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03 September 2007

Terms of reference for the standing commission on carers
seen at 20:01, 3 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
As our society ages and changes, more individuals and families will face caring responsibilities. Care is a growing issue that will affect us all in some way in the future.
Guide to Using the Rural Communities Database
seen at 18:59, 3 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Our Rural Communities database holds information on thousands of projects that rural communities in this country and abroad have undertaken to improve...
Missing confirmation emails
seen at 18:02, 3 September in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Whilst doing some routine maintenance, I spotted that, due to a server configuration mistake, TheyWorkForYou has been failing to send out any confirmation emails since mid-August. Very many apologies to anyone affected...
Live webchat with John Hutton, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
seen at 18:02, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
John Hutton, from the newly-created Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), will take part in a live webchat on Monday 10 September at 10:00 BST.
Foreign office amends travel advice - hurricane felix
seen at 17:57, 3 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has amended its travel advice for Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and Belize as hurricane Felix prepares to make landfall in the next two days.
Car use, climate change and obesity - IEEP report
seen at 17:44, 3 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
13 August - Car use, climate change and obesity - IEEP report
Preparedness for influenza pandemic - DH report
seen at 17:44, 3 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
30 August - Preparedness for influenza pandemic - DH report
Metropolitan police authority - september meeting
seen at 17:31, 3 September in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) will be held in meeting room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 on Thursday 6 September 2007 at 10.00 a.m.
'...Introduce Bounty Hunting in the UK' -- Jonjo O'Connell
seen at 17:04, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our police services are streched to their limits, the introduction of Bounty...
'...create return rewards for recyclable packaging ie plastic bottles like in the USA.' -- Stephen Drew
seen at 17:04, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that we should be rewarded for recycling, we should be given cash...
'...Re-open Abingdon Airfield in Oxfordshire for Civil Flying' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 17:04, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
RAF Abingdon was a Royal Air Force station near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The...
'...Re-open Wattisham Airfield as a Civil Airfield' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 17:04, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk re-opened for Civil Flying...
Family Values
seen at 16:08, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a No10 reaction on behalf of the Prime Minister to David Cameron's recent comments about the breakdown of families, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled journalists that she was not ...
Bank Holidays
seen at 16:08, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked that with no bank holiday until Boxing Day, what was Number 10's view on calls from the TUC and think-tanks for an extra Bank Holiday connected to British values, the PMS replied that clearly this was a proposal...
Economy
seen at 16:08, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was a view from Number 10 about the best way to help stabilise the global financial markets, the PMS replied that the view from Number 10 was that the Treasury were in the lead on this. They had set...
Law and Order
seen at 16:07, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister made of the general claim that "widespread social breakdown" was behind the recent spate of killings, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister would not accept the premise of this question...
EU
seen at 16:07, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any plans to meet any Labour MPs who were unhappy with the Constitutional Treaty, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister kept in contact with all of his colleagues in a number of...
Iraq
seen at 16:07, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the assessment of the Chief of General Staff that we can expect a "generation of conflict", the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that David Miliband had answered this...
Misc
seen at 16:07, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the trial of the nephew of Colonel Gaddafi, the PMS replied that it was best to speak to the Foreign Office on specifics. But the British Government did not, and would not seek to interfere with any ...
Iraq
seen at 16:07, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what contacts the Prime Minister was having ahead of his statement to the House on Iraq, and asked about the overwatch process, the PMS replied that we stayed in close contact, as you would expect, with all...
John Bercow and Patrick Mercer
seen at 16:06, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about John Bercow and Patrick Mercer, the PMS replied that obviously it was not for him to get into the business of talking about party political matters. In terms of the relationships between these individuals...
Citizens’ Juries
seen at 16:06, 3 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in broad terms how the citizens' juries would work, how would the citizens be selected and what would happen to their thoughts, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the juries would usually consist...
Morning press briefing from 3 September 2007
seen at 16:05, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Citizens'Juries, John Bercow and Patrick Mercer, Iraq and Misc
August traffic figures for pm.gov.uk
seen at 16:05, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
View the latest site traffic statistics for the Number 10 website.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of korea
seen at 15:59, 3 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Martin Uden has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Warwick Morris who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Uden will take up his appointment during...
Planning and land use to support sustainable rural communities
seen at 15:45, 3 September in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today announced that Matthew Taylor MP will advise and assist the Minister of State for Housing and the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - within the context of...
'...STOP THE PROPOSED MOTORCYCLE CONGESTION CHARGE' -- Jim Philpott
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is for the stopping of congestion charging of motorcycles....
'...Allow free and unfettered access to the foreshore in perpetuity for the purpose of Angling and bait collecting' -- Kenneth Chadwick
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are moves by pressure groups to ban angling and increasingly anglers...
'...Complete refurbishment of Kew Library and Extend the opening hours to Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm' -- sonya clarke
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kew Library is a tiny shabby and small it is only open tues weds and Friday...
'...stop the banning of motorcycles' -- anthony smith
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to avoid people from banning the sale,export or the riding...
'...enforce standardisation of DC power supplies (chargers)' -- Ben Keeping
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Manufacturers of devices requiring DC power - mobile phones and electronic...
'...reject Cornwall County Council's bid for Unitary Authority status based upon the overwhelming opposition to the proposals by the people of Cornwall.' -- Mike Waters
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Polls undertaken by the District Councils of Penwith, Kerrier, Carrick and...
'...urge the Welsh Assembly Government to abandon its plans to force North Wales residents to travel to South Wales for routine neurology services.' -- Gwyn Hughes
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This proposal by WAG [Welsh Assembly Govenment] is top withdraw the facility...
'...ensure Her Majesty's Government representatives uphold the decision of East Cambridgeshire District Council who, supported by Cambridgeshire County Council and the local Parish Councils and in accordance with current Regional and Local planning policy
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Australian Developer Multiplex Stannifer (the builder of Wembley Stadium)...
'...ban the sale of alcoholic beverages at all establishments selling petrol' -- Arthur Jackson
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
any establishment selling petrol should not be allowed to sell alcoholic...
'...Make military withdrawal from Tibet a condition of Beijing Olympics participation.' -- Ian Rudge
seen at 15:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most of us are well-aware of the way in which the Chinese Communists have...
'...Create a single national police force' -- Keith Daniels
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current situation is there are 43 english and welsh forces who have...
'...Ban politicians from using private health and education services.' -- Keith Daniels
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should politicians impose failing health services and schools on us and...
'...Allow gaming staff to recieve tips as detailed by the new gaming act, without the veto of the casino owners.' -- Mark McCann
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Casino owners will always be united in resisting tips to gaming staff. It...
'...Make it an offence to supply goods made of plastics, or packaging made of plastics, which are not re-cyclable. Furthermore it should be mandatory for the recycling class to be clearly marked on the item. It should also be mandatory for local councils
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My local council, like many others, only has limited facilities for...
'...continue his personal engagement on Burma' -- Mark Farmaner
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We congratulate the Prime Minister on his statement of 2nd September...
'...tell us why is CO-PROXAMOL disappearing now in September when it is not due to be withdrawn until December 2007? Our GPs say they cannot prescribe it as the pharmacists can no longer obtain supplies of co-proxamol.' -- Jeanne Hambleton
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Caroline Flint, the Minister of State, Department of Health, told the House...
'...deny NHS treatment to those who abuse and are violent to NHS staff.' -- Daniel Drummond
seen at 15:08, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A simple punishment for violence against NHS staff - no more NHS treatment...
Employment tribunal cases rise by 15 per cent
seen at 15:05, 3 September in Tribunals Service News - national (Our copy).
The number of cases brought to employment tribunals in Great Britain in 2006-07 rose by 15 per cent, from 115,039 in 2005-06 to 132,577, according to figures published today.
Press Release - 'Rural Advocate visits foot and mouth affected farm as restrictions are eased'
seen at 15:02, 3 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Press release welcoming the government's move to ease the control measures that were put in place to contain the recent outbreak of foot and mouth ...

Rural Advocate visits foot and mouth affected farm as restrictions are eased
seen at 15:02, 3 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, has welcomed the  move to ease the control measures that were put in place to contain the recent outbreak of foot and...

Webchat with David Miliband, Foreign Secretary
seen at 12:59, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
David Miliband responded to questions on foreign policy during a live webchat at No 10.
British forces will continue to serve the Iraqi people - PM
seen at 12:11, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
British forces will continue to serve the Iraqi people following their withdrawal from the city of Basra, the PM has said.
PM pledges "new type of politics"
seen at 12:11, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has promised "a new type of politics" as he announced plans to broaden consultation in government decisions.
'...End British-Russian diplomatic relations' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For half a century (1945-1991) Russia, then called the USSR, has threatened...
'...make Student Union Cards (and the like) proof of entitlement to concessionary fare on public transport.' -- Jonathan Hartshorn
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, concessionary fare is dependant on the local Passenger Transport...
'...Erect a national statue of Diana in London as a formal tribute.' -- Rowan Cole
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On this the tenth anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales we...
'...Have all cars showing a valid insurance certificate in the windscreen.(As in France)' -- William J Lapthorn
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We adopt many of the E.U's legislations and in my opinion this would be...
'...Allow Students Getting NHS Grants To Be Given Disabled STudents Allowance' -- Sofie Haidon
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, disbaled students who get a busary aren't entitled to DSA, even...
'...Protect our Youth"s from sexual predators whom wait around public areas and toilets' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All public areas that youth"s gather should be in a cemera zone to protect...
'...Ban polystyrene trays from chip shops.' -- Tracey Elliston-Owens
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After being on holiday the amount of polystyrene waste left in overflowing...
'...Rationalise the status of young adults by making the age of majority 18 years for all matters.' -- John Annan
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have an anomalous situation where, on one hand, there are moves to lower...
'...Ban London Underground (Tube) and other Railway Workers From Engaging in Strike Action' -- Scott Williams
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The RMT, TSSA and other Rail Unions have consistently abused the privilege...
'...Revoke advertising gambling on tv and radio which has been allowed in 01/09/2007 Gambling Act.' -- Alan Cooper
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe allowing advertising of gambling including that by bookies,...
'...Make it ellegal for companies to put pre employment questionairs on job application forms.' -- JOHN GRAHAM
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People with medical problems are being discriminated against, because they...
'...Abolish Inheritance Tax On The Primary Home And Investments' -- Jack Forrester
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Inheritance tax should be abolished, with the latest statiistic that almost...
'...base council tax for those renting, to be calculated on rent paid or income not property value.' -- Steve Drew
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like council tax for those renting to be based on rent paid or...
'...only allow propery developers to purchase properties after being on the market for 6 months.' -- Steve Drew
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most houses that are being built new or being sold seem to sell quickly and...
'...Only produce one car registration plate per year' -- Marc Thrift
seen at 12:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This will stop the materialistic people from wanting the newest and latest...
Delivery is top of eu agenda
seen at 12:01, 3 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Making people's lives better is the right focus for the European Union, Europe Minister Jim Murphy said today as he started a two day visit to key European Union partners.
The Effective Dissemination of best Practice - Executive Summary
seen at 12:00, 3 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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This summary explores and evaluates the range of approaches currently used to share best practice, in order to understand which methods are the most...

Evaluation of Best Practice - Key Findings
seen at 12:00, 3 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Key findings from an evaluation of activities to promote and disseminate Best Practice.
End of the road for big weekends - re-issue
seen at 11:53, 3 September in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two directors of a former event company organising stag and hen parties have agreed not to become company directors for a total of 10 years following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the...
£75m m25 scheme opens three months early
seen at 11:46, 3 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Drivers on the M25 are set to benefit from shorter journey times and improved safety as Transport Minister Tom Harris today opened a £75million project to refurbish and add extra lanes through the Holmesdale...
'...Regulate more effectively the standards of horse livery yards in the UK.' -- Tracy Shepherd
seen at 11:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are estimated to be 950 000 horses owned in England and Wales and on...
'...Reform lethal weapon laws and provide better awareness to social groups on the affect of gun crime' -- R Doyle
seen at 11:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Again we read the news of another young life tragically taken away by the...
'...Schedule teacher training days within school holiday periods and not term time' -- Paul Santaana
seen at 11:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the private sector, employees typically receive 20-30 days holiday...
'...abolish the ‘non-domicile’ status which HMRC uses to excuse high earners from paying their full share of income tax.' -- Derek R Allum
seen at 11:09, 3 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
‘Non-domicile’ status is only available to super-rich residents who wish to...
British forces will continue to serve the Iraqi people - PM
seen at 11:08, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has promised that, although British troops in Iraq have almost completed their withdrawal from their base in the Iraqi city of Basra, UK forces will continue to "discharge our duties to the Iraqi people...
PM pledges 'new type of politics'
seen at 11:08, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has promised "a new type of politics" as he announced plans to broaden consultation in government decisions.
Circuit judge appointment - patrick david curran qc
seen at 11:03, 3 September in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Patrick David Curran QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
Waving the red ensign on merchant navy day
seen at 10:44, 3 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Red Ensign will fly over the headquarters of the Department for Transport today to mark the UK's eighth Merchant Navy Day.
Missing winkle picker at ullapool
seen at 10:28, 3 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 9pm on Sunday evening, Stornoway Coastguard received a 999 call reporting a missing 42 year old man in the area of Ullapool. The missing person was reported to have been winkle picking on the foreshore to the...
Back to school with 5 a day
seen at 04:10, 3 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
REPORT SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN CHILDREN REACHING 5 A DAY
Prime Minister condemns Burma crackdown
seen at 00:13, 3 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has condemned the crackdown on protesters in Burma and called on the authorities to release those detained.