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10 June 2008

£90.4m m25 bell common tunnel refurbishment moves a step closer
seen at 20:25, 10 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
A £90.4 million scheme to to refurbish the Bell Common Tunnel between junctions 26 and 27 of the M25 near Epping moved a step closer today as Roads Minister Tom Harris announced that the Highways Agency...
Speech by economic secretary to the treasury kitty ussher, mp to the british bankers' association conference, london, tuesday 10 june 2008
seen at 20:19, 10 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check Against Delivery Introduction
'...change the licensing conditions relating to monoclonal antibody drugs, such as Cetuximab and Herceptin, which have been shown to be effective in cancer treatment, to make these drugs readily available on the NHS and, in the meantime, to allow cancer p
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Monoclonal antibodies work differently from standard treatment, attacking...
'...ban the use of the whip on British racecourses' -- Cllr Paul Blanchard
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The hitting of horses with a whip is unacceptable behaviour. It is archaic...
'...financially back ALL youth clubs and other sociallising activities for children across the UK, to help prevent them from drink, drugs and crime for them to be doing something more productive, with qualified and paid leaders' -- chris hill
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
with the youth causing more and more problems I believe this is due to the...
'...Inform the police to give a three-step warning for parents who swear at their children in public' -- April Slocombe
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is unacceptable for parents to swear at their children in public. More to...
'...To introduce a law protecting private property from free roaming domestic cats' -- Mike Trodd
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We seek a cat kind solution. We don't hate cats. The RSPB estimates the...
'...intercede to end the uncertainty that is damaging for the whole community around the proposed closure of St Johns Church of England School Bollington' -- Barbara Dearden
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In December 2007 Cheshire county concil suggested that St John's school...
'...Change the law on elderly drivers.' -- Natalie Turner
seen at 17:14, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there is no limit on the age of which one can stop driving. You...
Our response to the Government’s new data showing increase in numbers living in poverty
seen at 17:02, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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The Government’s latest Households Below Average Income (HBAI) statistics suggest some important changes in recent poverty trend. This...

New Government’s data shows an increase in numbers living in poverty
seen at 17:02, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Government’s latest Households Below Average Income (HBAI) statistics released today suggest some important changes in recent poverty trends.

The new data shows poverty levels...

Our response to CLG Consultation on Participatory Budgeting: A draft national strategy
seen at 17:02, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our response to Communities and Local Government consultation on Participatory Budgeting - a draft national strategy.

Commonwealth heads discuss world reforms
seen at 16:25, 10 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown and heads of Commonwealth nations have held talks in London on ways to reform international institutions such as the World Bank.
£255 million boost for carers
seen at 16:19, 10 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New ten year programme to give carers short breaks, more help with employment and support for them to stay healthy
Committee on standards in public life - annual report
seen at 16:10, 10 June in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
The Committee on Standards in Public Life today published its annual report for 2007 -2008.
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning's Response to the Report on the Chartered Review Group: Delivered to the National Chartered Teacher Conference on Saturday 7 June 2008
seen at 16:08, 10 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Cabinet Secretary's response to the Report of the Chartered Teacher Review Group
'...To allow for the Importation and distribution of 'STEVIA' a natural Sugar' -- David B. Taylor
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allowing'STEVIA' a NATURAL PLANT SUGAR to be imported and used in this...
'...Withdraw our troops from Iraq and Afganistan' -- David Moore
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our Armed Forces are being killed in Iraq and Afganistan for no reason which...
'...leave the laws concerning dogs alone, they are absolutely fine as they stand.' -- Julie Linda Kennedy
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am sick of Councils having debates of which I know nothing about to which...
'...update harassment laws to prohibit religious bullying aimed at children.' -- Nicola Holt
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current laws on harassment are not sufficient to protect children from...
'...Look into the imbalance in the money spent of food for the armed forces and those in prison' -- R F Gretton
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From a recent television programme about life on HMS Illustrious it came to...
'...stop issuing licences to extract fossil fuels and progressively revoke existing licences' -- vicky moller
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Climate change threatens most species including ours. We can stop it at...
'...take action against corporate company who fail to fullfil their corporate social responsibililty' -- samir khan
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has a role in promoting continuous improvement in the...
'...Reassess all taxes and benefits in this country' -- Joel Brayford
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the current situation in this country we seem to be paying far too much...
'...lower fuel prices for the public transport industry' -- timothy bowker
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as i am a small coach operator i rely heavily on the county council system....
'...Have a public inquiry into the use of the whooping cough vaccine on troops in the war' -- Colin Ellis
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pertussi was used on troops even after warnings from the producers of it...
'...Immediate advance the upgrade of overhead power lines on Great Eastern (London to Norwich) line' -- Robin Sanders
seen at 15:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The line is now suffering ovehead line failures at least 2 to 3 times per...
Natural England announces new SSSI in Cambridgeshire
seen at 15:08, 10 June in Natural England (Our copy).
The first Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) to be notified by Natural England has been announced today (Tuesday 10 June). Ely Pits and Meadows SSSI in Cambridgeshire is notified for bitterns, a nationally...
National challenge strategy launched to ensure more children get better gcses
seen at 15:04, 10 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
£400m FUNDING AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE AT ENGLISH AND MATHS
Sustainable Rural Communities: A Toolkit - Stage One report
seen at 15:03, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Commissioned by a wide range of organisations, this report is part of a project seeking to address the need for a more sophisticated approach to addressing...

Government commited to family doctor services
seen at 12:59, 10 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Ben Bradshaw today underlined the Government's commitment to investment in family doctor services on a visit to a newly opened GP health centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield near Nottingham.
Mod announces new honour for families of troops killed on operations or as a result of terrorism
seen at 12:52, 10 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for a new form of national recognition to honour the families of troops who die on operations or as a result of terrorism.
Hms superb update - arrival in crete
seen at 12:52, 10 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Superb, which suffered some damage when she struck an underwater pinnacle in the Red Sea on 26 May, has arrived in Crete for a short period.
Analysis report for Grant to Improve educational environment of residential units/schools 2006/07
seen at 12:48, 10 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Grant paid to residential untis and schools to increase educational environment
'...require the train operators to provide an integrated system for the carriage of bicycles and ensure there is adequate capacity available' -- Timothy Keen
seen at 12:23, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there is no minimum requirement for train operators to carry...
'...Force OFCOM to Comply with its obligations in ensuring a competitive Telecommunications Market for Hull by forcing Kingston Communications to publish full LLU pricing' -- Michael Pennington
seen at 12:23, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ofcom has constistantly failed in its terms of reference and obligations in...
'...Keep Nottingham a Workplace Parking Levy free city' -- Craig Wood
seen at 12:23, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nottingham City Council are due to Implement a WPL starting from 2010,...
'...introduce legislation to change the law so that when taxpayer pounds are used to compensate individuals for unlawful activity against them, such as the recent case where a military lawyer was compensated by the taxpayer funded Ministry of Defence in a
seen at 12:23, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When civil servants and politicians are giving away taxpayer pounds to...
'...Release prisoners who have commited white collar crimes to atleast ease prison over crowding and make space for the real criminals such as murders and rapists' -- jawed patel
seen at 12:22, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our prisons are overcrowded, and mainly by people who have commit crimes...
Small businesses' views sought on winning a greater share of government business
seen at 12:15, 10 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Anne Glover's committee, announced as part of the Enterprise Strategy and Budget 2008, today issued an online call for evidence as part of its work to help more small and medium sized businesses win public sector...
Consumer council for water welcomes thames water's move to help disadvantaged consumers
seen at 12:03, 10 June in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water today (Tuesday 10 June) welcomed Thames Water's announcement that it intends to establish a £5 million charitable trust and spend a further £5 million on community...
Miscellaneous
seen at 11:36, 10 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any sympathy for MPs who also happened to be parents and if he thought that their childcare should be subsidised in any way, the PMS said that the Prime Minister's position, without...
42 Days
seen at 11:36, 10 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was still some way to go in convincing MPs to vote in favour of 42 days, the PMS said that this vote remained very tight.Asked if the Prime Minister would vote, the PMS said that the Prime Minister...
Meeting with Commonwealth Leaders
seen at 11:36, 10 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the international institutions referred to as attending the Commonwealth meeting tonight were the Royal Bank, International Monetary Fund etc, the PMS said that that was correct; this was part of taking...
Afternoon press briefing from 9 June 2008
seen at 11:35, 10 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Meeting with Commonwealth Leaders, 42 days, miscellaneous
Diocese of Truro
seen at 11:35, 10 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Timothy Martin Thornton MA, Area Bishop of Sherborne, Salisbury diocese for election as Bishop of Truro in succession to the Right Reverend William Ind...
Consultation on cap health check proposals
seen at 11:29, 10 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a twelve-week consultation on the European Commission's proposals for the "Health Check" of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Government response to households below average income figures
seen at 11:26, 10 June in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The latest Households Below Average Income figures were published today. The statistics cover the UK income distribution in 2006/07, including the latest figures for the number and percentage of children, pensioners...
'...End the discrimination of Channel Islanders to receive compensation for being held in Far East POW camps during the second world war' -- Mr Glenn Aaron
seen at 11:21, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British subjects who were held by the Japanese during the second world war...
'...adopt uniform glass bottle shapes for reuse and stop wastefully smashing bottles' -- Des Farry
seen at 11:21, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently glass recycling means tipping perfectly good bottles into large...
New prisoners' employment training initiative launched
seen at 11:15, 10 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
An innovative scheme which will give prisoners the chance to change their ways by learning technology skills has been launched by Prisons Minister David Hanson MP and Skills Minister David Lammy MP. The initiative...
Curriculum for Excellence: Building the Curriculum 3: A Framework for Learning and Teaching
seen at 11:13, 10 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This paper is relevant to all those involved in promoting effective learning for children and young people from 3 to 18. It particularly outlines important messages for those involved in planning the curriculum ...
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland: Scottish Households Below Average Income, 2006/07
seen at 11:13, 10 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Households Below Average Income: estimates of the number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in absolute and relative poverty in Scotland.
A Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland
seen at 11:13, 10 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government wants a qualifications system that works for all young people. This consultation sets out a range of proposals designed to ensure that National Qualifications fully reflect Curriculum for...
Education and Skills Bill (Welsh Framework Powers) (Baroness Morgan of Drefelin, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today issued a revised Explanatory Memorandum, following additional government amendments agreed at Report Stage in the other place, in relation to the Education and Skills Bill (Welsh Framework Powers...

