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20 November 2008

John Sergeant
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was dismayed about John Sergeant’s decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing, the PMS replied that he was sure there were a number of other distinguished former Chairmen or even the...
John Sergeant
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was dismayed about John Sergeant’s decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing, the PMS replied that he was sure there were a number of other distinguished former Chairmen or even the...
Economy
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to explain what the Prime Minister had meant when he talked about plans to bring forward proposals to get banks to lend to businesses, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that...
Economy
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to explain what the Prime Minister had meant when he talked about plans to bring forward proposals to get banks to lend to businesses, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that...
Pirates
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about a possible EU force in the Gulf of Aden to combat piracy, the PMS emphasised that this was something that had been under consideration and been looked at and planned for, for some time. Planning was...
Pirates
seen at 22:50, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about a possible EU force in the Gulf of Aden to combat piracy, the PMS emphasised that this was something that had been under consideration and been looked at and planned for, for some time. Planning was...
Gurkha Petition
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Gurkhas would be handing in a petition at No10 today and would there be any further Government announcements on the issue, the PMS said that the Government position on this was set out by the Home ...
Gurkha Petition
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Gurkhas would be handing in a petition at No10 today and would there be any further Government announcements on the issue, the PMS said that the Government position on this was set out by the Home ...
Gurkha Petition
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Gurkhas would be handing in a petition at No10 today and would there be any further Government announcements on the issue, the PMS said that the Government position on this was set out by the Home ...
SME Meeting
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a read-out of the meeting, the PMS said that this was one of a series of meetings that the Prime Minister was having, listening to the concerns of businesses. We recognised that some small and medium-...
SME Meeting
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a read-out of the meeting, the PMS said that this was one of a series of meetings that the Prime Minister was having, listening to the concerns of businesses. We recognised that some small and medium-...
SME Meeting
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a read-out of the meeting, the PMS said that this was one of a series of meetings that the Prime Minister was having, listening to the concerns of businesses. We recognised that some small and medium-...
Iceland
seen at 22:49, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about where we were on the package for Iceland, the PMS replied that there was a joint statement that had been put out by the UK, Dutch and German governments which read: In supporting the IMF programme ...
Iceland
seen at 22:48, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about where we were on the package for Iceland, the PMS replied that there was a joint statement that had been put out by the UK, Dutch and German governments which read: In supporting the IMF programme ...
Economy
seen at 22:48, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to mortgage figures and retail sales, the PMS said that we didn t normally comment on monthly figures. These figures fluctuated from month to month and this was clearly a difficult...
Economy
seen at 22:48, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to mortgage figures and retail sales, the PMS said that we didn t normally comment on monthly figures. These figures fluctuated from month to month and this was clearly a difficult...
Baby P
seen at 22:48, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that the Baby P statement from Ed Balls was an update and followed on from the exchanges at DCSF Questions earlier this week. Asked if the...
Baby P
seen at 22:48, 20 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that the Baby P statement from Ed Balls was an update and followed on from the exchanges at DCSF Questions earlier this week. Asked if the...
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 22:42, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The banking system, small businesses and tax cuts were on the agenda at Wednesday s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on tobacco marketing, North sea investments and winter fuel allowance.

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 22:42, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The banking system, small businesses and tax cuts were on the agenda at Wednesday s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on tobacco marketing, North sea investments and winter fuel allowance.

Afternoon press briefing for Wednesday 19 November 2008
seen at 22:42, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the economy and John Sergeant.

Economy

Asked to explain what the Prime Minister had meant when he talked about plans to bring forward proposals to get banks...

Morning press briefing from 20 November 2008
seen at 22:41, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Baby P, economy, Iceland, SME meeting, Gurkha petition and pirates

Baby P

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that...

Morning press briefing from 20 November 2008
seen at 22:41, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Baby P, economy, Iceland, SME meeting, Gurkha petition and pirates

Baby P

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that...

PM reaffirms support for independent Kosovo
seen at 22:40, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has welcomed the Republic of Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Tha i to 10 Downing Street.

At the meeting, also attended by Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth...

Minister: "social enterprise can blaze a trail through tough economic times"
seen at 22:16, 20 November in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Amid the vibrant hubbub of Social Enterprise Day, the Government today backed social enterprise as the model to show how business with a conscience can be done. The Minister for the Third Sector, Kevin Brennan, ...
Uk officially free from avian influenza (ai)
seen at 21:29, 20 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK is officially free from Avian Influenza (AI) from today (20 November), according to the rules laid down by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).   
Uk officially free from avian influenza (ai)
seen at 21:29, 20 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK is officially free from Avian Influenza (AI) from today (20 November), according to the rules laid down by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).   
Health and care workers to set up new social enterprises
seen at 21:18, 20 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Funding announced for innovative social enterprise projects   
Health and care workers to set up new social enterprises
seen at 21:18, 20 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Funding announced for innovative social enterprise projects   
Nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data september 2008
seen at 21:17, 20 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   
Nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data september 2008
seen at 21:17, 20 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the czech republic
seen at 20:43, 20 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Ms Sian MacLeod OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic in succession to Ms Linda Duffield CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms MacLeod will...
Change of british high commissioner for the republic of malta
seen at 20:42, 20 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Ms Louise Stanton has been appointed British High Commissioner for The Republic of Malta in succession to Mr Nicholas Archer MVO who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Stanton will take...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of moldova
seen at 20:42, 20 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Keith Shannon has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova in succession to Mr John Beyer. Mr Shannon will take up his appointment during April 2009.   
Building public confidence in the fight against crime
seen at 19:52, 20 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Victims and witnesses who have successfully spoken out against crime and anti-social behaviour were praised today by the Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey on a visit to Sheffield.   ...
Building public confidence in the fight against crime
seen at 19:52, 20 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Victims and witnesses who have successfully spoken out against crime and anti-social behaviour were praised today by the Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey on a visit to Sheffield.   ...
New measures to aid minority ethnic recruitment, retention and progression in the police
seen at 19:52, 20 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Policing Minister Vernon Coaker today published his Assessment of Minority Ethnic Recruitment, Retention and Progression in the Police Service. The report confirms police forces are already doing good work to aid...
New measures to aid minority ethnic recruitment, retention and progression in the police
seen at 19:52, 20 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Policing Minister Vernon Coaker today published his Assessment of Minority Ethnic Recruitment, Retention and Progression in the Police Service. The report confirms police forces are already doing good work to aid...
'...Not loan money from the IMFin the hope of buying the next election' -- PAUL CARDY
seen at 19:42, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition Gordon Brown not to loan yet more money in an...
'...Intervene with the energy companies as a matter off urgency in order to reduce the difference in cost between using prepayment meters and paying by direct debit.' -- robert northover
seen at 19:41, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the Prime Minister is no doubt aware,for a variety of reasons, many...
'...Softening the Earning Requirement under HSMP for International Students' -- Sandeep Heer
seen at 19:41, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all are students at the moments. And worried about our future because of...
'...increase the amount of stages for short hops on a bus journey to a maximum of six stages' -- Michael Brandrick
seen at 19:41, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
bus stops are barely 300 yards apart and the fact that a short hop, which...
'...Hold a parallel referendum in England and Wales on Scottish Independence' -- Clive Glover
seen at 19:40, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The SNP is committed to holding a referendum in Scotland on independence...
'...Take over the mersey tunnel and make it part of the uk road way' -- MR W Jones
seen at 19:40, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister says he wants to put cash in our pockets to help with the...
'...increase the difficulty of the Driving Practical Test to match the new standard of the Motorcycle Practical Test' -- Amie Stephen
seen at 19:40, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On a the DSA website, this statement was made about motorcycle and moped...
'...Urgently revise the current Habitual Residency Test for returning UK nationals' -- Susan Cullen
seen at 19:40, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current criteria for claiming entitlements for returning UK Nationals is...
'...Force by law Gypsies/travellers to clean up site on departure' -- Piotr Malek
seen at 19:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Everybody should clean mess he/she have done. Gypsies/Travellers should...
'...Reduce the interest that students pay on their loan and do not charge it until payback time' -- Wendy Walker
seen at 19:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The interest students are paying on their student loans is extortionate and...
'...make it so you need some sort of permission/license before you are allowed to have children' -- katie finch
seen at 19:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Before anyone in this country should have children they should all have to...
'...make a law that all toxic cleaner products should contain a Government health warning on their packaging.' -- Stephen Hammond
seen at 19:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many cleaning products have been shown to cause asthma, earache, diarrhoea...
'...stop plans to remove holocaust from school curriculim' -- christine ward
seen at 19:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have recieved email stating that the holocaust will be removed from school...
'...make all the service records of all soldiers who served in the first world war free to view and download, why should i have to pay to find out how and why my grandfather died serving his country' -- philip elmes
seen at 19:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...make all the service records of all soldiers who served in the first world war free to view and download, why should i have to pay to find out how and why my grandfather died serving his country' -- philip elmes...
'...stop Redbridge Council denying children foster placements because the foster carer is a smoker' -- Anthony Domaille
seen at 19:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Central government has a duty under The Children s Act 2004 and the Every...
'...Ban the construction of minarets' -- Mark Pitt
seen at 19:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no requirement for a minaret other than as a symbol of power and as...
'...have the power to sieze passports from offenders on bail for child abuse cases' -- S Cochrane
seen at 19:36, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many suspected 'child abuse' offenders are skipping bail and absconding...
'...introduce the presumed consent (opt out) organ donor scheme' -- Alex Rogers
seen at 19:36, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The major contributing factor to a lack of organ donors is the fact that...
'...Investigate Gas and Electricity companies for Price fixing' -- Richard Noons
seen at 19:36, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rather than offer tax relief for winter fuel payments - the companies...
'...Stronger sentences for crimes against elderly or young(old fashion values for society)' -- Carl Holt
seen at 19:35, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With recent news (Nov 08) Baby P and Bob schofield ww2 veteran badly beaten...
'...include recommendation 58 of the Pitt report on the list of urgent recommendations requiring action for this report' -- Simon Bown
seen at 19:35, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the publication of the Pitt report little action seems to have been...
Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation: a consultation paper
seen at 18:41, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation document
Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation: a consultation paper
seen at 18:41, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation document
PAN 70 Electronic Planning Service Delivery: Planning Advice Note on Electronic Planning Service Delivery
seen at 18:40, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Identifies how new technology can improve the delivery of the planning service. Updated to include 'Annex C Planning Information Online'
PAN 70 Electronic Planning Service Delivery: Planning Advice Note on Electronic Planning Service Delivery
seen at 18:40, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Identifies how new technology can improve the delivery of the planning service. Updated to include 'Annex C Planning Information Online'
Evaluation of 'Planning Tomorrow's Workforce Today': Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 18:40, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation Report of Planning Tomorrow's Workforce Today publication.
Evaluation of 'Planning Tomorrow's Workforce Today': Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 18:40, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Evaluation Report of Planning Tomorrow's Workforce Today publication.
Investigation shuts business development network
seen at 18:16, 20 November in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Three companies that offered a business network development service, which targeted unemployed former middle and senior management executives, have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the...
New chair for the london thames gateway development corporation
seen at 16:55, 20 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government today announced that Bob Lane OBE is the new Chair of the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC).   
New chair for the london thames gateway development corporation
seen at 16:55, 20 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government today announced that Bob Lane OBE is the new Chair of the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC).   
Transport statistics
seen at 16:52, 20 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Transport statistics
seen at 16:52, 20 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Tackling the menace of dangerous drivers
seen at 16:51, 20 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A crackdown on the menace of reckless driving was announced by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today as he unveiled a range of new proposals to tackle drink and drug drivers and other dangers on Britain'...
'...Restrict flights from London City Airport to Monday - Friday only and reroute the flight path' -- Paul Foster
seen at 16:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Flight departures and arrivals should only be allowed from the City Airport...
'...not to penalise the vast majority of sensible drinkers by setting minimum drink prices' -- Cavin O' Brien
seen at 16:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
setting minimum prices for the sale of alcohol i.e raising prices. will...
'...Support the national hate crime officer network in identifying issues of inequality' -- Alexandra Crawford
seen at 16:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"We state for the attention of the responsible senior hate crime officer of...
'...Increase spending in catering in all state boarding schools and other state run accomidation.' -- Hannah Taylor
seen at 16:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to ensure that the heath of people living in establishments...
'...Provide students under 19 with free "Bus" and "Train" passes.' -- A. Nsek
seen at 16:39, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think it would be much more better if the government could make TfL Trains...
'...make urgent representation to the Broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, the broadcasting institutions operating in the UK and film regulators, asking them to stop the use of unnecessary swearing and bad language in their productions (including those availabl
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Concern about the volume and nature of swearing on television made headlines...
'...FundBlindDogs' -- Helen Drury
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you are wheelchair bound then the Government accepts you are disabled....
'...allow schools to sell fairtrade produce (including chocolate) to help promote and raise awareness of the hardship in developing countries' -- Hannah Bridgwood
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As St. Joseph's College is a Catholic school, Fairtrade means a lot to each...
'....Introduce electronic tagging - For uncooperative parents on a child protection register , especially regarding abuse and neglect.' -- Cassie Burkill
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently, the Case of Baby P has shocked and disturbed a nation. This...
'...call upon Defence Secretary John Hutton to instigate an independent public inquiry into the use of the Snatch Land Rover in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts' -- Susan Smith
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Families of those killed in Snatch Land Rovers, as well as injured soldiers...
'...Stop MP's fiddling the system,buying homes,at the tax payers expense.' -- Bernard Peel
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This Concerns all Mp's.This is to stop this rediculouse government rule on...
'...provide similar governmental guarantees to UK mutual societies as for banks' -- Thomas Stanley Callaghan
seen at 16:38, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Investors in the Presbyterian Mutual Society have found their funds frozen...
'...Lower the speed limit on single track country lanes' -- Andrew Martin
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single track country lanes should not have a speed limit of 60 mph. I...
'...Free bus passes for parents and guardians' -- Reem Farwana
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that there should be free bus passes for parents and guardians who...
'...BAN SATS FROM SCHOOLS for ever!!!! The governent banned them but it should be banned from the schools so they don't buy the test paper and give it to their students' -- Reem Farwana
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
QuicK, time is running out!!! it is so unfair and unjust! After the...
'...Make it Law for all Public sector Agencies to comply and be certificated to ISO17799/27001 Information Security Standard' -- Beverley Shy
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently it is optional for public agencies to be certified to ISO17799/...
'...change benifits to the amount depending on your housing situation' -- caroline bayne
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
change the jobseekers allowance to not be determind by age as this is age...
'...enact government policy ensuring the return of all monies that he as Chancellor grabbed from pension funds in 1997, with interest.' -- Philip Deacon
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1997 the Prime Minister as Chancellor raided the pension funds of...
'...increase the copyright term for performers from 50 to 95 years.' -- David Mason
seen at 16:37, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do performers deserve copyright on a par with other creators? We think so....
'...change the tax system to include all nondomicile and remove citizenship of all who change residence to avoid tax.' -- keith bennett
seen at 16:36, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the tax havens of the rich should be fought with the same endevour as the...
Water companies must increase water efficiency savings by 40 per cent
seen at 16:32, 20 November in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
- England and Wales could save enough water to supply London, Birmingham and Cardiff if we were to follow German lead -   
Water companies must increase water efficiency savings by 40 per cent
seen at 16:32, 20 November in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
- England and Wales could save enough water to supply London, Birmingham and Cardiff if we were to follow German lead -   
Water companies must increase water efficiency savings by 40 per cent
seen at 16:32, 20 November in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
- England and Wales could save enough water to supply London, Birmingham and Cardiff if we were to follow German lead -   
Government welcomes new bribery law recommendations
seen at 16:09, 20 November in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Welcoming the Law Commission's recommendations for change to existing laws on bribery published today, Government anti-corruption champion and Justice Secretary Jack Straw said:   
Regions rise to the new university challenge
seen at 15:41, 20 November in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Universities Secretary John Denham today announced 27 areas in England interested in establishing new higher education (HE) centres, confirming strong local support for university expansion.   
'...ban standing on the railway' -- S Knowles
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we are required to wear seat belts in cars and on buses now.we cant even...
'...Put An End To Youths Being Stabbed And Killed' -- Jill Laurie
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Knife crime is becoming a popular culture amongst our younger generation and...
'...Introduce legislation making professionals, responsible for the protection of children, liable to criminal prosecution when their inactions or negligence have directly contributed to the death of a minor' -- Gaynor Mason
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Professionals who fail to act to protect those children they have...
'...Scrap PCSOs' -- Christian Cox
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
PCSOs are a waste of money. All I ever see them doing is stand around...
'...Give Britain back to British Citizens' -- Steven Hartill
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British people of all ethnic backgrounds who work hard and pay their tax's...
'...Stop the Traffik' -- Paddy Stevens
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to stop all forms of human traffiking throughout the whole modern world.
'...force rail companies to stop charging full price for journeys on late running trains.' -- James Bell
seen at 13:12, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Train companies rake in millions of pounds a year by charging full price for...
'...Introduce legislation to enable professionals, in child protection services, to carry out surveillance on families where there has been, or if their is evidence of a significant risk of, abuse to a child/children' -- Gaynor Mason
seen at 13:11, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Surveillance should be able to be carried out without parental consent or...
'...lower the court costs for local authorities to apply for protection for children at risk' -- Serenella Flackett
seen at 13:11, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is now more expensive by up to 2,500% for a local authority to apply to a...
'...Create an independant department for whistle-blowers to alert of failings in any child protection issue or service, where a child is believed to be at risk. This department would then be required to initiate an investigation and oversee the handling/m
seen at 13:11, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A new department, independant of social services, should be established. It...
'...Ensure a collaboration between Camelot and Organ Donation' -- Alexander Clarke
seen at 13:11, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please negotiate with Camelot to carry Organ donor Cards on their stands for...
'...Amend the DCR Reg 12 schedule 1 para 65 Reg 1996 to allow men and women to share cabins when on opposite shifts while working on offshore installations.' -- Wendy Pender
seen at 13:11, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This regulation is impractical and unreasonable. Segregation by cabins makes...
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 12:45, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The banking system, small businesses and tax cuts were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on tobacco marketing, North sea investments and the winter fuel allowance.

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 12:44, 20 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The banking system, small businesses and tax cuts were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on tobacco marketing, North sea investments and winter fuel allowance.

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Economy: Public Sector
seen at 12:43, 20 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
October: 1.0bn current budget surplus
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 12:43, 20 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Flat underlying growth in October
Consumers stand up for their statutory rights
seen at 12:35, 20 November in Local Better Regulation Office News - national (Our copy).
Consumers are more likely to stand up for their statutory rights than seek help or advice from official sources, a major new survey reveals.   
'...support the community of Ellistown and Battleflat in Leicestershire to stop UK Coal from destroying an invaluable wildlife habitat with an industrial warehouse, but to sanction the creation of a country park. The site is the old South Leicester Coal D
seen at 12:35, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Residents working with the Friends of Ellistown Wildlife Garden (www....
'...Increase the VAT Registration Threshold to 100,000' -- Elaine Clark
seen at 12:35, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would help: * Small businesses to remain competitive * Reduce...
'...Before people can change their name do a check for crime or debt history' -- D gold
seen at 12:35, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am concerned about people being allowed to change their names easily...
'...provide Doctors who are adequately educated to treat anxiety disorders' -- Candie Gilchrist
seen at 12:34, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition was created to better the lifes of everyone suffering from an...
'...A Royal commision to oversee Social Services' -- Warren Marris
seen at 12:34, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish to see a Royal Commission installed to oversee the running of Social...
'...For Schools to hold annual sports awards' -- Iain Starkey-Smith
seen at 12:34, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I attended my sons sports awards last night and the school said it hoped to...
'...Stop Universities increasing the tuition fee between years on a degree course' -- Megan Hurst
seen at 12:33, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is understandable that an amount of money has to be paid into the system...
'...Make all car clampers register as special constables' -- stephen ligertwood
seen at 12:33, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If all car clampers came under the control of the police I am sure the...
'...Take action against Halifax plc, to ensure that they do not enforce unfair mortgage conditions' -- mike stables
seen at 12:33, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Halifax plc is the UK s largest mortgage lender. Its mortgage conditions...
'...Help safeguard the human rights of vulnerable women threatened with violence by changing the 'No recourse to public funds requirement' and allowing these women access to income and safe alternative housing including refuges.' -- Iram Awan
seen at 12:32, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Support Amnesty International & Southall Black Sisters campaign to bring...
'...give just 1 from tax payers money to third world countries' -- Katie Searle-jones
seen at 12:32, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If everyone in the world who pays tax, can have 1 deducted from the tax (no...
World experts meet to boost creative industries
seen at 12:32, 20 November in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
International creative business leaders come together in Liverpool for first cabinet ambassador meeting   
'...Ensure that all local councils actually do recycle all the recyclables separated by residents' -- Ryan Martin
seen at 12:32, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the revelations that some local Councils in Britain have been...
'...Create a nationalised bank' -- imran rafiq
seen at 12:31, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
create a nationalised bank that is controlled and owned by the government (...
'...give EMA to year 10's and 11's to raise school atendence' -- natalie baldock
seen at 12:31, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i think that if you give EMA to year elven and ten students if they go to...
'...Ignore the increasing number of pressure and interest groups that make so many ludicrous demands for special treatment in the same way that the Prime Minister appears to ignore petitions.' -- Rick Borrelli
seen at 12:30, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is an increasing number of groups and think tanks making an...
'...ensure that Chesterfield Borough Council is closely monitored with regards to how it spends 4.2 million granted to the council under the Working Neighbourhoods Fund to tackle worklessness' -- Scott Lomax
seen at 12:30, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Chesterfield Borough Council was granted 4.2 million under the Working...
'...introduce a law to separate out commuter traffic from commercial goods traffic during peak commuting hours on weekdays by banning commercial goods carrying vehicles with a Gross Laden Weight greater than 3.5 Tonnes from using any UK road during peak c
seen at 12:29, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, peak commuter traffic and commercial goods vehicles use the UK...
'...Increase the income tax lower threshold to 10,000pa to be financed by progressively increasing income tax by the minimum necessary to those earning over 35,000pa.' -- Wilson Smith
seen at 12:29, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This move could really radically improve the spending potential of those in...
'...Abolish cash benefits for children and bring in clothing and food vouchers instead.' -- Michael Armstrong
seen at 12:29, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's hard to believe in this country today, many children are still living...
'...Reform public sector pensions' -- Alan Turner
seen at 12:28, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Inadequate funding and taking on unquantifiable risks led the banks into the...
'...allow public funding of our regiments by charity' -- perry newton
seen at 12:28, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
army air force and navy regiments can then be sponsored by individuals and...
Inquiry publishes provisional issues list
seen at 12:27, 20 November in The Baha Mousa Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).
Today, the Baha Mousa Inquiry has published its provisional Issues List. The list is intended as a guide to the issues on which the Inquiry's investigations will focus. It has been published on the Inquiry&#...
'...help out internationally' -- naomi miller
seen at 12:27, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am writing on account of conflict diamond. Yes i agree that we have...
'...Ensure that those who help relatives to end their lives due to terminal illness or paralysis are not prosecuted.' -- C.J.Chalmers
seen at 12:27, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ensure that the Government does not prosecute relatives who help family...
'...Stop any attempts to charge for national road usage by the mile' -- Michelle Knight
seen at 12:26, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Such a scheme is unrowkable and will cost a small fortune to implement. The...
'...enact laws restricting the usage of unsolicited direct mail campaigns.' -- Tom Barry
seen at 12:26, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Direct mail campaigns are - in all their forms - an intrusive component of...
'...issue all Police Community Support Officers with a stab proof vest, for their day-to-day protection.' -- L Whitehouse
seen at 12:26, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please provide the funds to issue every Community Support Officer in the...
'...Implement - One Property - One Energy Supplier' -- Nimesh Christian
seen at 12:25, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr Prime Minister The analysts around the globe know that the state of...
'...Publically support a 6 month no-toll trial for the Dartford Crossing.' -- Etienne Tour
seen at 12:25, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people feel the collection of tolls at Dartford is a major >cause< of...
'...take the strongest possible action against those who perpetrate Female Genital Mutilation' -- Margaret King
seen at 12:25, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This IS against the law in Britain but I believe it still goes on;...
'...abbolish the points system for recieving incapacity benefit' -- conrad andrews
seen at 12:24, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we ask that the prime minister abbolish the points system for recieving...
'...Investigate distance learning course providers for product and financial mis selling. (after the recent bbc watchdog report Nov 2008).' -- Stuart Holland
seen at 12:24, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Have noticed since the bbc watchdog report on distance learning courses that...
'...Please when ou consider the tax cuts to regenerate the economy dont forget Disabled People who are unable to work.' -- Peter Budgen
seen at 12:23, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recent years Disabled people have been the forgotton minority. When you...
'...Change the licensing of the BBC to allow UK TV License holders outside the UK to view BBC programmes via the Internet' -- Gareth Cook
seen at 12:23, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would allow those that have paid for their TV license to actually get...
'...Impose a special tax on the major supermarkets if they announce an increase in profits following the massive inflation on food prices.' -- Frank Redmile
seen at 12:23, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In this time of massive inflation on retail food prices and despite British...
'...Cut public sector employment and stop persecuting the British private sector taxpayer.' -- David Smith
seen at 12:22, 20 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The average public sector worker will be entitled to a pension worth 17,091...
Cap health check deal a step forward but also a missed opportunity
seen at 11:30, 20 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The agreement reached on the CAP Health Check in Brussels today is a step in the right direction of further reform, but it was also a missed opportunity to speed up the process of change, Environment Secretary Hilary...
Planning Advice Note PAN 45: Annex 2: Spatial Frameworks and Supplementary Planning Guidance for Wind Farms
seen at 09:31, 20 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides advice to planning authorities on supplementary planning guidance for wind farms, particularly on the process of preparing spatial frameworks for wind farms over 20 megawatts capacity.
Double Taxation Convention (Libya) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new Double Taxation Convention with Libya was signed on 17 November 2008. After signature, the text of the convention was deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs...

Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the Budget ECOFIN to be held on 21 November in Brussels. Items on the agenda are as follows:

Preliminary Draft Amending Budgets Nos. 10 and 11 for 2008

Finance Ministers will be invited...

Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the Budget ECOFIN to be held on 21 November in Brussels. Items on the agenda are as follows:

Preliminary Draft Amending Budgets Nos. 10 and 11 for 2008

Finance Ministers will be invited...

Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the Budget ECOFIN to be held on 21 November in Brussels. Items on the agenda are as follows:

Preliminary Draft Amending Budgets Nos. 10 and 11 for 2008

Finance Ministers will be invited...

Tipping/National Minimum Wage (Consultation) (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am launching our consultation on proposals to amend national minimum wage regulations that will end the practice of tips being used in payment of the national minimum wage.

Since the National Minimum...

Education, Youth and Culture Council (Barbara Follett, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Culture; Minister for the East of England), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Education, Youth and Culture Council will be held on 20-21 November in Brussels. Alun Ffred Jones, Minister for Heritage for Wales, will be representing the UK on the morning of 20 November when culture and...

Education, Youth and Culture Council (Barbara Follett, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Culture; Minister for the East of England), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Education, Youth and Culture Council will be held on 20-21 November in Brussels. Alun Ffred Jones, Minister for Heritage for Wales, will be representing the UK on the morning of 20 November when culture and...

Education, Youth and Culture Council (Barbara Follett, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Culture; Minister for the East of England), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Education, Youth and Culture Council will be held on 20-21 November in Brussels. Alun Ffred Jones, Minister for Heritage for Wales, will be representing the UK on the morning of 20 November when culture and...

Prostitution (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the findings of the Government's review into tackling demand for prostitution. The review explored both the legislative and non-legislative options available drawing on the experiences of...

Prostitution (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:31, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the findings of the Government's review into tackling demand for prostitution. The review explored both the legislative and non-legislative options available drawing on the experiences of...

Prostitution (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 09:30, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the findings of the Government's review into tackling demand for prostitution. The review explored both the legislative and non-legislative options available drawing on the experiences of...

Policing and Justice Powers (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 09:30, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 17 November, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister announced their respective parties, the DUP and Sinn Fein, had reached an historic agreement on the process which would facilitate the devolution of...

Potters Bar and Grayrigg Derailments (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 09:30, 20 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As foreshadowed by my statement of 23 October, the Department for Transport has today written to parties affected by the Potters Bar and Grayrigg derailments to seek their views on the most appropriate way forward...

Appointment of a new circuit judge - gillian denise brasse
seen at 03:41, 20 November in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Gillian Denise Brasse to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England...