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21 February 2008

£2.7 million worth of criminal assets go under the hammer in belfast
seen at 20:02, 21 February in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
An estimated £2.7 million worth of criminal assets seized by the Assets Recovery Agency in Northern Ireland go under the hammer in Belfast tonight.
'...switch off half of the street lights and motorway lights after midnight.' -- Tom Syder
seen at 19:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to contribute to the ongoing battle against global warming.
'...Ignore irrational calls for the re-introduction of the death Penalty & listen to Reason.' -- Richard Borrett
seen at 19:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1. Cost - The Death Penalty is far more expensive than life imprisonment (...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:20, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if we were saying anything about plans for amendments put through the House of Lords, and would the Government be seeking to reverse them, the PMS replied that in terms of the specifics, she would check with...
Rendition
seen at 18:20, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if was a breach of trust between transatlantic friends, that it took six years for the US to tell us about the two cases of rendition, the Prime Minister's Spokesman, (PMS), replied that both the Foreign Secretary...
Afternoon press briefing from 21 February 2008
seen at 18:19, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Rendition and Northern Rock
New guidance for professional charity fundraisers
seen at 18:18, 21 February in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Cabinet Office today published draft guidance to help professional fundraisers and retailers who raise money for charity through sales to comply with new laws.
Court orders safety awareness publishers to close
seen at 18:01, 21 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A publisher selling advertising space in safety awareness publications, has been wound-up in the public interest following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service.
'...Give residents the right to object to workers parking outside their property' -- Ms Sitton
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present anyone whose vehicle is taxed, insured and with current MoT has...
'...reconsider the location of the soon to be merged Oldham Catholic Secondary Schools - to be sited in the town centre.' -- Andy Walker
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are the Oldham Catholic Schools Parents Association (OCSPA). This...
'...make plastic and glass bottles have a returnable deposit.' -- graham edwards
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
when i was a child i remember taking old bottles of r.whites and corona...
'...Urgently hold an independent enquiry into the CHEMTRAIL phenomena.' -- Michael Gabriel
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The evidence of chemtrails is now undeniably documented upon the internet....
'...protect & help people recieving DLA who are having to reapply due to Government changes in how this benefit is allocated' -- Alison Clare Record
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who are genuinely chronically ill/disabled & have been recieving DLA/...
'...Increase sea bass keep size to 45cm' -- dean john Shiels
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sea bass are a slow growing fish as all marine scientists will know. A fish...
'...ensure that doctors are educated about Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain.' -- Lindsey Middlemiss
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fibromyalgia likely affects between 1.2 and 2.7 million people in the UK at...
'...stop prosecuting the brave people who accidentally kill armed criminals in self defence.' -- Smyth Jones
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We read about this all the time in the newspapers. Law abiding people...
'...make working tax credits available to everyone no matter how much you earn' -- M Hanna
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It rages me to think that I am working to pay for people who do nothing & I...
'...deny UK recognition of Kosovo as an independant country' -- Michael Owen
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that the hijacking of Kosovo by ethnic Albanians is wrong and...
'...cut diesel tax as it is cheaper than petrol to produce' -- s jones
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the goverment needs to cut diesel tax to help the haulage industry and...
'...Make testing for Group B Strep in pregnancy routine for ALL women' -- Leeza Feldberg
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This test only involves a simple swab but is not done by some health trusts...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to review property stamp duty levels and created a system that does not have full value tiers.' -- Daniel Ellis
seen at 17:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently stamp duty goes up for the whole cost of the property so the cost...
Rfa welcomes review request
seen at 17:03, 21 February in Government News Network News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of: Renewable Fuels Agency
Peter Mandelson
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was expecting a birthday present from Peter Mandelson, the PMS replied that she could not possibly speculate on that; it would be rude to do so.Asked what the Prime Minister was hoping...
Prime Minister’s Birthday
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister spent his birthday yesterday, the PMS replied that journalists would have seem him quite a bit yesterday, both at PMQs and giving a speech on citizenship. The Prime Minister appreciated...
Israel
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to assess Britain's relationship with Israel, the PMS replied that the Foreign Office had responded to the Guardian's story and they had been clear that they would not comment on leaked documents. Our position...
Enquiry at HMP Woodhill
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how seriously the Prime Minister took Sir Christopher Rose's findings regarding the two bugging incidents, the PMS replied that she would not comment on that issue until we had the Home Secretary's statement...
British Gas
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was concerned about the profiteering of British Gas, the PMS said that profits were a commercial matter for the company. However, in January, the Chancellor asked that Ofgem assess how the...
Alcohol
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked of the Prime Minister would be meeting with representatives of Tesco, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had met with representatives of the retail industry, including Tesco, regarding alcohol back in...
Diana Inquest
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned by the Diana Inquest, the PMS replied that the progress of the Diana Inquest was something for those who were responsible and not something that the Prime Minister has commented...
