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26 March 2008

MPs’ Expenses
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister supported the Committee's decision to appeal the decision on MP's expenses, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Committee; as we had said consistently, the Prime Minister is...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Financial Standards Authority (FSA) and their report into Northern Rock, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the fact that the FSA had conducted what was a very thorough review and was taking...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Financial Standards Authority (FSA) and their report into Northern Rock, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the fact that the FSA had conducted what was a very thorough review and was taking...
Northern Rock
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Financial Standards Authority (FSA) and their report into Northern Rock, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the fact that the FSA had conducted what was a very thorough review and was taking...
Sarkozy Visits
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when President Sarkozy would be addressing both Houses, the PMS said it would be 4pm. Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the President that we should be working together with the US to push the value ...
Sarkozy Visits
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when President Sarkozy would be addressing both Houses, the PMS said it would be 4pm. Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the President that we should be working together with the US to push the value ...
Sarkozy Visits
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when President Sarkozy would be addressing both Houses, the PMS said it would be 4pm. Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the President that we should be working together with the US to push the value ...
Nuclear Energy
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with John Hutton that the Government should go further than the 23 existing nuclear reactors, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that John Hutton spoke...
Nuclear Energy
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with John Hutton that the Government should go further than the 23 existing nuclear reactors, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that John Hutton spoke...
Nuclear Energy
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with John Hutton that the Government should go further than the 23 existing nuclear reactors, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that John Hutton spoke...
Morning press briefing from 26 March 2008
seen at 18:37, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Nuclear Energy, Sarkozy Visit, Northern Rock, MPs' Expenses, European Defence Cooperation and Misc
Extreme temperatures on the rise
seen at 17:46, 26 March in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Daily temperature extremes have risen by up to 4C over the last 50 years, say climate experts from the Met Office Hadley Centre.
'...address the quality of nurse handovers by using standard format handover documentation' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every ward has a different way of passing on info between shifts - and the...
'...Renew Playground Equipment at a Park in Whitchurch, Bristol' -- Jay Britton
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see play equipment for children in a local park get renewed...
'...introduce legislation to prioritise leisure over work' -- Ben Commelard Brown
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The long hours working culture in the UK is a major cause of stress, anxiety...
'...abolish daylight saving' -- Clementine Hancox
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Studies show that in previous years, the days following the start of British...
'...Keep Landrover Design, in the UK.' -- Kris Lehane
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the most reliable brands in the world is being sold for economic...
'...encourage the UK electorate to come to some agreement on hospital visiting - discuss in parliament' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Research conducted into assaults on healthcare workers shows that the most...
'...Ensure that the Job centres in Feltham, Sheperds Bush & Kilburn remain open.' -- Anthony Scott
seen at 17:14, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I discovered today that we are allready in the consultation period, of a...
Sustainable Communities 08
seen at 17:06, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're sponsoring this conference highlighting the over-arching principles of the Government's vision for sustainable communities.

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn ...

More will be done to combat fuel poverty - PM
seen at 16:37, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said fuel companies can do more to help people who face fuel poverty.
Entente Cordiale to enter "new era" - PM
seen at 16:37, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has spoken of a "shared agenda" with France ahead of meetings with President Nicolas Sarkozy during his state visit to the UK.
The Water Environment (Drinking Water Protected Areas) (Scotland) Order 2007
seen at 16:18, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The 2007 Order identifies those bodies of water in the Scotland River Basin District which are used for the abstraction of drinking water. This is done by reference to maps which identify the bodies of surface ...
'...introduce new diabetes health and safety legislation' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
please legislate to make it a prosecutable offence for employers not to have...
'...build a multi - storey car park at Warrington and Whiston hospitals' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
no wonder all the surgical lists are always late ! The staff can't ever find...
'...Scrap any investigation into BBC purchasing the right to screen Formula 1' -- Simon Wilkins BEng
seen at 15:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorsport is one of the only industries left that Britain is a recognised...
'...dismiss Bob Ainsworth at the first opportunity' -- Iain Whiteley
seen at 15:10, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the debate in the House of Commons on March 25th (opposition motion...
Children in care to get school pics and passports
seen at 15:03, 26 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children in care should get school photos and passports, Ministers said today, as they launched plans designed to give thousands of vulnerable children in care a happy and healthy childhood.
Quids In: Financial Inclusion Good Practice Exchange
seen at 15:01, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our ‘Quids In’ campaign is trying to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people.

Join us to see and hear about projects which are already changing...

Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 13:16, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Northern Rock, the economy and President Sarkozy's state visit to the UK were on the agenda at today's PMQs.
Richard turfitt appointed new eastern area traffic commissioner
seen at 12:42, 26 March in Office of the Traffic Commissioner News - national (Our copy).
Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Traffic Commissioner for the Eastern Area Traffic Office by the Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly. He will take up his new role on 1 May 2008.
'...force councils, supermarkets and other providers of parking spaces to increase the width of such spaces so as to prevent damage to vehicles and make entry to and from vehicles easier' -- Peter Banks
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I suspect like most who've parked in supermarket and council run carparks,...
'...allow free publice transport use for organised school trips' -- Keith Benton
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that to encourage school trips free travel should be allowed on...
'...Bring back HMS Coventry' -- Jordan Graham
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned would like a new type 45 Destroyer to be named HMS...
'...Re-instate the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on the completed of the M1 Widening Scheme between junction 7 for St Albans, Hertfordshire to junction 10 for Luton, Bedfordshire' -- Nicholas Heald
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As stated on the Highways agency Website: "The M1 is one of the busiest...
'...use the 'FRANK' drugs information service to focus on informing the public on the dangers of hard drugs.' -- Finlay Hind
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I support the idea of informing the public on the dangers of drugs. However...
'...Change government policy on Islamic immigration' -- Stanley James Hawkins
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, call on the UK government to stop Islamic immigration...
'...change the csa so it considers the non resident parents family appropriately' -- s.pass
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like changes to CSA system. I dont believe it deals with child...
'...Stop DHSS Department Manipulating their figures' -- Alfred John tetley
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The DHSS should be forcibly if need be stopped from forcing people sharing a...
'...Save the Norfolk Broads' -- Mark Barrett
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain is calling for the government to make...
'...make used car history freely available' -- david garnett
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
set up a government funded department to make the history of used cars...
'...Encourage Politicians to use Environmentally Friendly Vehicles' -- Dean Borg
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the public would like the Government/politicians to help with the...
'...End the markets in NHS Provision' -- Clare Beasley
seen at 12:15, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What cost is a life? Why are we allowing private healthcare companies to...
New report into behaviour praises progress made
seen at 12:09, 26 March in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
- ALL SCHOOLS TO JOIN BEHAVIOUR PARTNERSHIPS - STEP CHANGE PLANNED FOR PUPIL REFERRAL UNITS -
Armed Forces Recruitment
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was happy with teachers' calls for the Armed Forces to be kept out of schools, the PMS replied that the MoD had made clear that they did not recruit in schools. Single service schools...
Embryology
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was any closer to making up his mind on embryology, the PMS replied that the situation on embryology, as we had always made clear, was that it was the Government's view that it was necessary...
The Union
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought there was a serious threat to the Union, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister's views on the Union were set out in his article in the Daily Telegraph today, where he did say...
Iraq
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any discussion at Cabinet of troops withdrawals from Iraq or a possible inquiry, the PMS replied that this did not come up at Cabinet today. original source.
President Sarkozy
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the main issues would be on the agenda for the Prime Minister's meeting with President Sarkozy on Thursday, and would there be a joint deal on nuclear technology, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) ...
Misc
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was meeting with an Indian trade delegation today, the PMS confirmed that he was, but it was not a media event. original source.
Iraq
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that in the light of recent events in Basra, going to overwatch mode and reducing troop numbers had been premature, the PMS said that what we were seeing in Basra today was an operation by the Iraqi security...
MPs’ Expenses
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why the Prime Minister made so much of transparency when he was opposed to having his own expenses published, the PMS said the Prime Minister was not opposed to having his expenses published. These were matters...
Embryology Bill
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was fair to say that the Prime Minister would accept MP's voting against the Government on the amendments but not on the bill as a whole, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:46, 26 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.
Morning press briefing from 25 March 2008
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: President Sarkozy, Iraq, The Union, Embryology and Armed Forces Recruitment
Afternoon press briefing from 25 March 2008
seen at 11:46, 26 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Embryology Bill, MPs' Expenses, Iraq and Misc
Society: Marriages
seen at 11:45, 26 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
4 per cent fall in UK marriages
Scottish Planning Series Planning Circular 1 2008: The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Avian Influenza) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2008
seen at 11:24, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Explains the provisions of the Amendment Order.
Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) Scotland - Learners Study
seen at 11:24, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The survey gauged impact on e.g. widening participation; introducing new learners to adult learning; providing an opportunity for those who have not recently participated in learning to do so etc.
Essential Care: A Report on the Approach Required to Maximise Opportunity for Recovery from Problem Substance Use in Scotland
seen at 11:24, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The majority of the Essential Care report is concerned with support that is needed to address problems in areas of drug service users’ lives other than addiction, such as general health, mental health and social...
Education and Training Research Findings No.5/2008: Individual Learning Accounts Scotland (ILA Scotland) - Learners Study
seen at 11:24, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The survey gauged impact on e.g. widening participation; introducing new learners to adult learning; providing an opportunity for those who have not recently participated in learning to do so etc.
Children in Conflict with the Law: An International Perspective: The Eighth Kilbrandon Lecture
seen at 11:24, 26 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Eighth Kilbrandon Childcare Lecture, delivered by Björn Westlund Cronstedt, European Commission Street Children Project, Vietnam; at the Bute Hall, University of Glasgow on 22 November 2007.
Post-Legislative Scrutiny (Baroness Ashton of Upholland, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal (Harriet Harman MP) has made the following Statement in the House of Commons.

I am pleased to announce that I am today publishing...

Ministerial Group for Regeneration in Manchester (Hazel Blears, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today reporting on the ad hoc ministerial group on regeneration in Manchester that met for the first time on Monday 17 March 2008. This fulfils the commitment made by the Secretary of State for Culture, ...

Surface Ship Support (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House will wish to be aware of an update to the alternative contracting arrangements for surface warship maintenance and repair. These arrangements were signalled as part of the wider defence industrial strategy...

Health and Adult Social Care Providers (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we are publishing a consultation document, which is the latest stage in the development of the new system we are introducing for the regulation of health and adult social care.

"The Future Regulation...

Education (Student Support) Regulations (John Denham, Secretary of State, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 7 February, I informed Parliament that I had identified a long-established but unjustifiable provision in the student support regulations that allowed prisoners on full-time courses in higher education to ...

Devolution of Policing and Justice: Report of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 18(2) of the Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) Act 2006, I have today laid before the House a copy of the report submitted to me by the Assembly under section 18(1) of that Act...

Strengthening Devolution in Scotland (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:24, 26 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce today that Professor Sir Kenneth Calman has agreed to serve as Chair of a Commission to review the Scotland Act. Such a Commission was proposed in and approved by the Scottish Parliament...

'...HAVE A TRANSPARENT CONSULTATION WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION OF THOSE VILLAGES IMPACTED BY THE PLAN TO BUILD AN "ECO" TOWN IN CURBOROUGH STAFFORDSHIRE BEFORE PLANS ARE APPROVED' -- Mike Greatrex
seen at 11:16, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are quite advanced plans to build an "Eco" Town at Curborough...
'...Enable older people, who are among the main users of health services, to have the choice of continuity of care with their family GP, rather than having to make do with continual change and disruption as private companies such as Virgin bid for contrac
seen at 11:16, 26 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
General practices are proposed to be taken over by companies such as Virgin...
Appointment of new traffic commissioner
seen at 11:07, 26 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly, has appointed a new traffic commissioner.
Go-ahead for £60m upgrade to ease congestion in reading and wokingham
seen at 11:07, 26 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A £60m package of improvements to relieve congestion and improve access to the M4 for Reading and Wokingham has been given the go-ahead, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
An interesting, informative article.  The...
seen at 10:01, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

An interesting, informative article.  The references to 'key village' policies (as the default position) and Inspectors' decisions illustrate the extent to which rural policy is stuck in a time ...

Thank you for your insightful comments, which...
seen at 10:01, 26 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thank you for your insightful comments, which I've passed on to Trevor and his team.