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01 May 2008

Environmental talent key to economic growth: ministers
seen at 20:20, 1 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Britain must remain at the forefront of the green industrial revolution, creating jobs and economic growth, ministers said today as they published plans to work with business to build a low carbon economy in Britain...
Investiture at buckingham palace on wednesday, 7th may 2008 at 11 a.m.
seen at 19:44, 1 May in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
Elections
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had voted this morning, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had voted this morning.Asked who the Prime Minister voted for as his second preference for London Mayor, the PMS replied...
Cannabis
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Guardian report on reclassifying cannabis, the PM replied that he was not a spokesman for ACPO, people should speak to them to see whether their position had been accurately represented on the front...
General Petraeus
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what was on the agenda for the Petraeus meeting, the PMS replied that General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker were passing through London, and as they normally did when passing through, they would be dropping...
Middle East Peace Process (MEPP)
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the Palestinian Investment event, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that this was an event to encourage UK businesses to invest in the Palestinian territories. Also attending...
Misc
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the decision of Peter Phillip's wife to join the Church of England, the PMS said that that was entirely a personal matter for them. original source.
Cannabis
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the Conservative's attack on the Government's drug policy in light of the views of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), the PMS said that he would not respond...
Football
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be attending the Champions League final in Moscow, the PMS said that he didn't have anything further to add to what he had said yesterday, which was that it was still quite early...
Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) Investment Conference
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Tony Blair would be at the MEPP investment conference this afternoon, the PMS said that he would. The Prime Minister was speaking and attendees included Douglas Alexander, the Palestinian Prime Minister...
General Petraeus Meeting
seen at 18:37, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for information on the Prime Minister's meeting with General Petraeus, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that there was not a lot to add to what was said at the morning press briefing; General Petraeus...
Afternoon press briefing from 1 May 2008
seen at 18:36, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: General Petraeus, Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) Investment conference, football, cannabis and misc
Morning press briefing from 1 May 2008
seen at 18:36, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Middle East Peace Process (MEPP), General Petraeus, cannabis and elections
Palestinian territories "open for business"
seen at 18:36, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
There are "real economic opportunities" in the Middle East and a "chance to build peace and prosperity" across the region, Gordon Brown has said.
'...neutralise marriage and make it between two people regardless of their sex.' -- Hayden Scott
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Civil Partnerships are a step in the right direction but marriage should be...
'...get Bournemouth & Poole city status!' -- Luke Perry
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bournemouth & Poole and the surrounding towns make up one of the largest...
'...take away parental rights to child murderers and paedafiles' -- Jackie Winton
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My grandson was murdered by his father and his brother's life was threatened...
'...Reduce high ranking council saleries' -- John Day
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the British people are fed up with high ranking county council and local...
'...lower fuel prices below £1 per litre - reduce the tax percentage and stop massive profits at the pump' -- Gareth Kane
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the proposed union action in Grangemouth, some filling stations...
'...Allow owners of preserved vehicles, once registered to a government dept., be exempt from paying tax on fuel.' -- Tracy Lear
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As an owner of 2 preserved vintage buses, the rising cost of fuel is...
'...Stop Thanet District Council installing THEIR enquiries desk in OUR new library.' -- Kim Norton
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thanet District Council intend to repeat the undoubted disaster that was...
'...reduce pregnancy related hyperemesis' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It may not be feasible to supply freely on the NHS "sea - bands" to pregnant...
'...stop taxing children' -- john benns
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop all airways and airports charging all types of taxes for children that...
'...Request that the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, a publicly funded and taxpayer subsidised body, not raise ticket prices disproportionately, thereby making the Opera House inaccessible for young people, low wage earners and students.' -- Martin Conwa
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the 2008/09 season of the Royal Opera House, for performances of La...
'...force the winding up of the WNDC so that residents of Northampton are not shown stupid plans such as a 'Needle' by the train station' -- Robert Kilpin
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The WNDC comes up with lots of stupid ideas to waste money that could be...
'...Save Weir Hall Library, Edmonton, London' -- Androulla Melekis
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a secondary school teacher and parent, I think it is disgusting that a...
'...Ban the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) and other bloodsports organisations from schools' -- Chris Gale
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call upon the PM to instruct the Secretary of State for Education to...
'...include a state directory of gov.departments, state bodies and services, city/county councils,health service etc in all telephone books' -- David George Roberts
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see a state directory section included in all phonebooks.It...
'...Ensure that diversity and equality of access is given for people wearing artificial legs' -- Raymond Andrew Voyce MA
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bobbled paving giving help to people with visual impairment makes for hazard...
'...Set up a committee to look at encouraging greater democracy, access and balance within the UK newspaper industry.' -- Rob Levy
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently our British press overwhelmingly reflects,a narrow set of views ....
'...Demand that Israel Halt and dismantle the wall being built around the West Bank.' -- Nighat Rani
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Palestinians are refugees and occuppied people, living below poverty level...
'...agree to adequate annual funding to help protect the honey bees in the UK in order to guarantee future generations the delights of honey on hot toast with butter, as well as the other many benefits of cross pollination.' -- Anthony Franks O BEE E
seen at 17:12, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British Bee Keepers’ Association estimates that in 2007 the UK lost 25...
Environmental talent key to economic growth: ministers
seen at 16:18, 1 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Britain must remain at the forefront of the green industrial revolution, creating jobs and economic growth, ministers said today as they published plans to work with business to build a low carbon economy in Britain...
Government launches guidance to assist in support for self care
seen at 16:17, 1 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Ivan Lewis today announced the introduction of seven Common Core Principles to Support Self Care, designed to help health and social care staff support people to live independently, stay healthy ...
Chemical tanker detained after inspection
seen at 15:31, 1 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Maritime and Coastguard Agency surveyors from Falmouth Marine Office after being alerted to the vessel by the Harbourmaster, detained the Liberian flagged 'Rachel B' chemical tanker at Falmouth on Monday after numerous...
PM calls for technological revolution
seen at 12:54, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has told business leaders to prepare for a technological revolution and embrace the opportunities available in tackling climate change.
Appointments to the reconstituted committee on radioactive waste management
seen at 12:49, 1 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
In appointing Dr Rebecca Lunn and Professor Andrew Sloan, Environment Minister Phil Woolas welcomed the skills and experience in hydrogeology and underground engineering that they will bring to the reconstituted...
The Muirburn Code
seen at 12:36, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on safe burning of heather
Public Services and Government Research Findings No.3/2008: National Survey of Local Government Candidates and Councillors, 2007
seen at 12:36, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summarises the findings of two surveys of candidates who stood for election to local government at the elections in 2007. One was carried out with councillors, the other with unsuccessful candidates.
Pandemic Influenza Guidance on preparing mental health services in Scotland
seen at 12:36, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
andemic Influenza Guidance on preparing mental health services in Scotland
National Survey of Local Government Candidates, 2007
seen at 12:36, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Reports the findings of a survey of candidates who were unsuccessful at the local government elections in 2007. Findings from a survey of successful candidates (councillors) also drawn in as appropriate.
Misc
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be voting tomorrow, the PMS replied that this was a question for his political colleagues, but his understanding was that the Prime Minister would be voting.Asked for the Prime ...
Institure of Directors Speech
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about tomorrow's speech, the PMS replied that the speech would be quite wide-ranging, and the Prime Minister would be talking about issues relating to globalisation and how the UK commonly responded to that...
Prisons
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister personally intervened to stop prisoners getting a pay rise, the PMS replied that as the Prime Minister said in his interview this morning, he was made aware of this yesterday, discussed...
Economy
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if he could recall the last time the Prime Minister admitted that he made a mistake as he did this morning, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that he did not have the exact words in his head, but...
Misc
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had sort of apologised last week and asked if this meant there had been a change in his style, the PMS said that, as the Prime Minister had been saying today, of all the hundreds of decisions...
10p Tax
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked repeatedly if the Prime Minister had known in 2007 that there would be losers if the 10p tax rate was scrapped, the PMS said that when you undertook a tax reform of this kind you would have a reasonable idea...
Football
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had watched the European Championship game between Manchester United and Barcelona last night, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had watched some of the game last night.Asked if the...
Prime Minister’s Speech to the Institute of Directors
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had mentioned a President Sarkozy letter in his speech, the PMS said that we hoped to be able to release, if not the actual letter itself, the main content of that letter later today. ...
Cabinet Reshuffle
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how satisfied the Prime Minister was with the current line up of Government Ministers and if there could be a reshuffle either after the local elections or in the summer, the PMS said that the Prime Minister...
Counter Terrorism Bill
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister's comments at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) meant that there would be no major concessions to the Counter Terrorism Bill, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime ...
Morning press briefing from 30 April 2008
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: economy, prisons, Institute of Directors speech and misc
Afternoon press briefing from 30 April 2008
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Counter Terrorism Bill, Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister's speech to the Institute of Directors, football, 10p tax and misc
Official Verderer of the New Forest
seen at 11:29, 1 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to re-appoint Mr Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre to the post of Official Verderer of the New Forest for a further term of three years.
Nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data
seen at 11:23, 1 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
February 2008
'...Place a cap on Brake Horse Power on new vehicles' -- Joseph Mitchell
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Levels of Brake Horse Power on cars today has never been higher, with modern...
'...Remove the need for the RNLI and Lifesaving Clubs to Pay VAT on Equipment Intended to Provide Rescue Services at Sea' -- Hywel Davies
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently Charities have to pay VAT on certain equipment that is used to...
'...increase research and information into SUDEP - Sudden unexpected death in Epilepsy' -- Rebecca Chappell
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is should be more recognised in not only the medical but also general...
'...Remove or increase the £85.00 per week limit before incapcity benefit is reduced due to other incomes such as private pensions' -- Liz & Pete Cooper
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current incapacity benefit is £84.50 per week (2008/9 tax year) but if...
'...improve accommodation for serving soldiers' -- Jacob Lester
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we want to see the standard of accommodation improved drasticly within the...
'...Tax property landbanks to discourage hoarding and increase the build rates' -- Huw Sayer
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
House building companies have a combined UK landbank of over 500,000 plots...
'...ensure that funeral director businesses should be licensed' -- Mervyn Pilley
seen at 11:17, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a UK Trade Association for funeral directors, we are concerned that at...
Safeguarding our rural schools and improving school consultation procedures: summary of proposals for changes to legislation
seen at 11:06, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the way school closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. Our objective is to establish a system that is coherent...
safeguarding our rural schools and improving school consultation procedures: proposals for changes to legislation
seen at 11:06, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the way school closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. Our objective is to establish a system that is coherent...
HMICS Thematic Inspection Productivity of police officers
seen at 11:06, 1 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report is the result of a thematic inspection by HMICS on the productivity of police officers.
Taxation: Northern Ireland (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:06, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Alistair Darling) has made the following Written Statement.

Following representations by political parties in Northern Ireland, the Government...

Competitiveness (Northern Ireland) (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:06, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following representations by political parties in Northern Ireland, the Government commissioned Sir David Varney, in March 2007, to carry out a review of tax policy in Northern Ireland. The review was published...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (14 April 2008) (Jonathan R Shaw, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Marine, Landscape and Rural Affairs) and Minister for the South East), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:06, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend Lord Rooker represented the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg. Mike Russell, the Scottish Minister for Environment also attended.

The Council...

Inquests into the Deaths of Service Personnel in Operations and Exercises Overseas (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:06, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence and I wish to make the following statement to the House about the inquests of service personnel who have died overseas. All casualties suffered by our armed...

Senior Salaries Review Body (Chairman) (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:06, 1 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Bill Cockburn CBE TD as Chairman of the Senior Salaries Review Body for a three-year term, commencing April 2008. The appointment has been conducted in accordance...

'...Increase the funding of British Waterways' -- Keith Byatt
seen at 10:08, 1 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British Waterways is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our Canal...
Commission Meeting Paper: May 2008 - CEO's Report
seen at 10:01, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Paper for the 11th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 1 May 2008.
Commission Meeting Paper: May 2008 - Rural Advocate's Report
seen at 10:01, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Paper for the 11th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 1 May 2008.
Commission Meeting Paper: May 2008 - Finance Report
seen at 10:01, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Paper for the 11th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 1 May 2008.
Commission Meeting Paper: May 2008 - State of the Countryside report
seen at 10:01, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Paper for the 11th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 1 May 2008.
Commission Meeting Paper: May 2008 - response to the consultation paper: ‘Prospersous Places'
seen at 10:01, 1 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Paper for the 11th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 1 May 2008.