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05 March 2008

Hms hunter found
seen at 20:10, 5 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
With over 100 souls still on board HMS HUNTER was lost on the 10th April 1940 and has remained unlocated and undisturbed 305m under the icy waters of a Norwegian fjord until the Norwegian Minehunter HNOMS TYR found...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to amalgamate woodcote infant and nursery school and woodcote junior school in coulsdon, surrey
seen at 19:46, 5 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Croydon Council to amalgamate Woodcote Infant and Nursery School and Woodcote Junior School in Coulsdon, Surrey. The replacement school...
'...stop Milton Keynes Council in their senseless plan to develop a casino in Milton Keynes' -- Jamie Chalmers
seen at 19:11, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Milton Keynes has been granted a license for a Casino. Despite the...
Tote
seen at 18:21, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that the Government had broken the 2001 and 2005 manifesto pledges not to privatise the Tote, the PMS replied that he did not think the Government had broken the 2005 pledge...
Gold
seen at 18:21, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minster lay awake at night wishing that he had not flogged off gold at a knocked down rate and waited until now, the PMS replied that equally you could make the argument that if we had sold off...
Lisbon Treaty
seen at 18:21, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be voting on the EU Treaty later today, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was expected to be voting.Asked if the opinion polls showed a different mood in the country, would...
ID Cards
seen at 18:21, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a significant change in the direction of policy on ID cards tomorrow, the PMS replied that Jacqui Smith's speech tomorrow was about the implementation of the Government's existing commitments...
Barnett Formula
seen at 18:21, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to make absolutely clear whether the Government was having a review of the Barnett Formula, and if not, why not, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that it was not the case that the Prime Minister...
UK and Vietnam to increase cooperation
seen at 18:20, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The UK and Vietnam have pledged to increase cooperation on a range of issues including trade, development and international crime.
Morning press briefing from 5 March 2008
seen at 18:20, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Barnett Formula, ID cards, Lisbon treaty, gold and Tote
Evaluation of The Scottish Executive's Broadband for Scotland" Intervention
seen at 18:03, 5 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation of the degree to which the Scottish Government fulfilled its objectives through its 2005 intervention to deliver affordable broadband access to every Scottish community. Objectives include assessment ...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of holy trinity c of e primary school, hartlepool
seen at 17:45, 5 March in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by the Governing Body of Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Hartlepool to vary its admission arrangements for 2008/2009.
'...Not paying foreign prisoners to return to their home country with 3.000 pound' -- jen smith
seen at 17:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
£3000 for prisoners to choose to deport back to their own country with...
'...Create stiffer sentences for those individuals who attack swans.' -- Rob Levy
seen at 17:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There has for a number of years been a spate of attacks on swans,usually by...
'...Retain the Proms series of concerts and in particular the Last Night festivities' -- Warwick Bassett
seen at 17:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Minister for the Arts has called for the Proms concerts-especially the...
'...return all powers of patronage to the Monarch' -- RICHARD UNDERWOOD
seen at 17:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Power to award all honours, including appointments to The House of Lords,...
'...End discrimination of all kinds against the left-handed' -- Hugh Tonks
seen at 17:04, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The left-handed have a really raw deal in our society. Most objects are...
'...urge local Councils to prioritise the people on the housing needs register more fairly.' -- Danielle McCash
seen at 17:04, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am sick of the councils saying that if you are not pregnant, an alcoholic...
Above inflation rise for minimum wage - PM
seen at 16:16, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced that the national minimum wage will rise by more than the current rate of inflation later this year.
Action needed on maternal deaths - PM
seen at 16:16, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has called for more to be done to cut maternal and infant mortality rates around the world.
Health professionals recognise the benefits of work
seen at 16:10, 5 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Leaders of more than 30 healthcare professional bodies came together today to sign a ground-breaking agreement to advise patients of the important role work plays in health.
Putting communities in control - blears
seen at 15:51, 5 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today announced radical plans to unlock talent in local communities and give people a real say on improving local services and promoting active citizenship.
'...Ban storage heaters' -- Richard Smith
seen at 15:06, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Storage heating appears in a lot of rented properties - both council and...
'...support the erection of a statue in Margate Harbour to commemorate Shackleton's Endurance expedition' -- Stephen Pavelin
seen at 15:06, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A few days in Margate played a pivotal role in the Endurance Expedition -...
'...Stop the agency workers bill as it will destroy the flexible temp workforce and create further loss of jobs' -- Jill Henry
seen at 15:06, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The agency workers bill will destroy the temporary and flexible workforce in...
'...apply pressure toYouTube’s board to ensure that they effectively police the contents of videos before being uploaded' -- Joanne carvell
seen at 15:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned are appalled that the horrifying video of a young woman...
'...Abolish or review Means Testing.' -- James Brennan
seen at 15:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Means Testing is on the whole a completely outdated method of judging...
'...immediately ban Operation Stack on the M20.' -- Karl Davies
seen at 15:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We pay a lot of money to the treasury through fuel duty and road tax. It is...
'...refrain from creating a National Remembrance Holiday.' -- AR Parks
seen at 15:05, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst we recognise the ultimate sacrifice made by many conscripts in the...
Government approves new £5.73 minimum wage rate
seen at 15:00, 5 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Low paid workers can look forward to a fuller pay packet from October, after the Prime Minister today announced the adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate will rise from £5.52 to £5.73.
New legislation proposed to offer breaks to parents of disabled children
seen at 15:00, 5 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today tabled an amendment to the Children and Young Persons Bill that would create a new duty on local authorities to help parents caring for disabled children by giving them breaks from their...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 12:51, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The minimum wage, EU referendum, higher education and drugs were on the agenda at today's PMQs.
Website traffic for February 2008
seen at 12:50, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Website traffic statistics for the second month of 2008.
'...Restrict the use of cars on the 1st sunday of each month during the summer' -- Luke Pinder BEng
seen at 12:16, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many bikers enjoy a nice ride on a sunny day, wouldn't it be safer if there...
'...Ensure all products are labelled with a "tested/not tested on animals" logo' -- Michelle Best
seen at 12:16, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would make it easier for consumers to make a more informed decision...
'...Support the application to Leicester City Council that a statue of Mahatma Gandhi be erected in Leicester. The statue would celebrate the life and work of Gandhi as the leadfing figure of non-violent resistance and as a champion of inter-cultural harm
seen at 12:16, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Support the application to Leicester City Council that a statue of Mahatma Gandhi be erected in Leicester. The statue would celebrate the life and work of Gandhi as the leadfing figure of non-violent resistance...
Tackling antisocial behaviour £13m to help prevent antisocial behaviour
seen at 12:07, 5 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls and Beverley Hughes will today call for more Individual Support Orders (ISOs) to be given alongside ASBOs to help protect local communities from antisocial behaviour committed by young people.
£27million funding boost for disadvantaged young people
seen at 12:07, 5 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls and Beverley Hughes today presented disadvantaged and vulnerable young people with a boost as they announced a package of over £27million of funding and business support for five major charities...
The queen and the duke of edinburgh will make a state visit to turkey in may, at the invitation of president abdullah gul
seen at 12:01, 5 March in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
Misc
seen at 11:29, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister spoke about at the conference for ambassadors, the PMS replied that it was a private event and quite informal, and the Prime Minister said a few general words on British foreign policy...
Licensing Act
seen at 11:29, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the report on 24 hour drinking suggested that there had been a bit of a problem with some of the violence being pushed into the early hours of the morning, and asked for the Prime Minister's view, the PMS...
ID Cards
seen at 11:29, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked where we were on ID cards, the PMS replied that Jacqui Smith would give the next update in her speech on Thursday.Put that that was Thursday, and asked where we were now and were we still for them, the PMS...
Cabinet
seen at 11:29, 5 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was discussed at Cabinet, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that there was a discussion led by the Home Secretary in advance of her speech on Thursday on the implementation of the ID card programme...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:28, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Afternoon press briefing from 4 March 2008
seen at 11:28, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, ID Cards, Licensing Act and Misc
PM praises retiring Paisley
seen at 11:28, 5 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has praised Ian Paisley's "huge contribution to political life" after the veteran Northern Irish politician announced his retirement plans yesterday.
Government rejects racing consortium bid for the tote
seen at 11:23, 5 March in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Government announced today that it has rejected the bid from a consortium of racing interests to buy the Horserace Totalisator Board ("the Tote"). The bid did not meet the independent assessment of the Tote...
Dentistry graduates to complete training in areas of patient need
seen at 11:22, 5 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Government drive to improve patient access to NHS dentistry -
'...Scrap the recent changes to School Admissions policy' -- Mason
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The changes to the Schools admissions policy recently are rendering a child'...
'...Bring in a national system of road tolls and invest the proceeds in public transport and 'green' projects' -- David Carter
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Car emissions represent a significant proportion of carbon emissions and...
'...Remove the Chief Executive of Torfaen County Borough Council from her position' -- Wendy Williams
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign my e-petition to have the Chief Executive of Torfaen County...
'...Set up a committee consisting of the general public with powers to determine the future level of MP's expenses as well as the scope of what they are able to claim for.' -- Jason Brimson
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following recent disclosures of MP's expense claims, this petition calls for...
'...reject the plan from unelected South West quangos to construct 68,700 new properties in Cornwall over the next twenty years and agree that Cornwall's housing strategy should be determined exclusively by democratically elected Cornish politicians, resp
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The South West Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) aims to massively increase...
'...Make it compulsory for all English classes to be setted.' -- Rosie Miller
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a campaign for all compulsory (year 5-6 to year 11) English classes...
'...raise the minimum age to gamble in the uk to 25 years old' -- carl sinderby
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we want to make the minimum age limit of 25 years old for when you are aloud...
'...stop people taking are hard earned money and giving it to the people who wont get off there...' -- Adella Plummer
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Us as a community do not work together. There are some people in this...
'...create legislation that forces mobile phone companies to standardise batteries and phone chargers throughout the industry.' -- Curtis Parker
seen at 11:13, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a mobile phone user, I am astounded at the waste created by mobile phone...
Uk official holdings of international reserves
seen at 11:09, 5 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - February 2008
Developing Management Information Models for gathering CLD inputs and outputs: Suggestions and examples of good practice
seen at 11:08, 5 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Best Practice resource for community learning and development (CLD) management information systems.
Final results of the 2007 December agricultural census
seen at 11:08, 5 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Tables showing the final results of the December 2007 agricultural census
EU Competitiveness Council (Gareth Thomas, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:08, 5 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement provides a summary of the proceedings of the Competitiveness Council meeting held in Brussels on 25 February 2008.