EU: Competitiveness Council (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following Statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council in Brussels on 29 May 2008, at which I represented the UK. The meeting was chaired by Andrej Vizjak, Slovenian Minister of Economy, ...

EU: Telecoms Council (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which BERR has responsibility at the forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Telecoms Council) in Luxembourg on 12 June 2008.

The first...

EU Competitiveness Council (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Competitiveness, Baroness Vadera, has made the following statement:

The following statement provides information on the competitiveness...

Telecoms Council (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Competitiveness, Baroness Vadera, has made the following statement:

I am pleased to confirm the agenda items for which BERR has...

Bellwin Scheme (John Healey)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am satisfied that financial assistance under the Bellwin scheme is justified to cover eligible costs incurred by six councils following flooding in England in January 2008.

A scheme will therefore be ...

Ofwat (Phil Woolas)
seen at 11:13, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced on 7 February 2008 (Col 79WS) the publication of draft statutory social and environmental guidance to the Water Services...

Immigration Reform (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:12, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Over the next year, the Government are bringing in the biggest shake-up of the immigration system for over 40 years. Today I am laying new immigration rules which complete the roll-out of Tier 1 of the points...

International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:12, 10 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the Government's position on the reports of the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD). The UK Government approve the global summary for...

Rural Advocate delivers his report on strengthening rural economies to No. 10
seen at 11:10, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, met Gordon Brown last week to deliver his report 'England's rural areas: steps to release their economic potential'

Police authorities work together to help protect children and young people
seen at 10:43, 10 June in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) is hosting a seminar for police authorities from around the country to explore their responsibilities to protect children and young people.
'...substantially reduce the amount of money being spent propping up our Nanny-State benefit-dependent culture.' -- Peter Stokes
seen at 10:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain is an island with limited resources. We have no option other than to...
'...Extend the Childcare Voucher scheme to Sole Trader Businesses.' -- Samantha Holmes
seen at 10:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, ltd companies are the only employers eligible to participate in...
'...Review the laws around how street Homeless people are treated and dealt with by Housing associations across the uk' -- Matt Andrews
seen at 10:09, 10 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would ask that every housing officer is provided with compulsory training...
Rural Advocate delivers his report on strengthening rural economies to No. 10
seen at 10:03, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, met Gordon Brown last week to deliver his report 'England's rural areas: steps to release their economic potential'

CRC 73 - Planning for Sustainable Rural Communities: The big picture
seen at 10:03, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This leaflet outlines our position on what we mean by 'sustainable rural communities'. It describes the changes we believe are needed to policies and practice to make progress towards making rural...

Mod responds to pac report on the privatisation of qinetiq
seen at 04:32, 10 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Public Accounts Committee has today published a report into the successful privatisation of QinetiQ.
Uk ensures right to work overtime can continue
seen at 03:09, 10 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The right for UK workers to choose to work longer than 48 hours a week has today been secured, after ministers reached a new agreement in Europe.
One answer - Wheels 2 work!
seen at 03:04, 10 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

One answer - Wheels 2 work!

Statement by graham holley, chief executive of the training and development agency for schools
seen at 01:09, 10 June in Training and Development Agency for Schools News - national (Our copy).
Graham Holley, Chief Executive of the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) said: