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17 June 2008

PM praises African forest fund
seen at 18:35, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has offered his support to a new fund aimed at preserving one of the world's last remaining ancient forests.
Louise Casey webchat
seen at 18:35, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Louise Casey, former adviser on Respect, will take part in a live webchat in Number 10 on the Criminal Justice System on 19 June at 14:00 BST.
9 foreign ships under detention in the uk during may
seen at 17:38, 17 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 9 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
'...make it illegal for a dog owner to allow their dog to defecate in a public place' -- Richard Herrero
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is legal to allow a dog to defecate in public if the faeces is removed....
'...to bring back fountains for drinking water to public spaces' -- Ben Parish
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the past, the local authority or benevolent individuals built fountains...
'...Scrap HIPs and introduce a legally-binding agreement for property sellers and buyers which comes into effect once an offer is made and accepted and which makes each party liable to any costs incurred by the other party if one party pulls out of a sale
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Home Information Packs are costly and ineffectual as a means of speeding up...
'...ask the leading breast cancer charities why they don’t acknowledge environmental and occupational exposures as risk factors for breast cancer.' -- Helen Lynn
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Breast cancer cases have reached record levels and the disease is increasing...
'...immediately scrap the Consumer Price Index as the measure of inflation on the high street in favour of the Retail Price Index which is the more accurate and truthful reflection of prices on the high street.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The CPI is a politically expedient con which does nothing to properly...
'...Encourage travel agents to issue parents, who book holidays abroad, with lists of countries where corporal punishment is already prohibited' -- April Slocombe
seen at 17:12, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
While corporal punishment towards children remains lawful in the home in the...
'...change the current Housing Waiting List Points system in order not to penalise hardworking people with model children.' -- Jennifer Whitelock
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After being on the "waiting list" for over 3 years, I am still having to pay...
'...remove Curborough in Staffordshire from the proposed Eco Town selection list due to loss of sporting venue' -- Steve Udall
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This development would mean the loss of a unique motorsport and cycling...
'...legislate against workplace bullying in the same way as you legislate against bullying for cultural, sexual or religious reasons.' -- Elaine Altuccini
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Workplace bullying is common. However anyone bullied in their workplace has...
'...introduce an on-the-spot fine which ALL 999 crews can issue to time-wasters and hoaxers.' -- Jonathan Dunning-Davies
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our Police Service currently fines people £80 for Wasting Police Time, so...
'...Either reduce or remove the fuel tax for vehicles of the emergency services.' -- D Dukes
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment with the increases in fuel costs, ambulance services and the...
'...Bring British Forces back to the UK and refrain from foreign interventions' -- Howard Nichol
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Curtail overseas military interventions and focus on UK defence by bringing...
'...design a specialist fast - track ENB - SCBU nursing qualification - at present SCBU nurses, whilst still highly skilled professionally, are born of midwery and/or nurse training - but if there was one quick access, direct entry, SCBU qualification, it
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a "serious" shortage of nurses providing neonatal care and...
'...restrict newly qualified drivers driving larger vehicles as soon as they have passed their test' -- Wendy Pannell
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Newly qualified drivers should be restricted to say 1300cc motorvehicles...
'...Bring back the 20/20 rule on media ownership as uncontrolled it is a threat to democracy' -- Steffie Dubery
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rupert Murdoch controls massive sections in the UK and US media, controlling...
'...look at ways to stop making UK and US troops the focus of international hate for uni - lateral missions - it may save lives !' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following Bush's visit to the UK, please encourage reporters to focus on...
'...Grant every willing family one hectare of land for the purposes of establishing thereon its own family domain' -- Emma Gomez
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Royalty inherited huge areas of land, which was originally taken from the...
'...encourage the installation of microgeneration facilities by increasing subsidies and grants' -- stephanie longden
seen at 17:11, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With oil prices soaring and nuclaer power being dangerous and...
Environmentalists and industry must work together to secure a low carbon future
seen at 17:08, 17 June in Natural England (Our copy).
Environmentalists, the energy industry, and government must work together to find ways of responding to climate change, said Natural England today (Tuesday 17 June) as it launched new policies to promote sustainable...
Security and liberty can be protected - PM
seen at 16:21, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for modern crime-fighting measures to be embraced and adapted to fit with the principles of individual freedom and liberty.
Avian influenza epidemiology report published
seen at 16:16, 17 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today published an epidemiology report into the Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed in Oxfordshire on 4 June.
Royal visit confirmed forvveterans day
seen at 16:09, 17 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is to attend the National Veterans Day celebrations at Blackpool on June 27.
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of bollin community primary school, stamford park community infant & stamf
seen at 15:45, 17 June in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on variations to the admission arrangements of Bollin Community Primary School, Stamford Park Community Infant and Junior schools, Altrincham, Cheshire...
Introducing the Rural Social Justice Coalition
seen at 15:01, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Rural Social Justice Coalition is a diverse body of national organisations working together to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged people in rural areas. 

The Coalition...

Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan - What it means for You: Easy Read Summary
seen at 13:27, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is an easy read version of Better Health, Better Care, Scotland’s action plan for health, which seeks to help people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring ...
Mod - investors in people
seen at 12:51, 17 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence has become the largest organisation ever to be recognised as meeting the Investors in People (IiP) Standard.
Outbreaks Letter from CNO to Chief Execs - November 2008
seen at 12:47, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Outbreaks Letter from CNO to Chief Execs - November 2008
Comment on the review of mathematics teaching in early years setting and primary schools
seen at 12:28, 17 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: "I welcome this far-sighted report. It will help to ensure that expectations for mathematics teaching in primary schools...
'...End the obstruction and interference with Crown servants by airport operators.' -- Brian Riches
seen at 12:23, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Crown servants, e.g. Customs, Immigration and, presumably, the new UKBA/UKBF...
Press notice from sir john baker cbe - review of mps' pay and pensions by sir john baker
seen at 12:16, 17 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today published Sir John Baker's Report on MPs' Pay and Pensions which he submitted to the Government on 30 May.
Every primary school to have a specialist maths teacher
seen at 12:14, 17 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls and Andrew Adonis today accepted the recommendations of a major independent review of maths in primary schools and announced plans to train more than 1,000 specialist maths teachers a year over the next...
Rural Advocate visit to Wiltshire
seen at 12:11, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, will be visiting Wiltshire to see “the other side to Wiltshire”, during a two-day visit hosted by Devizes-based...

