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24 October 2007

PM hosts first Business Council meeting
seen at 20:07, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has hosted his first Business Council meeting at 10 Downing Street after establishing the group earlier this year.
Adjudicator publishes decision on a statutory proposal to establish a new community primary school in east devon
seen at 19:37, 24 October in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Devon County Council to establish a new community primary school in East Devon with effect from 1 September 2010. The proposal came...
'...Stop solicitors from aquiring interest in client accounts' -- James McMahon
seen at 19:03, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stopping solicitors from aquiring interest on client accounts would speed up...
Business Council
seen at 18:08, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was on the agenda for the Business Council, the PMS replied that it would be a wide ranging meeting. Despite what was written in some of the newspapers today, the Business Council would be perfectly entitled...
Turkey/Iraq
seen at 18:08, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be saying anything on reported Turkish incursions in Iraq, the PMS replied that there was nothing to add to what the Prime Minister said yesterday where he spoke at great length...
Sepp Blatter Meeting
seen at 18:08, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was on the agenda for the meeting with Sepp Blatter and at what stage was our bid for the 2018 World Cup, the PMS replied that they would raise a wide range of issues, including discussions on the 2018...
Foreign Prisoners
seen at 18:08, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's explanation of the state of play with foreign prisoners, and what was the Government doing to get rid them, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister's general position on this was that...
Scottish Elections
seen at 18:08, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in Douglas Alexander, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister did have full confidence in Douglas Alexander.Asked why, the PMS...
Gordon Brown supports 2018 World Cup bid
seen at 18:07, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has offered his support for a potential bid by England to host the 2018 World Cup.
Morning press briefing from 24 October 2007
seen at 18:07, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Scottish Elections, Foreign Prisoners, Sepp Blatter Meeting, Turkey/Iraq and Business Council
Celebrating uk-malaysia relations: loan of royal naval bell to malaysia
seen at 17:56, 24 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The ship's bell from a Second World War Royal Naval wreck, HMS PRINCE OF WALES, which was sunk in 1941, is to be loaned to the Royal Malaysian Navy in celebration of 50 years of Malaysian independence.
'...Hold a full judicial enquiry into the Scottish Parliamentary elections' -- Colin McDonald
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the report by Ron Gould in to the Scottish election fiasco, we the...
'...Means test winter fuel payments and allow the disabled to receive the same monies as pensioners.' -- nancy halas
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have believed for many years that the winter fuel payments should be means...
'...Introduce beach safety public information films for broadcast on mainstream TV channels' -- N Hartshorn
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We frequently hear of tragic deaths that could have been avoided if those...
'...Ban the use of Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullets by the police force.' -- Mathew Topper
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead in a crowded London Underground train...
'...Remove the Byelaws which ban skateboarding in Manchester's City Centre' -- Ben Gibbs
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Byelaws, introduced in 2001, prohibit skateboarding in Manchester's City...
'...ban the usage of Narconon in any publicly funded orgianisation' -- Tom Miles
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Narconon is currently used in some U.k based schools and prisons. A study...
'...give better assistance to Part Time workers who continue to claim Jobseekers Allowance.' -- Charles Edward Faulkner
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a previous part-time worker, now solely on Jobseekers Allowance, I found...
'...force company's (eg Rail and TV) to put revenue from advertising space sold into reduced pricing and customer focused improvement and not for profit.' -- James W Nugent
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more company's are realising the profits that can be made from...
'...to stop the EU and other wealthy countries from poaching skilled labour from developing countries' -- Ben Parish
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU is currently negotiating a 'blue card' scheme to enable skilled and...
'...Examine (and possibly ban) the use of psychotrophic drugs' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:07, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although often given for short term clinical management, psychotrophic drugs...
A bit of Bach at Number 10
seen at 16:14, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
10 Downing Street was this morning serenaded with the music of David Juritz, the violinist who busked his way around the world playing Bach to raise money for the charity Musequality.
UK committed to climate change targets - PM
seen at 16:14, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The UK is firmly committed to meeting its emissions reduction targets to combat climate change, the PM has said.
Three year tourism funding settlement agreed
seen at 16:13, 24 October in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
A review of how the country better coordinates the promotion of tourism was announced today by Culture Secretary James Purnell, as he set out total tourism funding from the Department for Culture, media and Sport...
'...Supply funds for the extensive search for Keith Bennett.' -- James Barlow
seen at 15:15, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keith Bennett was a victim of the moors murders in the 60's, his body has...
'...Reintroduce Wolves into Wales, Scotland and England' -- Will Griffiths
seen at 15:15, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I beleave this is worthwhile because wolves have an important impact on the...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 13:25, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown answered questions on Schools, Climate Change and foot and mouth in his weekly PMQs session.
A bit of Bach at Number 10
seen at 13:25, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
10 Downing Street was this morning serenaded with the violin music of David Juritz, who plays Bach round to world to raise money for the charity Musequality.
Tough new regulator for health and social care
seen at 13:25, 24 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Stronger powers to help tackle Healthcare Associated Infections
Kitty ussher calls on families to contribute to the child trust fund
seen at 13:17, 24 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Economic Secretary, Kitty Ussher, today published the second annual Child Trust Fund (CTF) statistical report, highlighting the continuing success of the CTF.
'...Encourage employers to offer traditional trade apprenticeships.' -- Peter J Palmer
seen at 12:27, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ed Balls wishes to see a new "diploma" in trades as an alternative to A-...
'...Introduce legislation before Parliament to reduce the number of elected MPs from Scotland from 59 to 35 and of elected Welsh MPs from 40 to 26.' -- David Hodgson
seen at 12:27, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to reduce the number of MPs elected from the regions which have...
'...Free carvery meals for pensioners' -- Geo.Catling
seen at 12:27, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All people of pensionable age should be allowed a daily free carvery meal...
'...Scrap the new road layout on the M25 anticlockwise carriageway at junction 19.' -- Andrew Lewis
seen at 12:27, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
THE campaign to end "ludicrous" lane alterations at a motorway junction....
'...stand by their commitment to community interest companies.' -- Steve Smith
seen at 12:27, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Community Interest Companies were supposed to be the way forward for social...
Make 2008 the year of the book
seen at 12:19, 24 October in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Employers, local authorities and parents were urged to help usher in a renaissance in reading for children and adults today.
Rural Transport: Time for a Rethink?
seen at 12:18, 24 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Graham Russell, our Director of Practice, has written an article for Whitehall and Westminster World about transport in rural areas.

Tackling rural transport challenges requires ...

'...make public toilets free of charge' -- David Gordon Strachan
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make public toilets free for all to use and require all local authorities to...
'...stop the closure of woolwich docks fishery for proposed property developemet' -- tom dowling
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A property developer wants to build a block of flats on the docks knocking...
'...Take back his £38 per year for nurses contributions to their professional fees'' -- Andrew Lang
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that this is a derisory offer, the spineless unions that are supposed...
'...Turn around increases to Council Tax on Holiday Homes' -- Linda May Rumble
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Holiday Chalet Owners have had to face a huge rise in their Council bills...
'...To allow Hidradenitis Suppurativa to be a recognised Disability and more research to be done about it.' -- nicola pile
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a sufferer of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) it is a rare skin condition...
'...ban the sale of swords, knives , airpistols and replica fire arms .' -- kevin smith
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
weapons such as these should not be readily available for sale and especaly...
'...Replace EMA in Scotland with student grants for students in further education only.' -- Daniel McCroskrie
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that the EMA system in Scotland be scrapped, and the money from...
'...Recognise Miss Fiona Nicholson for Humanitarian Work in the Colonies' -- Dr. Fraser G. McNeill
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Miss Fiona Nicholson, a British Citizen, has fought bravely for womens'...
'...make Playing a Radio in the Workplace exempt from any claim of Copyright infringement,' -- Steve Webb
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Listening to the Radio at work has been a “Cultural Right” of working people...
'...Amend the Mental Health Act' -- Victoria Cheston
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the recent murder of the mental health care worker, it is time for...
'...Abandon plans to extend future hosepipe bans to cover window cleaning using water fed pole technology.' -- Philip Selwood
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of water fed poles to clean windows has been adopted in response to...
'...Fully intergrate Gibraltar into the United Kingdom.' -- Ken Hawkins
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gibraltar should be fully integrated into the UK , on an equal footing to...
'...give John Craven OBE a Knighthood' -- Emma Crosby
seen at 11:20, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The chap who raises public awareness of environmental issues through...
Scottish Elections
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister retained full confidence in Douglas Alexander as the UK General Election coordinator, following a report published today about the Scottish elections, which criticised Mr Alexander, the...
Honours Inquiry
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had watched Assistant Commissioner Yates give evidence at the "cash-for-honours" inquiry to the Public Administration Committee, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had only just ...
Iran
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that both the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Olmert of Israel had talked about further sanctions on Iran in their press conference earlier that day and what would those sanctions include, the Prime Minister...
Afternoon press briefing from 23 October 2007
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Iran, Honours Inquiry and Scottish Elections
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 BST.
PM hails courage of Burma's Aung San
seen at 11:18, 24 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has written of the courage of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi on the 12th anniversary of her house arrest.
Dr tanya byron asks children and young people about the internet and video games
seen at 11:13, 24 October in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Issued by The Government News Network on behalf of The Department for Children, Schools and Families
Child support agency quarterly summary of statistics
seen at 11:09, 24 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
First Release
Oft to survey owners of new homes
seen at 11:03, 24 October in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
One thousand new-build home owners will shortly be invited to take part in a survey by the OFT offering them the opportunity to contribute to its home building market study.
Scottish Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter of 2007
seen at 11:01, 24 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter of 2007
Final results of the 2007 June Agricultural Census
seen at 11:01, 24 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Tables and graphs showing the final results of the 2007 June Agricultural and Horticultural census
Energy: Energy Markets Outlook (Lord Jones of Birmingham, Minister of State (also in the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:01, 24 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Energy (Malcolm Wicks) has made the following Statement today.

I am pleased to inform the House of the publication today of the first Energy Markets Outlook...

Energy Markets Outlook (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:01, 24 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House of the publication today of the first Energy Markets Outlook. This represents the first stage in delivering the Government's commitment in the 2007 Energy White Paper to introduce...

14-19 Reform (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:01, 24 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing plans to build on the success of our 14-19 diploma programme by expanding the diploma offer to include subject-based diplomas in Science, Languages and the Humanities.

A further statement...

East of England Plan (Parmjit Dhanda, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:01, 24 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities is today publishing "Further Proposed Changes to the East of England Plan" (also known as the "Draft Revision to the Regional Spatial Strategy for the...

European Court of Justice (Disability Benefits) (Anne McGuire, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:01, 24 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In a case brought by the European Commission against the European Parliament and the Council, the European Court of Justice has decided that for the purposes of European Law, three benefits—Disability Living ...

'...tax large companies like tesco etc for creating congestion' -- amanda hodkinson
seen at 10:16, 24 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
more and more small towns are being hit with large unsightly supermarkets....
Barlow v Perks [2007] EWHC 90087 (Costs) (19 October 2007)
seen at 03:11, 24 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issue I have to decide in this case is whether the CFA entered into by the Claimant and his solicitors on 15 December 2004 is valid and enforceable or not because of alleged breaches of Regulation 4 of the Conditional...
Ulcay, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 2379 (19 October 2007)
seen at 03:09, 24 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Ulcay, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 2379 (19 October 2007)
Circuit judge appointment - robert ian martin
seen at 03:02, 24 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Robert Ian Martin 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...