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11 June 2008

Fco welcomes arrest of suspected war criminal
seen at 20:29, 11 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Jim Murphy, Minister for Europe, welcomed today's arrest of the suspected war criminal, Stojan Zupljanin, by Serbian authorities.
Fco to co-host conference for the inter-parliamentary commission for combating anti-semitism
seen at 20:29, 11 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will co-host the inaugural conference for the Inter-Parliamentary Commission for Combating Anti-Semitism in February 2009.
Somalia agreement
seen at 20:29, 11 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Lord Malloch-Brown commented on the agreement between the Transitional Federal Governement and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia.
From homelessness to business success - winners announced of national competition
seen at 20:08, 11 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Getting back to nature on the farm, increased pedal power and catering for hundreds of people were just some of the winning ideas from homeless organisations that won part of a £500,000 prize to make their...
'...help youn people who are in debt' -- Benjamin Sperry
seen at 19:15, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
too many 18-25's are in serious debt, that be credit cards, finance, loans,...
'...enable the upgrade and refurbishment of Hambrook Primary South Gloucestershire.' -- Ronald Waring
seen at 19:15, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gordon Brown in 2005 announced an increase in future spending on renewing...
Miscellaneous
seen at 18:36, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that there was a suggestion that the Government was "soft peddling" on energy liberalisation, the PMS said that the Government would continue to make the case for energy liberalisation in Europe.Asked about ...
Cuba
seen at 18:36, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the British Government's attitude to sanctions against Cuba, the PMS replied that the British Government's position was consistent with the EU common position; the EU common position was kept under review...
42 Days
seen at 18:36, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would continue to talk to his parliamentary colleagues today about the pre-charge detention vote, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister would be having meetings...
Spoliation advisory panel rules that two fine pieces of porcelain - acquired in good faith by the british museum and the fitzwilliam museum - were loo
seen at 18:35, 11 June in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Two pieces of fine porcelain currently housed in two museums in Britain were looted during the Nazi period, an Independent Panel ruled today. A monteith or glass cooler at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge will...
Three imprisoned in first oft criminal prosecution for bid rigging
seen at 18:22, 11 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Three UK businessmen were today sentenced to imprisonment for between two and a half to three years for cartel offences. All three were also disqualified from acting as company directors for periods of between five...
Speech by exchequer secretary to the treasury angela eagle, mp to the procurement solutions conference on collaborative procurement
seen at 18:20, 11 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check Against Delivery 1. Good morning everyone, it's a great pleasure to be here.
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements for birmingham city council
seen at 17:55, 11 June in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Dudley Local Admissions Forum to the admission arrangements of Birmingham City Council. Mr...
'...help get better provision for cyclists on trains, buses and roads.' -- Cadan ap Tomos
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the people of Britain, would like to see better provision for bikes, on...
'...prevent Greenwich Borough Council's planners from continuing their campaign to close down Royal Teas on Royal Hill' -- Tony Pearson-Smith
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Royal Teas has been the best cafe in Greenwich for many years. Due to a...
'...Suspend all Police Car Pursuits' -- Steve Terry
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the number of pedestrians and drivers seriously injured by police...
'...To reduce to fuel duty on uk road hauliers to save the indsutry and reduce inflation but also to charge at point of entry forgein wagons at point of enter to help level the playing feild a bit' -- ashley clark
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The rising cost of fuel in uk is increaing driver smallhauliers out of...
'...abolish new car tax plans' -- alix parsons
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that these new car tax plans are wrong. they hit the families the...
'...Make SEN Statements Compulsory after diagnosis' -- Auxilia Malta
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After a child has been identified with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD...
'...Change the law to make credit reference agencies always seek the subject's (private individual) agreement to release information when they receive a credit reference request. This' -- Roger Elwell
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law should be altered to make credit reference information held by the...
'...make the sale of all alcopops illegal.' -- M. Darracott
seen at 17:14, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I grew up disliking the taste of wine and beer. Consequently I didn't want...
42 days "a matter of necessity" - PM
seen at 16:22, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Extending the pre-charge detention period to 42 days is "a matter of necessity" in light of the increasing sophistication of terrorist threats, the PM has said.
Morning press briefing from 11 June 2008
seen at 16:22, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: 42 days, Cuba and miscellaneous
