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29 January 2008

EU leaders welcome Kenya peace efforts
seen at 22:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Kenyan leaders have been urged to urgently pursue talks and stop the cycle of violence afflicting the country.
EU leaders agree way forward for global economy
seen at 22:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
EU leaders have agreed to "close co-operation" to ensure stability in the global economy, Gordon Brown said this evening following talks at Downing Street.
EU leaders gather at Number 10
seen at 20:21, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has welcomed fellow European leaders to Downing Street this evening to discuss global economic reform.
'...Expand the House of Lords membership to include professional members from Chartered Institutes.' -- Martin Spamer
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently the House of Lords draws its membership from a limited strata of...
'...TO SUPPLY THE COUNTRY WITH FREE WI MAX' -- Paul Smith
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To supply all of the uk with free WI-MAX this will boost the uk markets wi-...
'...force telecommunications conpanies to retain IP address data to detect fraud' -- Tom Duff
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Internet service providers retain IP address data for a very limited period...
'...Revise the design of motor vehicle number plates' -- Stephen Forrest
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The imposition of Draconian laws governing the size of motorcycle number...
'...Abolish the Investors in People scheme' -- Paul Cockerton
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When schools fail Ofsted inspections, are put into special measures and poor...
'...Introduce a parental suitability process for all adults' -- Russell Turner
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For some while now there appears to have been stringent interviews in place...
'...abolish greenbelt protection and instead ensure that all expanding cities include a large amount of open and green space.' -- Benjamin Lowery
seen at 19:10, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Green Belt Protection is one of the primary factors driving high housing...
Avian Influenza in Dorset – update
seen at 19:09, 29 January in Natural England (Our copy).
A sixth mute swan collected on 21 January as part of wild bird surveillance in the same area in Dorset has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza. This is not unexpected, and enhanced surveillance of wild birds...
Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee
seen at 18:15, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, has today appointed the Rt Hon Margaret Beckett as Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee.
'...give public recognition and honour to Barry Sindall, Headteacher of Colyton Grammar School, Devon, in recognition of his visionary leadership of one of the top state schools in England.' -- Adrienne Pyke
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Barry Sindall has taken Colyton Grammar School from being a relatively...
'...Make all assylum seekers and immigrants swear an oath of loyalty to the crown.' -- Adrian Fisher
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anyone wishing to settle here should be made to swear an oath of loyalty to...
'...Reverse planning decision to allow a Tesco store to be built in Greenfield, Saddleworth' -- W Smith
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tesco have been granted planning permission to build a store in Greenfield,...
'...make all references to digital tv to state that only a freeview box is required not a new tv.' -- alf corbyn
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is to stop unscrupules stores taking advantage of older people
'...Stop the Closure of our Parliament Street Post Office in Burnley Wood Burnley.' -- Karen Heseltine
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Burnley Wood has only this one Post Office through-out the area. Our Post...
'...Relax the laws on Crown Protection for Government Departments' -- Shaun Turner
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the continual stream of departmental mistakes and errors putting ever-...
'...Limit the price a new house can be sold to cost + percentage profit.' -- Richard Polhill
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently new builds are sold at the local market value, ensuring the...
'...Spend more money on maternity services, by prioritising NHS resources more effectively.' -- Tom Kenny
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My wife and son nearly died due to medical negligence. The cause was staff...
'...Remove questions on 'ethnicity' from official questionnaires' -- William Harrison
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The notions of 'race', 'ethnicity' and similar categorisations have no...
'...Prevent the DVLA from broadcasting elaborate, frivolous and costly media adverts' -- Paul Ryan
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recent times have seen an increase in media adverts broadcast by the DVLA...
'...make all mp's actually live for five years in their constituancy before being able to stand for parliment' -- alf corbyn
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this will prevent an mp who loses his seat from moving to another constituancy
'...immediatly instruct office of fair trading to conduct in-depth enquiry into recent uk gas and electric price rises.' -- Martin J Clarke
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although the recent past has seen large increases in the wholesale cost of...
'...Allow home owners to eject uninvited guests out of your property by force in necessary without fear or prosecution as long as you were protecting your property or person' -- Robert Taylor
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Allow home owners to eject uninvited guests out of your property by force in necessary without fear or prosecution as long as you were protecting your property or person' -- Robert Taylor
'...PREVENT DATA LOSS BY BANNING THE USE OF COMPUTERS OUTSIDE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS' -- John Leslie Stevens
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of computers outside the security of government departments is...
'...Ofcom to bring back regions tv stations' -- nicky slattery
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we the under sigh wish ofcom to bring back region tv stations
'...immediately remove the time wasting and anachronistic 'division' process in both the Houses of Parliament in this country, to one where those present may vote by pressing a button without leaving their seat, thereby creating much more time for our pol
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having watched the vote on the EU Treaty live on BBC last night (21 January...
'...introduce a national john lennon day' -- Peter Dovey
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I strongly believe John Lennon to be one of the most iconic and important...
'...instruct the Foreign Secretary to urge the United Nations to include gender as an issue on which people can claim asylum due to fears of persecution' -- Margaret King
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having just looked on a relevant web-site it seems that gender is NOT...
'...review the law regarding the policies and practices of touring shows involving corpses.' -- David Marshall
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Corpse shows are now part of a multi-million pound global entertainment...
'...give more money to independent Theaters' -- Jonathan Downs
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our country needs to keep its culture so support its independent theaters...
'...lobby the EU, OFSTED and DFES, to introduce a law restricting the use of the term 'British School' by EU schools without that school meeting the same criteria as those required of OFSTED' -- David Cox
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned agree that EU schools that use the term 'British' or '...
'...request major companies to give military discount.' -- Mark McKenzie
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In many countries including our neighbour the US. The military personnel who...
'...Back the Human and animal embryology / stem cell research, support science and dispel ignorance.' -- Crispin Cooper
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is simply no rational moral argument to stand in the way of creating...
'...Abolish Road fund license.' -- Neil Woodfine
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Will the government please consider the removal of the road fund license now...
'...oppose the extension of the Congestion Charge into Norwich as it is unfair, unworkable and undesirable' -- Antony Little
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Council are currently spending roughly £500,000 of taxpayers money...
'...support Mordiford School, Herefordshire against closure and re-opening as a completely new school in order to take in extra pupils from a nearby school which may or may not be forced to close' -- Melanie Denning
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, are opposed to Herefordshire Council draft plans to...
'...Make Foriegner workers take a driving test in UK' -- Barrie Smith
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the influx of foriegn workers in the UK the standard of UK driving is...
'...Be able to choose our options when we start high school instead of year 10.' -- Cara Panter
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that we should be able to choose your options in year 7 instead of...
'...Consider The National Shooting Grounds for use by all Shooting competitors for the Olympic Games.' -- Manuk White
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Sir, We already have a National Shooting ground, just why can that not...
'...lower interest rates on student loans for public sector workers OR raise incremental pay increases to match current RPI' -- KAM Hicks
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To lower the current rate of interest (4.8%) graduates working in the public...
'...Provide start-up grants to all UK based Companies in the same way they do for failed asylum seekers.' -- Chris Acton
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK government is quite happy to give grants to failed asylum seekers to...
'...recognise the bravery of Captain Peter Burkill and First Officer John Coward' -- Craig Handley
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent crash landing of British Airways flight 038 at London's Heathrow...
'...Fund the Mountain Rescue in England and Wales' -- John Kenna
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should fund the mountain rescue to try and help them deal...
'...Amend the Animals Act 1971' -- Trevor stables
seen at 17:08, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The animals Act 1971 protects farm animals such as sheep and cattle from...
EU Treaty
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Government was proposing to cut the amount of debate on the EU Treaty from 20 to 12 days, the PMS said that he was not aware of any such proposal. The PMS said that he thought there would be a very...
Beijing Olympics
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the decision made by Prince Charles not to attend the Beijing Olympics, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thought it was a matter for Prince Charles. Asked if he empathised...
EU Leaders Meeting
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more information on the meeting taking place tomorrow, the PMS replied that in general terms, the leaders would be primarily discussing the economy. They would no doubt want to take forward some of the...
Adair Turner
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Defra had announced that Adair Turner had been appointed as the Chair of the Climate Change Committee. The PMS added that the Committee...
Cabinet
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Cabinet had met that morning for about an hour. There was an update by Jack Straw on prisons, covering the prison-building programme...
Cabinet
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Cabinet had met that morning for about an hour. There was an update by Jack Straw on prisons, covering the prison-building programme...
Major expansion of apprenticeships - PM
seen at 16:19, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has set out plans to expand apprenticeship programmes and equip Britain for the economic challenges of the future.
Morning press briefing from 29 January 2008
seen at 16:18, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, EU Leaders meeting, Hizb ut-Tahrir and Derek Conway
EU leaders gather at Number 10
seen at 16:18, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will today hold talks at Number 10 with fellow European leaders to discuss global economic reform.
Olympic stadium school study announced
seen at 16:18, 29 January in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
JOINT DCMS/DCSF PRESS RELEASE
The Full SP: Supporting People: Issue 26, January 2008
seen at 16:02, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Full SP: Supporting People: Issue 26, January 2008
Supporting People Matters: Issue 26, January 2008
seen at 16:02, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting People Matters: Issue 26, January 2008
Agreement reached for iva protocol
seen at 16:00, 29 January in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A voluntary code of conduct has been agreed today with the organisations and bodies involved in managing and agreeing individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) following a series of discussions and negotiations facilitated...
Deadline approaches for communities to make the most of local assets
seen at 15:52, 29 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government's drive to empower people is entering into a new phase as the latest round of applications close. The deadline for the scheme, which will engage people and improve services by transferring local assets...
Expert panel discusses plans for bus passenger champion
seen at 15:51, 29 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Plans to give bus passengers across England a more influential voice began to take shape as experts met today.
Change of month - change of weather
seen at 15:34, 29 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
After several weeks of mild weather over many parts of the UK, forecasters at the Met Office are predicting a short cold snap at the end of the week.
'...enact Legislation that vehicles engaged in their legitimate business be exempt from parking tickets issued by CCTV.' -- Tony Barker
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the course of their legitimate work, a right safeguarded by human rights...
'...ensure that Zimbabwe is not allowed to take part in the 2012 Olympic Games in London by banning any Zimbabwean official or sportsman representing Zimbabwe from entry into the country.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mugabe runs a disgusting, corrupt and oppressive regime and recognition...
'...Stamp Out Anti Social Behaviour Using the Following 20 point plan:' -- Darren Whitehead
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1. Opt out of Human Rights Act. 2. Give back discretion to Police. 3. Allow...
'...impose the same laws on Video game age ratings as other video based media' -- Thomas Grant
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Video games have recently became a scapegoat for anyone who wishes to call...
'...Support the Palestinian People by delivering aid directly to Gaza' -- Paul Macdonald
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Israeli government continues to close access to Gaza. This is illegal....
'...Stop paying the unemployed parents for extra children born while the parent are on state benifits' -- john meritt
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the area where i live we have lots of young families who are on the...
'...to allow live in family members to be officially paid as carers for their loved ones.' -- Mary Haynes
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the Daily Mail January 14th 2008 an article appeared headed BROWN...
'...prohibit the nationalisation of private firms (i.e. Northern Rock, Rail Track etc).' -- James Edwards
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The nationalisation of private firms has significant cost in terms of the...
'...Make the owners of car boot sites responsible for all criminal activities taking place at them' -- Alan Hudson
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At many car boot sites can be found people selling counterfeit/fake items,...
'...recognise 29th February as an official non-working day when it falls on a weekday' -- Jo Shetty
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Two of London's creative agencies genuinely believe that 29th Feb should...
'...Prevent the sale of fuel to untaxed and uninsured vehicles on forecourts by automated means.' -- James Head
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most Petrol forecourts today record car registration numbers to prevent fuel...
'...ensure the holocaust remains a part of our childrens schooling' -- James Aston
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It appears that a few school teachers have taken it upon themselves to stop...
