TGS


14 May 2008

'...Restrict the number of betting shops, bookmakers or gambling facilities on the high street as easy access to these has a detrimental impact on the community' -- Danielle Worster
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Easy access or wide availability to betting shops has a detrimental impact...
'...change the drink driving law so it allows police to take and scrap/sell cars of drink drivers so it acts as more of a deterant' -- Paul Gallagher
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i believe police should be able to take and scrap/sell cars of caught drink...
'...Pass on fuel duty to the oil companies' -- Jason Jordan
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Remove the fuel duty of petrol/diesel and charge the oil companies at source...
'...Create legislation that requires UK bus companies to donate passenger overpayments to a public nominated charity.' -- Norman Peacock
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Throughout the UK bus companies demand exact change for their journeys. This...
'...fully investigate why a single mother was fined £75 for littering after her 4 year old daughter dropped a piece of sausage roll on the pavement' -- M Partis
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This follows a story in the Daily Mirror on 25/04/08, which reports on the...
'...refuse planning permission for the development of Candlemas Pond, Beaconsfield' -- Frank Marconi
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Planning permission is currently being sought for the construction of a...
'...get people off incapability benefits so they can find a job and work' -- Paul Toovey
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that loads of people such as myself are on incapability benefits and...
'...Make sure British passport holders are required to collect and sign for their passports not have them dropped on doormats' -- alan robinson
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently passports are delivered to the home address of the applicant, in...
'...Make hospital wards darker at nights' -- Helen Watts
seen at 19:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many hospital wards hardly get dark at night. This means that light sleepers...
Mod announces baha mousa public inquiry
seen at 18:29, 14 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD announced today that a Public Inquiry will be held into the death of Baha Mousa, who died in British custody in September 2003.
Uk government to give £1 million for china earthquake relief
seen at 18:26, 14 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The UK Government will give up to £1m towards the relief effort for the earthquake in China, the International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today.
'...Allow radio scanning users to monitor frequencies unless the service or organisation states they do not want to be monitored' -- Neal Parry
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Radio scanning is an interesting hobby. It can even be helpful for the user...
'...Extend the Higher Personal Allowance to women between the ages of 60 and 65 who receive a state pension' -- Anne Goodwin
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently women receive a state pension at the age of 60 but are only...
'...Make planes nut free.' -- Maria Georgiou
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a problem that needs a solution, thousands of people suffer with a...
'...lower the age of being able to buy alcohol to 16' -- graham jardine
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The majority of young people just buy fake IDs or get older people to get...
'...press Kent County Council to release details of the alternative sites considered for the 'Stack' Lorry Park' -- Chris Took
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kent County Council released a press statement in early Spring 2008 that a...
'...StartRecyling Plastic In All Areas' -- Jack Kirk
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ins some areas with in the UK the council do not recycle plastic, and us...
'...intervene to stop the closure of a thriving Post Office at East Runton' -- Mike Ashwell
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
East Runton Post Office is a thriving, profitable business used not only by...
'...help destroy the law in England that some paedophiles, child abusers, murders etc, get a new identity when they leave prison.' -- Vikki Greenhalgh
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some people who have committed horrific crimes have been given the chance to...
'...Develop A Race Circuit At Maze Prison - Northern Ireland' -- Barry Flood
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The maze prison is now an historic ruin, and debate over how it should be...
'...repeal the Act of Settlement which prevents Roman Catholics, Jews or Muslims from the line of sucession in the British Monarchy.' -- Laura Mead
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
*The Act of Settlement 1701 specifically discriminates against Catholics or...
'...Try to keep all the United Kingdom United as one as here is its strength' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition to keep all the United Kingdom United
'...Provide the elderly with free Community Meals Freshly Cooked NOT FROZEN NUCLEAR POWERD PROCESSED RUBBISH at a cost of £84.00 a month or more.' -- A. Forrester
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people dont realize that the elderly pay on average £84 pounds a month...
'...send emergency relief to Burma in the wake of Cyclone Nargis - ensuring that all the money gets to the people and not siphoned off to the military government's treasury.' -- Mya Kalaya
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr. Gordon Brown, More than 10 000 are estimated to have died in...
'...say no to psv and lgv professional driver cpc' -- emma ross
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
after september 2008 new drivers will have to undergo 35 hours of training...
'...amend its current policies on the taxing of vehicles (vehicle excise duty) for the United Kingdom' -- David Brogan
seen at 17:18, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current scheme and its future amendments are not a fair, productive and...
Reviewing Rural Proofing
seen at 17:10, 14 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've recently completed some consultation and discussions on the future for rural proofing. The reports of the findings are informing our project to refresh rural proofing.

Our <...

Burma cyclone now a "man-made catastrophe" - PM
seen at 16:45, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has criticised the "despicable regime" in Burma for obstructing aid and turning the cyclone Nargis disaster into a "man-made catastrophe".
Your Voice - tell the Government what you think
seen at 16:45, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Government is calling upon the British people to give their thoughts and suggestions on proposed changes in health, education, policing and much more.
New legislation to support next stage review
seen at 16:38, 14 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new NHS Reform Bill to help deliver improved, more personalised care for millions of patients, was included in the Government's draft legislative programme, published today.
Purnell: time for the public to tell us what they want from the welfare and benefits system
seen at 16:36, 14 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
People across the country will be given the chance to tell the government what they want to see in the welfare and benefits system, announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell today.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the ukraine
seen at 16:35, 14 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Leigh Turner has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Ukraine in succession to Mr Tim Barrow CMG LVO MBE who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Turner will take up his appointment...
Draft legislative programme - home office bills
seen at 16:31, 14 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today outlined details of the three Home Office Bills that will be introduced in the next parliamentary session.
Treasury legislation to ensure financial stability and a fair society
seen at 16:26, 14 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government is committed to maintaining the resilience and strength of the economy, which is central to creating a fair society where there is opportunity for all.
Illegal driving instructors operating in your area
seen at 16:15, 14 May in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
ILLEGAL DRIVING INSTRUCTORS may be operating in this area, the Driving Standards Agency can reveal.
Helping first time buyers onto the property ladder
seen at 16:13, 14 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New support to help first time buyers into affordable home ownership is being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
Legislative programme to strengthen local democracy and give power to the people
seen at 16:13, 14 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Housing Minister Caroline Flint today welcomed measures set out in the Draft legislative programme that will support the Governments ambition of creating thriving communities...
'...to make discrimination against obese people an offence' -- Sarah Hedley
seen at 15:11, 14 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fatism is a term that describes hostile or oppressive behaviour towards...
New proposals to empower the individual
seen at 15:08, 14 May in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
New proposals to give greater protection to victims and witnesses in court are amongst those set out in the Ministry of Justice's contribution to the Draft Legislative Programme announced by the Prime Minister today...
Legislative programme promises a better trained workforce, greater opportunity for young people and adults
seen at 15:05, 14 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
* Legal right for employees to request time to train * Legislation to expand and strengthen apprenticeships
Innovative aviation research and development to be co-funded by technology strategy board
seen at 15:03, 14 May in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
* &pound;103 million Next Generation Composite Wing programme will revolutionise aircraft wing development in UK.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 13:29, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Burma, the housing market and social care were on the agenda at today's PMQs.
Government to act on economy and public services
seen at 13:29, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has highlighted economic stability and personalisation of public services as priorities for Government action in the next Parliamentary session.
French fashion queen nicole farhi awarded honorary cbe
seen at 13:28, 14 May in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
French-born fashion designer Nicole Farhi was today presented with an honorary CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham in recognition of her services to the fashion industry.
Misc
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if political memoirs came up at Cabinet, the PMS said they did not. Asked whether a referendum on Scottish independence was discussed at Cabinet, the PMS said that it hadn't come up. original source.
Knife Crime
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about new sentencing guidelines stating that people caught with knives could escape with a fine or community sentence, the PMS made clear that the Sentencing Guidelines ...
Draft Legislative Programme
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Draft Legislative programme was discussed at Cabinet, the PMS said there was a fairly brief discussion on it this morning. Asked what the timing would be for the Prime Minister's statement, the PMS ...
Cabinet Meetings
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any plans to hold Cabinet meetings around the country and not just in London, the PMS said there were no specific plans for that at the moment, but it was something the Prime Minister had said...
Housing Market
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the discussion included anything on the housing market, the PMS confirmed that there had been some discussion of the housing market as well. Asked what the tenor was of those discussions, the PMS replied...
Economy
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Chancellor also updated Cabinet on his latest thinking relating to compensation for those affected by the removal of the 10p tax band and that would be the subject of his statement to Parliament this afternoon...
Cabinet
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a brief summary of Cabinet to the assembled press. Cabinet had met for an hour and 40 minutes that morning. There had been the usual update from Geoff Hoon on...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 BST, with a statement on the Draft Legislative Programme to follow at 12:30.
Morning press briefing from 13 May 2008
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, economy, housing market, Cabinet meetings, Draft Legislative Programme, knife crime and misc
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 11:53, 14 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Pay growth steady in year to March 2008
Statistical press notice: diagnostics waiting times and activity data - monthly update
seen at 11:45, 14 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Dramatic improvement in waiting times for tests
seen at 11:45, 14 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Key diagnostic waiting times have fallen by 97% in two years, Department of Health statistics reveal today.
Purnell: employment rising as more people come off benefits and move into work
seen at 11:43, 14 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New figures out today show the number of people claiming key out of work benefits has fallen by 141,000 over the last year as more people take up opportunities to work and provide greater security for themselves...
Oft launches market study into sale and rent back
seen at 11:32, 14 May in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today launched a market study into the sale and rent back sector.
Sir david varney launches his review of the competitiveness of northern ireland
seen at 11:30, 14 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Sir David Varney today published his Review of the Competitiveness of Northern Ireland, which follows on from the conclusions of his Review of Tax Policy in Northern Ireland published in December 2007.
Building Regulations Part G (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing a consultation document on options for revising part G of the building regulations addressing sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency in buildings.

This consultation follows...

Spring Performance Report (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of the Ministry of Defence's spring performance report. This shows that the armed forces, supported by their civilian colleagues, have consistently and reliably...

RAF Hercules ZH876 Board of Inquiry (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am able to inform the House today of the findings of the Royal Air Force board of inquiry (BOI) into the loss of the RAF C130J Hercules ZH876 in Iraq on 12 February 2007.

The purpose of a board of inquiry...

Cefas (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 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) the following performance targets for 2008-09:

Service Delivery

Customer satisfaction to exceed 82 per cent.

...

HE Student Support (Annual Uprating) (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The level of support for loans, grants and fees that will be available to eligible higher education students in the 2009-10 academic year will be broadly 2.6 per cent. higher than for 2008-09, in line with forecast...

Appointment to the Boundary Commission for Wales (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I should like to inform the House that I have, under Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, appointed Mr David John Bader as a member of the Boundary Commission for Wales. The appointment is...

Legislative Competence Order (Housing) (Paul Murphy, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 11:29, 14 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Housing) Order has been laid today, as Command Paper (7379). Copies of this can be found in the Vote Office...

Ministers meet key players across london to tackle child poverty
seen at 11:14, 14 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
London's movers and shakers will meet Work and Pension's Minister Stephen Timms, and Minister for Children, Young People and Families Beverley Hughes today to set out key priorities for tackling child poverty in...
Yacht rescued from goodwin sands in rough seas
seen at 10:43, 14 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Four people and their 10 metre yacht were rescued overnight after grounding on the Goodwin Sands in very rough sea conditions. Lifeboats and a Rescue Helicopter worked together to get a line to the stricken yacht...
Job Opportunities - Programme Managers
seen at 10:05, 14 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for new people to join us in our work on behalf of rural communities.

Working at Programme Manager level to lead our Rural Services and Sustainable Rural Communities

Companies say 'breast wishes' to mums for national breastfeeding awareness week 11-17th may 2008
seen at 04:40, 14 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Are you a breastfeeding mum or perhaps you know someone who is? This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (11-17th May 2008) retailers, shopping centres and work places across the UK are showing their support to...
Ministry of defence releases x-files
seen at 04:33, 14 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The first in a series of UFO files, dating back to the 1970s, have been released on The National Archives' website today, Wednesday 14 May 2008. The Ministry of Defence files include descriptions of alleged Unidentified...