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04 January 2008

Kenya: statement by foreign secretary david miliband
seen at 22:15, 4 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Recent events in Kenya have rightly caused enormous concern in the UK as well as around the world, and are generating major diplomatic efforts involving the UK. Our work has three goals: to bring an end to the ...
'...allow councils to charge a Social Responsability on holiday and second homes.' -- J Hodgson
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is felt that due to the pressures on the housing market and local...
'...ensure attendance metrics at schools are only used to reduce genuine truancy rather than allow schools to 'own the children' of law abiding responsible parents' -- Ron Kalian
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Several years ago truancy was a high profile social problem. Government...
'...Cease anonymity for the Jamie Bulger murderers.' -- rebecca booth
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lady Justice Butler-Sloss has awarded the two boys (now men ), who...
'...Prevent the removal of labels saying "Produce of Israel" on Israeli goods in UK stores.' -- Vernon Stanbridge
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To outlaw in the UK, any boycotting of imported goods produced in Israel and...
'...The government should provide full details of the vast amounts of energy expended in the manufacture of compact fluorescent light bulbs.' -- R Holding
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The savings attributed to this form of light bulb take no account of the...
'...make a law which mean bike lanes lead somewhere' -- Sam Rees
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I will use my my hometown Cardiff as an example - We have bike lanes on...
'...Abandon plans to create a national NHS database' -- Dr G Y Shin
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the loss of the confidential records of 25 million Britons by H.M...
'...free the Canoe Two - John and Anne Darwin' -- S.Wilshaw
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please Prime Minister recognise it is a pointless waste of taxpayers money...
'...Consider the abolishment or reduction of non dependant deductions within the housing and council tax benefit system' -- John Price
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Non dependant deductions are applied to housing and council tax benefit...
'...Intervene and overturn any decision made by the parole board to release Learco Chindamo, Philip Lawrence's killer.' -- Alan Mitchell
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It looks like we are once again on the side of a murderer, with the imminent...
'...Legislate for the provision of Underground and National Rail Services on the 25th and 26th of December.' -- Christopher Norton
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The festive season is a time where families and friends come together to...
'...restrict all goods vehicles with a design weight over 3.5 tonnes from travelling in the middle and outside (fast) lanes of all motorways.' -- William Linard
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Restricting all goods vehicles with a design weight over 3.5 tonnes from...
'...promote Contraction & Convergence as an equitable system to regulate carbon emissions for both developing and developed countries' -- Amanda Carter
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Contraction & Convergence (C&C) is a way of globally sharing responsibility...
'...Ban MP's pay from increasing more than the Retail Price Index' -- Diarmuid MacDonald
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that it is obscene for MPs to request a pay rise that is greater...
'...install a roundabout at the A5/A444 on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border' -- John Stephenson
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After a period of planning and consultation, the Highways Agency announced...
'...Save The Reading Hexagon' -- Conor Giles
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Its reported that RBC say that they need to knock down the Hexagon, Civic...
'...Introduce legislation that makes ID Theft a Criminal Act' -- Dr David Wade
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not a crime in the UK to steal a person's ID. With ID Theft now being...
'...see the plight of hindus in Kazakhstan' -- Krishna Davda
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kazakhstan for it's appalling human rights,Hindus have been living in the...
'...TescoClevedon' -- Geoff Gardner
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tesco again plans to expand in Clevedon and to make such an investment must...
'...provide free day care and free transport to said day care for all elderly people who want it.' -- Robert Bucher
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, certainly in my local authority, in costs elderly people over...
'...Allow all widows/widowers to benefit from their partners taxes and national insurance contributions - give them their partners pension regardless of when they died, whether they are divorced etc.' -- Joe Denney
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a number of rules in this area, and while some widows/widowers do...
'...stop councils taking people to court over late Council Tax payments' -- J Hodgson
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Council Tax should not be payable at the start of the financial year, but by...
'...Adequate information from the councils about refuse collection times' -- J Hodgson
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adequate information about any changes to service provision should be made...
'...increase Mps expenses to a flat £200,00 per annum' -- len moss
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To avoid Mps having to submit claims for various expenses and allowances and...
'...recognise both Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in the New Years Honours list' -- M Partis
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The double act between Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson has changed the face of...
'...To make it illegal for Politicians to tell lies' -- mark jones
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is about time ALL Politicians tell the truth and stop treating the Public...
'...request that charges of `fraud and deceit` be brought by the CPS againt the companies involved with recent fixed telephone competitions.' -- Edward OShea
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...request that charges of `fraud and deceit` be brought by the CPS againt the companies involved with recent fixed telephone competitions.' -- Edward OShea
'...Ban the sale of quad bikes (and similar vehicles) and vehicles designated for 'off road use only"' -- Will jones
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the completely avoidable death of 7 yr old Elizabeth Cooke whilst...
'...force large supermarkets to only stock items with packaging which can be recycled locally' -- Chris King
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Different local authorities provide recycling facilities and collections for...
'...Ban the use of satnav while driving' -- Richie Harris
seen at 19:16, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the safety of all road users I believe that satnav systems should be...
'...help create further Anti-smoking patrol Watch’s throughout England.' -- Dr Steven Johnson
seen at 19:15, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I organise and run an Anti-Smoking Patrol Watch in my local community along...
'...Build More Ice Rinks in Local areas' -- Lee Dawson
seen at 19:15, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think this would be a good idea because it would decrease the number of...
Pakistan travel advice update
seen at 18:38, 4 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its travel advice to Pakistan. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Pakistan but we continue to advise against all but essential travel to Northern...
Preparation of the Second National Planning Framework (NPF2): Participation Statement (Updated December 07)
seen at 18:29, 4 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Latest version of the participation statement.
Foreign office minister comments on civilian deaths in gaza
seen at 16:27, 4 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the recent Israeli military incursion into Gaza, Dr Howells said:
Adjudicator's decision on a modification to the implementation date for a new primary school at lightmoor village, telford
seen at 16:00, 4 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by Telford and Wrekin Council to delay the implementation date for establishing a new primary school at Lightmoor village from September...
Hm revenue & customs interest rates
seen at 15:50, 4 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
New rates of interest on direct and indirect taxes and national insurance contributions paid late and overpaid are announced today. These new rates of interest, which take effect from 6 January 2008, are set out...
'...bring the necessary pressure on the french government to ensure that no immigrants gathering at the so called camps at Calais are allowed to travel to the UK' -- John Arthur
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have enough illegal immigrants in this country, we certainly do not need...
'...Commission effective government departmental services by putting whole ministries out to competitive tender' -- Minesh Patel
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since it is now widely acknowledged that the current government has no...
'...remove tax on fuel used for travelling to and from work where public transport is not available.' -- ray.booth
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not always possible to live close to ones place of work and if this...
'...Stop "Pets at Home" intruding into the Liverton Ind. Estate at Exmouth' -- Dave Bishop
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Pets at Home" have apparently been granted permission to build a large...
'...Make Bernard Cribbins a Knight of the Realm for his services to Children Entertainment' -- David Padmore
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From his magnificent performance in the Railway Children to the Wombles and...
'...teach the generation of tomorow to behave properly' -- Stephen Johnson
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow teachers to Discipline children without fear of recourse from parents...
'...Set a minimun wage for working public holidays at a minimum of double time' -- leslie smith
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the current increases in the cost of liviing, brought on by the...
'...bring more help for teenagers who runaway then dont get anymore help and then in result run away again' -- leatrice chainey
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i am 14 years old and have ranaway so many times ive lost count i would like...
'...Prohibit retail stores from opening on Boxing Day' -- Wayne Braybrook
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Christmas as we know it, and particularly the family occasion is being...
'...outlaw cold calling and door step selling' -- paul linley
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this petition aims to protect the old and otherwise vulnerable in our...
'...Fund the RNLI instead of giving large amounts abroad' -- C Caudle
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The RNLI have to scrimp and get as much donations as possible to survive, to...
'...reverse the Government's recent u-turn and instruct health authorities to close all mixed bed hospital wards before the end of 2008.' -- John Yarnall
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1997 the Government committed itself to ending mixed sex hospital wards...
'...make universities safer. Have we learn nothing from the Virginia Tech massacre and Amish school shooting?' -- Anita Johnson
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These sad events did not take place in this country, they happened in...
'...Keep Public Transport on over the christmas period.' -- R Owens
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year, the public transport services are disrupted not only on...
'...cause the National Audit Office to carry out an audit on the NHS Improvement Foundation and ensure that EVERY SINGLE PENNY spent on entertainment of any director, staff member or guest of the Foundation staff is recovered from the director or other me
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Taxpayer pounds removed from the taxpayer and handed to the NHS or other...
'...Finish the totally unnecessary changing of the clocks every March and October.' -- Ronald Smith
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This March instead of putting the clocks forward an hour as we have done for...
'...Ensure that outlying areas are treated fairly with roll out of digital sevices.' -- Phil Penrose
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I waited for broadband. I waited for freeview terrestrial. Now I can't get...
'...allow only skilled workers and their families to immigrate into the UK.' -- Glenda Houston
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This will allow Britain to grow again as a world leader, rather than being...
'...continue to support the Hunting Act 2004' -- Gary Hills
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 2005 Parliament took a brave decision to abolish aspects of an activity...
'...restrict MPs' pay increase to 1.9% as for other govt.employees and if he cannot do so, to bring to par the increase of the govt employees to that voted by the MPsfor themselves' -- K.GOPEE
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mr Brown cannot DEMAND belt tightening from the population and allow MPs to...
'...Put Lady Godiva on the back of the five pound note' -- Joseph Ball
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lady Godiva was a great hero of our country, and by common consent (...
'...Freeze MP's salaries for 5 years.' -- Timothy Brown
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea of this petition is to bring MP's back into touch with the reality...
'...Make the Police and legal system enforce the fox hunting ban' -- Mike Ward
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the working class are sick of the police not doing anything to enforce...
'...Investigate and Monitor the full process of disabled applicants applying for public appointments' -- Susan Archibald
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Application form clearly states that if you have a disability and meet the...
'...actively take the steps to create another bank holiday by the end of 2008 and award the hard working people of the UK' -- MATT BIBBY
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has the least number of bank holidays in the UK- Britons currently...
'...Order ten type 45 destroyers for the Royal Navy and consider twelve' -- Richard I CArling
seen at 15:22, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A strategic defence review of Royal Navy tasks and requirements considered...
Strong support received for the gb strategy to tackle invasive non-native species
seen at 12:41, 4 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Scottish Government and the Welsh Assembly Government today welcomed the strong support received for the draft strategy to tackle invasive non-...
Burma: foreign secretary's statement on 60th anniversary of burmese independence
seen at 12:38, 4 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"Today marks the 60th Anniversary of Burma's independence. We congratulate the people of Burma on this historic landmark.
Weekend closures on m40- m25 link road
seen at 12:36, 4 January in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The link road between the eastbound M40 (Junction 1a) and M25 (Junction 16) will be closed over three weekends this month to carry out essential road repairs and improvements. The works are part of a £...
CAR Charging Scheme - Final Direction to SEPA
seen at 12:30, 4 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
CAR charging Scheme
'...Reign in the Power Of The Whips' -- Graeme Claridge
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Members of Parliment are elected by their constituents and as such are...
'...turn off uhf transmitters and encrypt bbc NOW!' -- r bealing
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
doing this would be democratic and give people choice over paying license fee.
'...Knight Tommy Steele' -- Pat Richardson
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
He introduced Rock 'n' Roll to this country and has given his service to the...
'...Improve Hospital catering to include a balanced diet.' -- KEVIN TAYLOR
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hospital food should have a choice of menu items to suit all tastes and...
'...stop all the man made global warming propaganda' -- jennifer whitwam
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
man is not respnsable for global warming and it is nothing but proaganda...
'...Increase bonuses on pensions' -- David Close
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When pensioners reach 80, their pension is increased by a mere (and...
'...Reduce all KS1 classes to 25 and KS2 classes to 30.' -- Dave Bryant
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the Government is serious about raising standards, there is an action...
'...Provide Heroin and other Class A drugs freely to addicts' -- Neil Thurogood
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would be done in controlled environments, possibly through the NHS,...
'...give more financial help to epilepsy sufferer's to aid in transport costs' -- Luke Anderson
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
being epileptic myself i understand how hard it is when you wake up from...
'...end the right of conscience for health care workers; or at least ensure that this does not impact on the rights of patients' -- Margaret King
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition refers ONLY to procedures which affect the patient him/herself...
'...reverse drastic cuts in NHS funding to Primary Care Services in Northumberland.' -- Alan McCubbin
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
GP surgeries, District Nursing Services and other community based services...
'...Simplify the existing benefits and tax credits system' -- David Thorp
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All existing benefits should be scrapped and a new single simpler system...
'...stop details on the electoral register from being made available to third parties.' -- Steven Dunlop
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The electoral register should only be used for purposes of voting and should...
'...build a third bridge in Great Yarmouth.' -- Ryan Twaits
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The traffic travelling though Gorleston to Great Yarmouth could be majorly...
'...keep member of parliaments wage rise to the same rate as most public sector workers wage rises' -- brian gibson
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
mps do not deserve to get inflation busting wage rises following the furore...
'...MP,s payrise MUST NOT exceeed 2.5%' -- Kenneth CORBETT
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister must NOT ALLOW MP,s to sneak through changes to their pay...
'...make it ilegal to marry and have sex with your cousin' -- shannon maxwell
seen at 12:25, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it is wrong to have sex with your cousin and be able to marry and...
'...put a cap on all Mp`s pay rises/reviews for the next 3 years' -- kevin gibson
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel all MP`s pay reviews/rewards to be put on hold for at least 3 years...
'...abolish the 40 mph speed limit for hgv,s on single caariageways' -- Steven james Massey
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This limit is unnecessary as modern vehicles are now so advanced as it...
'...Censure Westminster Council for its plans to prevent the homeless getting their soup run this Christmas' -- Steve Rudd
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Westimster Council has said it will use its powers to prevent homeless...
'...consider the re-instatement of Costs Protection in Divorce proceedings' -- Christopher Finch
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislation concerning the removal of 'costs protection' in matters of...
'...save the dophins of the Moray Firth by not permitting exploration for oil and gas within the designated sanctuary' -- David Townsend
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has announced that exploration for oil and gas is likely to...
'...Restrict MP's pay increase to the same as the Police' -- Kevin Ball
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Police have been restricted to a meagre under inflation pay increase of...
'...Ensure that personal data stored on discs, laptops etc. is properly protected using strong encryption, and to ensure an adequate penalty is given to those guilty of exposing the public to fraud.' -- Jack Allnutt
seen at 12:24, 4 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the recent deluge of reports about how government departments, public...
Commission launches new customer complaints procedure
seen at 12:23, 4 January in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today launched a new procedure for dealing with customer dissatisfaction about service delivery issues.
Boost for community justice
seen at 12:20, 4 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Communities in London and Wales will be given a greater say in how offenders in their area are dealt with, thanks to three new community courts which will open this month.
Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the Role of Local Councillors - Launch Event on 31 January 08
seen at 12:16, 4 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Commission for Rural Communities will be launching the findings and recommendations from the Participation Inquiry: Strengthening the Role of Local Councillors. The launch will take place ...

Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures
seen at 11:26, 4 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE
Stuart Burgess attends the Oxford Farming Conference.
seen at 11:17, 4 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Commenting on the conference, Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate said "I'm pleased to be at the Oxford Farming Conference and to engage with the theme 'A climate of change...
Uk official holdings of international reserves
seen at 11:13, 4 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - December 2007
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Responses to Consultation on Draft Regulations Setting out Proposed Relevant Offences Under the Act and the Proposed form of Statement of Reasons under the Act
seen at 11:13, 4 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Responses to Consultation on Draft Regulations Setting out Proposed Relevant Offences Under the Act and the Proposed form of Statement of Reasons under the Act
Funding for english classes to be retargeted to aid integration
seen at 03:10, 4 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Public funding for English language teaching should be targeted where it will have the biggest impact on community cohesion and integration, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills John Denham...