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05 September 2007

PM welcomes Norwegian Prime Minister to Downing Street
seen at 19:58, 5 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown today welcomed Norwegian PM Jens Stoltenburg to Number 10 for bilateral talks.
World's major diseases can be conquered - PM
seen at 19:58, 5 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called on the international community to join together and help eradicate the world's major diseases.
From ballroom dancing to book clubs - margaret hodge announces first national study of voluntary arts activity in england
seen at 19:57, 5 September in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Margaret Hodge today announced that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is commissioning a new study which will produce, for the first time, a national picture of amateur arts activity in England.
'...Say "NO" to Scottish Independence' -- Mr Brian France
seen at 18:58, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Britain Britain Britain" as Tom Baker likes to say. I ask the people of...
'...implement an increased penalty scheme for dangerous driving' -- Charles Gershom Neal
seen at 18:58, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that the government should implement an increased penalty scheme for...
'...reduce the cost of school meals' -- Luke Ives
seen at 18:58, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent news about the sudden drop in the amount of pupils having school...
'...Save our human biological identity .' -- A. Hayes
seen at 18:58, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The creation of human-animal embryos, for medical reasons, is aborhant to...
'...Create a government regulation to force ITV, Channel 4, and five to broadcast HDTV' -- William Hook
seen at 18:58, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Australia, the government has a specific regulation that each free-to-air...
Rural watchdog sets out plans for rural economies report to the Prime Minister
seen at 18:54, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This statement sets out our plans for the report that we are producing at the request of the Prime Minister, on ways in which the rural economy...

Our plans for Rural Economies Report to the Prime Minister
seen at 18:54, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has asked Dr. Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, to prepare a report on ways in which the rural economy can be further strengthened.

Implementation of the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) Regulation and a UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (UK-PRTR): A Consultation
seen at 17:50, 5 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on the implementation of the E-PRTR and how we should address the requirements of the UN Protocol on PRTR's and the requirement to establish a national database on pollutants.
'...To Create Affordable Housing Urgently for First Time buyers.' -- Terence Turner
seen at 17:03, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Young people are being forced from the housing market by crippeling costs of...
'...Provide more planes (of different kinds) and more bases (to station these planes somewhere) for the RAF' -- Fred Clark
seen at 17:03, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The RAF, hit the hardest by the last 17 years' cuts (cut by 16,000 people),...
'...enact legislation to make proselytising a criminal offence' -- David Silverman
seen at 17:03, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Proselytising is the process of converting a person into a religious belief...
CRC Event at the NALC Annual Conference
seen at 16:58, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're holding a breakfast fringe event at the NALC Annual Conference 2007.

Crispin Moor, our Whitehall Director and Justin Griggs of NALC will be on hand to hear what...

The main problem is the legislation which ties...
seen at 16:58, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The main problem is the legislation which ties up planning departments in red tape so scrap the law and bring in standards and targets. Otherwise we will simply be talking about it for a couple ...

Starting on the road to sustainable clothing
seen at 15:59, 5 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Representatives from the fashion, clothing, and textile industry as well as environmental and ethical groups are meeting today for the first time to look at how they can work with government to improve the sustainability...
Hurricane felix: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 15:57, 5 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has amended the level of its Travel Advice for Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala.
Mod signs £30 million contract with dml
seen at 15:54, 5 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today signed a £30 million contract with Plymouth-based DML for 130 weapon mounted patrol vehicles which will be used by troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Principles and Priorities: The Government's Programme for Scotland
seen at 15:51, 5 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This docuument sets out the government's principles and priorities, including the legislative and non-legislative actions to be taken
Choosing Scotland's Future, A National Conversation - Full Gaelic Version
seen at 15:51, 5 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A’ Taghadh Àm Ri Teachd Na h-Alba Còmhradh Nàiseanta.
New chief executive for the met office
seen at 15:30, 5 September in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Robert Napier, Met Office Chairman, announces today a new Chief Executive for the Met Office:
'...have more police officers on the streets' -- paul hunter
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A lot of police officers time is spent completing huge amounts of paperwork...
'...Remove the 3 penalty points charged to the driving licence on any speeding offence, whilst keeping the fine for breaking the speeding laws the same.' -- Daniel Alexander
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current law for fining drivers 3 points on their driving licence if they...
'...To accept and enforce Lord Carters Legal Aid Reforms as quickly as possible..' -- Neil King
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Carters Legal Aid Reforms hopes to prevent the unnecessary delays...
'...allow those who were 16 before October 1st to continue to purchase tobacco legally' -- Sonny Truswell
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Smokers aged 16 and 17 who are legally aloud to buy tobacco will not be able...
'...Introduce exit taxes from UK airports' -- Michael Pearn
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have just returned from holiday in Cuba. On leaving the country, we had to...
'...Re-Open the Wisbech to London Rail Link for daily commuting.' -- William D. Fillingham
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The last time the Wisbech to March Train was used for passengers...
'...Creat a Criminal Defence Service similar to the Crown prosecution service' -- Dave Evans
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment in the United Kingdom people accussed of crimes are allowed...
'...Safeguard professional women who give up their income on the birth of their first child to raise a family- then on separation and divorce find themselves alienated in the workforce and penniless.' -- Ali Cook
seen at 15:08, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Safeguard professional women who give up their income on the birth of their first child to raise a family- then on separation and divorce find themselves alienated in the workforce and penniless.' -- Ali Cook...
Rural Disadvantage: Hidden Voices - Transcript
seen at 15:01, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is a transcript of the film Rural Disadvantage: Hidden Voices, made to support the Disadvantage study.

Appointments to the british waterways board
seen at 13:12, 5 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Waterways Minister Jonathan Shaw has appointed three new members with specialist expertise in civil engineering/asset management and finance to the Board of British Waterways.
Dh announces new nhs chair in pharmacogenetics
seen at 13:11, 5 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today announced the award of a contract to host a NHS Chair in Pharmacogenetics to the University of Liverpool. The new post, to be funded by the Department of Health for 5 years, will be...
Gps reconsider advice to patients on sick leave
seen at 13:10, 5 September in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A new survey of 1500 GPs has found that two-thirds (64%) are unaware of the evidence that work is beneficial for physical and mental health. However, nearly 90% said that if they knew of this evidence it would affect...
Additional funding to help schools as schools minister praises efforts in flood areas to open for new term
seen at 12:14, 5 September in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Additional funding to help schools as Schools Minister praises efforts in flood areas to open for new term
Gordon Brown to launch International Health Partnership
seen at 12:11, 5 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will today launch the International Health Partnership with the aim of accelerating progress on the Millennium Development Goals.
£2 billion investment for jobs and skills
seen at 12:04, 5 September in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A £2 billion investment in jobs and skills in England over the next seven years from the European Union has today been welcomed by Work and Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien.
Miliband arrives in turkey
seen at 12:03, 5 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary will set out the UK's and Turkey's shared values and the importance of an increasingly close relationship in a keynote speech he will make at Bahcesehir University, Istanbul.
Hurricane felix: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 12:03, 5 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office has amended its travel advice for Belize as Hurricane Felix continues its path across central America. We have withdrawn our advice against all travel to the coastal areas of Belize and all but...
Revised - presentation of 500,000th armed forces veteran's badge
seen at 11:59, 5 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The presentation of the 500,000th Armed Forces Veteran's Badge to Sonia Hartord by the Veteran's Minister, Derek Twigg, will be marked today by a flypast of a Lancaster and Eurofighter Typhoon as well as a gun salute...
'...either make the constiuent countries of the U.K. pay for themselves or give equal rights to everyone in the United Kingdom' -- Oliver Johnson
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As many are aware, many constituent countries of the united kingdom (the U.K...
'...Persuade the Leeds Teaching Hospitals to name the new oncology wing after the late Jane Tomlinson' -- Alan Morton
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The late Jane Tomlinson spent her last seven years raising over a million...
'...STOP physical education in secondary schools for pupils in year 11' -- daniel condon
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we want to STOP physical education for pupils in year 11 as we think it puts...
'...get supermarkets and retailers in general to use packaging that can be reused several times before being recycled.' -- Richard Goldring
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large proportion of most peoples waste is plastic packaging. Why can't the...
'...Outlaw social networking sites to assist the fight against crime' -- Liam Pennington
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government and police should be are aware that youths use sites such as...
'...Make the increased maintenance grant for students in higher education applicable to all students studying in 2008/2009 and not just those starting that year' -- Andrew Lloyd
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 5 July 2007, the Rt Hon John Denham announced an increase in the...
'...Stop the council closing Hillwood Primary School' -- Jane Robinson
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hillwood Primary School is in a small rural village on the outskirts of...
'...legislate that no firm may pay its highest earners more than 10 times the salary of its lowest earners' -- Margaret King
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would abolish grievances about some employees earning far more than...
'...Ban the use of computers in ALL primary Schools' -- Keith Lanham
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
so that children can learn the basics and are able to work WITHOUT a...
'...reduce crime and other anti social behaviour by imposing harsh penalties on offenders, NOT by increasing alcohol duty' -- Philip Glover
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please also read, and hopefully sign, those petitions that are both literate...
'...Apply fuel duty for large super pleasure motor boats' -- B Clarke
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do 4x4 owners have to pay increased road tax along with fuel duty when...
'...Scrap ID/DNA/Surveillence database plans' -- T.Warren
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proliferation of surveillence being proposed goes way beyond that needed...
'...AMEND EMPLOYMENT LAW TO COVER UNFAIR PRACTICE' -- Kelvin Hayes
seen at 11:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Action to amend employment law so that employers cannot use equal...
Uk official holdings of international reserves
seen at 10:57, 5 September in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
UK OFFICIAL HOLDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL RESERVES:
JD Circular No: JD/13/2007 - Implementation of Stable and Acute 2007
seen at 10:56, 5 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A justice circular for the Implementation of the second risk assessment tool for use with sex offenders, stable and Acute 2007.
Children's social/behavioural outcomes - IoE report
seen at 10:49, 5 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
31 Aug - Children's social/behavioural outcomes - IoE report
Predicting multiple deprivation in adulthood - NCB report
seen at 10:49, 5 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
3 Sep - Predicting multiple deprivation in adulthood - NCB report
'...Make it compulsory for all workers annual holiday leave to be 6 weeks fully paid per year.' -- caroline drury
seen at 10:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We work far too long hours as a nation, and now have to work until we are...
'...include in the Regulations made under the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 wording to ensure that the complete original working file and relevant internal memoranda are sent to the Redress Officer in the case of a complaint' -- John Tan
seen at 10:13, 5 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We instructed an Estate Agency branch of one of the largest groups to sell...
We welcome the involvement of Matthew Taylor MP in affordable housing work
seen at 10:09, 5 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has asked Liberal Democrat MP Matthew Taylor to prepare a report for the Government on how land use and planning can better support rural business and deliver affordable...

Popularity of volunteering and giving revealed in extensive national survey
seen at 04:07, 5 September in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
A charitable society where people are more than likely to volunteer or give money to charity is revealed in an extensive survey published today by the Cabinet Office.
Presentation of 500,000th armed forces veteran's badge
seen at 03:59, 5 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The presentation of the 500,000th Armed Forces Veteran's Badge to Sonia Hartford by the Veteran's Minister, Derek Twigg, will be marked today by a flypast of a Lancaster and Eurofighter Typhoon as well as a gun ...
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 703 (26 July 2007)
seen at 03:08, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 703 (26 July 2007)
J.A. PYE (OXFORD) LTD and - 44302/02 [2007] ECHR 700 (30 August 2007)
seen at 03:08, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
J.A. PYE (OXFORD) LTD and - 44302/02 [2007] ECHR 700 (30 August 2007)
J.A. PYE (OXFORD) LTD and - 44302/02 [2007] ECHR 705 (30 August 2007)
seen at 03:08, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
J.A. PYE (OXFORD) LTD and - 44302/02 [2007] ECHR 705 (30 August 2007)
A (a child), Re [2007] EWHC 2016 (Fam) (24 August 2007)
seen at 03:03, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issues for determination in this case arise as a result of articles 10 and 11 of the compendiously entitled 'Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 (Brussels II) of 27th November 2003 concerning Jurisdiction and...
PR Records Ltd v Vinyl 2000 Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 1721 (Ch) (18 July 2007)
seen at 03:03, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the decision of Master Teverson dated 13th September 2006, whereby the Master dismissed an application dated 12th April 2006 made by PR Records Limited ("PR") against Mr Adrian Owlett. By ...
Wood v Westminster Magistrates Court [2007] EWHC 2058 (Admin) (30 July 2007)
seen at 03:02, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE LEVESON: As long ago as 12th October 2006 the Secretary of State ordered the claimant's extradition to the United States of America. He then appealed to this court seeking an order that the extradition...
Edwards v Government of USA [2007] EWHC 1877 (Admin) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:02, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal raises a question of law which, though inconsequential in its immediate effect, is capable of having significant effects in other proceedings under Part 2 of the Extradition Act 2003: in deciding whether...
Page, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2007] EWHC 2026 (Admin) (15 August 2007)
seen at 03:02, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE COLLINS: This is an application for permission for judicial review ordered to be listed as what is described as a rolled up hearing; that is to say that if permission is granted then the substantive ...
Goodyer & Gomes v Government of Trinidad & Tobago [2007] EWHC 2012 (Admin) (22 August 2007)
seen at 03:02, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These two appeals under the Extradition Act 2003 have been conjoined by order of the court because they raise related issues. Both appellants are now represented before us by Edward Fitzgerald QC and Ben Cooper; ...
Federation of Tour Operators & Ors, R (on the application of) v HM Revenue & Customs & Ors [2007] EWHC 2062 (Admin) (04 September 2007)
seen at 03:02, 5 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 6 December 2006, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced, in his Pre-Budget Report (referred to as the "PBR"), the doubling of Air Passenger Duty ("APD" or "the Duty") with effect from 1 February 2007, only...