to launch the Government's consultation on measures...
Social Exclusion: next steps - SETF
seen at 19:28, 19 June in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 June - Social Exclusion: next steps - SETF
Scots more likely than English to reach university - ESRC report
seen at 19:28, 19 June in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
19 June - Scots more likely than English to reach university - ESRC report
'...Agree guidelines on the use of statistics and the provision of context in the media' -- Simon Andrew Black
seen at 18:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the media it is common to use facts and figures (statistics) to...
'...Merge the newly proposed General Pharmaceutical Council with the already established General Medical Council to form a General Medical and Pharmaceutical Council.' -- Dinh Hien Tran
seen at 18:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Prime Minister, We would like to suggest that establishing a completely...
'...Ensure teaching programmes are intorduced to all schools to educate children what are acceptable levels of discipline & care, in order to put a stop to abuse, prevention is better than cure!' -- Gemma Aslan
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would train our children re. what behaviours are acceptable from others...
'...Insist that Birmingham City Council do not implement a parking permit scheme in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.' -- John Howard
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Birmingham City Council have put forward proposals for the introduction of...
'...Save Land Rover and Jaguar Factories in the UK' -- Peter Skilton
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to ensure we do not lose some of our last automotive manufacturing...
'...ask the Scottish Executive to oppose the proposal of closure for council run nursery schools in Edinburgh.' -- Natasha Kirby
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a closure plan is passed, by the elected councillors between June and...
'...To encourage Birmingham City Council to grant permission to Birmingham City FC to build and develop a site for a new stadium and sports village nr Small Heath.' -- Ian Coley
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Birmingham City council opposed the possibility to bid for the super casino...
'...alter plans of action allowing the government to invest money to teaching immigrants English, or to make the groups of people pay a fee of atleast 25% themselves.' -- Thomas Dutton
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has recently been disclosed that the UK government will begin to invest...
'...insist on the resignation of Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell for allowing such a stupid, disgusting, downgrading and ludicrious logo to be used for the 2012 Olympics' -- David N Evans
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most of the politicians in power today seem to be trying to degrade and make...
'...give equality to families affected by mesothelioma in England and Wales with those in Scotland.' -- Thompsons Solicitors
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thompsons Solicitors is calling for support for its campaign to make the...
'...actually take a look at motorway driving speeds and realise that the majority of drivers safely tootle along at 85 miles per hour without incident.' -- Julie Woodward
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The goverments response to an earlier petition stated that they thought more...
'...insist that Guildford Borough Council preserves the Aldershot Road Allotment Site (Westborough, Guildford) as Allotments and Open Space.' -- David Bird
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to insist that Guildford...
'...Stop Back Garden Developements' -- Glad Brown
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the English public are fed up with northeners like John Prescott turning...
'...urge the Bank of Enland to consider house price inflation outside the London area when setting interest rates.' -- Robert Shetliffe
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Bank of England has pointed to fast rising house prices as one reason...
'...Stop the planned withdrawal of the 558 bus service in Newquay Cornwall' -- Andy Robinson
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The 558 Newquay Town Centre bus service is operated by Western Greyhound....
'...remove the charter allowing the appleby horse fair' -- Tim Crooke
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Appleby horse fair is a barbaric event that takes place yearly. The huge...
'...To allow all mothers the freedom to breast feed in public' -- Shantell Moore
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After hearing about the idea to make breast feeding illegal I wish to make...
'...create a "Human responsibilities" act' -- Ross King
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many times in the papers now, we hear of "political correctness" gone wrong...
'...consider if the Energy Performance Certificate due to be introduced under the European Directive 2002/91/EC on 1st August 2007 could become a VAT exempt service towards environmental care' -- Victor Watson
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new EPC to be introduced on August 1st as part of the EPBD and Home...
'...punish soft judges for contempt of court' -- Chris Horne
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As contempt of court is showing disrespect to a court of law and courts deal...
'...order the National Institute for Clinical Excellence to publish full details of which drugs they do approve for funding, and which they do not, with explanations for each' -- Margaret King
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm sure I can't be the only person who is appalled to read, so often, about...
'...ban the noisy Boeing 747-400 from London Heathrow' -- Bob MacCallum
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It may be a beautiful and iconic aircraft but it is the leading source of...
'...put black covers on pornography or restrict their availability.' -- ElizzyFish
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although would be great to ban all pornography(and see the many societal...
'...Create legislation for Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) to be held accountable to their tenants for properties that are too small for their tenants needs, for properties that have long term unresolved dampness problems and for properties
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tenants need more accountability from their ALMOs and/or social landlords....
'...bring influence to bear upon all interested parties to prevent the downgrading or closure of Pontardawe Fire Station, keeping it fully manned for 24 hours, 365 days a year.' -- Bob Williams
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...bring influence to bear upon all interested parties to prevent the downgrading or closure of Pontardawe Fire Station, keeping it fully manned for 24 hours, 365 days a year.' -- Bob Williams
'...Pass as law the right for workers to receive there wages in cash weekly.' -- Martin McCarty
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make it law for workers to have the option to receive there pay in cash...
'...Stop the unbelievably HIGH Tax Credit Payments to unemployed' -- SPMcHALE
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have discovered that one of the reasons unemployed people are reluctant to...
'...Close the NHS as it is now a failing cause' -- Kelham Cooke
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS is billions of pounds in debt in which it will never recover. As...
'...Abolish The Import Duty On Bicycles Made Outside the EU' -- Russell Merry
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Almost all bicycles sold in the UK are manufactured in the Far East. UK...
'...force all paedophiles in prison and in the community to dress ONLY in adult sized baby / toddler clothes and nappies' -- Sarah Jayne Davies
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Forget political correctness and human rights for paedophiles... If people...
'...stop the use of taxpayers money to fund a farewell party for Lord Levy.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Levy is on police bail and may yet be convicted of a criminal offence...
'...License the use of fireworks for public display only on recognised dates.' -- David John Wood
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year countless pet and wild animals are killed owing to the random...
'...Stop the intended closure of acute services at the Welwyn Garden City QEII Hospital.' -- Christopher Hay
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The QEII hospital in Welwyn Garden City is under severe threat of partial...
'...consider awarding Scottish football legend Dave Mackay an honour in the 2007 Christmas list for services to Association Football.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a player: 1953–1972 Heart of Midlothian, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County...
'...Give equal funding to Council irrelivant of party majority' -- S Lovell
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems that it has been acceptable to give labour councils more funding...
'...consider awarding Kenneth Mathiesen Dalglish M.B.E. a Knighthood for services to both Association Football and Charity.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a player: 1969–1990 Celtic & Liverpool 1971–1986 Scotland 102 caps 30...
'...Allow minors to open public stalls infront of their guardians' properties, with permission.' -- John Vekinis
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want children to have the rights to create lemonade stands, garage sales...
'...to increase the a19 to three lanes and ban slow moving vehicles' -- James Smith
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To increase the a19 between middlesbrough and Newcastle (testos roundabout...
'...relax Heathrow security measures to favour motorcycle helmets' -- Christopher Kerr
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many riders who also travel by air cannot risk their helmet being lost or...
'...Compensate motorists when a PCN is issued wrongly and won on appeal.' -- Andy george
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To make a level playing field and to discourage Parking Attendants from...
'...Give Henry Kelly a Knighthood.' -- Joseph Rafter
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Henry Kelly deserves the O.B.E.He is a all round entertainer and has been in...
'...Compel single-sex education and training centres that receive public funds to go co-ed' -- Andrew Schofield
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At at time when secondary education has been reorganised to remove the...
'...allow the nhs website to show uncensored photographs of the symptoms of sexualy transmitted infections and diseases' -- David Hellawell
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the nhs website should be at the fore front of the fight against sti's and...
'...consider awarding an Honour to Daniel Fergus "Danny" McGrain for services to Association Football at domestic and international level.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite being diagnosed with diabetes in 1974, in his prime, there was no...
'...enable Somali language to be an official GCSE subject in our schools' -- Cllr. Theo Blackwell
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment students of Somali origin are unable to study Somali at GCSE...
'...make Tony 'Bomber' Brown ex WBA football player a Sir' -- Kirk Guest
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to recognise the achievements of Tony Brown. West Bromwich...
'...screen women for ovarian cancer once a year' -- Paulette Digby
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...screen women for ovarian cancer once a year' -- Paulette Digby
'...Expand the key Workers housing scheme to areas of the north of England and Wales' -- David Mellor
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
House prices and current interest rates mean that thousands of new teachers...
'...support the ESA's Mars rover program.' -- James Green
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Space exploration has inevitably lead to or hastened the development of...
'...Stop the proposed closure of the A&E department at Eastbourne hospital' -- Sheena Dine
seen at 18:51, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Stop the proposed closure of the A&E department at Eastbourne hospital' -- Sheena Dine
Defence Statement
seen at 17:44, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more information about Des Browne's statement this afternoon in the House, the PMOS explained that there were two different reports, one (Fulton Report) which was confidential, addressed the questions ...
Prisoners
seen at 17:43, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the prisoners being let out early to relieve overcrowding, the PMOS said that people should wait for the statements in the Houses this afternoon. The PMOS said that crime...
Lord Levy's party
seen at 17:43, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to Lord Levy's leaving party, the PMOS replied that he did not know, but it was a private engagement, so he would not comment....
EU Council
seen at 17:43, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the agreement between France and Spain changed our position, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that the best person to ask about that was President Sarkozy, which was why the Prime ...
Morning press briefing from 19 June 2007
seen at 17:43, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Council, Lord Levy's party, Prisoners and Defence Statement
Ban on cat and dog fur trade welcomed
seen at 17:40, 19 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
JOINTLY ISSUED BY DEFRA AND DTI
Ban on cat and dog fur trade welcomed
seen at 17:39, 19 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
JOINTLY ISSUED BY DEFRA AND DTI
Hse 'lightens the load' to support euro week
seen at 17:36, 19 June in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
This year's Euro week is set to 'lighten the load' as it focuses on Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD) and manual handling which remain the most common cause of occupational ill health with a total of 190,000 new...
Scout Association decamps to Downing Street
seen at 15:44, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair welcomed members of the Scout Association to Downing Street to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
New ethnic minority business task force launched by dti
seen at 15:40, 19 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A new Ethnic Minority Business Task Force will help foster growth among black and minority ethnic (BME) firms and boost economic participation by BME entrepreneurs, Small Business Minister Margaret Hodge announced...
Publication of fourteenth report by the independent monitor for entry clearance
seen at 15:39, 19 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published the fourteenth report by the Independent Monitor for Entry Clearance. The report covers refusals issued during the 9-month period between 1 January and 30 Septmber...
Speech by chancellor of the exchequer to the association of chief police officers, manchester, 19 june 2007
seen at 15:34, 19 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt hon Gordon Brown MP to the Association of Chief Police Officers, Manchester, 19 June 2007
Timetable for implementation of the Planning Etc. (Scotland) Act 2006
seen at 15:34, 19 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Planning Act - implementation timetable summary, June 2007.
Housing rules overhaul puts tenants first
seen at 15:27, 19 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
- New proposals for watchdog with real bite - - Tenants get new power to penalise failing landlords -
Delivering housing and regeneration: communities england and the future of social housing
seen at 15:27, 19 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New housing and regeneration body Communities England will boost housing supply across the country and help revitalise some of our most deprived towns and cities, Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly will say today.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to close tollgate primary school and establish a nursery class at ashburton infant school, croydon
seen at 15:22, 19 June in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Croydon Council to close Tollgate Primary School on 31st August 2007 and start a nursery class in the Tollgate premises as part of ...
'...Resume cordial relationship with the First Minister Alex Salmond' -- kevin mackinnon
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it shameful that Tony Blair and Gordon Brown can sit down with the...
'...Decline any honours for his services to this country' -- Graham Clifton
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The conduct of this Prime Minister prior to and during the current war in...
'...Demand the resignation of Lynne Jones MP' -- Sean Mercer
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I write in disgust about comments made by Lynne jones MP for Sellyoak...
'...abolish duty on motor fuel for the disabled' -- j riley
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although those who are severely disabled are able to lease a car from...
'...Allow Tysabri to be available on the NHS' -- Kurtay Toros
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have suffered from Multiple Sclerosis since the age of 16, I am now 23. Up...
'...Put pressure on Motor Scooter manufacturers to reduce the noise made by their products' -- R BURKETT
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the increase in the numbers of motor scooters and the tendency of young...
'...Ban speed cameras in favour of average speed cameras' -- Terry Luxton
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The yellow box type speed camera is inefective and dangerous as drivers just...
'...RECONSIDER & CONSULT THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE INTRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY CARE ASSISTANTS ON A&E AMBULANCES.AMBULANCES SHOULD ONLY BE STAFFED BY PROPERLY TRAINED PARAMEDICS & TECHNICIANS' -- Alex Jamieson sr Para
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The goverment is restructuring the Ambulance Service without consulting the...
'...allow Horticulture and Agricultural (Rural science) to be entered back onto the curriculum as a science or as a vocational subject.' -- Fran Shaw
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As someone who has personally just sat the final Rural Science exam in a...
'...Bring in more strict safety regulations for caravans and have testing similar to MOT tests.' -- Christopher M Clark
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are too many dangerously mantained, and dangerously driven caravans on...
'...provide better protection for our Police officers.' -- Anthony Howard
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the increased violence shown against our Police officers it is...
'...allow the elderly to choose how they receive their meals freshly cooked or cooked from frozen, because many councils are forcing the frozen option and its all about saving pennies instead of quality of LIFE.' -- Alan Forrester
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many of you out there know of a person that is elderly or disabled and...
'...Stop the imposition of vat on increased charges from british telecom' -- A.C. Pelling
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having recently been charged an extra fifty pence per month for paying...
'...get rid of the monarchy' -- Daniel Francis Letts-Davies
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we should get rid of the british monarchy
'...Update the health warnings on tobacco to concentrate on the embarrassment and selfishness of being a smoker' -- Tim
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current health warnings do not work. They describe future events and the...
'...Save the Grange School in Runcorn from closure' -- Chris Worswick
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government plans to revolutionise learning facilities for every child were...
'...Introduce better, enforced legislation protecting the waterfowl of Britain and their habitats' -- Miss Emily George
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This to include suitable enforcement against deliberate cruelty to the...
'...make life sentences mandatory for the crime of rape.' -- Martyn Moore
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are a campaign group based in Fareham, Hants, who believe that life...
'...make life sentences mandatory for the crime of child abduction.' -- Martyn Moore
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are a campaign group based in Fareham, Hants, who believe that life...
'...give more funding to the NHS for cancer drugs and treatments. Patients should not be left to die ever because of a lack of funding and they should have free access to the best cures available. Doctors should be encouraged to make decisions on the best
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
give more funding to the NHS for cancer drugs and treatments. Patients...
'...Give grants to people to make there homes greener.' -- Darren Hall
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government should help people with the costs of solar or wind electricity,...
'...Ban the use of animal derivatives in animal feed' -- Dr & MRS Haque
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU is being lobbied to lift the ban on the use of animal derivatives in...
'...scrape the key stage 1 SATS as teacher assessment over a period of time is more accurate' -- Jacqui Kearney
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Testing children at this age is inappropriate as some children are still...
'...support Radio Caroline and the radio-ship Ross Revenge by way of an exemption or amendement to the Marine and Broadcasting offences act (1967) in order to facilitate the return of Radio Caroline and the Ross Revenge to the high-seas as a legal offshor
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Radio Caroline first broadcast on Easter Sunday 1964 and has provided...
'...Allow pupils sitting GCSE examinations to choose whether to do coursework or sit a longer examination' -- Jack Walker
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many pupils in years 10 and 11, the run-up to the GCSE exams, feel that they...
'...Extend the course length of all A-Level subjects to a period of three years, rather than the current two' -- Michael Exall
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to extend the study period of all A-Levels to a period of...