'...Force Southfield School For Girls to allow us to retake our GCSE AQA Additonal Biology 2 paper, taken 15th January 2008' -- Katie Mulligan
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After months of hard revision and rememebering complex teories on proteins,...
'...Ensure that all speed cameras have the speed limit clearly visible on them' -- Matt Lumb
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What's worse than being caught by a speed camera? The guy in front jamming...
'...review the Probation Service's flat cash budget in order to save jobs within the service and ensure public protection is not compromised' -- Ellie Boarder
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government claims to be 'tough on crime', yet has placed the Probation...
'...ban the development/ opening of a Tesco store along Mill Road Cambridge' -- Alan Haylock
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Retail monster Tesco are attempting to ignore the views of local people, and...
'...monitor and penalise employers who refuse to employ people because of their age.' -- Jan Daniels
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Employers are continuing to age discriminate even though this is now against...
'...Make St George's Day a public holiday in England.' -- Daryl Rook
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as a nation should have the chance to celebrate our patron saint with a...
'...make it illegal for bailiffs to enter debtors homes.' -- Shafquat Ali Rajah
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is the year 2008 and we must stop the personal possessions of debtors...
'...Curb the price of gas and electric.' -- jimmy wills
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give the energy watchdog more powers to restict foreign energy companies...
'...Stop the reforms to the house of Lords' -- Daphne Guinness
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If we do this we will ruin the Goverment's History for ever. The House of...
'...put forward a motion that unnecessary lighting and neon signs in out of town shopping centres and retail parks be turned off after 11pm each night.' -- James Murphy
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By ensuring that unnecessary lighting and neon signs are turned off after a...
'...Stop the sale of Council dwelling.' -- Brian Stapley
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petiton is to stop the sale of Council dwellings so that there are...
'...Ensure that frontline police officers receive a payrise equivalent to their CSO colleagues' -- Dave Alesbury
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is unfair that Community Support Officers have received a back dated pay...
'...halt the proposed 'cost-cutting' plans to close/merge 37 schools across Herefordshire, considering the significant impact on rural communities, personlised learning for Every Child and the environment.' -- Zayla Beecham
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Herefordshire Council have recently unveiled draft plans to close or merge...
'...demand of the HSE, that it remove the requirement that amateur dramatic societies have to keep plastic and wooden swords and similar plastic props under lock and key, controlled by a named person when not in use.' -- Robert Glenn Middleton
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present HSE regulations are a nonsense and do nothing to make the...
'...Personally thank Johnny Depp for his recent contributions to Great Omond Street' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Johny Depp has recently given 1 million of his own money and persuaded...
'...Recognise the ARMED FORCES' -- Lee Baddeley
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An Armed Forces I.D needs to be a recognised form of Identification. In...
'...investigate why the cost of rising fuel (gas/electric/petrol) is always passed onto the comsumer, when these companies will record 100's of millions of pounds profits again.' -- Mark Woolford
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The cost of heating a home and running a motor car continues to soar and the...
'...Enforce a maximum period between waste Collection' -- Rob Thomas
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
South Cambridgeshire District Council recently decided that there would be...
'...Give more power to RSPCA after what happened to the Amersham horses .' -- Catharina Edstrand
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After the disgrace with the Amersham Horses due to the fact that RSPCA had...
'...Deport all first-generation immigrants if they do not gain employment within six months of entering the United Kingdom.' -- Richard Freeman
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as a whole, are a hard working country, who pay our taxes, make national...
'...remove food eaten in their second homes and in the various restaurants around the Palace of Westminster from the list of items which politicians may claim against their tax-free allowances and subsidies.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is immoral for taxpayers of this land to pay for food eaten by...
'...Put any person arriving on these shores without the correct/valid paperwork back on the boat, train or aeroplane upon which they arrived IMMEDIATELY !' -- Paul Darnbrough
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People arriving in this country should have it made clear to them and those...
'...Conduct a Review of the Isle of Wight Council's Proposals to close 23 Primary Schools on the Island' -- Nicola Pusey
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Isle of Wight Council propose to radically alter the education system on...
'...instruct the Chancellor to considerably increase tax rates for very high earners' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The sort of people I have in mind are sports, pop, etc stars plus people in...
'...Scrap the Kyoto Protocol, lower green taxes and spend money on adaptation to future climate rather than CO2 restrictions.' -- John Alex Tanner
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Earth's climate is always changing. Regardless of the future climate, we...
'...remove the charitable status of the anti car group "Brake"' -- Neil Walker
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We often heara lot of anti car rhetoric from "road safety charity" Brake...
'...ensure that in this home of democacy it is not possible for members or parliament to assume the premiership without a public election, and not possible for further powers to be transferred to Brussels also without a public vote. I believe 'Referendum
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ensure that in this home of democacy it is not possible for members or parliament to assume the premiership without a public election, and not possible for further powers to be transferred to Brussels also without...
'...Make RSPCA freedom foods standards, the minimum for all indoor chickens raised for meat production' -- Maxwell Levy
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel strongly that all meat production should be free range, but to ask...
'...cancel the proposed ban on deactivated firearms' -- Simon Buckley
seen at 15:02, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call upon the Government to scrap plans to introduce legislation banning...
Gangmasters to pay more than £2m to uk government thanks to the gla
seen at 13:09, 29 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
More than £2 million in VAT payments are due to be paid to the Exchequer from gangmaster businesses, thanks to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).
Price falls provide evidence of downward trend in housing market
seen at 13:02, 29 January in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
House prices in England and Wales dropped by 0.4 per cent in December, taking the average price to £184,469, according to the latest figures from Land Registry.
Government orders review of social care eligibility rules
seen at 12:41, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The eligibility criteria, which governs all older and disabled people's right to receive care services, is to be fundamentally reviewed.
Proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill: Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
seen at 12:30, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This partial Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) has been carried out on the proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill.
Consultation on Proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill: Consultation covering letter
seen at 12:30, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on Proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill: Consultation covering letter
'...Increase the Winter Fuel Allowance in line with true costs' -- Chris Sherwood
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since 2003 the cost of heating homes has doubled yet the Winter Fuel...
'...Stop / reverse ANY legislation / taxation based on CO2 emissions' -- Mike Nichols
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no scientific PROOF that global warming is caused by any man-made...
'...allow the elctorate to vote NO CONFIDENCE in the candIates put forward at elections which is counted nationally' -- Susan Summers
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...allow the elctorate to vote NO CONFIDENCE in the candIates put forward at elections which is counted nationally' -- Susan Summers
'...Increase parental rights to discipline their children.' -- Jonathan mountain
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The press laid the blame for Gary Newlove's death at the foot of the...
'...Introduce a maximum speed for all new vehicles' -- Alan Johnson
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems ridiculous that there are thousands of words of european...
'...Stop lying that the government has 'reformed' the CAP, which it hasn't - the government has failed to reform ANY aspect of the EU, never mind the notorious CAP.' -- Fred Clark
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Not only the CAP continues to operate, it also continues account 46% (acc....
'...bring in line the pay and conditions of serving MP's with other public sector workers.' -- jason hunt
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the people of the UK petition that MP's should be bound by the pay...
'...Reduce Electricity & Gas Utility Bill Taxes' -- Stewart M Smith
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A significant portion of our utility bill in the region of 50% is made up of...
'...lower the voting age to 16' -- Adam Evans
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the age of 16 a person can leave school, get married, join the armed...
'...Give Prisoners The Right To Vote' -- Simon Stewart
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 6 October 2005 the European Court of Human Rights upheld its ruling that...
'...Reject the Proposed Closure and Amalgamation of Eastnor Primary School By Herefordshire Council' -- Amanda Linsley
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Eastnor Parochial Primary school is the heart of our village providing an...
'...Stop passing new laws and acts when existing laws are more than adequate.' -- Neil Ward
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government seems to be obessed with passing new laws regarding gun...
'...Introduce a US style 'pull left law' when an emergency vehicle is behind your car' -- Michael Round
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment it not illegal to fail to yield to an emergency vehicle at...
'...Refuse Bail to anyone held on Suspected Murder' -- Marcia Povey
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We think it is morally wrong for murder suspects to be bailed. We think...