The Council held an exchange of views on the Lisbon reform package and adopted...

Tackling Alcohol-Related Problems (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:08, 5 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the evidence gathered so far on the operation of the licensing laws introduced in England and Wales in November 2005, and setting out how we intend to monitor the licensing regime over the...

Heathrow and Gatwick (VIP Facilities) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:08, 5 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and BAA have agreed new arrangements for the use of VIP suites at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

With effect from 1 April, BAA will operate the VIP suites in terminals...

Independent Monitoring Commission (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:08, 5 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published and laid before Parliament my third annual report on the operation of the agreement between the British and Irish Governments which established the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC...

Road Congestion (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:07, 5 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In a statement to the House on 5 July 2005 the then Secretary of State for Transport announced that we were prepared to ensure that up to £200 million a year would be available from the transport innovation...

'...ban elephant racing by lorries on trunk roads and motorways' -- Des Hillier
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lorries are speed restricted to 56 MPH. Lorries in Europe are often...
'...Save Bon Accord Baths' -- Marlene Rennie
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bon Accord Baths are the only facility for miles around. This Facility must...
'...Save Little Brooklands Nursery in Weybridge from Demolition' -- Sanjeev Handa
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The future of Little Brooklands is in jeopardy! As such, we thought it...
'...get brand new computers for castle hall school in mirfield west yorkshire' -- chs
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the computers at castle hall are shockingly bad and we want new ones. please...
'...re-assess the way water rates are calculated and introduce a rebate system such as that existing for council tax for those on low incomes and/or state benefits who struggle to pay their water rates.' -- tina mcleod
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm a single parent on income support and child tax credits as I'm studying...
'...Rights for carers' -- Nicole Noakes
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Workplaces should be forced to make allowances if your performance is...
'...stop using green issues as an excuse to raise taxes' -- a cresswell
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
green issues seem to have been hijacked by self serving MP's as a means of...
'...ban the tattooing of animals for unnecessary aesthetic reasons' -- Briony McIlroy
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more people in the UK are trying to get their pets tattooed. Not...
'...******** KESGRAVE SUFFOLK - SAVE FENTONS WOOD!!!!! *********' -- L DARBY
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO SAVE ONE OF THE LAST EXISTING WOODED AREAS OF...
'...Not allow the law for motorists to drive on the hard shoulder!' -- Daniel Hay
seen at 10:08, 5 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a danger to people who are using the shoulder for breakdowns and...
Local authorities acclaimed for exceptional public service
seen at 04:02, 5 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister Parmjit Dhanda has announced 44 innovative local authorities as winners in the 2008 Beacon awards. The prestigious ceremony celebrating innovation, excellence and quality local services...
Parole board welcomes findings in nao report
seen at 03:55, 5 March in Parole Board For England And Wales News - national (Our copy).
The Parole Board has welcomed the findings of the National Audit Office report "Protecting the public: the work of the Parole Board", published today (5 March 2008), looking at the work of the Board and its partners...
Parole board welcomes findings in nao report
seen at 03:55, 5 March in Parole Board For England And Wales News - national (Our copy).
The Parole Board has welcomed the findings of the National Audit Office report "Protecting the public: the work of the Parole Board", published today (5 March 2008), looking at the work of the Board and its partners...
Scottish Historic Environment Policy on the Marine Historic Environment
seen at 00:51, 5 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation on the Scottish Historic Environment Policy on the Marine Historic Environment sets out proposals for Scottish Ministers policy for the Marine Historic Environment and proposals for new legislation...
Man overboard near blyth harbour
seen at 00:16, 5 March in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 16.52 today Humber Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre received a report from fishing vessel "Sanlormarho" that they had lost a man overboard two nautical miles from Blyth Harbour.