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03 July 2008

Housing and regeneration agreement launched
seen at 20:23, 3 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new agreement to support the delivery of more homes and the regeneration of communities has been launched today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint, Local Government Association Chairman Sir Simon Milton and Homes...
'...supply non '08' (non revenue generating) telephone numbers for all government departments.' -- Peter Walukiewicz
seen at 19:19, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would allow the population to call these departments 'free of charge'...
'...to reconsider the withdrawal of funding from the ICELE.' -- Allen Parker
seen at 19:19, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The International Centre of Excellence for Local e-Democracy, through its e-...
'...Use underutilised freeview and digital radio channels for language teaching programmes in advance of the 2012 Olympics' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 19:19, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Use underutilised freeview and digital radio channels for language teaching programmes in advance of the 2012 Olympics' -- Ian Moseley
Uk pledges £9 million in food aid to zimbabwe
seen at 18:33, 3 July in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Millions of people facing severe food shortages in Zimbabwe will be helped by £9 million in humanitarian support announced today by International Development Secretary, Douglas Alexander.
Uk doubles aid to pakistan in the battle against poverty
seen at 18:33, 3 July in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The fight against poverty in Pakistan is to be stepped up with a doubling of UK assistance to £480 million by 2011, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander announced today.
12 council 'trailblazers' to offer homes and jobs advice
seen at 18:22, 3 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Advice on training, employment and childcare are just some of the extra services that will be on offer to people when they discuss their housing options with their local authority said Housing Minister Caroline ...
'...Ban the use of Strobe lighting at festivals, gigs & clubs' -- Carl Griffiths
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Photosensitive epilepsy gets very little attention. It is the silent...
'...establish an All-Party Energy, Environment & Infrastructure Policy Committee to ensure that core policies preserving national life are identical irrespective of the party in power.' -- Richard G Elen
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fuel and utility prices are going through the roof and will never come back...
'...Make it illegal for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes to overtake between 6am and 8pm Mon-Fri' -- Timothy Pickop
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you drive a car, then you are highly likely to have noticed that your...
'...Ensure that the Saga Group live up to their responsibilities in running the Sagazone chat web site' -- Peter Lane
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"We the undersigned, who are or were members of the Sagazone forum. Many of...
'...Make the minimum sentence of a person carrying a knife with the intent to injure or kill 20 years in prison' -- Ryan Briggs
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of recent well known events of teenagers like Rob Knox and recently...
'...raise more awareness for Endometriosis sufferers & providing funding for medical research in finding a cure for this condition' -- Jacqui Ferguson
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Endometriosis is a common medical condition characterized by growth beyond...
'...make Education better for people with Difficulties, Autism & Learning Disabilities & stop the Educational Authority from closing schools' -- Edward Manning
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks education is not easy to find for people with Difficulties,...
'...pass new legislation which acknowledges and defines statelessness in various forms and has a clear system of protection for stateless people.' -- Darren Middleton
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are very concerned about the thousands of people in Britain who are...
'...Reinstate the provisions of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 17:17, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Act was rendered ineffective by the removal of the implementation date...
Witness anonymity - emergency legislation introduced
seen at 17:14, 3 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Witnesses who fear for their safety will continue to be given every possible protection, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today as he presented emergency legislation to Parliament.
Jack straw welcomes a year of constitutional progress
seen at 17:14, 3 July in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Justice Secretary Jack Straw today marked the one year anniversary of the Government's constitutional change programme and said the progress made was a major step forward in renewing Britain's democracy.
Culture minister defers export of a pair of bronze statues inspired by classical mythology
seen at 16:48, 3 July in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, has placed a temporary export bar on a pair of full scale sculptures made by master bronze caster Pietro Cipriani in Florence in 1724. This will provide a last chance to raise ...
Dr howells statement on rescue of hostages in colombia
seen at 16:38, 3 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The news that Ingrid Betancourt and fourteen other captives are now safe comes as an enormous relief. Kidnapping is a despicable crime and the hostages had been held in inhumane conditions for many years. The Prime...
Icc investigation in central african republic
seen at 16:38, 3 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Lord Malloch-Brown comments on the arrest of Jean-Pierre Bemba;
Yvette cooper launches the operational efficiency programme
seen at 16:28, 3 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Yvette Cooper has today launched the Operational Efficiency Programme. The programme forms a key part of the Government's drive to achieve greater efficiency savings across public...
Evaluation of Junior Aeroskip Programme Report
seen at 16:27, 3 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the Junior Aeroskip programme in encouraging regular physical activity in schools, Evaluation of the pilot conducted in Dumfries and Galloway. The results are contained ...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission number of chamberlayne park school, southampton
seen at 16:02, 3 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection to the admission number set by Southampton City Council for Chamberlayne Park School.
Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to the implementation date for a proposal for clyst honiton ce primary school, exeter
seen at 16:02, 3 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a modification to the implementation date for a statutory proposal for Clyst Honiton CE Primary School, Exeter.
'...introduce legislation so that when caught and convicted the only punishment possible for the thieves who stole the bronze plaques from a war memorial, as reported in recent newspapers, is immediate execution.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 15:14, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These people are despicable and need to be removed, with extreme prejudice,...
Healthy fe programme launched to improve health and wellbeing of staff and students
seen at 15:08, 3 July in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A new national initiative to help improve the health and wellbeing of students and staff in further education colleges was announced today by Bill Rammell, Minister for Further Education, at the National Learners...
Hauliers Strike
seen at 14:37, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had any sympathy with the argument that hauliers in this country paid a lot more duty than in other countries, the PMS said the Prime Minister understood the concerns that hauliers...
Letter from the Chief Whip
seen at 14:37, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PMS could shed any more light on the letter sent to Keith Vaz by the Chief Whip, the PMS said that the Chief Whip had been making it clear that this had been intended as a light-hearted letter....
Retirement Age
seen at 14:37, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister supported a compulsory retirement age, the PMS said the Prime Minister supported Government policy, which was set out very clearly in response to the Turner Commission a couple of...
Business Council
seen at 14:37, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by updating people on changes to the Business Council. Arun Sarin, the outgoing Chief Executive of Vodafone and Jean-Pierre Garnier, the former CEO of GlaxoSmithKline have...
Afternoon press briefing from 2 July 2008
seen at 14:36, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Business Council, retirement age, letter from the Chief Whip and Hauliers strike
PM meets Liaison Committee
seen at 14:36, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Food, fuel and the economy and international affairs were on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with senior MPs this morning.
PM meets Liaison Committee
seen at 14:36, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Food, fuel and the economy and international affairs were on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with senior MPs this morning.
British economy "resilient"
seen at 14:36, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown is committed to "keeping the economy moving" in the face of a tougher global economic climate.
British economy "resilient"
seen at 14:36, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown is committed to "keeping the economy moving" in the face of a tougher global economic climate.
Animal health - appointment of new chief executive
seen at 14:25, 3 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Information Bulletin
Patient voice central to new direction for primary care
seen at 14:23, 3 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new strategy published today by the Department of Health will give patients and the public a stronger voice, enable them to make informed decisions and have greater choice and control in managing their health ...
All uk health ministers affirm commitment to core principles of nhs
seen at 14:23, 3 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT; AND THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE
Dr howells statement on rescue of hostages in colombia
seen at 14:15, 3 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The news that Ingrid Betancourt and fourteen other captives are now safe comes as an enormous relief. Kidnapping is a despicable crime and the hostages had been held in inhumane conditions for many years. The Prime...
Yvette cooper launches the operational efficiency programme
seen at 13:52, 3 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Yvette Cooper has today launched the Operational Efficiency Programme. The programme forms a key part of the Government's drive to achieve greater efficiency savings across public...
Sheffield butchers prosecuted for non-payment of minimum wage
seen at 12:55, 3 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The owners of a Sheffield butcher's shop have been ordered to pay over £11,000 to two former employees after they failed to pay the National Minimum Wage. They are the first employers in Yorkshire to face...
'...Stop the windfarm at Withernwick' -- Penny Akehurst
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Energiekontor has lodged an application for up to 10 wind turbines over 100...
'...Raise the weekly allowance for pensioners in nursing homes from £21 a week.' -- John C Ryder
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any pensioner going into a nursing home has all assets including ALL...
'...Sterilize anyone conficted of any crime that has involved children' -- Greg Foster
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When people are convicted of dong crime involving children - murder, assult...
'...Make the ID Card available to all British Citizens' -- Philip Sale
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Identity and Passport Service have stated that the ID Card will only be...
'...Make fuel cheaper for students who are in full time-education.' -- Jack Howey
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fuel prices are rising through the roof, and students like myself need...
'...Ban Employers from asking potential employees if they can drive at interviews' -- Ian Weston
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With all the global warming issues and road congestion problems we face...
'...Abolish the present Family Court system which takes place behind closed doors.' -- MRS CHRISTINE PENN
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local Authority Applications for Adoptions are heard in these Family Courts...
'...Review sentencing for crimes of accident as opposed to crimes of intent.' -- A Davison
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently a friend was knocked off his bike by a driving instructor and, in a...
'...force local councils to make the bin men put back wheelie bins where they found them' -- Aaron Channer
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anyone who is in a wheelchair or anyone who has a young child which they...
'...close down to restrict websites such as Faceparty who encourage members to meet.' -- Matt Bodell
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Social networking websites can be good but at this moment in time is there...
'...provide 24-hour free bus travel for over-60s and the disabled in South Kesteven' -- Bob Hart
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
IT'S time bus pass holders in South Kesteven are treated fairly and given...
'...1. Abandon the Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform's proposal to remove the requirement upon employers to retain copies of Employers Liability Insurance certificates for a period of 40 years and; put in place as a matter of urgen
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the external linings of the lungs and...
'...Via the use of this site encourage accurate use of the English language' -- Neil Gent
seen at 12:20, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any petitioner whose petition contains more than two spelling mistakes or...
PM meets Liaison Committee
seen at 11:54, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Food, fuel and the economy will be on the agenda when the Prime Minister meets senior MPs this morning.
Lord Darzi NHS webchat
seen at 11:54, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Health minister Lord Darzi has answered a range of questions from the public following the publication of his report on the future of the NHS earlier this week.
PM takes "green revolution" message to G8
seen at 11:54, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Developing countries need western support to increase food production to deal with difficulties in the global market, the PM told MPs this morning.
Andrew motion appointed new chair of the museums, libraries and archives council
seen at 11:49, 3 July in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today announced that Andrew Motion has been appointed as the new Chair of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). Professor Motion will take up his new position on 3 July...
Mod signs £3 billion contracts for aircraft carriers
seen at 11:38, 3 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD today signed contracts with industry to build the two future aircraft carriers. The contracts, worth in the region of £3 billion, were signed with the newly-formed UK maritime Joint Venture, BVT...
Mod signs £3 billion contracts for aircraft carriers
seen at 11:38, 3 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD today signed contracts with industry to build the two future aircraft carriers. The contracts, worth in the region of £3 billion, were signed with the newly-formed UK maritime Joint Venture, BVT...
Uk official holdings of international reserves
seen at 11:33, 3 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - June 2008
Scottish Climate Change Consultation Responses
seen at 11:31, 3 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Climate Change Bill Consultation responses
UK Inward Investment (2007-08) (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:31, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

