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11 September 2008

Test-centres - epetition response
seen at 23:56, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stop the closures of the Driving Test Centres.”

Details of Petition:

“The environment impact...

Press conference with John Hutton and Hilary Benn
seen at 23:55, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the press conference held at Downing Street with the PM, John Hutton and Hilary Benn to announce the Energy Saving Programme.

Read the transcript Prime Minister

Good Morning. Welcome back...

Extra time granted for new motorcycle test
seen at 18:45, 11 September in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.   
PM makes 1 billion energy pledge
seen at 17:36, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 1 billion energy package that could help households across the UK save more than 300 a year on their energy bills.

Watch the press conference (Windows Media)

PM makes 1 billion energy pledge
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 1 billion energy package that could help households across the UK save more than 300 a year on their energy bills.

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Mr...

'...Grant the city of Norwich a unitary authority' -- Chris Smith
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Norwich is the largest city in England to not have a unitary council, its...
'...Change the Tax Credit Laws to allow childcare assistance to be paid to Relatives' -- Charlene Kollecker
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently i decided i would like to return to work.My mum offered to leave...
'...Make all councils ,plant at least one tree, on ALL green spaces' -- Margaret Moore
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With global warming ,in the headlines, and with knowing about this during...
'...commit never to support any motion to pass a law making it compulsory to wear a helmet when cycling.' -- Karl McCracken
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The evidence is that compulsory helmet wearing for cyclists has an overall...
'...ask the attorney general to look into case of the Metro Hotel in Woking that refused to allow a soldier to stay' -- Steven Mitchell
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Metro Hotel refused to allow Corporal Stringer, of the 13 Air Assault...
'...Adopt the Inductrack Mag-Lev system for North - South rail transport' -- Siobhan Winter-Smith
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Inductrack Magnetically Levitated system uses permanent magnets for both...
'...Help Fund The Air Ambulance With Government Funding' -- PHILIP TONKS
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The air ambulance as you are probably aware(or not)is funded totally by...
'...Legalize the sale and importation of automatic knives and gravity knives.' -- Jeff Smith
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The method with which a knife opens has no effect on what the person holding...
'...Stop the epidemic of road humps and narrowings, and use the tarmac to fill in the thousands of potholes instead' -- D. Thomas
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There has been an epidemic in the number of traffic "calmings" in recent...
'...Allow all under 16s to get body piercings without Parental consent.' -- Shakhi Lama
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People under 16 can get Body piercings without the need of an adult....
'...Stop buildings leaving the lights on all night.' -- Wayne Mundy
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We need to start conserving energy where possible. Global warming is...
'...Give Full time working parents more help with Childcare!' -- Vicki Fortune
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
According to new statistics the UK is the highest charging country in europe...
'...cease providing former Prime Ministers with armed police protection officers.' -- Stephen Gradwick
seen at 17:35, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Former Prime Ministers are currently provided with armed personal protection...
Home Energy Saving Programme
seen at 17:34, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister today announced a 1 billion Home Energy Saving Programme which could save households over 300 every year.

The programme will provide assistance to households who are most vulnerable...

Home Energy Saving Programme
seen at 17:33, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Home Energy Saving Programme could save you 300 a year on your energy bills.

Koi herpesvirus disease outbreaks confirmed
seen at 17:22, 11 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Movements of fish in and out of three fisheries, in Somerset, South Yorkshire and Worcestershire, have been restricted following the confirmation of Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) Disease.   
Join a redress scheme by 1 october, oft reminds estate agents
seen at 17:05, 11 September in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today reminded residential estate agents that, from October, they must be members of an approved redress scheme.   
Charity begins at home - new action to get homeless into work
seen at 16:48, 11 September in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A major new initiative to help give the chance of a job to more people who have experienced homelessness is being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.   
Fitzpatrick announces £67 million to cut freight emissions, congestion and hauliers' costs
seen at 16:47, 11 September in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today announced a £67m boost to the Sustainable Distribution Fund that will help the freight industry reduce costs and cut emissions.   
'...Require domestic gas and electric companies to provide an initial number of units of energy at a substantially reduced cost.' -- i sykes
seen at 15:46, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Require domestic gas and electric companies to provide an initial number of...
'...financially support (and give legal powers to) the project to reopen the Penrith to Keswick railway line in Cumbria (when preparation has finished)' -- Ben Hughes
seen at 15:46, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CKP Railways has worked since 1998 on designing bridges, station buildings...
'...Change the current Stamp Duty charges !' -- James Thorns
seen at 15:46, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stamp duty should be charged with base lines,similar to personal taxation....
'...Raise the age limit for soldiers to re-join the British Army' -- David Murphy
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the Armed Forces being overstretched in operations. I would like you...
'...make life easier for teenagers who practice religions such as Wicca to continue their religion within school hours without feeling discriminated.' -- Olivia Bradley
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a devout Wiccan and I find it hard to practice my religion as my school...
'...scrap the proposals to close Castle Hall School, Mirfield, as set out in the Schools for the Future plans.' -- Tom Moggridge
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Mirfield Free Grammar School is boxed in by two roads and Houses on two...
'...deny any extension planned for the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland, as we believe in the right to life.' -- Miss A Burt
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...deny any extension planned for the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland, as we believe in the right to life.' -- Miss A Burt
'...Change the law to allow marriages conducted by Humanist calebrants to be legally recognised in England' -- Linda Ervine
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We live in an increasingly secular society. There is a growing demand for...
'...Ensure that 'LobsterZone' Machines do not get introduced into UK Restaurants' -- S. Scragg
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Across the USA there has been an introduction of 'claw' vending machines,...
'...immediately abandon any further thoughts of an Eco-Town at Coltishall/Scottow that being an essentially "greenfield" site.' -- CHRISTOPHER HALL
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To consider the return of the land, originally purchased under a compulsory...
'...allow free access to Stonehenge and other national monuments of Pagan interest.' -- Moira Stirland
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pagans across the country have to pay or have only limited/restricted access...
'...pass legislation or directives that require farmers and land owners to notify in writing to residents living within 200 meters of fields before each crop spraying takes place to advise the date & time of spraying & chemicals to be used.' -- Stewart Fo
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pesticides are designed to kill at low concentrations. They destroy insects...
'...Stop the UK support for the sale of Ivory to China' -- Cath Deakin
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to know why a ban that has been in place for 19 years has now...
'...consider how renters of houses will cope with rising fuel bills' -- Jim Rowley
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Renters are not owners of houses and therefore are not in the position of...
'...Reintroduce capital punishment for crimes of murder' -- Stuart Naisbett
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the increased number of young persons being murdered by persons...
'...Enforce a cap on Energy Companies price rises' -- Brian Jones
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Energy companies in the UK are raising their prices in a seemingly never...
'...Legislate to have speed limit roundels placed on most urban street lamp columns whatever the speed limit in force.' -- David Kenneth Foat
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the multiplicity of speed restrictions in force on Britain's roads it...
'...ensure that the Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games, The Rt Hon. The Lord Coe KBE, the Chairman of the British Olympics Association, The Rt Hon. The Lord Moynihan, and the Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics, T
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petitition will encourage proper financial accountability and rigour...
'...give the country a new bank holiday in february to make up for the credit crunch ,petrol prices,dismal summer and recognise our success in the olympics/celebrate our getting the 2012 olympics.' -- roger hunt
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
that's it really-we need cheering up -
'...Create a curfew for people with a criminal record whatever the case' -- Kade Scoular
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make people have a curfew if they have a crinimal record so that our streets...
'...recognise Parental Alienation Syndrom as a recognised form of child abuse' -- phil moore
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
for too long now malicious parents who have residence of their children and...
'...Introduce More Cycle Lanes In Ipswich' -- Scott Francis
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i feel there is not enough cycle lanes in ipswich for cyclists and the roads...
'...Offer all women the chance to be tested for Group B Strep' -- Nichola Stapleton
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is estimated that approximately 1 out of every 1,600 babies born in the...
'...Give every new school child a nit comb' -- Mike Haseler
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent of three children I am sick and tired of my children coming home...
'...reinstate two postal deliveries a day' -- Antony Moore
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we ask that royal mail brings back two deliveries each day (one on saturday)
'...Re-invigorate our economy by sponsoring an infrastructure project to deliver optical fibre networking to all homes and businesses in the UK.' -- A MacGregor
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our economy is suffering due to the previous imprudence of Bankers and their...
'...Stop taxing people with the excuse of 'Global Warming', at least until developing Countries do the same.' -- Lawrence Hendry
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's unfair how we have to pay such a financial price for Global Warming...
'...Hold an independent inquiry into the mismanagement of Britians borders' -- S Baillie
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A full Independent inquiry to investigate the mismanagement of Immigration...
'...make members of parliament give back their second homes (payed for by the tax-payer) when they leave office or reach retirement age.' -- Paul Dodson
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the right hon.David Blunket wants pensioners to cash in their home equity...
'...tighten prison security' -- Fiona Beacroft
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more prison inmates are getting their hands on drugs, weapons,...
'...Make Cold Drinking Water Free In All Places Where Physical Exercise takes place.' -- arron dobbins
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Last night at the Birmingham City Council Erdington Fitness Center / Gym i...
'...bring in compulsary measures for all motorbikes to have their headlights on at all times; to prevent accidents.' -- Mr B Zare
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Statistics show that motorcyclists are at the highest risk of death, on...
'...Get the Royal Mail to collect post on Sundays again' -- Greg Foster
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Mail did scrap collecting post on Sundays from October 2007. I...
'...cap the maximum primary school class size at 20.' -- Thomas Ferguson
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have one of the largest average primary school class sizes in the...
'...Grant asylum to Iraq civilian employees who have risked their lives working with the British military.' -- Graham Mason
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Grant asylum to Iraq civilian employees who have risked their lives working with the British military.' -- Graham Mason
'...ensure the Vulcan XH558 project receives sufficient funding to enable it to continue "Honouring the past and inspiring the future".' -- Dan Harrison
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After many years of hard work and 7 million, Vulcan bomber XH558 finally...
'...Raise awareness of spinal condition -scoliosis' -- Emma Yeo
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want the PM to raise awareness of the scoliosis condition scoliosis, to...
'...Stop the Electronic Identification (EID)' -- Mike Labbett
seen at 15:45, 11 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Electronic Identification will ruin the sheep sector. It will be time...
Review of Sportscotland: Consultation Responses
seen at 15:06, 11 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Review of SportScotland Responses
Ofwat grants a third inset appointment to water supplier
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat has granted Independent Water Networks Limited (IWNL) its third inset appointment which will enable the company to supply water to a new development of 162 homes at Great Billing Way in Northampton.  ...
Energy package announcement
seen at 13:01, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister announced details of the Government’s energy package at a press conference at 10:00 BST.

Last night, on a visit to Balham in South London, he saw how energy efficiency measures...

energy image
seen at 13:00, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

energy press conference
seen at 12:59, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM makes 1 billion energy pledge
seen at 12:58, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 1 billion energy package that could help households across the UK save more than 300 a year on their energy bills.

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference...

PM makes 1 billion energy pledge
seen at 12:57, 11 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 1 billion energy package that could help households across the UK save more than 300 a year on their energy bills.

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Mr...

Commission refers conviction of 't' for gbh with intent to the court of appeal
seen at 12:53, 11 September in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction 'T' for causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to the Court of Appeal.   
Save money, save energy: government takes action on family fuel bills
seen at 12:49, 11 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced a £1 billion package, which will enable households to take advantage of help that could save them over £300 every year on their energy bills.   
Chair of nhs cooperation and competition panel announced
seen at 12:48, 11 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The first chair of the panel that will ensure that competition between the NHS and Independent Sector Providers, for NHS-funded services is fair and transparent, was announced today by Health Minister Ben Bradshaw...
Appointment of high court judges
seen at 12:37, 11 September in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the following to be Justices of the High Court:   
The 'Credit Crunch' - One week left to make your contribution!
seen at 12:26, 11 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're asking "Is the 'Credit Crunch’ impacting on your economy?" to find out how rural communities are being affected.

Thanks to everyone who's shared their thoughts and...

Running a UK Web Hosting company broadband...
seen at 12:26, 11 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Running a UK Web Hosting company broadband speeds are very important to me, without a reasonable connection I can't earn my living and with the poor reliability that sometimes occurs I have to venture...
Thanks for your post Darryl. As we move towards...
seen at 12:26, 11 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your post Darryl. As we move towards next generation access, it's vital that rural communities are not excluded from receiving the benefits of higher connection speeds.

Hopefully,

Sir james sassoon to step down
seen at 12:24, 11 September in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Sir James Sassoon will give up his remaining responsibilities at HM Treasury on 12 September 2008 following a successful year as the President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which ended in June 2008. &...
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2007
seen at 12:22, 11 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides an overview of the Scottish fishing fleet, fishermen employed and landings data
Access to Bank Finance for Scottish SMEs
seen at 12:22, 11 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research commissioned to further investigate the difficulties that a significant minority of Scottish SMEs that took part in the 2005 and 2006 Annual Small Business Surveys (ASBS) reported in accessing finance from...
Latest uk regional trade estimates
seen at 11:14, 11 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the second quarter of 2008.   
Prime Minister Berlusconi
seen at 05:16, 11 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the agenda was for the meeting between the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Berlusconi, the PMS said it would be quite a wide-ranging meeting and probably quite informal. No doubt they would be discussing...
Social mobility
seen at 05:16, 11 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was going to be a White Paper on social mobility, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had said on the 23rd June that there would be a paper on social mobility at the end of this year. Asked if it...
Energy efficiency
seen at 05:16, 11 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the measures to tackle energy inefficiency would include free loft insulation for the over 70 s, the PMS said that people should wait until the package was announced. Put that the package would not...
Obama article
seen at 05:15, 11 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to John McCain at all, the PMS said that on this general matter we had been making absolutely clear that the Prime Minister was not in any way endorsing any individual...
Social class
seen at 05:15, 11 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what social class the Prime Minister belonged to, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that as he was not a social scientist it was not for him to answer that question. original...
Two boys recovered after airbed disappears from view on river
seen at 01:07, 11 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Two lads, aged 15 and 16 from Healing and Harborough near Immingham are currently recovering this evening after they were seen trying to float from Saxby Bridge to Horkstow Bridge on the river Ancholme south of ...
Two boys recovered after airbed disappears from view on river
seen at 01:07, 11 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Two lads, aged 15 and 16 from Healing and Harborough near Immingham are currently recovering this evening after they were seen trying to float from Saxby Bridge to Horkstow Bridge on the river Ancholme south of ...