'...Save Arreton St George's CE Primary School from closure.' -- Sarah Bishop
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Arreton is a village on the Isle of Wight. Over the last year the local...
'...reduce the number of consumer goods being disposed of in landfill by varying VAT according the length of warranty given by the manufacturer.' -- Ian Clubb
seen at 12:14, 29 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every day we dispose of thousands of consumer goods that are less than 2...
Morning press briefing from 28 January 2008
seen at 11:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Meeting with Merkel, Sarkozy, Barroso and Prodi, European Commission, QCA announcement re qualifications, fiscal measures, Alan Johnson, President Musharraf, alcohol...
Afternoon press briefing from 28 January 2008
seen at 11:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Adair Turner, EU Leaders Meeting, Beijing Olympics, EU Treaty and President Gorbachev
Privy Council Appointment of Lord Reed
seen at 11:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Lord (Robert John) Reed, a Scottish judge of the Inner House of the Court of Session be sworn of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
National Gallery Trustee
seen at 11:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has re-appointed the Marchioness of Normanby as a Trustee of the National Gallery for a period of four years from 2 February 2008.
Church Commissioner
seen at 11:26, 29 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved that Richard Hart Powers Esquire be appointed a Church Commissioner for a one year term until 31 December 2008 in succession to Robert William Heskett Esq on his resignation on 23 November...
Big increase in quitters following introduction of smokefree england
seen at 11:19, 29 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Statistics show unprecedented demand for Stop Smoking Services
Blackpool chosen to hold national veterans day celebrations and eligibility to apply for veterans badges extended
seen at 11:11, 29 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Veterans, Derek Twigg announced today that Blackpool has been chosen to hold this year's National Veterans Day event. During a ceremony at the Imperial War Museum in London, Mr Twigg also announced ...
44,000 nuclear/chemical protection suits for mod
seen at 11:11, 29 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A £6.6 million order for 44,000 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear suits (CBRN) for the Armed Forces was announced today by Baroness Taylor.
Ministry of justice unveils future structure
seen at 11:07, 29 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A new structure for the Ministry of Justice, which will protect the public, reduce re-offending and improve access to justice has been announced today by the Justice Secretary Jack Straw.
Sir david varney launches call for evidence to inform his further review of the northern ireland economy
seen at 11:06, 29 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
VARNEY REVIEW of the COMPETITIVENESS of NORTHERN IRELAND
Exclusions from Schools 2006/07
seen at 11:05, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statsitics on exclusions from Scottish schools in the academic year 2006/07
Climate Change: Consultation on Proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill
seen at 11:05, 29 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill
Unlocking Britain's Talent (John Denham, Secretary of State, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:04, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before the House a Command Paper—"Ready to Work, Skilled for Work: Unlocking Britain's Talent". Copies will be made available in the Vote Office and Printed Paper Office. The Command Paper sets...

Intelligence Services Commissioner/Interception of Communications Commissioner (Annual Report) (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:04, 29 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before both Houses the annual reports for 2006 of the Intelligence Services Commissioner, the right hon. Sir Peter Gibson (HC 253), and the Interception of Communications Commissioner, the right...

The importance of transport in helping to create sustainable rural communities
seen at 11:00, 29 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Malcolm Craig, one of our Senior Policy Advisers, has written an article for the latest MJ magazine.

'The importance of transport in helping to create sustainable rural communities' looks...

Final decision on bskyb's stake in itv
seen at 09:59, 29 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Business and Enterprise, John Hutton, has today announced his decision on British Sky Broadcasting Group's acquisition of a 17.9% stake in ITV plc. Under sections 54 and 55 of the Enterprise...
Possible Rural School Closures
seen at 09:57, 29 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Press reports over the past few days have highlighted the threat of possible rural school closures. 

Although Government policy is a presumption against the closure of rural schools, some...

Thanks for your comments, which I've passed onto...
seen at 09:57, 29 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comments, which I've passed onto our policy team.
High court bench retirement - the honourable mr justice sumner
seen at 02:58, 29 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Honourable Mr Justice Sumner will retire as a High Court Judge on 4 April 2008.