The Government Says

16 July 2007

"Action has to be taken" over Litvinenko suspect
seen at 21:31, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has called the lack of co-operation from Russia in bringing the prime suspect in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko before British courts "disappointing" following talks with the German Chancellor.

UK/US
seen at 19:27, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if there had been any repercussions following the Lord Malloch-Brown interview, and had either the Foreign Secretary or the Prime Minister reprimanded him, and was the interview cleared in advance, the PMS...

Russia
seen at 19:27, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister had any plans to meet President Putin, or any plans to speak to him, the PMS replied that they had spoken prior to him becoming Primer Minister, indeed they had met prior to him becoming...

Chancellor Merkel
seen at 19:27, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked what we were hoping to get out of this evening's meeting with Chancellor Merkel, the PMS replied that this would be their first opportunity to meet since the Prime Minister became the Prime Minister, although...

Schengen Group
seen at 19:27, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked following what had been said this morning about Schengen, wouldn't the easiest thing not be to join the Schengen group, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that there were obvious disadvantages of...

Afternoon press briefing from 16 July 2007
seen at 19:27, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Schengen Group, Chancellor Merkel, Russia and UK/US

'...Call for the resignation of, or fire, Ken Jones' -- Ben Wheatley
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The reported suggestion by Ken Jones, head of the Association of Chief...

'...Properly Defend the Realm' -- Richard Card
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Petition that Gordon Brown publicly acknowledges that reports have been made...

'...put up the price of milk by 30p per ltr and it goes straight to the farmer' -- geoff kelly
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

where is our milk going to come from if all the milk farmers go bust.we will...

'...assist financially and via grants, for maintenance of private residential listed buildings' -- Karen Drake
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Not all listed buildings are large mansions in the countryside. Many are...

'...Stop the proposed low security phsychiatric unit in Brent Way Dartford which backs onto Gateways Primary School' -- Andrea Nash
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The unit will be a low risk secure psychiatric unit. The definition of low...

'...Prevent companies from charging for calls to helplines when the caller is on hold.' -- j Fenwick
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Prevent companies from charging for calls to helplines when the caller is on hold.' -- j Fenwick

'...Reveal the truth that the terrorist attacks of 7/7/05 were an inside job' -- Neil McPhee
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The security services carried out the terrorist attacks of 7 July 2005 in...

'...Promise not to introduce a 'bin tax' on the general public but to target the big industries' -- Jo Calvert
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Invest more in the recycling facilities and hit the big businesses for...

'...support Birmingham Artists in preventing Birmingham City Council from shutting down, as they intend to do, the only organisation that provides and houses artists' studios, Birmingham Print Workshop, Periscope gallery and information and networking opp
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Birmingham City Council brags that is committed to investing in the cityâ€™s...

'...make mandatory drug testing at nightclubs and those testing positive for any chemical substances to tested on current affairs, economics and social history. Those failing to score more that 50% are to have their frontal lobe removed with a spoon as a
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Upon entering night clubs all patrons are to be tested on knowledge of...

'...Create a "Local Food Subsidy"' -- Wendy Baird
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

British producers should be given more help to enable them to feed their...

'...Reinstate funding for Plymouth Learning Shop, Plymouth' -- Kelly Hopwood
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Government has withdrawn funding for the above Cornwall College...

'...remove themselves from the contract with Mercury Healthcare and re-instate the original system.' -- Callum Mc Gillivray
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Government, without any consultation with Patients, Doctors or other...

'...Lower the legal age of criminal responsibilty. Earlier intervention is needed and necessary' -- Jo Calvert
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

By the time a person has turned 14 I think it is a little too late to try...

'...Speak out against the repressive regime in Zimbabwe.' -- Andrew McAllister
seen at 18:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Fact Zimbabwe is in economic and political meltdown Robert Mugabe and his...

Update on the MSC Napoli
seen at 18:31, 16 July in Natural England (Our copy).

Latest information about the MSC Napoli cargo ship, which was beached off the Devon coast in January 2007.

Quiz the Home Secretary on crime and security
seen at 17:27, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Britain's new Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, will be here answering your questions on 25 July from 10:45 BST. Submit your question now on crime, security or counter-terrorism.

PM to meet Chancellor Merkel in Berlin
seen at 17:27, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown is due to fly to Berlin this afternoon to meet the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel.

'...set a youth Curfew' -- mark spracklen
seen at 16:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

members of the public or shop keepers should be allowed to apply to their...

'...ensure that all Trusts pay interest on back pay' -- Jo Robinson
seen at 16:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

With the introduction of Agenda for Change, all staff salaries were capped...

Boom in woodlarks prompts return to farmland
seen at 16:31, 16 July in Natural England (Our copy).

Woodlarks are returning to breed on Englandâ€™s farmland in greater numbers than at any time in the last 40 years. A new national survey has found woodlark numbers in the UK have risen by 89 per cent in the last...

Robert Mugabe
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister had discussed with Bertie Ahern, or was planning to discuss with Chancellor Merkel the row over inviting Robert Mugabe to the EU Summit, the PMS replied that that was not discussed with...

US Relationship
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the different messages coming from Cabinet regarding our relationship with America, the PMS replied that there was a very clear message coming from the Cabinet, which...

Alex Salmond
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister would hold bilateral talks with the First Minister today, the PMS said that Alex Salmond was in Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister was at a meeting with the First Minister and they ...

Housing Green Paper
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked when we expected the Housing Green Paper to be published, and why was it delayed, the PMS replied that it was not delayed. The DCLG were organising a major conference next week for the local authorities who...

BAE
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Government would give the US Justice Department everything they need to help their investigation with BAE Systems, the PMS said that this was a matter for BAE....

90 Days Detention
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked if the Prime Minister was attracted to the notion put forward by Lord Carlile that detention should be open ended, the PMS said that what the Prime Minister was attracted to was listening to the concerns of...

Russia
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked what contact the Prime Minister had had with President Putin since coming to office, and had they discussed the Litvinenko case, the PMS replied that there was nothing to add to what had been said previously...

Ireland/Schengen Database
seen at 15:33, 16 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMS) told journalists that the Prime Minister attached much importance to his visit to Northern Ireland so early in his premiership. He had a bilateral meeting with the Taoiseach...

Morning press briefing from 16 July 2007
seen at 15:32, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Ireland/Schengen Database, Russia, 90 Days Detention, BAE, Housing Green Paper, Alex Salmond, US Relationship and Robert Mugabe

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - Consultation on Draft Regulations Setting out Proposed Relevant Offences Under the Act & the Proposed Form of Statement of Reasons
seen at 15:20, 16 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).

Consultation on draft regulations setting out relevant offences and the form of statment of reasons issued under the Act

'...Create a website where the general public can report car registrations of people commiting petty driving offences (i.e. mobile use while driving and parking in disabled bays illegally)' -- Nicola Race
seen at 14:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

A website to report the reg numbers of motor vehicles committing petty...

'...ban the use of all private cars' -- John McGlade
seen at 14:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

This petition asks for the banning of the use of cars for private use, so...

'...Ban ice cream vans from disturbing the peace of British homes with their annoying chimes' -- Paul Geraghty
seen at 14:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The peace and privacy of the average British home is now regularly disturbed...

'...reintroduce embarkation controls for those leaving the UK' -- Ralph Lawson
seen at 14:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

At present the UK has no proper system of checking and counting people...

'...Put pressure on Portugal not to allow Mugabe in for the summit' -- mayenda kamtauni
seen at 14:32, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Portugal is prepared to invite President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to a...

Staff Conference
seen at 14:30, 16 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

TBC

Staff Conference
seen at 14:30, 16 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

TBC

E-nabling workshop
seen at 14:30, 16 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

State of the Countryside 2007: Land and Environment Data
seen at 14:30, 16 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only This data sheet presents some of the used in our annual State of the Countryside report in greater depth.

'...Medicine students at University are not classed "Allied to Medicine"' -- Jamie Taylor
seen at 11:35, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

medical students applying to the student awards agency for scotland cannot...

'...fund the remaining £500,000 needed to continue the work of the Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic at St Mary's Hospital, London.' -- Caroline Williams-Racz
seen at 11:35, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Professor Lesley Regan of St Mary's London is a remarkable woman. Her and...

'...Implement photographing, fingerprinting & taking DNA samples of all people regularly travelling from UK to Pakistan' -- Paul
seen at 11:35, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

National security is more important than certain peoples rights.

'...review the mandatory requirement for a TV licence to fund the BBC in light of the recent defamatory treatment of HM Queen.' -- Michael Taylor
seen at 11:35, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...review the mandatory requirement for a TV licence to fund the BBC in light of the recent defamatory treatment of HM Queen.' -- Michael Taylor

'...Not be afraid to use the word Islamic when it comes to terrorism if appropriate.' -- michelle moshelian
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The media reports that Gordon Brown has banned ministers from using the word...

'...Urge Israel to end it's crimes agaisnt the Palestinian people, withdraw from the West Bank and East Jerusalem and to allow economic flow in the Gaza strip and in the rest of Palestine.' -- Calum Frame
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Israel still brutally and illegally occupies the West Bank and East...

'...help british drivers abroad' -- shawn hudson
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

when will the goverment start to help british lorry drivers abroad. we have...

'...Ignore the petition to neuter all dogs' -- Sandy Smyth
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Ignore the petition to neuter all dogs

'...Ban the sale and use of fireworks.' -- Lillian Wood
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Fireworks are anti social and cause uneccessary distress to humans as well...

'...Have a NATIONAL agreement to arrest,detain,and return Wanted Paedophiles' -- S Cochrane
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

As a victim of a paedophile back in the eighties, and having taken the...

'...re-instate OBE withdrawn from Lester Piggot' -- Patrick Flanagan
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Lester Piggot Britains' most successful champion jockey. Certain Lords of...

'...Honour the work of Mark King, Bassist of UK pop funk band Level 42.' -- David Hopkinson
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In the light of the recent honours list, I feel that the talents of Mark...

'...ensure Transport for London implement a cross-river replacement bus service when they close the East London line later this year.' -- Joe Godwin
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

TfL have decided that, in order to turn the East London Line into the East...

'...Create a road users charter, to refund a proportion of road tax if stuck in traffic jams due to poor infrastructure' -- Robert Bright
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The road network in this country is poor. If there is an accident its...

'...Scrap the current Eco-panic & confusion manifesto' -- Will
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

It's time to quash the hysteria and fables and the right time to get real...

'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to initiate an independent analysis into chemical trails, especially from high altitude aircraft, and make fully public the findings. More details' -- Debbie Kiely
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

We the people of this earth. Have the right to know what is being sprayed...

'...Teach English Values & History within our schools' -- Paul Wood
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In our schools today they teach more on other cultures and history than our...

'...target and punish benefit fraud more quickly and harshly' -- scott smurthwaite
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

people who defraud the benefit system are criminals, yet if they are...

'...pressurise the MOD into naming one of the new Royal Navy ships HMS Sheffield' -- David Atkinson
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

25 years after the Falklands war it would have been a fitting tribute to the...

'...Create a combat action medal' -- Gavin Sheard
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Currently there is no distinction made in rewards for personnel in Iraq and...

'...make sanitary towels free to all women' -- Garry Holder
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

i find it very hard to believe that in this day and age,women still have to...

'...to stop the smoking ban in public places where no food is served' -- steve s
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

I think the smoking ban is effective in certain places where their is food...

'...allow the use of mobile phone jamming equipment in uk prisons' -- tom lamborn
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

to aid violence reduction, prevent the escalation of drug smuggling / use...

'...Extridite Abu Hamza To America For Trial' -- James Dodd
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Abu Hamza is currently serving seven years in Belmarsh prison for inciting...

'...adopt Australian policy on immigrant crime' -- British National
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Adopt Australian policy on immigrant crime, revoke Visaâ€™s or right to live...

'...ensure that Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, be included in the next list of honours' -- Tom Green
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

For 33 years, Jet Black (born Brian Duffy) has been the drummer with the...

'...start introducing LED traffic lights to help conserve energy.' -- David Stockley
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

LED traffic lights can save up to 85% of the energy used, compared to...

'...make ear piercing under the age of ten illegal' -- Joanna England
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Beverley Hughes: Minister for Children and Youth Justice As the law stands...

'...Adopt the 90 day detention limit. By signing this petition, the British Public show clear support for the Police in this matter' -- Steven Hyles
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Terror suspects do not fall into the same categories as ordinary prisoners...

'...Change speed limits to metric units' -- John Annan
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

A modern country needs to shake off the anachronistic baggage of 'imperial'...

'...Ensure that any innocent person arrested or charged with a crime is entitled to proper compensation for damages suffered.' -- John Annan
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Innocent people often suffer significant actual damage if arrested for...

'...Undertake to breathalyze MPs whilst they are in the House on official business.' -- Stuart Davies
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Recently legislation has been enabled so that non professional sailors can...

'...Overhaul Sex Education in Schools' -- Claire Rowles
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Sex education in this country is failing our children. Trying to cover...

'...Make id fraudsters pay back the money they have stolen' -- Angela Duce
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Identity fraudsters have no intention of paying back money they have stolen...

'...scrap multiple prescription charges for patients obtaining more than one item' -- Tim Elliott
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...scrap multiple prescription charges for patients obtaining more than one item' -- Tim Elliott

'...Slow down the Mortgage rate increases' -- Sophie Taylor
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

In just one year my monthly mortgage rate has now risen by £300. The get out...

'...come to a speedy decision on the proposed options for improving the A303 and so protect the Stonehenge World Heritage Site' -- Robert Morris
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The Highways Agency conducted a public consultation from January to April...

'...consider the need for more late night opening or 24 hour opening pharmacies.' -- David Wood
seen at 11:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

Would it be viable to have 24 hour opening pharmacies through the country,...

Gordon Brown visits Northern Ireland for first time as PM
seen at 10:42, 16 July in Number 10 Â» News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has travelled to Northern Ireland for the first since becoming Prime Minister to meet with the Irish taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the leaders of the devolved UK governments.

'...Extend protection given to transsexuals in the white paper, 'Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great Britain' to all transgendered people' -- Penny Morris
seen at 10:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

The proposed discrimination legislation protects only those transgendered...

'...get the goverment to help struggleing football teams' -- Danny Ransford
seen at 10:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

the reason for this is to help struggleing football teams in this country to...

'...Abandon ideas of building a huge mosque in East London. The £100m should be used to build hospitals where everyone can be treated, not the few.' -- Mr R C Bushnell
seen at 10:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).

'...Abandon ideas of building a huge mosque in East London. The £100m should be used to build hospitals where everyone can be treated, not the few.' -- Mr R C Bushnell

'...Ration the use of cars (of any kind) for business & pleasure to reduce road deaths, noise, pollution & global warming' -- william methven
seen at 10:34, 16 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).