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22 February 2008

Riverdance update
seen at 22:44, 22 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Recent severe weather conditions of Gale Force 8 combined with the highest tides of the month have further reduced the stability of the grounded Ro Ro Ferry Riverdance on the North Shore at Blackpool.
Uk supports new cluster munitions treaty
seen at 20:12, 22 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The United Kingdom today signed the "Wellington Declaration" which paves the way for a legally binding international instrument prohibiting the use of those cluster munitions which cause unacceptable harm to civilians...
Linford Christie
seen at 18:14, 22 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Linford Christie should carry the Olympic torch, the PMS replied that that was not really a matter that we would comment on. original source.
Turkish Troops
seen at 18:14, 22 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the reports that Turkish ground troops entered Iraq last night, the PMS replied that we were aware of the reports and that as of 10 minutes prior to the press briefing we were still urgently seeking ...
Private Members Bill - Agency Workers
seen at 18:14, 22 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Government's position on the Private Members Bill, the PMS replied that Pat McFadden had been on the radio this morning regarding this subject. The Government's position was that we recognised that...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:14, 22 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Northern Rock was now publicly owned, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that, as journalists knew, Royal Assent had been obtained last night. The Treasury had now laid the necessary orders, that...
Morning press briefing from 22 February 2008
seen at 18:14, 22 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Northern Rock, Private Members Bill - agency workers, Turkish troops and Linford Christie
Fishermen pay the price for illegal 'black' fishing
seen at 17:53, 22 February in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA), working in partnership with the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA), an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), has successfully concluded...
'...introduce a law requiring all learner drivers to learn more about HGV's on the road' -- steve dante
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as a proffessional driver myself i see so many new drivers having incidents...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to continue to seek to further extend pre-charge detention.' -- Phillip James
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The investigation of terrorist offences requires protracted and unique...
'...Not Cull Badgers' -- Keith Wicks
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As 88% of the infections of Bovine Tuberculosis to Cattle is from cattle and...
'...give people living on income support free wi-fi internet access' -- yunis atteyeh
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...give people living on income support free wi-fi internet access' -- yunis atteyeh
'...create state of the art 'youth villages ' which is a collection of skatebording parks , ice-skating rinks , football astro -turfs , mini malls , painting rooms where children can get creative , DJ rooms where children can become creative and other int
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...create state of the art 'youth villages ' which is a collection of skatebording parks , ice-skating rinks , football astro -turfs , mini malls , painting rooms where children can get creative , DJ rooms where...
'...give all children born in the uk from 01 june 2008 a £500 student fund for when they go to university and for it to be increased by £250 pounds if the child is disabled or comes from income-support families' -- yunis atteyeh
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...give all children born in the uk from 01 june 2008 a £500 student fund for when they go to university and for it to be increased by £250 pounds if the child is disabled or comes from income-support...
'...Abandon the contact point Database scheme' -- Peter Ridley
seen at 17:03, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
ContactPoint will hold data of every under 18 in Britain. In the current...
From the margins to the mainstream - government unveils new action plan for the creative industries
seen at 16:59, 22 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: DCMS/BERR/DIUS
Our Response to CLG's 'Creating Strong and Prosperous Communities'
seen at 16:57, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to CLG's 'Creating strong, safe and prosperous communities'.

Our response to CLG's 'Creating Strong and Prosperous Communities' Guidance
seen at 16:57, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've written a formal response to CLG's 'Creating strong, safe and prosperous communities'.

We're recommending  that CLG promotes the Government’s rural...

We welcome new powers to create parish and town councils
seen at 16:57, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome the new powers to create new parish and town councils announced by Local Government Minister John Healey. We also welcome the continued commitment by Government to devolve more...

New creative apprenticeships for thousands
seen at 16:17, 22 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called on Britain to become "the Hollywood" of creative industries as the Government announces five thousand new apprenticeships in film, fashion, music and design.
Founding members of committee on climate change appointed
seen at 16:13, 22 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The first five members of the independent Committee on Climate Change were today announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
'...Make Geoffrey Boycott A Sir' -- Stephen Bennett
seen at 15:08, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to get the best ever opening bat this country has ever seen...
'...review the way in which credit card companies manage customers accounts.' -- Robert Hall
seen at 15:08, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My petition is to request an investigation into the way credit card...
'...Withdraw the last British troops from Northern Ireland.' -- Phil Brand
seen at 15:08, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that the IRA has ceased its paramilitary/terrorist activity, the case...
Government investigates path to next generation broadband
seen at 15:02, 22 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Next generation high speed broadband will be essential for the UK's future economic success, Business and Competitiveness Minister Shriti Vadera said today as she launched an independent review into the issue, led...
Chris banks reappointed as chair of the learning and skills council
seen at 15:01, 22 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) today announced the reappointment of Chris Banks as Chairman of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the organisation responsible for the delivery ...
Tax law rewrite - fifth bill published in draft
seen at 13:01, 22 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The Tax Law Rewrite project, which is modernising UK direct tax law so that it is clearer and easier to use, has today published a draft of its fifth Bill.
'...Strip companies of the right to advertise a product/service as "unlimited", when there is a fair usage policy behind the product/service.' -- Samuel Whigham
seen at 12:13, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Companies now take advantage of their right to apply a fair usage policy to...
'...change the family law system .' -- Susan Kelleher
seen at 12:13, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To change the family law system and make it affordable for single parents...
'...Pay carers over 65 a full pension regardless of contributions and allow transfer of the carers unused personal tax allowance to the disabled spouse.' -- Maggie Young
seen at 12:13, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many long term carers carry on caring after retirement age. Because they...
'...support the Temporary and Agency Workers (Equal Treatment) bill put forward by Andrew Miller MP' -- Dan Mann
seen at 12:13, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The first reading for Temporary and Agency Workers (Equal Treatment) Bill is...
'...Insist on Virgin Cross Country Trains to restore direct trains from the south coast to Liverpool' -- A.C.Hird
seen at 12:13, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With Liverpool being the European Capital of Culture 2008 it is only right...
Join Our Team: New Administrator Opportunities
seen at 12:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for Administrators to provide effective, flexible and professional support across our organisation.

Working with our Finance, Secretariat and General Administration teams, ...

There is an urgent need to develop more...
seen at 12:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
There is an urgent need to develop more "Hockerton" type developments in rural areas. Resistance from Local Authorities with their insistance on "in-keeping" prevent this true form of...
I think its rediculous that public sector...
seen at 12:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I think its rediculous that public sector delegates have a significantly cheaper rate for attending this conference than private sector. By charging silly money for private companies restricts small businesses...
Thanks for your comments Tim, I'll pass them...
seen at 12:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comments Tim, I'll pass them onto our Planning for Sustainable Rural Communities team.
Thanks for your comment Tim.Although we're...
seen at 12:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment Tim.

Although we're supporting the event, we're are not the organisers, so it might be an idea to contact them with your points. You can find the contact details on their...

Ipcc concludes stirland investigation
seen at 11:47, 22 February in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
Statement from Len Jackson, IPCC Commissioner following the conclusion of the IPCC independent investigation into communication between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Police prior to the murder of John and Joan...
From the margins to the mainstream - government unveils new action plan for the creative industries
seen at 11:18, 22 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: DCMS/BERR/DIUS
'...Change the rules for immigrants who wish to marry in the UK' -- Louvanne Thomas
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I want the government to do additional checks for immigrants getting married...
'...Examine the precept claims of the Avon & Somerset Police.' -- Roger Conway
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Avon & Somerset Police had a generous support settlement this year and...
'...do something about people that dont have children that park in parent and child parking spaces!' -- nicola wardle
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a mother of two young boys it really annoys me (and many others) when i...
'...Collect and publish carbon debt figures on peat moor drainage by palm oil planting and wind turbine spread' -- Keith Roy
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Palm oil plantations in the tropics are now being planted on upland peat...
'...stop making laws which affect the majority due to minority behaviours.' -- Toby Farlan
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is current discussions around increasing the cost of alcohol which...
'...Fund Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice' -- Natalie Payne
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How many children have to die to cancer before the Government will fund this...
'...stop the exploitation of commercially bred puppies by introducing legislation that prohibits the sale of puppies from third parties such as agents, dealers and pet shops.' -- Pat James
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Puppies bred commercially by licensed and unlicensed breeders to supply the...
'...ban electronic advertising being left on all night.' -- Tom Syder
seen at 11:12, 22 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to contribute to the ongoing battle against global warming.
Family court rules to be simplified, language modernised
seen at 11:08, 22 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Plans to simplify family court procedures and modernise legal language were announced today as part of an ongoing programme to improve people's experience in court.
Oft sends out fake mailing to warn consumers about 'miracle' slimming scams
seen at 11:07, 22 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
As part of its Scams Awareness month, the OFT has sent out thousands of fake slimming scam mailings to UK consumers.
All aboard as government drives minimum wage campaign
seen at 11:04, 22 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Workers in Scotland are to benefit from a new Government campaign to boost awareness of the national minimum wage (NMW) and help expose cases of underpayment.
UK Economic Regulators (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:02, 22 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has today issued the Government's response to the House of Lords Select Committee on Regulators report into UK Economic Regulators.

The report...

ContactPoint (Kevin Brennan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:02, 22 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am publishing today the findings of the independent review of the security procedures of ContactPoint, conducted by Deloitte, and the Government response. I acknowledge Deloitte's recognition that security ...

Creative Economic Strategic Document (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:02, 22 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will tomorrow launch a strategy for the Creative Economy, in partnership with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and the Secretary of State for Innovation...

Foreign National Prisoners (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:02, 22 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have for some time been seeking more ways to remove foreign prisoners from our prisons, and to remove them earlier. I believe this will work to the benefit of our system, and today I can bring forward proposals...

Dear Allan -Thank you for your further...
seen at 11:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Dear Allan -

Thank you for your further feedback.  As I noted in my last set of comments - we are still in listening mode. We will take this further  feedback into consideration...

Job Description: Finance Administrator
seen at 11:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Full job description for the Finance Administrator role.
Job Description: Secretariat Administrator
seen at 11:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Full job description for the Secretariat Administrator role.
Job Description: Administrator
seen at 11:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Full job description for the Administrator role.
Opportunities to join our Administrators
seen at 11:00, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Clean up fund is precondition for new nuclear - hutton
seen at 09:59, 22 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
New nuclear power station operators will be required by law to set aside money from day one of generating electricity for their eventual decommissioning and waste costs, Business Secretary John Hutton made clear...
Like in Norfolk the Wiltshire PCT and the DOH do...
seen at 09:57, 22 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Like in Norfolk the Wiltshire PCT and the DOH do not take any notice of rural areas. Services are taken away from local hospitals to fund the expensive and distant DGHs after false consultations. At ...

Appointment of a district judge - dorothy flood
seen at 03:03, 22 February in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Dorothy Margaret Flood to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
Belgrade disturbance - 21 feb 2008
seen at 01:02, 22 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
In response to this evenings violence in Belgrade, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said: