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06 March 2008

Appointment of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of uganda
seen at 20:14, 6 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Martin Shearman CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda in succession to Mr Francois Gordon CMG CVO who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service.
Recorded Crime In Scotland, 2006/07
seen at 20:05, 6 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the eight Scottish police forces in 2006/07.
Trustees of the National Gallery
seen at 18:21, 6 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Lady Heseltine and Michael Hintze Esq as Trustees of the National Gallery, for a term of four years from 6 March 2008 and 1st April 2008.
PM praises Quick Reads initiative on World Book Day
seen at 18:21, 6 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has described the Quick Reads campaign as a "great success story of the English language."
Microchipping of foals - agreement reached on new rules covering the identification of equiade - corrected version
seen at 18:16, 6 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
CORRECTED VERSION
'...urge the Department for Communities and Local Government to clarify it's position on 'community cohesion' in relation to organisations providing non-generic, essential services to vulnerable people, such as those provided by Southall Black Sisters, a
seen at 17:08, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Southall Black Sisters, a pioneering and pre-eminent organisation for women...
'...Introduce mandatory age checking when purchasing alcohol for anyone who looks under 30 (as implemented in some states of the USA)' -- James Stratford
seen at 17:08, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The purchase of alcohol by teenagers and the ease with which some under 18...
'...Stop the proposal for mineral extraction and landfill at Hockham Woods Norfolk' -- CHRISTOPHER GARROD
seen at 17:08, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Minerals and Waste local plans have identified an area of woodland...
Extended surgery hours will be "a big improvement" - PM
seen at 16:24, 6 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has welcomed a decision by GPs to extend surgery opening hours.
Cabinet secretary announces phasing out of bottled water across government estate
seen at 16:23, 6 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The use of bottled water for meetings and other official business is to be phased out across the whole Government estate.
Microchipping of foals - agreement reached on new rules covering the identification of equiade
seen at 16:20, 6 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
EU Member States have reached agreement on a new European Regulation that will revise existing equine identification [Horse Passport] legislation. The main new requirement is the compulsory microchipping of foals...
Independent review on identity assurance published
seen at 16:09, 6 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
CROSBY REVIEW
Government toilet plans: all cisterns go
seen at 15:57, 6 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local councils will today be encouraged to do more to halt the decline of the great British public loo and to adopt pioneering new approaches to boost access to public toilets across the country.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of st james catholic primary school, wigan
seen at 15:48, 6 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 St James Catholic Primary School, Wigan to increase its admission number from 40 to 52 for September 2008.
'...Legislate that companies using 0870, 0871 and any other non-standard high-rate numbers openly declare the costs involved in such use.' -- Dave Low
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many companies in the UK now charging hideous amounts for members...
'...regulate biodegradable bags and packaging in supermarkets' -- Paul Coxon
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please pass a bill on plastic packaging. Although this is is against the...
'...actively engage the videogames media in matters regarding the Byron review and videogame censorship as a whole, as well as encourage other MPs to do the same.' -- Mark Kelly
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Videogame violence has been a major issue in British and indeed...
'...reconsider the vote taken in the House of Commons on 5th March 2008' -- Gillian Stephens
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Before ratifying the Treaty of Europe which so closely resembles a...
'...scrap the idea of the lexus lane' -- Philip Burke
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This idea has been researched in the U.S and found not suitable due to the...
'...Save Moorways Athletic Stadium Derby' -- K Winson
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is a call to prevent Derby City Council from selling off the...
'...Instigate a public enquiry into all charities and publish all the findings to the electorate' -- steve bond
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more so called Charities are getting on to the bandwagon and being...
'...intervene and ensure consistency and equity of approach & application of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) generally & DLA currently subject to “Special Rules" Review.' -- John O'Callaghan-Williamson
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call for clarity, consistency and equity of approach & application with...
'...lower the speed limit to 40mph on all unclassified and B classified unlit roads, particularly in rural areas.' -- Paul Woodgate
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The number of accidents on unlit, unclassified and B roads seems to be...
'...bring in external (non Jersey) investigators, prosecutors and judiciary to address child abuse crimes in Jersey' -- Andrew Chew
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is an urgent requirement to ensure that the terrible child abuse...
'...Make the John Lewis Partnership Bonus, tax free again' -- Jordan Kukk
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under previous governments, the annual Bonus for John Lewis Partners was tax...
'...STOP Stoke-on-Trent City Council passing the charges of equal pay on to City Schools' -- Tracey Knight
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As schools within the City we are all working hard to improve attainment for...
'...ensure the continued investment and operation of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.' -- Steven Carr
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We also wish to ensure the continued investment in the e-Merlin radio...
'...remove VAT charges on bicycles and adult-sized tricycles (qualifying non-motorized and electric power-assisted) and services performed on these cycles.' -- Paul Chambers
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British Columbia, Canada does not apply sales tax on the purchase of cycles...
'...Introduce Road Marshals to improve driving standards in the UK' -- David Smith
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The police do not have sufficient resources to monitor and enforce good...
'...promote the use of fuel cell micro-generation in the home through better 'feed in tarriffs' to power companies'' -- leigh jackson
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The country can reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly using micro-...
