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11 November 2008

Preventing violent extremism: learning and development exercise
seen at 22:43, 11 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today published a report from the Audit Commission and Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary which assesses the progress that has been made on Preventing Violent Extremism...
Panel launched to monitor banks' small business lending
seen at 21:02, 11 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson today announced the creation of a new panel to monitor how banks are lending to small businesses.   
'...Urgently legislate for complete transparency in UK consumer gas and electricity prices' -- Richard Iwinski
seen at 19:47, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Crude oil prices have reduced significantly from their peak earler this year...
'...Legislate that organisations be required to offer 01, 02 or 03 contact phone numbers as alternative to 08 numbers' -- Martin Lister
seen at 19:47, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and more organisations are now only providing chargeable 08 contact...
'...Make all animal killing illegal' -- Simon Jones
seen at 19:46, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Humans, since our beginnings have plagued this planet to our and other...
'...Protect privacy and personal information.' -- Nick Bambridge
seen at 19:46, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following recent incidences of lost or stolen personal records, we need...
'...increase the short term financial help for self employed people when sick and incapacitated' -- m j gould
seen at 19:45, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sometimes people who are self employed may suffer ill health,have to undergo...
Terms extended for seven rda chairs
seen at 18:33, 11 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced that seven Chairs of Regional Development Agencies will have their appointments extended by up to one year.   
We're looking for Senior Policy Advisers to help us make a difference on behalf of rural communities
seen at 18:03, 11 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Are you highly motivated and flexible with excellent communication skills? Do you have a proven ability to influence others across a wide range of organisations from Government to local community groups...

Seriously injured spanish fisherman airlifted to hospital in cornwall
seen at 16:56, 11 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 2330 Monday evening Falmouth Coastguard received a request from their colleagues in Madrid to coordinate the urgent evacuation of a seriously injured Spanish fisherman 147 nautical miles south west of the Isles...
Seriously injured spanish fisherman airlifted to hospital in cornwall
seen at 16:56, 11 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 2330 Monday evening Falmouth Coastguard received a request from their colleagues in Madrid to coordinate the urgent evacuation of a seriously injured Spanish fisherman 147 nautical miles south west of the Isles...
Seriously injured spanish fisherman airlifted to hospital in cornwall
seen at 16:56, 11 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 2330 Monday evening Falmouth Coastguard received a request from their colleagues in Madrid to coordinate the urgent evacuation of a seriously injured Spanish fisherman 147 nautical miles south west of the Isles...
Seriously injured spanish fisherman airlifted to hospital in cornwall
seen at 16:56, 11 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 2330 Monday evening Falmouth Coastguard received a request from their colleagues in Madrid to coordinate the urgent evacuation of a seriously injured Spanish fisherman 147 nautical miles south west of the Isles...
The artist's resale right: the derogation for deceased artists
seen at 15:39, 11 November in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK Intellectual Property Office consultation to assess the likely impact of Artist's Resale Right and the derogation for deceased artists on the UK art market closed on 29 September after a week's extension...
Bridget prentice pays tribute to war grave commission
seen at 15:35, 11 November in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Maintaining cemeteries where commonwealth soldiers are buried is an important part of our heritage, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.   
Downing Street press conference
seen at 14:50, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will hold his monthly Downing Street press conference at 09:30 GMT today.

The press conference will give journalists the opportunity to ask questions on a range of topics, including ...

Downing Street press conference
seen at 14:50, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will hold his monthly Downing Street press conference at 09:30 GMT today.

The press conference will give journalists the opportunity to ask questions on a range of topics, including ...

Downing Street press conference
seen at 14:50, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will hold his monthly Downing Street press conference at 09:30 GMT today.

The press conference will give journalists the opportunity to ask questions on a range of topics, including ...

Interview with GMTV
seen at 14:49, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Prime Minister’s interview with GMTV in London.

Read the transcript:

Interviewer:

We are live from Downing Street, we are inside Number 10, it is a British television first...

Prime Minister’s press conference
seen at 14:49, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown used his November press conference to call for a successful conclusion to the stalled Doha round of world trade talks and to warn against a protectionist response to the economic downturn.

Prime Minister’s press conference
seen at 14:49, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown used his November press conference to call for a successful conclusion to the stalled Doha round of world trade talks and to warn against a protectionist response to the economic downturn.

Prime Minister’s press conference
seen at 14:49, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown used his November press conference to call for a successful conclusion to the stalled Doha round of world trade talks and to warn against a protectionist response to the economic downturn.

Economy: UK Trade
seen at 14:48, 11 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to 3.9bn in September
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 14:48, 11 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to 3.9bn in September
'...make more use of the M4 bus lane' -- Mark Derry
seen at 14:18, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that a car manufacture can lease use of the M4 bus lane for one...
'...introduce legislation to change the law so that any qualified driver who reaches the age of 65 years and wishes to continue driving should undergo a medical examination on their birthday and every year after that to confirm they are still medically fi
seen at 14:18, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are too many cases of older drivers being found incapable of safe...
'...To look towards how much people with Multiple Sclerosis would benifit for getting a heating allowance.' -- Cath Miles
seen at 13:49, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am petitioning on behalf of all Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers to receive a...
'...decrease the disparity in the cost of annual university tuition fees paid by students dependent on parental income' -- Angela Barrett
seen at 13:49, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is incredibly unjust that students from "middle income" families have now...
'...introduce legislation so that any ex member of parliament who earns, externally, more than the value of his taxpayer funded pension has that pension abated pound for pound by the excess.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 13:49, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anybody on benefits who earns more than the limit has their benefits abated...
'...To accept that an individual has the right to end their own life when, medically, the quality of that life makes an indvidual feel that it is no longer worth living and suffering for' -- John Lacey
seen at 13:48, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An individual of the UK has the right to cause the premature end of their...
'...stop wasting house of commons time with media issues when their are more important items to debate.' -- Paul Mitchell
seen at 13:48, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the house of commons is no place for media issues to be...
'...stop all aerosol spraying operations and .make the data regarding the operations public.' -- C.Rushton
seen at 13:48, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...stop all aerosol spraying operations and .make the data regarding the operations public.' -- C.Rushton
'...outlaw job agencies' -- Simon Hopkin
seen at 13:47, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In these times of financial turmoil, people who have to work through the...
'...Give free Heating Oil to anyone aged over 70 and to vulnerable families with children under 5' -- nick callaghan
seen at 13:47, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Heating Oil is the only source of heating and hot water available to a vast...
Change4life: the healthy living revolution starts here
seen at 13:11, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90 per cent of today's children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases - that&#...
Change4life: the healthy living revolution starts here
seen at 13:11, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90 per cent of today's children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases - that&#...
Change4life: the healthy living revolution starts here
seen at 13:11, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90 per cent of today's children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases - that&#...
Statistical press notice: gp extended opening hours - monthly update.
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Statistical press notice: gp extended opening hours - monthly update.
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Statistical press notice: gp extended opening hours - monthly update.
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
New deputy chief dental officer
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Sue Gregory has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Dental Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today.   
New deputy chief dental officer
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Sue Gregory has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Dental Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today.   
New deputy chief dental officer
seen at 13:10, 11 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Sue Gregory has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Dental Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today.   
'...bring continuity to the long service medals of the Unitred Kingdom Emergency Services' -- Ken Fowler
seen at 12:33, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In line with almost every other country in the world, the United Kingdom...
'...Issue replacement medals to persons whose medals have been stolen without the word 'copy'.' -- Regie Butler
seen at 12:33, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MOD rules currently state that replacement medals bear the word 'copy, it is...
'...Temporary working' -- Clara Samuel
seen at 12:32, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People reporting at the immigration centers who can not be send home now...
'...Re-open the Wellington, Somerset Train Station' -- Ben Ware
seen at 12:32, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wellington(Somerset)is to the west of Taunton and serves a large rural part...
'...make dangerous clamshell plastic packaging illegal' -- Patrick Murphy
seen at 12:32, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I'm sick to death of cutting myself on the hard, sealed clear-plastic "clam-...
'...closely monitor UK banks lending to small and medium-sized businesses to ensure the banks deliver on their bail-out obligations of remaining open for business.' -- Phil Orford, Chief Executive of the Forum of Private Business
seen at 12:31, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is a support organisation that...
'...Compel British airports to provide drinking fountains in prominent positions beyond security control' -- J Godfrey
seen at 12:31, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the understandable levels of security at airport terminals,...
'...give the Kennel Club statutory powers for the health, safety and welfare of breeding dogs' -- Lady Margaret Flack
seen at 12:30, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned demand that the goverment provide statutory powers to the...
'...Prevent Local councils from investing council tax money abroad' -- Christopher G Davies
seen at 12:30, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Local Councils are supposed to be none profit making organisations so...
'...Create a new Bank Holiday in remembrance of all service personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the duty of this country' -- Blair Lothian
seen at 12:29, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Much has been written concerning the future passing of the last veterans of...
'...Make the csa fairer looking at indivdual cases, and ask for realistic amounts of money' -- mark newell
seen at 12:29, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
people are losing their homes, familys and jobs due to massivly imposed...
'...Respect the BBC's independence with respect to the content of Russell Brand's Radio 2 broadcast of 18th October 2008' -- Gregory Boyd
seen at 12:29, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst the readers of a number of tabloid newspapers may have an interest in...
'...Stop European Laws being made Law in the United Kingdom without the say of the Majority of United Kingdom Residents' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 12:28, 11 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The british public should have a say what laws should be used in the United...
Application Form and Guidance for Applicants
seen at 10:56, 11 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Application form for use when applying for jobs with the CRC. Guidance for applicants is included with the form.

New groups on insurance and asset management
seen at 10:45, 11 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Ensuring the long-term strength of the UK's insurance and asset management industries is the focus of two new government-industry groups to be co-chaired by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling MP together with ...
Employment: Discrimination (Baroness Thornton, Baronesses in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (Maria Eagle) has made the following Statement.

I wish to notify Parliament that Great Britain has fully implemented...

Employment: Discrimination (Baroness Thornton, Baronesses in Waiting, HM Household)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (Maria Eagle) has made the following Statement.

I wish to notify Parliament that Great Britain has fully implemented...

Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (Margaret Beckett, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing final allocations of the first round of £101 million of Housing Planning Delivery Grant (HPDG) for 2008-09. HPDG was established in 2007 to reward local authorities for improved delivery...

Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (Margaret Beckett, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing final allocations of the first round of £101 million of Housing Planning Delivery Grant (HPDG) for 2008-09. HPDG was established in 2007 to reward local authorities for improved delivery...

Informal EU Defence Ministerial (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My predecessor, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Des Browne), represented the UK at an informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers held on 1 and 2 October 2008, in Deauville, France. It...

Informal EU Defence Ministerial (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My predecessor, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Des Browne), represented the UK at an informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers held on 1 and 2 October 2008, in Deauville, France. It...

UK Nuclear Trade Policy (India) (Bill Rammell, Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the statement on civil nuclear co-operation with India on 6 September 2008 by the nuclear suppliers group (NSG) which provides an exception from the NSG guidelines for exports to civil nuclear facilities...

Agenda for the General Affairs and External Relations Council (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 10 and 11 November in Brussels. My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Minister for...

Agenda for the General Affairs and External Relations Council (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 10 and 11 November in Brussels. My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Minister for...

Healthy Community Challenge Fund (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

"Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: a cross-government strategy for England", published January 2008, included a commitment to invest £30 million between 2008-09 and 2010-11 in a Healthy Community Challenge ...

Healthy Community Challenge Fund (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

"Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: a cross-government strategy for England", published January 2008, included a commitment to invest £30 million between 2008-09 and 2010-11 in a Healthy Community Challenge ...

Independent Monitoring Commission (20th Report) (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have received the 20th report of the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC). This report has been made under articles 4 and 7 of the international agreement that established the Commission and it reports on...

Independent Monitoring Commission (20th Report) (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:37, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have received the 20th report of the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC). This report has been made under articles 4 and 7 of the international agreement that established the Commission and it reports on...

Recast Directive (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Secretary (also in the Government Equalities Office), Government Equalities Office)
seen at 10:36, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to notify Parliament that Great Britain has fully implemented the recast directive 2006/54/EC, as required by the European Union. The recast directive came into force on 15 August 2006 with a primary aim...

Recast Directive (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Secretary (also in the Government Equalities Office), Government Equalities Office)
seen at 10:36, 11 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to notify Parliament that Great Britain has fully implemented the recast directive 2006/54/EC, as required by the European Union. The recast directive came into force on 15 August 2006 with a primary aim...

PM speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet
seen at 04:08, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has told guests at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet that the current turmoil in the world economy offers a chance to build a “new global order” based on cooperation and opportunity...

New global order is possible - PM
seen at 04:08, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has told guests at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet that the current turmoil in the world economy offers a chance to build a “new global order” based on cooperation and opportunity...

Armistice Day
seen at 04:07, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM’s Armistice Day tribute
seen at 04:06, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has spoken of the sacrifice and courage of all those who have died serving their country and paid tribute to those serving in the armed forces today.

Listen to the PM’s message [mp3...

Podcast on Armistice
seen at 04:06, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a podcast given by the Prime Minister on Armistice.

Read the transcript:

It was 90 years ago today that the guns of the Western front fell silent, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day...

PM’s Armistice Day tribute
seen at 04:05, 11 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has spoken of the sacrifice and courage of all those who have died serving their country and paid tribute to those serving in the armed forces today.

Listen to the PM’s message