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22 November 2007

'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 23:15, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 22:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 21:08, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Football
seen at 20:19, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister watched the game last night and what did he make of the result, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister did watch some of the match, although which particular sections she was not sure...
Pakistan
seen at 20:19, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what Pakistan needed to do to avoid being suspended from the Commonwealth, and where would the bar be set, the PMS replied that the bar was set by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group. They have called...
Data Protection
seen at 20:19, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Guardian was reporting that documents would be published today on data loss and asked if this was true, the PMS replied that any further queries regarding process at HMRC and the ongoing investigation...
CHOGM
seen at 20:19, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by briefing the Lobby on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and Pakistan. This morning there had been a Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting...
Mpa authorises met participation in taser expansion pilot - subject to joint evaluation and monitoring
seen at 19:40, 22 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority today gave its approval for the Met to participate in the Home Office pilot to rollout use of the Taser to non-firearms trained police officers in London for a trial period, starting...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 19:10, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Local areas receive funding to continue tackling anti-social behaviour and support parents
seen at 19:03, 22 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
58 local areas will receive funding of £12.9m over the next 3 years in their effort to continue challenging anti-social behaviour and support young people Children's and young people's Minister Beverley...
Morning press briefing from 22 November 2007
seen at 18:16, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: CHOGM, data protection, pakistan and football
Consumer credit act consultation opens
seen at 18:01, 22 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform today published a consultation document on proposed changes to the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to prevent the dual regulation of mortgages...
Health at a glance 2007 - OECD report
seen at 17:52, 22 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 Nov - Health at a glance 2007 - OECD report
Politics of traffic - NLGN report
seen at 17:52, 22 November in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 Nov - Politics of traffic - NLGN report
Investiture programme 28th november 2007
seen at 17:41, 22 November in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
INVESTITURE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Mpa backs sir ian blair following defeat of motion of no confidence
seen at 17:39, 22 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
In an unprecedented public debate at an extraordinary meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority today, a motion of no confidence in the Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair was defeated.
'...Award a much overdue damehood to the magnificent Marguerite Patten - the original, and the best, "Celebrity chef"' -- Joanna Hyne
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Award a much overdue damehood to the magnificent Marguerite Patten - the original, and the best, "Celebrity chef"' -- Joanna Hyne
'...Encourage councils and firms to preserve original works by the artist 'Banksy' to protect them as an important part of our modern cultural heritage.' -- Melissa Frost
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is in addition to an earlier petition which was closed before most...
'...Cull the number of Grey Squirrels in Britain' -- Steven Neville
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish to have reduced the number Grey Squirrels in order to give our...
'...Abolish buy to let tax relief on rental income and double council tax for landlords' -- J C McNeil
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Remove tax relief from buy to let rentals and expenses. Increase council tax...
'...introduce a new act of parliament to give residents in Park Homes the equivalent legal protection and rights to that available for owners of normal houses.' -- Antony Tappenden
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...introduce a new act of parliament to give residents in Park Homes the equivalent legal protection and rights to that available for owners of normal houses.' -- Antony Tappenden
'...reinstate the traditional blue British Passport and remove any mention of the EU' -- Philip Glover
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I was born in England, a BRITISH CITIZEN! I wish to remain a BRITISH CITIZEN...
'...Scrap the expensive and intrusive E-Borders system' -- Charles Stanhope
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed E-Borders system asking 53 intrusive questions of innocent...
'...Not to charge for excess wheelie bin weight, but to reward those who do comply, by reducing the community/rates tax.' -- Mr P Jones
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Not to charge for excess wheelie bin weight, but to reward those who do comply, by reducing the community/rates tax.' -- Mr P Jones
'...Give all homecoming troops from Iraq and Afghanistan a homecoming parade' -- Geoffrey Stevenson
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Twenty five years ago our returning troops from The Falklands were rewarded...
'...urge Tamworth Borough Council to retain the Treasure Island leisure facility, Castle Grounds, Tamworth in its current form and with the present management and staff.' -- Clare Thomas
seen at 17:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to stop closure/redevelopment of Treasure Island leisure...
'...stop the preposed changes to the Windsor relief road & Eton park and ride.' -- Members of the Eton Wick youth center
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the youth of Eton Wick are objecting to the Eton park and ride and the...
'...reverse the decision to reduce the Open University's teaching funding budget by £31.6m' -- Ian C Dowson
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, has...
'...stop more countries joining the EU' -- sue clement
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sack Miliband. No more EU expansion to Russia, the Middle East OR North Africa
'...apply pressure on the government of Serbia to greatly improve conditions within their mental institutions' -- Ellie O'Mahoney
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The chronic neglect of people with mental disabilities living in Serbian...
'...to ensure that all migrants into this country whether under asylum or otherwise wait an equal amount of time for subsidised social housing as UK citizens.' -- paul wolfe
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is unfair to UK cicitzens that they are forced to wait for affordable...
'...keep the speed limit as it is or even reduce it; but NOT to increase it to 75 m.p.h.' -- Margaret King
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is in response to a petiton asking for the limit to be increased to -...
'...Scrap the dangerous dogs act in favour of training with a qualified trainer and an anual refresher course, and educating people on what to do when approached by a dog.' -- paul russell
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thousands of peole every year are injured in attacks by dogs. But the dogs...
'...force dog owners to microchip and vacinate [where possible] all animals.' -- paul russell
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is web site after web site on the internet for people who have lost...
'...Stop farmers shooting dogs or any other animals that might go into the farmers field.' -- Thomas Munro
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Evrey year 2000 animals and 1500 dogs are shot and killed by farmers guns...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 17:12, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
PM calls for Pakistan democracy
seen at 16:16, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has called upon President Musharraf of Pakistan to return the country to democratic rule and to reinstate press freedoms.
Jeff rooker opens the uk's first bioethanol plant in norfolk
seen at 16:13, 22 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Today Food and Farming Minister Jeff Rooker opened the UK's first bioethanol plant in Wissington, Norfolk and welcomed the expansion of the environmental industries sector.
Government launches new flu pandemic plan
seen at 16:12, 22 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, today published a new plan to increase preparedness and better protect the public against a possible flu pandemic.
Publication of fifteenth report by the independent monitor for entry clearance refusals without the right of appeal
seen at 16:10, 22 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published the fifteenth report by the Independent Monitor for Entry Clearance refusals without the right of appeal.
Reform of the EU Fruit and Vegetable Regime and Deer Farming: Changes to the Single Farm Payment Scheme - Verdict and Summary of Responses
seen at 16:03, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Verdict and summary of responses to consultation on reform of the EU Fruit and Vegetable Regime and Deer Farming: changes to the Single Farm Payment Scheme
Planning for pandemic influenza in community care: Guidelines for community care staff
seen at 16:03, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Planning for pandemic influenza in community care: Guidelines for community care staff
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on the provision of healthcare in a community setting in Scotland
seen at 16:03, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on the provision of healthcare in a community setting in Scotland
Pandemic Flu: Scottish Guidance on Human Resources
seen at 16:03, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Pandemic Flu: Scottish guidance on human resources
Pandemic Flu: Planning for pandemic influenza in community care: an operational and strategic framework
seen at 16:03, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Planning for Pandemic Influenza in Community Care: an operational and strategic framework
Pandemic Flu: A Scottish framework for responding to an influenza pandemic
seen at 16:02, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Pandemic Flu: A Scottish framework for responding to an influenza pandemic
Green ratings to benefit all home buyers
seen at 15:54, 22 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
First time homebuyers will see their upfront costs drop and all home buyers will, for the first time, receive A-G green ratings for their properties which will help cut fuel bills and carbon emissions, with the ...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals by cheshire county council to discontinue cranberry infant and junior schools and establish a new communit
seen at 15:47, 22 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the above proposal by Cheshire County Council. The adjudicator, Dr Philip Hunter, has approved the proposal.
Multi-agency success
seen at 15:40, 22 November in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
On 13 November 2007 at Inner London Crown Court a confiscation order worth nearly £41 million was obtained as a result of a joint investigation between the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) , Thames Valley ...
'...implement a system to have travel on the London Underground free of charge' -- Jakub Witkiewicz
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The tube is almost a life-line in London. It generates a lot of business at...
'...Respect the wishes of the House of Commons for a fully elected House of Lords, continue its reform until it is a fully elected chamber and to elect its members using the single transferable vote (STV)' -- Alec Graham
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 7th of March the Commons voted by a majority of 113 for a fully...
'...Personal bankruptcy 3 strikes and you are out!!' -- Sanjeev Chaddha
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Brown, My petition is that there should be a three stikes and you...
'...remove the right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords until women are allowed to become bishops.' -- David Laturner
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Quite apart from the many well-founded objections to having faith leaders...
'...The right to own and carry taser guns and defence gas-spray for personal protection against crime and aggressive animals.' -- Uwe Schwarz
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The right to own and carry a taser or stun gun or a defence gas-spray such...
'...dis-allow regular pet shops and stores from stocking and selling the rare and beautiful "Skinny Pig" and "Baldwin"' -- Carol Venables
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Skinny pigs are unlike normal guinea pigs. They CANNOT live outside and need...
'...provide NHS funding for students on Paramedic Science degrees.' -- Mark Small
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, students studying courses leading to a professional NHS...
'...remove the £5000 limit to become a charity.' -- Tamara James
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK to register as a charity, you must have at leat £5000 capital,...
'...Make suspects of crimes who are given police bail pay a `bail bond`, which will be forfeited in the case of their non-appearance in court.' -- James Collett
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present bail system is a joke because hundreds of suspected offenders,...
'...1commission a study into the underlying causes behind excessive alcohol consumption' -- Paul Green
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government should begin investigating the 'politics of happiness' and...
'...provide a tax allowance for the offset of the cost of oil, gas and petrol for workers in the oil and gas industry' -- David Farmer
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned, propose that the government applies a tax reduction/...
'...Make Maternity Pay equal to the national minimum wage for your contracted hours' -- Rebecca Dean
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that all mothers should be paid at the minimum wage whilst on...
'...Lobby to scrap the Common Agricultural Policy and lobby worldwide for the end of agricultural subsidies in MEDCs, and the allwance of poorer countries to subsidise their own farmers.' -- Aga Reza Ali Khan
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How can poorer countries develop their more sophisticated secondary and...
'...list all remaining football stands by Archibald leitch' -- Matt day
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
l there are only 15 stands by the architect left in the country this...
'...Ban the Caging of ALL Birds & cease ALL imports of Birds' -- Paul Duncan
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The keeping of Birds whilst popular in previous generations is one of the...
'...put forward Gok Wan for a OBE.' -- Nicola Wilson-Mawer
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Without a doubt, this man has changed many womens' lives. Not just those...
'...refuse permission to any proposals by Bucks County Council to build an incinerator either at Springfield Farm, by the M40 in Beaconsfield, or at Wapseys Wood, off the A40 in Gerrards Cross, both on the Green Belt.' -- Roderick G Whyte
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Apart from the increase in HGV movements on South Bucks’ already congested...
'...Charge foreign drivers tax on entry to uk' -- adam palmer
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When we drive in Europe We pay tolls or have to buy vignettes Why not charge...
'...Support Oldham Athletic and their supporters in their fight to overturn the decision of Oldham borough council to reject the redevelopment plans for Boundary Park.' -- Ryan Larder
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Oldham Athletic plans to completely redevelop the Boundary Park ground have...
'...resind the permission given to the police to collect innocent persons data' -- Graham Lester
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rescind the permission given to the police to collect every bodies DNA,...
'...abolish all government funding to NGO's & charities & let the people decide the most deserving causes.' -- Thomas Howell
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The oxford dictionary defines charity in the following ways: 1. an...
'...sanction rather than invade - support economic rather than military capacity - building to resolve poverty grievances rather than incite warmongery for which we and future generations may pay' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It may have taken a while but sanctions worked in South Africa eventually,...
'...Allow freedom of personality in the workplace ie tattoos and piercings' -- Tamsin Stander
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to allow people that are tattooed and pierced to be able to work in...
'...Call a Referendum on any Bill that will Further Restrict Civil Liberites' -- Andrew Williams
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any proposed legislation that will further restrict or remove the freedoms...
'...provide NHS funding for Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing' -- A Bailin
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is now nationwide screening of newborns for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) but...
'...Extend the Form E106 until the bearer reaches State Retirement Age' -- Alan Wright
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The French government are withdrawing health care cover for thousands of EU...
'...Outlaw all aspects of driving not only speaking on a mobile phone or smoking' -- Dominic Simpson
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In addition to talking on a mobile phone or smoking there are hundreds of...
'...let under 21's to travel free on public buses' -- Michael Gwyther
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it to expensive and we are only and it would make it more appealing to...
'...revoke the initiative of anti-terrorism measures called 'fortress britain'' -- Ben Parish
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has announced a serious of extreme measures at train...
'...Use the Earth's natural destruction powers to create green, ecofriendly energy.' -- Abigail Cheales
seen at 15:13, 22 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As someone of a younger generation i feel that it is completely unfair that...
Hutton gives renewed support to british manufacturing
seen at 15:10, 22 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary John Hutton today called on UK manufacturers to respond positively to new opportunities created by emerging markets in the green economy, such as renewable energy and other low-carbon technology...
Colleges must meet challenge to change
seen at 15:09, 22 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Colleges must change to meet the world of work or lose funding, John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills warned today.
Gordon Brown to attend Commonwealth summit
seen at 12:41, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will travel to Uganda today to take part in the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) summit.
The future of radio - is it digital?
seen at 12:37, 22 November in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Digital radio got a boost today with the launch of a new taskforce to discuss its future set up by Culture Secretary James Purnell. The expert and consumer working group will look at how to promote digital radio...
Employers face new fines for illegal working
seen at 12:31, 22 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Businesses must source migrant labour through legal means or face severe penalties, the Home Office announced today as part of its comprehensive programme to reform Britain's immigration controls.
Uk armed forces manning figures released today
seen at 12:30, 22 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The publication today of the Ministry of Defence's latest Armed Forces manning figures shows that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 96.3 per cent full time trained strength.
EU Competitiveness Council (Brussels) (Stephen Timms, Minister of State (Competitiveness), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:27, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will be attending the EU Competitiveness Council in Brussels on 22 November.