'...Restore disciplin in schools and teach students the value of respect of themselves and others' -- j brigstock
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Disciplin and respect in schools has declined over the past 30 years. This...
'...Stop any further immigration into the uk for a period of ten years' -- Michael Bruce McIntyre
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The situation currently in the uk in as much as the amount of illegal...
'...Reverse Gov't Plans and Save Jodrell Bank Observatory From Closure' -- andrew kinsey
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
recently it has been reported that the gov't plans to stop its funding of...
'...scrap the plans to pay foreign prisoners a package worth £3000 to leave jail and return to their home country.' -- David Moorshead
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is madness. If they commit a crime over here they should be sent home...
'...Formally Apologise to those that suffered thru Child Migration To Australia from 1947 to 1967' -- James R Green .
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I recently learnt that it was on October the 10th 1947 that I was put on the...
'...Secure the future of small shops across the UK and safeguard the choice and competition that people expect in the market place.' -- John Wright
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The House of Commons All-Party Small Shops Group estimates that there will...
'...order an immediate cessation of the planning, building and commissioning of household waste incinerators.' -- Arthur Hall
seen at 15:10, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Until the health implications and safer, possibly cheaper, alternatives are...
Latest uk regional trade estimates
seen at 13:12, 6 March in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the fourth quarter of 2007.
Prescription charge increases remain below rate of inflation
seen at 12:42, 6 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Prescription charge increases will stay below the rate of inflation representing the tenth consecutive year that the increase has been held below or around that level, Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo announced...
Fast tracked changes to boost fas payments
seen at 12:40, 6 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Measures to increase the level of payments by the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) are to be fast-tracked, Minister for Pensions Reform Mike O'Brien announced today.
Dr howells calls for immediate release of detained trade unionists in iran
seen at 12:39, 6 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells has welcomed the ITUC/ITF global day of action in support of Iranian workers and trade unionists today. Dr Howells said:
National identity scheme delivery plan published
seen at 12:36, 6 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The delivery of the national identity scheme gathered momentum today as plans were laid out by the Home Secretary beginning with the introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals in 2008 and British citizens...
Have confidence in campaigning, regulator tells charities rewritten guidance gives clearer advice on speaking out independently
seen at 12:23, 6 March in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission has published clearer, more accessible guidance for charities on campaigning and political activity today. Responding to calls from the charitable sector, the independent regulator has rewritten...
Unitary solution confirmed for bedfordshire - new flagship unitary councils approved for cheshire
seen at 12:19, 6 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey today announced decisions on the Bedfordshire unitary proposals. Having considered all the available evidence, he announced that the proposals from Bedford Borough Council and...
Trials highlight satisfaction with home information packs and buyers acting on energy ratings
seen at 12:19, 6 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Consumers were satisfied with the Home Information Pack (HIP) and are starting to use energy ratings to make their homes greener, according to early testing of HIPs.
'...ensure appropriate steps are taken to provide safe railings on the leeds city centre riverside area's' -- Concerned Resident
seen at 12:15, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the high profile disappearance of a popular 19 year old student on...
'...raise the legal age for purchasing alcohol from Off licences to 21' -- BRIAN SHAKESPEARE
seen at 12:15, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increasing the age limit to 21, would make it a lot less likely that someone...
'...Stop Tesco and other PRIVATE companies from accessing DVLA database' -- Brian Polkinghorne
seen at 12:15, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tesco are currently running an ANPR system to read your number plate on the...
Banks urged to help teach children to count
seen at 12:05, 6 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls today called on Britain's banks and other financial institutions to give a head start to those children who struggle with maths, after visiting a maths intervention project in a London primary school.
Misc
seen at 11:28, 6 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister drank when he was Chancellor during the Budget, the PMS said he thought it was bottled water, but he would check.Asked about Jennifer Moses and a story in the Evening Standard, the ...
Windfall Tax
seen at 11:28, 6 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that when the Prime Minister had been asked in PMQ's about a Windfall Property tax he had referred to the review that was going on and was it the case that no action would be taken until those reviews had reported...
Europe
seen at 11:28, 6 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the timetable would be for the Europe Bill and would it be passed by summer recess, the PMS said people would have to check with the Foreign Office for the exact timetable.Asked if the Prime Minister ...
The Tote
seen at 11:28, 6 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by clarifying something he had said in that morning's lobby briefing regarding the Tote and the 2005 Manifesto. The PMS had said this morning that from memory, the 2005...
Afternoon press briefing from 5 March 2008
seen at 11:27, 6 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: The Tote, Europe, Windfall Tax Misc
New national clinical director for diabetes
seen at 11:21, 6 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
- Dr Rowan Hillson MBE appointed new diabetes tsar -
'...Punish Teen Murderers' -- Angela Tickle
seen at 11:13, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Teenagers should be made to answer for their actions and accept the...
Firm Foundations - The future of Housing in Scotland: Consultation Responses
seen at 11:08, 6 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This page contains copies of the responses received to the discussion document, Firm Foundations - The Future of Housing in Scotland
National Minimum Wage (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:08, 6 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In June 2007 the Government asked the Low Pay Commission to produce their next report on the national minimum wage by the end of February 2008. The Government are today publishing the Commission's 2008 report...