Order placed for additional bluetongue vaccine
seen at 16:18, 11 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today announced that it is placing an order with Merial to deliver 13 million doses of Bluetongue serotype 8 vaccine, eight million for use in England and five million for use in Wales.
Kelly announces nearly £90m to cut congestion on a14
seen at 15:55, 11 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Drivers on the A14 are to benefit from more reliable and safer journeys as Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today announced the go-ahead for an £89.5m project to install new jam-busting technology on the...
'...Ensure that foreign registered vehicles leave this country with a full fuel tank.' -- BOB STAAL
seen at 15:08, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many foreign, LH Drive vehicles come to the UK, make deliveries or visits,...
'...Withdraw the UK from the United Nations 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees' -- Chris Melville
seen at 15:08, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1951, the UK signed up to the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to...
'...Review the way that Taxis and private hire vehicles in the uk are governed' -- Paul Daniel Hopkins
seen at 15:08, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition call for a review of the way that taxi's and private hire...
Lammy: 2012 games will be springboard for business success
seen at 15:02, 11 June in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Employers throughout the UK should put skills and training centre stage if they want to profit from the 2012 Games, Skills Minister David Lammy said today as he launched an action plan for business leaders.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 13:15, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
42 days detention, Afghanistan and organ donation were on the agenda at today's PMQs.
Highways agency asks disabled road users: how can we improve your journey?
seen at 13:03, 11 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
- 2008 Mobility Show, 12-14 June, Stoneleigh Park -
Managing the impacts of migration
seen at 12:45, 11 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today set out the range of actions the Government is taking to manage migration, maximise the benefits for the whole of the UK and minimise the negative impacts.
'...Ask the UN to act more strongly in Zimbabwe' -- Michael Yeomans
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The United Kingdom should be applying pressure so that the UN to acts to ask...
'...stop refuse collection during rush hour' -- Paul Mc Parland
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do refuse collection have to happen first thing in the morning. The bin...
'...allow domain name suffixes of .ker (Cornwall), .Cym (Wales), .Sco (Scotland) and .eng (England) in addition to the existing .co.uk suffix' -- James Fletcher
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With growing regional identification and specific businesses operating...
'...abolish prescription charges for people on walfrin' -- Luke Bailey
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see people that take walfrin get their prescriptions free of...
'...stop unmarked and covert stealth speed cameras being used for enforcment.' -- b westney
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the use of unmarked and stealth cameras is becoming more wipespread. these...
'...stop landlords from discriminating against people claiming benifits' -- alix parsons
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm fed up with seeing NO DSS & NO HB on letting adverts. just because you...
'...create a law to make sure everyone who applies for a job receives a letter, email or phone call back, successful or not.' -- Ian McGrath
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lately, many people I know have applied for jobs either on-line or by post...
'...Review the medical information criteria for Disability Living Allowance.' -- David Roberts
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Request a change of disability living allowance information Criteria from...
'...Ban the inclusion of all artficial food colourings, sweeteners, and preservatives in UK food and medicines, and to push for an EU-wide ban. I would like the Government to seriously review research into all artificial additives and to push for further
seen at 12:22, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sunset yellow (E110) Carmoisine (Red, E122) Tartrazine (Yellow, E102)...
Misc
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Baker Review on MP's pay and whether it could be expected soon, the PMS said he did not know but he would check.Asked if the Prime Minister would be taking David Cameron's advice by going on holiday...
Fuel Strike
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any thoughts on the fuel protests, the PMS said that it was a dispute about pay and he wouldn't class it as a fuel protest. Asked whether the Prime Minister had any thoughts on the...
42 Days
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Jacqui Smith and the Chief Whip were confident of winning the vote on 42 days, the PMS said that the general position was that there was still more to do in order to ensure the Government won the vote tomorrow...
Cabinet
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by giving a summary of Cabinet. There had been an update from Jacqui Smith and the Chief Whip on where we were on 42 days, there was a presentation from Ed Balls on the...
Europe
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that a couple of European leaders had urged the Irish not to vote against the EU Treaty, and asked if the Prime Minister would join them, the PMS replied that we would not be commenting on this. original source...
Police Pay
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was delighted by the High Court's Judgements on police pay, the PMS replied that the Home Secretary had already commented on this, and she spoke on behalf of the Government. Obviously...
Pre-Charge Detention
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any discussions today on 42 days, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had meetings with his parliamentary colleagues all of the time. It would be surprising if he did not discuss...
Fuel Strike
seen at 11:42, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a read out of Cabinet and if there was any discussion on the crisis at the pumps that might be looming, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that at Cabinet the main items discussed were an update...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:41, 11 June 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.
Afternoon press briefing from 10 June 2008
seen at 11:41, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Fuel strike, pre-charge detention, police pay and Europe
PM hosts Carers Strategy reception
seen at 11:41, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has welcomed carers' groups to Number 10 to mark the launch of the new £250 million Carers' Strategy.
Morning press briefing from 10 June 2008
seen at 11:41, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, 42 days, fuel strike and misc
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 11:41, 11 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit widened to £4.3bn in April
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 11:41, 11 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate increases to 5.3%
Statistical press notice: diagnostics waiting times and activity data - monthly update
seen at 11:32, 11 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Timms: uk employment levels and vacancies remain high
seen at 11:30, 11 June in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New figures out today show that employment remains high at over 29.5 million, rising by 76,000 on the quarter and up 446,000 compared to a year ago as more people continue to take up opportunities to work.
New research shows migration has not stopped british workers finding jobs
seen at 11:30, 11 June in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Migrants coming to the UK from Eastern Europe have not caused unemployment or stopped UK workers from finding jobs, according to research published today.
Uk welcomes abyei agreement in sudan
seen at 11:29, 11 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK welcomes the agreement on 8 June between the Government of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to resolve their differences over Abyei.
Navy missile scores a bull's-eye
seen at 11:24, 11 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy's latest air defence missile demonstrated its prowess when it scored a direct hit on a sub-sonic target during trials in the Mediterranean.
'...overhaul the money claim online website run by the lord chancellors dept' -- A BOUSFIELD
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The site is often down for several days without explanation.This is...
'...reduce the speed limit to 20mph in Godshill high street on the Isle of Wight' -- alix parsons
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Godshill high street on the Isle of Wight, currently has a 30mph speed limit...
The bank of england's court of directors
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the reappointment as Non-Executive Directors of the Court of the Bank of England of:
'...Fund the London Underground to re-extend the Central line from Epping to Ongar via North Weald.' -- Stewart Cunningham
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People who live in areas such as Epping, North Weald, Ongar and other towns...
'...repeal the law against smoking in pubs, but introduce legislation to ban it in the streets' -- Mrs Dyana Rodriguez
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislation against smoking in pubs. New legislation should be introduced,...
'...ask the foreign secretary to help open up communication on legal issues relating to the Turkey Villa Scam between UK & Turkey' -- Lenora Moore
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask for your urgent help to do everything you can to open legal...
'...introduce a 50% income tax band and increase the personal allowance to £10k' -- nicholas ashworth
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
high earners have little to do with their money other than invest it which...
'...Abolish the use of the (Independent) Pay Review Body' -- david brown
seen at 11:19, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Independent pay review body is set up to independently decide on pay...
Statistics Publication Notice: Public Sector Employment in Scotland: Statistics for 1st Quarter 2008
seen at 11:18, 11 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q1 2008.
SPP3 Planning for Housing: Consultation Responses
seen at 11:17, 11 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Restorative Justice Services - for children and young people and those harmed by their behaviour
seen at 11:17, 11 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Restorative Justice guidance and protocols for practitioners working with young people and those harmed by their behaviour
Headline Results from the 2007 Scottish Household Survey
seen at 11:17, 11 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The purpose of this Headline report is to release the 2007 survey data into the public domain. A full report on the findings of the 2007 Scottish Household Survey will be published in August 2008.
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Justice Practitioners and their Case Supervisors and Line Managers (Scotland)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance for Restorative Justice Practitioners
Armed Forces: Personnel (Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Members of the Armed Forces who die on operations or in training are remembered on the new Armed Forces memorial in Staffordshire which was dedicated by Her Majesty The Queen last October. For some months now...

EU: Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Luxembourg on 3 June 2008. ...

Households Below Average Income (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.

I am publishing today Households Below Average Income 1994-95 to 2006-07.

...

Serious Fraud Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and I are today publishing a report from Jessica de Grazia, a former senior prosecutor in the USA, of her review of the working practices of the SFO. The review ...

Ecofin (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Luxembourg on 3 June 2008. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury attended for the UK. Items on the agenda were as follows:

Implementation of the Stability...

National Challenge for Secondary Schools (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today launching the National Challenge—a detailed strategy to make sure that parents and pupils experience good standards in all secondary schools, with the expectation that, by 2011, every school ...

Armed Forces Personnel (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Members of the armed forces who die on operations or in training are remembered on the new armed forces memorial in Staffordshire, which was dedicated by Her Majesty the Queen last October. For some months now...

Carers Strategy (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2006 community White Paper "Our health, our care, our say" signalled the review of the Prime Minister's strategy on carers as part of the new deal for carers. In June 2007 we launched an extensive consultation...

Race Relations Act 1976 (Section 19D Authorisation) (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made an authorisation under section 19D of the Race Relations Act 1976, as amended, to enable the Secretary of State to request that asylum applicants claiming to be a Somali or an Eritrean national submit...

Probation Board for Northern Ireland (Business Plan 2008-09) (Paul Goggins, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published the Probation Board for Northern Ireland business plan for 2008-09. The plan sets out the board's key objectives and performance targets for the coming year.

Copies have been placed...

Households Below Average Income (James Purnell, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:17, 11 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am publishing today "Households Below Average Income 1994-95 to 2006-07".

This is the 19(th) edition of the "Households Below Average Income" (HBAI) series. This report presents information on living ...

New strategy set to strengthen construction sector
seen at 11:11, 11 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
New targets to improve the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the UK's construction sector were unveiled by the Government and industry today.
'...Require all applicants for a licence to sell alcohol,to obtain planning permission also.' -- Lesley Crowcroft
seen at 10:10, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As well as a proliferation of Off Licenses, many small grocers shops are...
'...Return A&E and Life Saving Treatment to Burnley General Hospital' -- Neal Parry
seen at 10:10, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you call an amubulance for an emergency, instead of being taken to...
'...Stop taxing IT contactors out of business' -- Chris Coombe
seen at 10:10, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK IT industry relies on contractors to provide a flexible workforce to...
'...Veto the closure of Pode Hole sub post office near Spalding' -- Nick Fletcher
seen at 10:10, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pode Hole sub post office serves a community of largely elderly residents as...
Appointment of a circuit judge - david james stewart worster
seen at 10:07, 11 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed David James Stewart Worster to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has...
We welcome the Government’s intention to publish a Participatory Budgeting National Strategy
seen at 10:02, 11 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've responded to the Communities and Local Government consultation on Participatory Budgeting - a draft national strategy.

We warmly welcome the Government’s intention...

I would be interested to find out exactly what...
seen at 10:02, 11 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

I would be interested to find out exactly what is meant by "poverty".

It cannot be those lower than the average incomeas it is necessary for an average to have income both ...

Thanks for your comment, I'll get a member of...
seen at 10:02, 11 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment, I'll get a member of the project team to respond shortly
Here's the project team's response:Financial...
seen at 10:02, 11 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Here's the project team's response:

Financial poverty is one aspect of poverty, albeit a particularly important one. Essentially, it means a lack of money and hence an inability to buy the goods...

Hope that helps answer your query. If you have...
seen at 10:02, 11 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Hope that helps answer your query. If you have more questions you can post another comment or email us at info@ruralcommunities.gov.uk