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27 September 2007

Foreign office minister meets with burma pro-democracy lobby
seen at 21:58, 27 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
FCO Minister Meg Munn met this afternoon with representatives of a number of pro-democracy movements, including the Burma Campaign UK and Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Fmd update: temporary control zone lifted and livestock markets in low risk area to resume blue tongue update: fifth case
seen at 20:01, 27 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today decided to amend the current Foot and Mouth disease restrictions so that, subject to no further changes to the disease situation, movements to livestock markets in the Low Risk Area will be permitted...
Metropolitan police authority puts taser expansion pilot on hold
seen at 19:34, 27 September in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A pilot rollout of Tasers for use by police officers who are not trained to carry firearms has been postponed following questions raised today by the Metropolitan Police Authority.
'...instruct the Inland Revenue to investigate undeclared capital gains relating to newly built property purchase' -- Robert Gaunt
seen at 19:09, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been common practice for property developers to discount sold...
Pledge on coastal access an historic commitment
seen at 19:05, 27 September in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England welcomes Rt. Hon Hilary Benn MP’s announcements at the Labour Party Conference that the government will legislate for the right of access to the English coast and introduce a climate change adaptation...
Employer responses to an ageing workforce: a qualitative study
seen at 17:59, 27 September in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS EXTENDING WORKING LIFE DIVISION
Adjudicator publishes a decision on objections and a variation to surrey county council's admission arrangements
seen at 17:38, 27 September in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on objections to the admission arrangements of Tillingbourne, Oxted and Howard of Effingham Schools, Surrey along with a request for a variation by ...
'...Stop child benefit being paid to non-uk resident children' -- william crawley
seen at 17:08, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Child benefit should not be available to parents who's children do not...
'...Ask her majesty to consider awarding of a knighthood to Ron Dennis CBE of the Mclaren F1 team' -- Andrew MacFadyen
seen at 17:08, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the early 1980s Dennis has been the principal of the McLaren Formula...
'...Let the police use more force when chasing or catching a violent person.' -- Paul Williams
seen at 17:08, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow the police to use reasonable force when confronted with abusive or...
'...scrap the inheritance tax (death tax)' -- Heather Camplin
seen at 17:08, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is iniquitous that 40% tax should be payable on death, when high taxes...
Housing Minister in No10 webchat
seen at 16:06, 27 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will be answering your questions in a live webchat on Wednesday 3 October at 10:30 BST.
New powers to tackle gun and knife crime
seen at 15:57, 27 September in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A range of tough new powers to tackle alcohol-fulled disorder, knife and gun crime, including realistic imitation firearms and air weapons, have been welcomed today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
New funding to help victims of sexual violence
seen at 15:57, 27 September in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Victims of sexual violence will have access to a wider network of specialist support and medical facilities, the Home Secretary announced today. Grants totalling £650,000 will fund six new Sexual Assault...
Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 - Secondary Legislation Analysis Report
seen at 15:53, 27 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government’s Transport directorate carried out a consultation exercise on its proposals for secondary legislation in support of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007. That Act places the Scottish...
JD Circular No: JD//2007 - The Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007
seen at 15:53, 27 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Justice Circular for the Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007
Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
seen at 15:46, 27 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
26 September - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
Appointments to the commission for integrated transport
seen at 15:45, 27 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, has appointed Corinne Swain, Philip Davis and Carolyn Dwyer as members of the Commission for Integrated Transport.
Opening of jitsic london
seen at 15:31, 27 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
London base for International drive against tax avoidance
'...Pass a law that companies legally have to give the option of payment to be by standing order as opposed to direct debit.' -- Dee Steed
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Being given the option of paying by standing order as opposed to direct...
'...allow ALL offenders & suspects, regardless of age, to be named at all stages of a case' -- Forbes Coleman
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Regardless of age, everyone has to follow the law of the land. Why should...
'...Offer more protection in law to Good Samaritans' -- D. S. Nicolle
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Curb the culture of lawsuits, insurance and arrest that is an incentive for...
'...Change the rules for the 2008 bus pass so that anyone currently getting free bus travel before 0930 still gets it' -- Sofie Haidon
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, as someone partially sighted, I get free bus travel before 0930....
'...Re-open RAF Locking as a Civil Airfield' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The airfield site at RAF Locking was recently demolished for new business...
'...Make it illegal for companies to reaccess bank accounts if direct debit fails to pay on the day it is agreed' -- Dee Steed
seen at 15:10, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I/We request that you make it illegal for companies to re access personal...
'...Allow care workers to faciliate the provision of sex surrogates for people with disabilities, whether physical or mental. Including mental illness.' -- Peter Johnson
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sexuality and its expression is a human right for all consenting adults,...
'...Pay Granparents to look after their Grandchildren.' -- Pauline Hogan
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many couples have to work full-time and leave their children in the care of...
'...Regenerate the whole of Blackpool' -- Jake Hollier
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I do not come from Blackpool however I think I speak for everyone when I say...
'...To have a referendum on HIPS' -- Timothy Hewison
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the Uk government to have a referendum on hips, Home...
'...provide appropriate, well funded support to people who have been raped.' -- Heidi Gough
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who have been raped don't have many options. Counselling through GPs...
'...Increase the amount of British History taught in History lessons in KS3/4' -- Daniel Snell
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to petition, that the amount of British History be increased in...
'...Incoperate the Good Samaritan Rule in British Law as it is in the French.' -- Manoj Mirpuri
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Good Samaritan laws (Acts) are laws/acts protecting from blame those who...
'...stop bexley council from destroying and selling 50 sycamore avenue' -- john porter
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are a group called sycamore 50 action group who are fighting bexley...
Health minister in No10 webchat
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Lord Darzi, the health minister appointed by the PM to lead a review of the NHS, spent over an hour this morning answering your questions on healthcare. Read the full transcript here
'...recommend the Australian human rights activist Mr Peter Tatchell for an MBE' -- jay marcham
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
He has campaigned indefatigably for gay and other rights and we feel this...
'...ban all afterschool detentions unless parents give permission no matter how long the detention period is.' -- John Smith
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This means that schools will no longer have to the right to keep children...
'...Honour the many deserving unpaid voluntary workers rather that celebrities and highly paid business people' -- G Coates
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Honours system has fallen into disrepute as it does not recognise the...
'...Give a knighthood to music legend Roger Waters.' -- Brian Hill
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A founder member of Pink Floyd; the driving force and lyricist behind all...
'...Actually DO something about the situation in Burma - not just threaten sanctions. If nothing is done then any further claims our government makes regarding their ongoing defence of democracy and human rights will be nothing more than a sham. People ar
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Actually DO something about the situation in Burma - not just threaten sanctions. If nothing is done then any further claims our government makes regarding their ongoing defence of democracy and human rights...
'...award Patrick Stewart a knighthood.' -- Paul Jameson
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Patrick Stewart is one of the finest actors of our time, being equally at...
'...Humbly request Network Rail to supply a redundant Bridge and Supports to the Wensleydale Railway.' -- Barrie Russell
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I understand that having recently visited the Wensleydale Railway during my...
'...lead world negotiations on securing land owner rights for the Penan people of Malaysia' -- David James Berry
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Penan, Malaysia. Known as the "guardians of the forest", the Penan's way...
'...Stop the Cruel Selling of Snails in Brixton/Dalston Market' -- Chris Hines
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Market Sellers in Brixton/Dalston markets are selling Giant African land...
'...take urgent action to protect infants and their parents from television programmes that promote outdated and discredited parenting theories.' -- Clive Dorman
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
TV broadcasters seem unable to embrace current knowledge of early brain...
'...Boycott the Chinese Olympics' -- Daniel Hurley
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
China has continued to support the illegitimate Junta that continues to rule...
