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01 July 2008

Renewable fuels agency appoints ceo
seen at 22:33, 1 July in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of Renewable Fuels Agency
'...Have breathalizers installed into the cars of all discovered drink drivers, so that the car wont start unless they are sober.' -- Maya Domb
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On average 3,000 people are killed or seriously injured each year in drink...
'...remove women from war zones and be more specific about age for the armed services' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is, of course, every individuals' own right either to join or not to join...
'...commit resources for urgent global action to rescue frogs and other amphibians.' -- Andy Hygate
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The world is currently facing up to what could be the biggest mass...
'...Recognise that above average intelligence is a form of special needs, and should be treated as such.' -- Amy Rawe
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
While schools work with children with learning problems to achieve their...
'...reward students in London who walk/cycle to school.' -- Henry Saunders
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish to put foward this petition in order to encourage the children of...
'...please examine the feasibility of fining water companies - is this really a cost effective measure when fines are still paid from the public purse ?' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Severn Trent has been fined £2m over lies about leaks, AOL today reports....
'...Create an extra driving test to lower younger drivers insurance amounts' -- Ashley Nevin
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is ridiculous the amount younger drivers have to pay for insurance on...
'...STOP the ROAD being built through STANTON BY DALE DERBY' -- Sarah Burgin
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Erewash council have teamed up with a company called spring to recreate...
'...Fine businesses that steal staff tips/gratuities' -- James Sidey
seen at 19:17, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am aware that many businesses in the service industry actually steal the...
'...help with the cost of weight loss groups/gyms' -- Melissa Young
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government goes on about obesity in the country, yet no help is given...
'...improve that standard of English pronunciation in our schools.' -- Martin Crompton
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For instance, "decades" is commonly mispronounced as "decayeds" and...
'...Stop the discimination of British Merchant Seamen' -- Raymond F Dickinson
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Workers in the UK have a right to bring an individual claim against their...
'...Ban Organised Religion' -- Mark Crosby
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Organised religion breeds hatred towards certain people, especially gays and...
'...Reward people who recycle (based on the weight of recycled items in a week/month)' -- Matteo Bragoli
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that not enough people are recycling. 80% of rubbish dumped is...
'...reject any attempt by Lewisham council to dispose of the Grade || listed building known as Beckenham Place.' -- Roger Thomas
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Beckenham Place Park is the largest public open space in Lewisham.The...
'...Create a green tax on all inported manufactured goods from outside the EU' -- Garry Taylor
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This tax would apply to manufactuerd goods only. It is common knowledge that...
'...repeal sections 53 to 56 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 so that thousands of unrecorded rights of way are not lost forever in 2026' -- Janet Davis
seen at 19:16, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 introduced a deadline for the...
Third sector advisory body members appointed
seen at 18:50, 1 July in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today appointed the panel of the new Third Sector Advisory Body (TSAB). The new panel members bring experience from the third sector and beyond. TSAB has been set up...
Medical recruitment publisher closed down following investigation
seen at 18:30, 1 July in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Medical Recruitment Publisher Closed Down Following Investigation An advertising recruitment company has been wound-up by the High Court in Manchester following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch...
Buildings in england and wales score an average 'c' energy rating
seen at 18:21, 1 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Early results from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates to the Commercial Sector
New arrangements give home buyers and sellers a better deal
seen at 17:14, 1 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government is introducing extra protection for people buying and selling homes.
CRC 74 - England's rural areas: steps to release their economic potential - Summary
seen at 17:08, 1 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Following last year's flooding and outbreaks of animal diseases, the Prime Minister asked Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, to advise on how rural economies...