Rendition
seen at 16:23, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more information on the David Miliband statement, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that she was unable to give any details; the statement would be laid later in the afternoon, at approximately...
Morning press briefing from 21 February 2008
seen at 16:22, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Rendition, Diana inquest, alcohol, British gas, enquiry at HMP Woodhill, Israel, Prime Minister's birthday and Peter Mandelson
PM in Brussels talks
seen at 16:22, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown met with EU President Jose Manuel Barroso today for talks on the global economy, climate change and security issues.
Guyana travel advice
seen at 16:15, 21 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Guyana. Due to increased violent criminal activity we now advise against all but essential travel to the East Coast, Bartica and the tourist ...
Campbeltown - Ballycastle Ferry Service - Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive Joint Paper - The Way Forward
seen at 16:06, 21 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Campbeltown - Ballycastle Ferry Service - Scottish
Court orders rogue builders to close
seen at 16:04, 21 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Six construction companies have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service.
Kelly announces review of indirect impacts of biofuel production
seen at 15:55, 21 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Ruth Kelly has today invited the UK's newly established Renewable Fuels Agency to lead a study of the wider economic and environmental impacts - particularly the indirect impacts - of different forms of biofuel ...
'...Tighten the laws regarding animal cruelty.' -- Daniel Simpson
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call for the penalties given to those found guilty of acts of cruelty...
'...Nationalize Transport For London (TFL)' -- Richard Lartey
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
TFL currently only operates within London however I would like the Prime...
'...give a knighthood to the comic actor, Rowan Atkinson' -- James White
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rowan Atkinson has been one of Britain's most loved comedians with a career...
'...Keep The Northern Rock Mortgage Business Competitive' -- Stephen Mortimer
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Northern Rock are not offering deals offered by similar providers. They...
'...Create a fund to compensate British citizens who become victims of terrorism abroad.' -- Mark Paine
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Several british citizens were injured and otherwise affected by terrorist...
'...establish a commission to look at how existing resources, parental contributions and additional resources can be used to enable young people to access services, facilities and positive activities' -- LISA PUTNAM
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We recognise that young people need to access services, facilities and...
'...Make at least one of the proposed new 'green' towns a car free town.' -- Leonard Wells
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The motor car as we know it today is doomed. It kills people and the planet...
'...re-consider the repeal of the Fraudeuent Mediums Act of 1951' -- ANGELA RUDKIN
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Fraudulent Mediums Act gave Spiritualism legal status. This means that...
'...support the call from Belton Parish Council for the Highways Agency to build an access road from the M180 to Sandtoft industrial estate. Without such a road heavy lorry traffic is eroding the quality of life for residents in Sandtoft and Belton and i
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...support the call from Belton Parish Council for the Highways Agency to build an access road from the M180 to Sandtoft industrial estate. Without such a road heavy lorry traffic is eroding the quality of life...
'...ban the sale of energy drinks' -- sarah tyrrell
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the dangers of highly-caffinated drinks are well documented,especially when...
'...Introduce licensing and road tax for horses and riders to use the public highways' -- Jason Kenehan
seen at 15:12, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Horses are large, half a tonne animals that can be very dangerous if not...
'...Exclude homes for the elderly and disabled from the Choice Based Lettings scheme' -- Angela Sitton
seen at 15:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In my town of Stevenage and elsewhere everyone including vulnerable people...
'...Change the car window tint law for front side windows to 50% instead of 70%' -- Andrew Kemp
seen at 15:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law states that motorcycle helmets have to allow 50% of light through,...
'...change NHS policy to make the PSA test available on demand for all men over 50 and help save more than 10,000 men who die of prostate cancer each year.' -- Geraldine Long
seen at 15:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the things American men have that our Briish men don't, is routine...
'...set up a national agency which will redevelop all waste fill sites in the United Kingdom' -- Gareth Moore
seen at 15:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A enormous amount of recyclable material sits in this nations waste fill...
'...In relation to Thomas the Tank Engine investigate the potential abuse of Copyright against the public interest and amend the Copyright Law.' -- Nigel Wilson
seen at 15:11, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rev W. Audrey created the Railway Series featuring ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’...
Natural England budget – 2008/2009
seen at 15:10, 21 February in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England today (Thursday 21 February) welcomed news of its 2008-2009 budget settlement from Defra.
New advancement service will help londoners get work - and get on at work
seen at 15:06, 21 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Denham: new joined-up services will provide improved guidance on jobs, skills, housing, finance and childcare
Hazel Blears webchat
seen at 12:45, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears will be answering your questions on creating safe communities, giving people a bigger say on local issues, and building better homes for vulnerable groups ...
£400 million for low-carbon britain - defra announces 2008/09 budget settlement
seen at 12:40, 21 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Setting out details of Defra's 2008/09 budget settlement, Hilary Benn has announced an increase in funding for clean energy technologies, investments and enterprises to over £400 million over the next ...
Campbeltown-Ballycastle Ferry Service – Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive Joint Paper - The Way Forward