'...Protect the funding of North Yorkshire police by scrapping the proposed changes to the way police grants are calculated.' -- Andrew Jones, Julian Sturdy and Nigel Adams
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed changes to the way police grants are calculated could see North...
'...Make it mandatory that pregnant women/families are made more aware of Pre-eclampsia and its symptoms' -- Donna Bickerstaffe
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After losing my own firstborn, my son Liam due to severe pre-eclampsia when...
'...Give doctors the right to review driving licenses for people with epilepsy on a case by case basis' -- Sam Lawrence
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
456,000 or one in every 131 people in the UK has epilepsy, with more people...
'...To make it illegal for adults purchasing cigarettes for minors use.' -- Richard Whitaker
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It may come as a shock to so many of you that there is NO law against...
'...Make parents responsible for the actions of their children and make our streets safe.' -- Andrew Sampson
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The majority of the British public are tired of living in fear of youths...
'...give free milk and one piece of fruit to children in education up to the age of eleven.' -- rebecca wong
seen at 12:13, 27 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Free milk and one piece of fruit should be given to children in education up...
Pre-school and Childcare Statistics 2007
seen at 11:55, 27 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Pre-school and Childcare Statistics 2007
Drugs Misuse in Scotland: Findings From the 2006 Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey
seen at 11:55, 27 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The SCVS drugs report is based on data from the self-completing section of the SCVS questionnaire. It looks to estimate the prevalance of illicit drug taking in the general population.
Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
seen at 11:48, 27 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
26 Septmeber - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
Young people and risk - Policy Press
seen at 11:48, 27 September in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
26 September - Young people and risk - Policy Press
Road casualties great britain 2006: annual report
seen at 11:47, 27 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published "Road Casualties Great Britain 2006: Annual Report". Headline final figures on the number of people killed and injured on the roads in Great Britain in 2006, based...
Road freight statistics 2006
seen at 11:47, 27 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the activity of heavy goods vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes gross weight) during 2006, including foreign vehicle activity in the UK. Key findings...
Another mild winter
seen at 11:34, 27 September in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
This winter is forecast to be warmer and perhaps drier than average. However, it is expected to be noticeably colder than last year, which was the second warmest winter since the UK climate series began in 1914.
Economy: Balance of Payments
seen at 11:12, 27 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Q2 2007: UK deficit falls
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 11:12, 27 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
1.0% 3 monthly rise into July
Energy guzzling lightbulbs phase out to start next year
seen at 11:06, 27 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The most energy-guzzling light bulbs in Britain will start disappearing from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut CO2 emissions, Secretary of State for the Environment Hilary Benn said today.
On the spot lock-up launched in poole
seen at 11:00, 27 September in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The fight against illegal immigration took another step forward today with the launch of a purpose-built lorry to detain illegal immigrants in Poole.
2006 Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey: Main Findings
seen at 10:56, 27 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The SCVS is a survey of the Scottish population and provides an estimate of crime and victimisation. In addition the survey also asks respondents attitudinal questions of interest to the Scottish Criminal Justice...
Energy statistics
seen at 10:09, 27 September in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
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seen at 10:08, 27 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
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Copper Cookware
seen at 10:08, 27 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Copper Cookware
Younger workers teach "old dogs" new tricks
seen at 04:12, 27 September in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New research debunks traditional myths about age in the UK workforce
Barry & Ors, R. v [2007] NICC 32 (29 June 2007)
seen at 03:14, 27 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Barry & Ors, R. v [2007] NICC 32 (29 June 2007)
Johnston v Ulster Constabulary And Police Authority For Northern Ireland & Ors [2007] NIQB 70 (24 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 27 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Johnston v Ulster Constabulary And Police Authority For Northern Ireland & Ors [2007] NIQB 70 (24 September 2007)
Appointment of a circuit judge - her honour judge coppel
seen at 03:07, 27 September in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Yvonne Ruth Coppel 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...