UK Trade and Investment has announced today, in its launch of the UK inward investment results 2007-08, that there were 1,573 direct investments in the UK by foreign owned companies between 1 April 2007 and 31...

DCMS Engagement (Margaret Hodge, Minister of State (Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 11:31, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing changes to the way my Department organises its work within the English regions. Our aim is to ensure that we concentrate our expenditure on front-line services. We also want to strengthen collaboration...

Vetinary Laboratories Agency (Annual Report and Accounts) (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 11:31, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2007-08 annual report and accounts for the Veterinary Laboratories Agency will be laid before Parliament today.

'...throw out the entire proposals for primary care as put forward by Lord Darzi and demand that the government supports traditional local doctor services.' -- Samuel Forbes
seen at 11:24, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We demand that the Prime Minister throw out the entire Lord Darzi’s reform...
'...examine post - traumatic stress treatments' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 11:24, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Research in "Brain" medical magazine, reports on the hidden cost of war - of...
'...include those taking blood pressure tablets to be (or any medication for life) exempt from prescription charges' -- lynne goodwin
seen at 11:24, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People taking blood pressure pills do so because of a risk of heart atack /...
'...Bring an end to poverty of Industrial Accident Victims living in hardship on Reduced Earnings and Industrial Accident Benefit.' -- Brian Crammon BSc (Hons) Open AMIMA
seen at 11:24, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I ask the Prime Minister, Unions and workers of the U.K. to put an end to...
'...Stop the closure of Church Lawton Primary School by Cheshire County Council' -- Anthony Baynham
seen at 11:24, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The School is an Essential Part of Church Lawton and CCC tries to take it...
Freight inland waterways maps to help business go green
seen at 11:13, 3 July in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A report and supporting set of maps highlighting the key inland waterways suitable for freight have been published by the Department for Transport today.
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of the woodroffe school, lyme regis
seen at 10:58, 3 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Devon County Council to the admission arrangements determined by The Woodroffe School for September 2009 to the inclusion of Hawkchurch...
Rural Advocate visit: 'Growing up in 21st Century Rural England' - child poverty and disadvantage
seen at 10:04, 3 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate,is visiting Norfolk to visit a range of projects which will highlight the challenges and successes of working with disadvantaged...

2008 Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
seen at 10:04, 3 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Lycetts and The Field magazine have launched the Young Rural Entrepreneur of 2008 competition. They're looking for a winner who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit by running a countryside...

HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on Legalised Police Cells
seen at 01:29, 3 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on Legalised Police Cells
HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on Legalised Police Cells
seen at 01:29, 3 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on Legalised Police Cells
I'll speak to our policy teams and find out what...
seen at 00:16, 3 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I'll speak to our policy teams and find out what our current plans are, and get back to you shortly.