The main substantive item will be an "integrated approach to competitiveness" covering industry policy, e-skills, small and...

Winter Supplementary Estimates (2007-08) (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 12:27, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My written ministerial statement of 15 November 2007, Official Report, Vol. 467, c. 68-69WS, contained an error in the opening paragraph. The correct text is:

Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary...

Patient Satisfaction (NHS Cleanliness) (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 12:27, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Patients rightly expect high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all National Health Service settings.

Today, the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) is publishing information on the 2007 inspection...

Animal Procedures Committee (Annual Report) (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 12:27, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with Section 20(5) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, I have placed the Committee's annual report for 2006 in the Library today. Among other things the report includes:

the work...

EU Competitiveness Council (Brussels) (Ian Pearson, Minister of State (Science and Innovation), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 12:27, 22 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which DIUS is responsible, at the forthcoming EU Competitiveness Council on 23 November in Brussels. The Council will be chaired by Mr. Gago, Portuguese Minister for...

New helmet safety rating scheme could save 50 lives a year
seen at 12:16, 22 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A pioneering new Government motorcycle helmet safety rating scheme which could save the lives of 50 riders a year was officially launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
New £24m road scheme to better connect wakefield and barnsley to a1
seen at 12:16, 22 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A key new road that will better connect Wakefield, Barnsley and the surrounding areas to the trunk road network has been given the go-ahead with £22.8m of Government funding, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton...
Public invited to have their say on the future of heathrow
seen at 12:16, 22 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, today published the consultation on increasing capacity at Heathrow Airport and urged local people and interested bodies to respond with their views.
£6.3m flood road repair money for sheffield and inner relief road opened
seen at 12:16, 22 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton was in Sheffield today to announce that the Government has allocated £6.3m to Sheffield for repairs to the local roads and bridges damaged by the summer floods.
New appointments bring fresh experience to the east of england development agency (eeda)
seen at 12:12, 22 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Competitiveness and Consumer Affairs, today announced three new appointments to the management board of the East of England Development Agency.
Extra funding for early years
seen at 12:11, 22 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Nurseries will get improved outdoor play areas, computers and expanded indoor areas thanks to a £642 million cash boost.
Award winning research unearths scottish deep sea treasures
seen at 12:09, 22 November in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
Mapping of Scottish marine geology wins two awards for scientists at the British Geological Survey (BGS).
Misc
seen at 11:33, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister said the Barnett formula was based on the needs of each part of the UK when it wasn't, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was referring to Wales and Northern Ireland. Put that it was...
Counter Terrorism
seen at 11:33, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the former Attorney Generals comments regarding the custody of terror suspects, stating there was no evidence to go beyond 28 days detention, the PMS replied that the Government's position was set out...
Commonwealth
seen at 11:33, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister's comments on reforming institutions included the Commonwealth, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister thought the Commonwealth was a good network, which brought together a unique...
HMRC
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the person responsible for the HMRC blunder had resigned today, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he had no information on it. He would check with HMRC as it was one...
PM pledges action on data protection
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has promised that the Government will do everything in its power to ensure the protection of data following the loss of computer discs at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
Morning press briefing from 21 November 2007
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: HMRC, football and alcohol.
Afternoon press briefing from 21 November 2007
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: HMRC, the Commonwealth and counter terrorism.
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 11:32, 22 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.0% change in third quarter 2007
Avian influenza update
seen at 11:27, 22 November in Natural England (Our copy).
Following the announcement of an outbreak of avian influenza in East Anglia, Natural England continues to work closely with Defra to support them during the incident.
Latest local authority waste statistics published
seen at 11:26, 22 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today published municipal waste statistics for all English local authorities in 2006/07. These show how individual local authorities are contributing to national goals to reduce waste, recycle more and...
New funding for motor neurone disease research
seen at 11:20, 22 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Research into finding new treatments and cures for motor neurone disease will receive a £7.5m boost, Science and Innovation Minister Ian Pearson will announce today.
'Learning long-term lessons' - Graham Garbutt writes about the summer floods
seen at 11:20, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Graham Garbutt, our Chief Executive, has written about learning from this summer's flooding in the latest issue of Public Service Review.

His article looks at how we can take forward...

Pointing the way forward for affordable rural housing
seen at 11:20, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our latest publications 'Taking Forward the Recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final report' and  'Assessing the Rural Content of Regional Spatial and Housing ...

Review of the Appointments Process for Consultant Recruitment in Scotland: Executive Summary
seen at 11:14, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To inform the Ministerial Review of the Advisory Appointment Committee system for consultant appointments, an independent research project into best practice in senior medical recruitment was undertaken in summer...
Review of the Appointments Process for Consultant Recruitment in Scotland
seen at 11:14, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To inform the Ministerial Review of the Advisory Appointment Committee system for consultant appointments, an independent research project into best practice in senior medical recruitment was undertaken in summer...
Historical Abuse Systemic Review: Residential Schools and Children's Homes in Scotland 1950 to 1995
seen at 11:14, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An independent review of the systems in place to protect children and keep them safe in residential care between 1950-1995.
Consultation on Options for Improvements to the Consultant Recruitment Process
seen at 11:14, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government Health Workforce Directorate is conducting a review of how consultants are recruited. To inform this review research into best contemporary recruitment practice for senior medical and dental...
Pointing the way forward for affordable rural housing
seen at 10:19, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our latest publication 'Taking Forward the Recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final report' shows that proposed levels of investment in affordable rural housing by ...

While it is right to tackle this issue, it...
seen at 10:19, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
While it is right to tackle this issue, it should not be seen as a green light for development or redevelopment of rural sites.  There are sites that should not gain planning permission and it would...
Delivering green, affordable homes more quickly - government response to callcutt review
seen at 04:13, 22 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper today welcomed the publication of the Callcutt Review into delivering new housing and announced a major new drive to speed up the delivery of new greener, affordable homes for first...
Ward v Police Service of Northern Ireland [2007] UKHL 50 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:28, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Ward v Police Service of Northern Ireland [2007] UKHL 50 (21 November 2007)
Watt (formerly Carter) v Ahsan [2007] UKHL 51 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:28, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Watt (formerly Carter) v Ahsan [2007] UKHL 51 (21 November 2007)
London Underground Ltd v Citylink Telecommunications Ltd Rev 1 [2007] EWHC 1749 (TCC) (20 July 2007)
seen at 03:24, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These proceedings concern arbitration claims under sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 arising from an arbitration award in relation to the Connect Project.
Williams v General Medical Council [2007] EWHC 2603 (Admin) (09 November 2007)
seen at 03:21, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Williams v General Medical Council [2007] EWHC 2603 (Admin) (09 November 2007)
Centro, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Transport & Anor [2007] EWHC 2729 (Admin) (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:20, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These two applications concern the calculation of sums payable to bus operators in the West Midlands metropolitan area in respect of travel concessions to elderly and disabled passengers carried without charge. ...
M, R (on the application of) v Sutton London Borough Council [2007] EWCA Civ 1205 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:20, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against an order of Goldring J. quashing the decision of the appellant, the Sutton London Borough Council ("the council"), not to provide transport to school for a child, D.
Herefordshire Council v White [2007] EWCA Civ 1204 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:20, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against the decision of His Honour Judge Gilbart QC sitting in the Lands Tribunal whereby he decided that the Lands Tribunal had jurisdiction to determine the compensation payable in respect of...
Hoddinott & Ors v Persimmon Homes (Wessex) Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 1203 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:19, 22 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimants appeal against the decision of District Judge Daniel made on 30 January 2007 whereby he set aside the order of District Judge Rowe made on 13 September 2006 extending the time for service of the claim...
Appointment of a chairman of the employment tribunals (england & wales)
seen at 03:17, 22 November in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Dr Simon Joseph Auerbach to be Salaried Chairman of the Employment Tribunals (England & Wales). Dr Auerbach will be assigned to the London Central...
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: Annual Report 2006-2007
seen at 01:08, 22 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
ANNUAL REPORT
Assessing the Rural Content of Regional Spatial and Housing Strategies
seen at 00:02, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This report provides an assessment of the way rural issues are being dealt with through Regional Spatial Strategies and Regional Housing Strategies...

Press Release - 'Rural watchdog points way forward for affordable rural housing'
seen at 00:02, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release for the launch of 'Taking forward the recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final Report'.

Taking Forward the Recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final report
seen at 00:02, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Examining the recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission and how they have been taken forward, this report makes proposals intended...

Pointing the way forward for affordable rural housing
seen at 00:02, 22 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our latest publication 'Taking Forward the Recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final report' shows that proposed levels of investment in affordable rural housing by ...