Misc
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister would send his good wishes to Andy Murray for his next match, the PMS said it was the Prime Minister's view that the whole of the country would want to see Andy Murray continue his...
West Lothian Question
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Government would consider adjusting voting on English-only bills, the PMS said that it was not for him to respond to these proposals from the Conservative Party; that was for the Labour Party to...
Kosovo
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what had happened in Kosovo today, the PMS replied that the UK was the reserve force in Kosovo for the first six months of the year and that expired today. Des Browne would be making a formal announcement ...
Zimbabwe
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether David Miliband had said anything new on Zimbabwe and what was the current situation, the PMS replied that the Foreign Secretary had given an update on where we were. Lord Malloch-Brown was attending...
Embryology Bill
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was disappointed that Ruth Kelly would not be available to vote on the Embryology Bill, the PMS said it was a Government vote and therefore we would expect Government Ministers to...
Food Prices
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what Hilary Benn had said about food prices, the PMS said that the Strategy Unit had been doing some work on the causes of the increase in food prices and the implications for Britain and what we may be able...
Cabinet
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet had lasted for just under an hour. They had mostly discussed the impact of increases in global food prices, with the discussion being led...
Thomas Tallis Visit
seen at 16:34, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister was this morning visiting Thomas Tallis school in London along with Children, Schools and Families Secretary, Ed Balls. Thomas Tallis is a flagship Creative Partnerships school. They showcase ...
Pupils showcase their talents to PM
seen at 16:33, 1 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister and Children's Secretary Ed Balls have visited Thomas Tallis school in London to celebrate Shine Week, the first national schools festival that aims to showcase and celebrate talent in every young...
Morning press briefing from 1 July 2008
seen at 16:33, 1 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Thomas Tallis visit, Cabinet, food prices, Embryology Bill, Zimbabwe, Kosovo, West Lothian question and misc
Three new free museums to 'grace' liverpool as part of european capital of culture
seen at 16:32, 1 July in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The Museum of Liverpool, the International Slavery Museum and the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery and Museum have today been added to the list of museums and galleries that give free access to their permanent...
Launch of public consultation on the beef and veal labelling regulations 2008
seen at 16:28, 1 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Information Bulletin
Report on the welfare implications of castration and tail docking for lambs
seen at 16:28, 1 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) today launched its "Report on the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs". The report considers the implications of castration and tail docking...
Another successful year for identity and passport service
seen at 16:21, 1 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has had another highly successful year with the smooth introduction of new passport interviews.
The adjudicator's office 2008 annual report is published today
seen at 16:12, 1 July in Adjudicators Office News - national (Our copy).
Dame Barbara Mills, the Adjudicator for complaints about HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Valuation Office Agency, the Office of the Public Guardian and The Insolvency Service, publishes her 2007/08 Annual Report...
Minister confirms new deal for communities funding
seen at 16:04, 1 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Minister Baroness Andrews has today confirmed nearly £500m for neighbourhood partnerships in deprived communities across the country, to continue helping their work to cut crime levels, improve...
Barrister jailed for five years in £17.5m vat fraud
seen at 15:42, 1 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Barrister, John Wilmot, has been jailed for five years for attempting to cheat the country out of £17.5million through a fraudulent VAT claim and a bogus £100 million aircraft engine deal.
New coastguard helicopters go operational
seen at 15:36, 1 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The new AgustaWestland 139 Coastguard Helicopters go operational today from their bases in Lee on Solent and Portland.
Hutton hails guidance on auditor liability agreements
seen at 15:05, 1 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary John Hutton has welcomed new guidance on the use of auditor liability limitation agreements, published today by the Financial Reporting Council.
Workers benefitting from employers' commitment to training top four million
seen at 15:04, 1 July in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Skills Minister David Lammy today congratulated Transport for London (TfL) for pushing the number of employees now covered by the Skills Pledge, a key Government initiative to boost the nation's skills, to over ...
what do advcates do in a health and care...
seen at 15:03, 1 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

what do advcates do in a health and care settting?

please reply asap

Thanks for your comment. I'm not exactly sure...
seen at 15:03, 1 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but the Rural Advocate's role is to put the case for rural people to the highest levels of government.

In this case Stuart met...