EU Energy Council (28 February 2008) (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:08, 6 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Due to conflicting parliamentary business, my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Competitiveness (Baroness Vadera) represented the UK at the Energy Council in Brussels on...

Unlocking the Talent of our Communities (Hazel Blears, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:07, 6 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am publishing a document entitled "Unlocking the Talent of our Communities" which includes our proposal to publish a White Paper. A copy of this document is available in the Library of the House. We will be...

Sale of the Tote (Gerry Sutcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:07, 6 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government took powers in the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 to enable them to sell the Horserace Totalisator Board ("The Tote") as part of their wider policy aim of removing themselves from...

New nuclear programme: hutton welcomes next steps for nda sites
seen at 11:07, 6 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Plans for sites owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to be made available to developers were welcomed today by Business Secretary John Hutton.
Temporary 50:50 Police Recruitment Provisions (Paul Goggins, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:07, 6 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

During consideration of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007 the Government undertook to return to the House on an annual basis and report on progress towards our...

Rural Advocate reports on realities of rural England
seen at 11:03, 6 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

During 2007 Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, visited rural communities across the country to listen to rural people about what matters most ─ the many...

Ara freezes assets of convicted nail bar technician
seen at 10:59, 6 March in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has been granted a Property Freezing Order in the High Court in London over assets with an estimated net value of £389,000 held by Phu Ha Bui of Ipswich Road, Colchester...
'...To Open an Ice Rink in Ilkeston , Derbyshire.' -- Mrs R Rhodes-Elliott
seen at 10:08, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This Petition is to get an Ice rink opened in Ilkeston , Derbyshire .
'...Allow students to use their train passes on the buses' -- Jade Howe
seen at 10:08, 6 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Me and my friends pay £200 a term to travel to college everyday. We often...