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07 September 2007

Foreign secretary comments on attack on algeria
seen at 21:55, 7 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the terrorist attack in Algeria yesterday the Foreign Secretary David Miliband said:
Foreign secretary david miliband comments on deaths of two british soldiers in afghanistan
seen at 19:56, 7 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary David Miliband has commented today on the deaths of two British soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) earlier this week on operations in Afghanistan...
Scottish Executive
seen at 18:08, 7 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the disagreement between the Prime Minister and Alex Salmond on whether the correct term was Scottish Executive or Scottish Government, the PMS expressed his surprise on reading the story this morning...
Foot and Mouth
seen at 18:07, 7 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a view from No.10 on the matter of the Foot and Mouth outbreak, the PMS replied that Hilary Benn would be speaking on behalf of the Government.
Nuclear Energy
seen at 18:07, 7 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a response to the comments made by environmental groups, that decisions on nuclear power had already been made, the PMS referred back to what the Prime Minister had said in the House of Commons at Prime...
Afghanistan
seen at 18:07, 7 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
In response to the suggestion that there was a difference in opinion between the US and the UK on overall strategy and tactics in Afghanistan, the PMS said that the Government was working very closely with the US...
Johan Eliasch
seen at 18:07, 7 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to give details on the appointment of Mr Eliasch, the Prime Minister's Spokesman replied that he could confirm that the Prime Minister had appointed Johan Eliasch as a Special Representative to advise the ...
Morning press briefing from 7 September 2007
seen at 18:06, 7 September in Number 10 ยป News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Johan Eliasch, Afghanistan, Nuclear Energy, Foot and Mouth and Scottish Executive
'...grant the right to vote in UK Parliamentary elections, as well as local elections, to EU citizens who have been continuously resident in the UK for 10 years.' -- Heidrun Cooke
seen at 17:11, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it is unfair that EU citizens who have been resident in the UK for a...
'...merge the Departments for Health, Works and Pensions, and Communities and Local Government, with consequential changes, to ensure a streamlined delivery of service' -- Liam Pennington
seen at 17:11, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Departments for Health, Work and Pensions, and Communities and Local...
'...Lower the voting age to 16 for local elections and raise to 21 for general elections.' -- Jeff Licchelli
seen at 17:11, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The leap from childhood to adult on your 18th birthday can be detrimental to...
LGA Annual Rural Commission and Rural Conference 2007 - Day 2
seen at 17:04, 7 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We'll be attending this year's Local Government Association's rural conference, at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay

The event will consider the rural perspective on...

LGA Rural Commission and Conference 2007 - Speech by Alison McLean
seen at 17:04, 7 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Speech given by Alison McLean, one of our Commissioners, to the LGA Rural Commission and Conference 2007, 5 September.

Strengthening The Role of Rural Councillors - Alison McLean speaks to the LGA Rural Conference
seen at 17:04, 7 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Alison McLean, one of our Commissioners, spoke to the LGA Rural Conference yesterday, sharing some of the emerging findings and recommendations from our inquiry into 'strengthening...

Commission visit to Borough of Congleton
seen at 17:04, 7 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our Commissioners will be visiting the Borough of Congleton to see first-hand some of the area's successful businesses, and to visit a number of local market towns.

Congleton is perceived...

Publication of reports into foot and mouth outbreak in surrey
seen at 15:58, 7 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today published reports from the Health and Safety Executive and Professor Brian Spratt, of Imperial College London, into the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey.
Foot and mouth outbreak in surrey hse publishes final report on potential breaches of biosecurity at the pirbright site
seen at 15:53, 7 September in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published its final report into potential breaches of biosecurity at the Pirbright site. The report concludes HSE's investigation following the outbreak of Foot ...
'...hear us christians and take us seriously' -- Angelique Conolly
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We request that the prime minister listen to this christian nation and stop...
'...Restore and Re-Open for civil flying the historic Airfeld at Binbrook in Lincolnshire' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
RAF Binbrook opened in early 1940. After WWII Binbrook hosted the Canberra...
'...Retain Local Public Services in Surrey' -- J. Rolles
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under the recomendations of the Lyons report 20000 public service jobs are...
'...Create a system whereby parents of large children may recover/claim back VAT on adult clothes and shoes bought for their child' -- Karen Ward
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children nowadays are generally taller and larger than generations ago...
'...remove any obligations for publishing salary information in the private sector except as guidelines in job advertisements.' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What people earn is a _private_ matter. People can use published figures as...
'...Save Woolston High School' -- dave ditchfield
seen at 15:02, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Woolston Community High School provides a vibrant and stimulating...
Public have their say on future of nuclear power in the uk
seen at 12:03, 7 September in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The public takes centre stage tomorrow (Saturday 8 September) in the Government's continuing consultation about the future of nuclear power in the UK. In one of the largest ever exercises of its kind, Ministers ...
Macquarie/national grid wireless merger
seen at 11:10, 7 September in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Statement of issues
'...Bring to the House of Commons a motion to create a law which will make the carrying of Offensive weapons such as knives and firearms punishable by enforced national service in the front line' -- Michael Beaney
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition has been started by football fans of the Rivals network who...
'...Force internet service providers, to provide effective security for their users.' -- paul russell
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment it seems so easy for people to gain access to peoples e-mail...
'...Consider sensible alternatives to "Green" taxes' -- Dave Poole
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We urge the government to invest in the following 2 studies (which would be...
'...Make it illegal for employers to carry out credit checks as part of the vetting procedure' -- Gareth Smith
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With thousands of people currently unemployed, all potential employers...
'...make it compulsory for everyone who has just passed their driving test to take their advanced driving test.' -- Stuart Pashley
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year more and more motorists are having accidents in the first year...
'...return the governance of the United Kingdom to its people, the United Kings, in the following ways:' -- Stephen Brocklehurst
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
-install internet in all homes; on major issues (Iraq, EU) enact an online...
'...remove voting rights of people refusing or abstaining to find work.' -- Jonathan Cox
seen at 11:09, 7 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who are not prepared to find work or make an effort to find work...
World rabies day
seen at 11:06, 7 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds has today welcomed the launch of the first World Rabies Day on 8 September.
Child trust funds used as a tool to teach maths in schools
seen at 11:01, 7 September in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children will be taught how to open a bank account, understand basic financial concepts like interest rates and learn important skills to plan for their financial future as part of an £11.5 million boost...
Sponsored Research: Drawing the Theatrical Experience: An Investigation into Children's Theatre
seen at 10:55, 7 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A report in the Education sponsored research programme
Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: Diffuse Water Pollution from Rural Land Use: General Binding Rules and related provisions Consultation
seen at 10:55, 7 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Paper
Output and employment in the construction industry: second quarter 2007
seen at 10:04, 7 September in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Output (Tables 1 to 3)
The main problem is the legislation which ties...
seen at 10:03, 7 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 more...
Thanks for your comments Evan, which I've passed...
seen at 10:03, 7 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comments Evan, which I've passed on to our Housing team.

We hope to work closely with Matthew Taylor as part of our work to take forward the recommendations of the Affordable...

Ide v ATB Sales Ltd [2007] EWHC 1667 (QB) (17 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 7 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a single issue case. The claimant suffered very serious head injuries when he fell from his Marin Rift Zone bike as he rode along a bridleway in the South Downs on 21st April 2002. It is common ground that...
Consultation On The Use, Sale, Distribution And Possession Of Electronic Training Aids
seen at 00:59, 7 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
consultation on the use of electronic training aids