Fuel Strike
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government had any contingency powers or emergency plans to ensure the free flow of petrol, the PMS replied that this was the final day of the current fuel tanker dispute, and as John Hutton had been...
Alcohol
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister supported what was being done in Scotland by raising the legal age to buy alcohol in shops and supermarkets from 18 to 21, the PMS replied that our general position on this and the focus...
Europe
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if an acceptable outcome of the upcoming Council meeting would be that European Union members went ahead with the decision making process excluding Ireland, the PMS replied that he was not sure that anyone...
President Bush
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what impression the Prime Minister gathered about the President's intentions towards Iran, the PMS replied that they both spoke at some length about Iran in the press conference, and he did not have much further...
Iran
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to clear up the confusion over Iran sanctions, as Javier Solana's spokeswoman said these had not been discussed earlier in Brussels, the PMS replied that the information that he had from the Foreign Office...
Security and Liberty Speech
seen at 11:41, 17 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on tomorrow's speech, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that it would be on the general themes of security and liberty. It would look at the new threats that we faced both in relation...
Afternoon press briefing from 16 June 2008
seen at 11:40, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Security and Liberty Speech, Iran, President Bush, Europe, alcohol and fuel strike
PM to speak on liberty and security
seen at 11:40, 17 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will deliver a speech on liberty and emerging threats to security in London at midday today.
Economy: Inflation
seen at 11:40, 17 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
May: CPI up to 3.3%, RPI rises to 4.3%
World organisation for animal health (oie) grants uk 'controlled' bse risk status
seen at 11:33, 17 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Information Bulletin
Statistical press notice: gp extended opening hours monthly update
seen at 11:32, 17 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics released today by the Department of Health:
More gp surgeries open longer
seen at 11:32, 17 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More patients are able to see their GP in the evenings and at weekends, statistics released today by the Department of Health show.
Mod announces public consultation on uav airspace expansion
seen at 11:25, 17 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The increasing sophistication of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used by UK Armed Forces means that the current airspace above Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is now insufficient to accommodate the full training requirement...
£9m makeover for hms monmouth
seen at 11:24, 17 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth is to get a boost to her top speed in a £9 million overhaul to be carried out by Babcock Marine at Rosyth in Scotland, Defence Minister, Baroness Taylor, announced today...
'...limit commercial fishing on the clyde and its sea lochs' -- scott.blair
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Create no go areas for trawlers in Scotland's salt water lochs,and the river...
'...cut taxes on alcohol and allow drinking in public places such as town centres' -- Sam Robert Johnston
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
cut taxes on alcohol and allow drinking in public places such as town...
'...Have household waste collected once a week by local Authorities across all the United Kingdom' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition if you think household waste should be collected...
'...publicly restate his commitment to build 3 million more homes by 2020, as called for by housing and homelessness charity Shelter.' -- Adam Sampson
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Last year, Gordon Brown made a commitment to build 3 million more homes by...
'...ensure that Government intervention in environmental issues such as carbon emissions is at a level supported by consumer demand, not lobby group pressure' -- Rob Walters
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Either the global population needs to decide to do without mass produced...
'...make local authority's management “officers” directly accountable to a councillor and to the people they represent' -- graham crane
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
local authority's management “officers” should report directly to an elected...
'...Make the local government ombudsman truly independent and accountable by banning ex-council officials or anyone who has any contact with local government officials from making decisions about complaints, provide an independent of the LGO appeals proce
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make the local government ombudsman truly independent and accountable by...
Teacher Vacancies and Probationer Allocations 2008
seen at 11:19, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Results of the annual survey of teacher and educational pyschologist vacancies.
Changing Scotland's relationship with alcohol: a discussion paper on our strategic approach
seen at 11:19, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Discussion paper setting out our strategic approach to tacking alcohol misuse.
Agriculture Facts and Figures 2008
seen at 11:19, 17 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Agricultural output,agriculture in the economy, agricultural sector profiles, food and drink sector profile, payment scheme expenditure, net farm incomem total income from farming, financial and employment data.
EU Energy Council (Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State (Energy), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on 6 June.

The Council was dominated by negotiations on the internal energy market, resulting in an agreement on a general approach on the third ...

Rural Payments Agency (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 11:19, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the Rural Payments Agency the following performance targets for 2008-09:

To have paid 80 per cent. by value of valid 2008 single payment scheme (SPS) claims by 31 January 2009 and 90 per cent...

Central Science Laboratory (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 11:19, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the central science laboratory (CSL) the following performance targets for 2008-09:

Service Delivery Quality

Outputs from applied research R&D are delivered to deadline, meet agreed...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Ann Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Health Services), Department of Health)
seen at 11:19, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 9 and 10 June 2008. The health part was held on 10 June. Andy Lebrecht, deputy permanent representative to Brussels, represented ...

Some people have experienced problems...
seen at 11:09, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Some people have experienced problems downloading the expression of interest form due to security settings on their computer. If you're having problems, try checking your security settings, and make sure...
Rural Advocate visit to Cornwall
seen at 11:09, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, will be visiting Cornwall to report back on our dossier of evidence 'Our NHS, our future: a rural response'. Cornwall...

'...create a small zoo in morecambe to help its dimnshed "tourist indristry' -- John tootell
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to create a small zoo on the disused left over area of the x-frontierland site
'...Ban Prong Dog Collars' -- Malcolm Rutter
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are laws protecting animals, in particular dogs. However still in use...
'...prevent Government bodies promoting metric units over British units.' -- Barry Edwards
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
DVLA are currently running an ad about driving bans and points lasting 11...
'...Grant BBC Scotland the resources to produce a 'Scottish Six' that fairly covers Scotlands national stance, effect on the UK and informs the Scottish populace.' -- Fraser Archibald Wallace
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No one can say that Scottish News is boring- the Dundee Courier with its...
'...Re-schedule the "London to Brighton Bike Race" to either a week earlier or a week later, NOT FATHERS DAY!' -- Mrs Michelle Sarah Smith
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's selfish having the London to Brighton bike race on fathers Day!
'...To allow Pension Credits to be automatically included in the State Pension' -- William Ewan
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Consolidate pension credits automatically with State Pension without means...
'...Stop the media using scare tactics' -- Helen Watts
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the fuel tanker strikes, the media make out that all of the petrol...
'...Scrap the existing VED system and add 1p tax to a litre of fuel creating a fair system.' -- Martin Goddard
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By implementing the proposed change a fairer system for road use would exist...
'...introduce a green paper proposing ways, that, where complaints have been instigated by resident(s) against a long standing activity (for example, church bells, sports facility, local airfield and similar), and where residence has been taken up since t
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are increasing cases of new residents moving into a location, then to...
'...respond to a survey of 3,500 newly - qualified graduates with housing difficulties. This is the retrospective problem of student loans and the less than ideal effect on the skills sector - that once professional status is obtained, individuals cannot
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Further to my e - mail to Rt Hon Denham about a "time in lieu" substitute...
'...stop HM Revenue & Customs wasting paper.' -- Andy Jordan
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For three or so years now my wife and I have both recieved the Tax Credit...
'...keep the congestion charge for the city centre but abandon the planned congestion charge to pass the M60 ring road around Manchester' -- E Michael-Okocha
seen at 10:10, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Charge for entering the city centre by all means but do not charge people...
'...Close workplaces if they cannot meet the drinking water standards set by law' -- Helen Watts
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The H&S law states workplaces should provide 'adequate supply of wholesome...
'...Allow air ambulance to be funded by national lottery grants' -- David Tidmarsh
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm totally amazed that my local air ambulance is struggling for funds, due...
'...Stop mobile phone companies charging users to receive calls.' -- Carl Strand
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mobile phone owners could be charged to receive calls when using handsets in...
'...replace the £56.50 charge per practical driving test with a one off £50 charge for a learner's first practical test, with all future practical tests being free of charge.' -- Nathan Worrell
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Practical driving tests are an expensive process, and unnecessary amounts of...
'...allow third parties the right to appeal against planning decisions to a truly independent tribunal.' -- graham crane
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently council planning officers in England can make planning decisions...
'...Ask that at least three senior mp's are present when the bodies of the military are flown home.' -- Stephen Cooper
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Other countries respect and honour thier war dead why don't we.
'...Reduce the National Speed limit to 55mph (88kmh) to reduce emissions,reduce motoring costs,reduce the severity of road accidents.' -- Leonard Wells
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
55mph (88kph) is the most economic speed.At that speed most cars can achieve...
'...make the Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) amount for primary and secondary schools dependent on the age of the school buildings.' -- Nick Pierpoint
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) is an amount allocated each year to...
'...Periodically publish on this website or elsewhere a statistical analysis of responses to petitions showing numbers of positive (action being taken), negative (defending existing position) or neutral (kept under consideration etc) responses.' -- Neil G
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the public are entitled to see the extent to which e-Petitions is a way...
'...Stop the new bike test in october!' -- Matt Habershon
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think the priminister should step in and stop the new test for...
'...ensure that all private nursing home provide facilities for staff to get changed and launder their uniforms' -- Gemma Murphy
seen at 10:09, 17 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
staff need to change their clothes before leaving work to reduce the spread...
We're looking for a Data and Analysis Manager
seen at 10:02, 17 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're looking for a Data and Analysis Manager to join our Strategic Analysis team.

You'll provide energetic and creative leadership within the data analysis team, working as an effective...

Draft floods and water bill to deliver improved management of surface water flooding - woolas
seen at 04:37, 17 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Details of how the proposed Floods and Water Bill would ensure the country is better prepared to deal with surface water flooding in the future, will today be outlined by Environment Minister Phil Woolas.
Oft launches market study into scottish property factoring
seen at 00:51, 17 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today launched a market study into property management services for common and shared residential property in Scotland.