Women's land army: how women who served their country will receive their badge of honour
seen at 13:16, 1 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has today confirmed how former members of the Women's Land Army and Women's Timber Corps will receive their long-awaited badge of honour.
Smokefree england: one year on
seen at 13:15, 1 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NEW REPORT SHOWS BENEFITS TO HEALTH
Raf typhoons now multi-role capable
seen at 13:07, 1 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Air Force has declared its Typhoon jets multi-role capable today. The RAF Typhoons can now carryout precision Ground Attack as well as Air Defence tasks. The declaration, which was made at the home base...
Strengthening financial stability and depositor protection
seen at 13:03, 1 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Proposals for strengthening the framework for financial stability and protecting depositors were published today by HM Treasury, the Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England.
Time is running out to renew your tax credits
seen at 12:25, 1 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
If you haven't renewed your tax credits claim, you only have until 31 July to do so - otherwise, your payments will stop.
'...ban stonewall and all such organizations.' -- joe miller
seen at 12:19, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ban stonewall and all such organizations.' -- joe miller
'...Instruct The Camelot Group to introduce a new National Lottery Ticket for the Nation Health Service. “Called NHS 60”' -- Bryan Turner
seen at 12:19, 1 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The National Lottery is to help good causes and what a better cause than the...
Retirement of his honour judge marcus edwards
seen at 12:16, 1 July in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Marcus Edwards will retire as a Circuit Judge on 1 July 2008.
Legal services ombudsman annual report1 july 2008
seen at 12:15, 1 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Published on behalf of the Office of the Legal Services Ombudsman
Finance Bill
seen at 11:47, 1 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was happy that he had the 10p tax compensation package right, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Chancellor had set out the plans to help those affected by the abolition...
Healthcare is "a moral right" - PM
seen at 11:46, 1 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has hailed the contribution of the NHS to British life and its founding principle that healthcare is "a moral right secured for all".
Afternoon press briefing from 30 June 2008
seen at 11:46, 1 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Finance Bill
Economy: Corporate Profitability
seen at 11:46, 1 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
15.3% in Q1 2008
Boc/ineos merger: issue statement
seen at 11:43, 1 July in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the proposed acquisition by BOC Limited (BOC) of the chlorine packaging and distribution business of Ineos Chlor Limited...
Pcr test for bluetongue now available from the veterinary laboratories agency
seen at 11:39, 1 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Veterinary Laboratories Agency has worked in collaboration with the Institute of Animal Health (IAH) at Pirbright to introduce the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for Bluetongue virus.
Department announces future it services contract arrangements
seen at 11:36, 1 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A competition for the contract to provide desktop services across the DWP from 2010 was announced today by the Department's Chief Information Officer, Joe Harley.
The Scottish Soil Framework: Supporting Material - Working Group Reports
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Supporting Material for the Scottish Soil Framework Consultation
The Scottish Soil Framework: A Consultation Document
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Soil Framework was developed by Scottish Government based on the advice from a wide range of stakeholders. The Framework is aimed at relevant policy leads within Scottish Government, its delivery partners...
Scotland's Choice Report of The Scottish Prisons Commission
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scotland's Choice - report of the Scottish Prisons Commission
Scoping Study: Support for Social Enterprise Start-Ups - Research Findings
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A full report on a study examining initiatives that promote social enterprise start-up.
Scoping Study: Support for Social Enterprise Start-Ups
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A full report on a study examining initiatives that promote social enterprise start-up.
Evaluation of the Futurebuilders Scotland Funding Programme - Research Findings
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary report on Futurebuilders Scotland which was established in 2004 as a programme of investment and support for Scotland’s social economy sector
Evaluation of the Futurebuilders Scotland Funding Programme
seen at 11:24, 1 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A full evaluation report on Futurebuilders Scotland which was established in 2004 as a programme of investment and support for Scotland’s social economy sector
Financial Services Authority: Annual Report (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Kitty Ussher) has made the following Written Statement.

The annual report 2007-08 of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today been laid...

Services Directive Implementation (Gareth Thomas, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today depositing copies of the Government response to consultation on Services Directive implementation. This summarises respondents' views and sets out the Government's revised plans to implement the EU...

Financial Services Authority (Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The annual report 2007-08 of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today been laid before Parliament. Copies have been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.

The report forms a key part of the ...

Early Years Foundation Stage (Beverley Hughes, Minister of State (Children, Young People and Families); Minister for the North West), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I announced to the House on 9 January that I had written to Sir Jim Rose setting out the remit for the review of the primary curriculum. I am today announcing that as part of that remit I have asked Sir Jim to...

14-19 Diploma (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Every young person deserves the chance to succeed in education, work and life. Our 14-19 changes will deliver that chance and new opportunities for young people in towns, cities and all settings. We know rural...

Planning Appeals (Parmjit Dhanda, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The majority of planning appeals in England are decided by inspectors, but a small percentage is decided by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, usually because the development is large...

Local Area Agreements (Hazel Blears, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today the successful conclusion of local area agreement (LAA) negotiations with all 150 local areas in England. This has been made possible through the sustained commitment and collective enterprise...

Defence Estates (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to announce the publication of "The Defence Estate Development Plan 2008" (DEDP 08) today.

The document may be found at http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/dedp08.php and ...

NHS Foundation Trusts (Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The chairman of Monitor (the statutory name of which is the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts) announced last week that, in accordance with section 35 of the National Health Service Act 2006, Monitor...

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Michael Wills, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:24, 1 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I have deposited copies of "The Freedom of Information Act 2000—Statistics on Implementation in Central Government: Q1-January-March 2008" in the Libraries of both Houses. Copies are also available...

Consultation on copyright exemptions for public performance of music
seen at 11:18, 1 July in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
Consultation on copyright exemptions for public performance of music
Rehabilitation versus punishment - judge for yourself
seen at 10:07, 1 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
If you want to view the 'Judge for Yourself' programme before tomorrow, please use the test site at http://www.ezstream.co.uk/coi/
So its more ground taking than breaking - this...
seen at 10:03, 1 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
So its more ground taking than breaking - this is not what you were set up to do - I suggest re-reading the 2004 Rural Strategy and the Haskins Report on Modernising Rural Delivery and re-familiarising...
Thanks for your comment. Roger Turner, head of...
seen at 10:03, 1 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment. Roger Turner, head of our Strong and Prosperous Rural Economies programme has responded:

"We are sorry that you have drawn this view about the Rural...

Record numbers of foreign criminals removed from britain
seen at 04:33, 1 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Since January over 2,400 foreign lawbreakers have been removed from the UK, putting the UK Border Agency on track to improve on its record-breaking level of removals in 2007.