'...make funding available for extensions to the Sheffield Supertram from Dore to Parkgate (via Rotherham Centre) and from Ranmoor to Hellaby (via Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Waverley/Orgreave development area) with the addition (subject to cost an
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Sheffield Supertram has been a revelation since opening in March 1994....
'...provide free 'fat clubs'' -- Clare Gammond
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A multi-million pound obesity industry has been allowed to flourish,...
'...play part to bring peace in South Asia' -- Owais Rajput
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From last 60 years we heard about Kashmir conflict which is still on going...
'...urge the senior Defence Chiefs to reconsider the deployment of members of the Royal Family to active frontlines' -- T J PARKER
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Speaking as a taxpayer I find it incredulous members of the Royal Family are...
'...Extend the trespass law to cover all private property being a criminal act' -- paul
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What's good for the politicians should equally apply to the common folk
'...Introduce a third category for sentencing criminals 'GUILT NOT PROVEN'' -- paul
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's an injustice for criminals to be let off altogether when the evidence...
'...stop discrimating against smokers' -- Trish Hadden
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
First the smoking ban, now an intention to refuse medical treatment to...
'...Authorise All Frontline Police Officers To Carry The Taser Incapacitation System' -- Simon Kempton
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 11 June 2007 another Police Officer died whilst serving and protecting...
'...Make the returning of unused airport taxes cheaper to claim back -if not free' -- Ian Spencer
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The airport tax is a nice little earner for the airlines who will only...
'...write off overpayments of tax credits' -- b brewer
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to write off tax credit overpayments for 2005/6 for all that have been...
'...Force supermarkets to use Bio-Plastics for their plastic bags.' -- Madeleine Ike
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
90% of disposal of products goes into land sites. 5% is recycling and 5% is...
'...end the unfair tax on council tenants.' -- David Woods
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Barking and Dagenham Council asks for your support to end the unfair system...
'...Stop The Football Leagues Chargins People To Use Fixtures' -- Michael Charles Yates
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I run my own website and I had to take down my fixture list for the...
'...Not Make the Euro Britains Currency Ever!' -- Michael Turner
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain Should never join the Euro, please sign below if you feel the same...
'...Increase Local Authority Spending' -- Scott Francis
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increase the local authority spending for all councils to give them more...
'...Make airlines advertise flight costs including all taxes' -- Piers Hausjell
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are an increasing amount of advertisements advertising flights as...
'...Make it illegal to park across a drop kerb' -- Jim Walsh
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present if you leave your drive anyone can park in front of it. We pay...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to restrict the participation of a political party to just one House of Parliament (either Commons or Lords); not tie elected members of the House of Lords to geographical constituencies; and ensure that
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A reformed House of Lords should be distinct from and independent of the...
'...lower all waiting lists for assessments, care needs&appointments within the nhs and homefirst' -- Michelle Thompson
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is rediculouse the amount of people on waiting lists&the length of time...
'...Stop the DVLA introducing number plates being fitted with electronic tags.' -- Ian Todd
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The DVLA is considering forcing all the UK's 1.3 million motorcycles to be...
'...Call for a complete ban on Television Quiz Programmes which promise cash prizes to viewers but in reality make massive profits from the thousands of calls they receive.' -- Peter Ricca
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Quiz TV Programmes cost £0.75-£1.50 to enter, and offer cash prizes up to £...
'...Award a Kighthood to SIMON WESTON Falklands veteran For services to his country' -- HEIDI GRIFFIN
seen at 14:52, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Award a Kighthood to SIMON WESTON Falklands veteran For services to his country' -- HEIDI GRIFFIN
Harman underlines importance of working together to tackle domestic violence
seen at 14:51, 19 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Justice Minister Harriet Harman MP will speak at the TUC's Working Together: Trade Unions campaigning to end violence against women conference in London today and will underline the key to tackling domestic violence...
New online information service puts patients in charge
seen at 12:44, 19 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt today unveiled a new website, NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk), which aims to personalise healthcare and provide information that will allow patients to make meaningful choices about when...
Amended press notice - britain's got talent for innovation' - darling search on for next business sector winners
seen at 12:43, 19 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
AMENDED PRESS NOTICE
Collection rates for council tax and non-domestic rates in england 2006-07
seen at 12:30, 19 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
* Local authorities in England had collected £18.9 billion in council taxes by the end of March 2007 out of a total of £19.6 billion collectable. This gave a national average in-year collection...
Minister praises councils for improving council tax collection
seen at 12:30, 19 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The collection of council tax and non-domestic rates has improved for the seventh successive year, according to figures released today by Communities and Local Government.
Phonics teaching for our youngest children must be high on schools' agenda
seen at 12:26, 19 June in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Next steps in literacy teaching for young children
'...Provide more protection for front line police officers' -- Graham Hall
seen at 11:53, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the stabbing of PC John Henry in Luton on Monday 11/06/07, it has...
New arrangements for legal reforms must be an improvement - corrected copy - embargo until 10.30 19 june 2007
seen at 11:52, 19 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Corrected copy - Embargo 10.30am 19 June 2007
House of Lords
seen at 11:47, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that at the Liaison Committee today, the Prime Minister had said that he was opposed to a fully appointed House of Lords, yet he had voted for 50%, the PMOS replied that while the Prime Minister had not ...
Salman Rushdie
seen at 11:47, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we had had any contact with the Pakistanis regarding Salman Rushdie's knighthood, the PMOS said not that he was aware of. Asked how the Prime Minister had reacted to a member of the Government effectively...
EU Council
seen at 11:47, 19 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) that Geoff Hoon had said that the door had been left "ajar" with regards to the EU referendum, and was that true, the PMOS said that what the Prime Minister...
Suffragan See of Jarrow
seen at 11:46, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Mark Watts Bryant BA, to the Suffragan See of Jarrow, in the Diocese of Durham, in succession to the Right Reverend John Lawrence Pritchard MA MLitt, on his...
Miliband sets out 'access all areas' plan for english coast
seen at 11:45, 19 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Plans to open up the whole of England's coastline to the public for the first time were set out by Environment Secretary David Miliband today.
Statistical press notice: abortion statistics
seen at 11:45, 19 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Britain's got talent for innovation- darling search on for next business sector winners
seen at 11:44, 19 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A new drive to untap the innovative talent of British business will be announced by Alistair Darling, Trade and Industry Secretary today.
Securing our identity: a 21st century public good
seen at 11:41, 19 June in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The National Identity Scheme will place a publicly accountable power to protect identity in the hands of citizens - an essential defence against challenges created by revolutions in technology, travel and society...
Met office forecasts atlantic tropical storm season
seen at 11:20, 19 June in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office has today released its Atlantic tropical storm frequency forecast for the 2007 season.
Tony Blair calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi
seen at 10:55, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has marked the birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi by calling for her immediate release.
Afternoon press briefing from 18 June 2007
seen at 10:55, 19 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Council, Salman Rushdie and House of Lords
Culture minister defers export of rare 300 year old pamphlet chronicling british raid of portuguese possessions in the canary islands and brazil
seen at 10:55, 19 June in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister, David Lammy, has placed a temporary export bar on a printed pamphlet by Henry Roberts Lancaster his allarums, honourable assaultes, and surprising of the block-houses and store-houses belonging...
'...abolish the extortionate charges for a british passport!' -- Penny Stainer
seen at 10:54, 19 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have the right, as British citizens, to a free passport for life. Only...
Oft report says consumers and businesses could get more out of the internet
seen at 10:45, 19 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today released its report into internet shopping. Download a copy from the OFT website : www.oft.gov.uk.
More than 1 million benefit as free cash machines initiative for low-income areas delivers on target
seen at 10:44, 19 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
More than a million people stand to benefit from an initiative to place 600 non-charging ATM cash machines in low-income areas throughout the UK.
Preparing Scotland: Scottish Guidance on Preparing for Emergencies
seen at 10:43, 19 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish guidance on preparing for emergencies.
Energy: Efficiency (Lord Brabazon of Tara)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 21 June, the House will participate in an event entitled "Lights out London", when lights and non-essential electrical appliances will be switched off all over London, to raise awareness of global warming. ...

EU: Health and Safety Law (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Anne McGuire) has made the following Statement.

The European Court of Justice has today delivered its judgment in the...

Independent Scientific Group on Cattle TB (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Independent Scientific Group on Cattle TB (ISG) has today published its final report, "Bovine TB: The Scientific Evidence". Copies of the report will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

This ...

Veterinary Laboratories Agency Annual Report (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2006-07 annual report and accounts for the Veterinary Laboratories Agency will be laid before Parliament today.

Copies will be available in the Libraries of both Houses.

Hybrid and Chimera Embryos (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee published its report on Government proposals for the regulation of hybrid and chimera embryos on 5 April 2007. The principal area covered by the report was...

'Managing Global Migration' Strategy (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, Home Office)
seen at 10:43, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a new strategy entitled "Managing Global Migration: A Strategy to Build Stronger International Alliances to Manage Migration". This strategy has been drawn up jointly between the Home Office...

Strategic Export Controls (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:41, 19 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government will today—Monday 18 June 2007—launch their review of UK strategic export controls, in the form of a full public consultation.

The UK's strategic export controls support the Government's ...

Agreement signed to amend gatwick express and southern franchises
seen at 10:33, 19 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Stock Market statement
McBride, R. v [2007] NICC 19 (8 June 2007)
seen at 09:57, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
McBride, R. v [2007] NICC 19 (8 June 2007)
McNeill, R. v [2007] NICC 18 (8 June 2007)
seen at 09:57, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
McNeill, R. v [2007] NICC 18 (8 June 2007)
WHITE, R. v [2007] NICC 20 (11 June 2007)
seen at 09:57, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
WHITE, R. v [2007] NICC 20 (11 June 2007)
Magee, R. v [2007] NICA 21 (15 June 2007)
seen at 09:56, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Magee, R. v [2007] NICA 21 (15 June 2007)
AC Yule & Son Ltd v Speedwell Roofing & Cladding Ltd [2007] EWHC 1360 (TCC) (31 May 2007)
seen at 09:55, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The process of compulsory adjudication was introduced into the UK Construction Industry by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 ('the 1996 Act') which came into force on 1st May 1998. The ...
ART Consultancy Ltd v Navera Trading Ltd [2007] EWHC 1375 (TCC) (31 May 2007)
seen at 09:55, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
A.R.T. Consulting Limited ("ART"), are a company which, despite their name, carry out both design works as structural engineers and also engineering construction works on building sites. There is no dispute that...
Iggleden v Fairview New Homes (Shooters Hill) Ltd [2007] EWHC 1364 (TCC) (01 June 2007)
seen at 09:55, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a building defects case. The claimants, Mr. and Mrs. Iggleden, make a series of claims against the defendant, Fairview New Homes (Shooters Hill) Limited arising out of deficiencies in their new home at ...
Braspetro Oil Services Co & Anor v FPSO Construction Inc & Anor [2007] EWHC 1359 (Comm) (12 June 2007)
seen at 09:54, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This trial follows a trial of preliminary issues in 2005 in both the Folio 492 proceedings (the P38 proceedings) and the Folio 491 proceedings (the P40 proceedings). The judgment at the conclusion of the 2005 trial...
Mawle, R (on the application of) v West Oxfordshire District Council [2007] EWHC 1396 (Admin) (15 May 2007)
seen at 09:54, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
RABINDER SINGH QC:
Ramblers Association, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Defence [2007] EWHC 1398 (Admin) (21 May 2007)
seen at 09:54, 19 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE SULLIVAN: This is an application for judicial review of the stopping up of Mildenhall Footpath No 28 in Suffolk by the defendant purportedly under powers conferred on him by sections 16 and 17 of the...
British Casino Association Ltd & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Culture & Media & Ors [2007] EWHC 1312 (Admin) (11 June 2007)
seen at 09:54, 19 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...
Coastal Access for all
seen at 09:52, 19 June in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England’s proposals to open up the length of the English coastline for public access go out to public consultation on 19 June.