seen at 12:28, 21 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Campbeltown-Ballycastle Ferry Service – Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive Joint Paper - The Way Forward
Campbeltown - Ballcastle Ferry Service - Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive Joint Paper - The Way Forward
seen at 12:28, 21 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Campbeltown - Ballcastle Ferry Service - Scottish
Cutting road works' disruption - better training & more powers for councils
seen at 12:18, 21 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
New proposals aimed at helping reduce disruption by ensuring that road works are carried out efficiently, safely and to the highest standards - ensuring more work is done correctly the first time round - were unveiled...
Teesport container terminal proposal agreed
seen at 12:18, 21 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Shipping Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has approved applications by PD Teesport to allow expansion of container terminal facilities at Teesport to go ahead.
'...reclassify dyslexia as a thinking style, not a disability' -- Richard Whitehead
seen at 12:14, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dyslexia is currently classed as a disability by law. This is intensely...
'...give our youth hope by investing in manufacturing and other industry' -- Stuart Fowler
seen at 12:14, 21 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our youth are bored and have little no hope of gainful employment, they are...
Misc
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be doing anything to celebrate his birthday, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was working today and this evening he would have a quiet evening at home.Asked if the Prime Minister...
Northern Rock
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that low-end mortgages would be taken over by the Government, while better mortgages would allegedly be taken over by Granite, the PMS said Yvette Cooper was answering questions on that subject in the House ...
Citizenship
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any assessment on how much non-EU nationals cost the country in terms of providing public services, the PMS said that it was best for people to see the full picture and the proper context of the...
Brussels
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an outline of what the Prime Minister would be doing in Brussels tomorrow, the PMS said he would be meeting President Barroso and other Commissioners. The Prime Minister would also meet Prime Minister ...
Welfare Reform
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether James Purnell's speech today was a stepping up of the Welfare agenda, the PMS said it was a continuation of the agenda. The PMS added that it was a recognition that the New Deal, when it was originally...
Bin Taxes
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a strong view on bin taxes, the Prime Minister's Spokesman told the assembled press that the Government's position on the matter was set out by Defra before Christmas. The Government...
Brussels
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for details regarding the talks in Brussels tomorrow, the PMS replied that there were four things that the Prime Minister would be seeking to discuss with President Barroso. Firstly, the issue of economic ...
Northern Rock
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the firm Granite, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that Vince Cable had written to the Chancellor and that the Chancellor would be replying to that letter, and making it public, shortly. The...
Morning press briefing from 20 February 2008
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Bin Taxes, Welfare Reform, Brussels, Citizenship, Northern Rock and Misc
Afternoon press briefing from 20 February 2008
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Northern Rock and Brussels
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 11:27, 21 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Steady underlying growth
Government to transfer ownership of the national stud to the jockey club
seen at 11:22, 21 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government announced today its intention to transfer ownership of the National Stud to the Jockey Club.
New data on children's height and weight published
seen at 11:20, 21 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
80 per cent of children measured
Latest uk armed forces manning figures released
seen at 11:12, 21 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Today's publication of the Ministry of Defence's latest Armed Forces manning figures shows that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 96.9 per cent of their full time trained strength requirement.
Government Actuary's Department: DEL (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:06, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Angela Eagle) has made the following Written Statement.

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Government...

HM Revenue and Customs: DEL (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:06, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Jane Kennedy) has made the following Written Statement.

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the...

Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing (25th Round) (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:06, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that I am today inviting applications for petroleum licences for unlicensed seaward blocks which will form the 25(th) round of offshore petroleum licensing. These blocks are located...

47th Horserace Betting Levy Scheme (Gerry Sutcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:06, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As the Horserace Betting Levy Board was unable to accept the Bookmakers' Committee's recommendations for the 47th levy scheme, covering the year commencing 1 April 2008, the matter was referred to me to determine...

Explanatory Memorandum on the Lisbon Treaty (Jim Murphy, Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:05, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Explanatory Memorandum on the Lisbon Treaty stated that the treaty extended qualified majority voting (QMV) in a total of 50 articles.

It should have stated that there were 51 articles, including the...

Correction to Written Answer (James Plaskitt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:05, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the answer I gave to the hon. Member for South-West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) on 4 February 2008, Official Report, column 863W was incorrect, as it did not include a letter from Social Fund Commissioner...

Ofsted report every language matters
seen at 03:55, 21 February in Training and Development Agency for Schools News - national (Our copy).
Welcoming the Ofsted Report Every language matters, a spokesperson for the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) said: