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28 November 2008

Skinnypigbaldwin - epetition response
seen at 21:45, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to dis-allow regular pet shops and stores from stocking and selling the rare and beautiful “Skinny Pig” ...

Freemeds - epetition response
seen at 21:44, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make medication for people with AutoImmune Diseases free.”

Details of Petition:

” I am ...

Escortforheroes - epetition response
seen at 21:44, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to instruct the Ministry of Defence and Chief Constables to provide official escorts for the bodies of repatriated British...

Smokinglicenses - epetition response
seen at 21:43, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to amend the smoking ban to allow a limited number of smoking licenses to be obtained by owners of pubs, restaurants...

Stopnarconon - epetition response
seen at 21:43, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban the usage of Narconon in any publicly funded orgianisation.”

Details of Petition:

“...

Actnow4zimbabwe - epetition response
seen at 21:42, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to pro-actively respond to the current crisis in Zimbabwe and bring real, International pressure to bear upon those ...

Psychoregulation - epetition response
seen at 21:42, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abandon proposals for the state regulation of psychological therapies.”

Details of Petition:

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PM opens “model” school
seen at 21:41, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has officially opened the new building and facilities of Allerton High School in Leeds this morning as part of the Cabinet’s visit to the city.

Accompanied by the Education Secretary...

Fco minister bill rammell comments on the situation in thailand
seen at 21:03, 28 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
'The situation facing the many British nationals stranded in Bangkok is frustrating and deeply concerning. Our priority is to help them get home, and I am grateful for the support provided by the Thai authorities...
Great report. Well done.
seen at 19:40, 28 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Great report. Well done.
Thanks, that's much appreciated
seen at 19:39, 28 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks, that's much appreciated
'...Open a Teenage Alcohol Unit at The Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham' -- Louise Rhymes
seen at 17:34, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With binge drinking and liver disease at an all time high and still rising...
'...Ban smoking in the house of commons and house of lords if they want the public to take there smoking ban seriously otherwise it shall be ignored.' -- Stuart Polley
seen at 17:34, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Ban smoking in the house of commons and house of lords if they want the public to take there smoking ban seriously otherwise it shall be ignored.' -- Stuart Polley
Leeds live stream
seen at 17:06, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Nhs makes good progress against key priorities - amended version
seen at 16:47, 28 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
AMENDED VERSION   
Reporting on Progress towards Equality of Opportunity between Disabled Persons and Other Persons made by Public Authorities in Scotland: The Scottish Ministers' Duties: Justice
seen at 16:13, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on disability equality across Justice
Reporting on Progress Towards Equality of Opportunity Between Disabled Persons and Other Persons Made by Public Authorities In Scotland: The Scottish Ministers' Duties: Proposals for the Coordination of Action by Scottish Public Authorities
seen at 16:13, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Proposals for Coordination
Reporting on Progress towards Equality of Opportunity between Disabled Persons and Other Persons made by Public Authorities in Scotland: The Scottish Ministers' Duties: Justice
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on disability equality across Justice
Reporting on Progress towards Equality of Opportunity between Disabled Persons and Other Persons made by Public Authorities in Scotland: the Scottish Ministers' Duties: Health and Wellbeing
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on progress towards disability equality across Health and Wellbeing portfolio
Reporting on Progress towards Equality of Opportunity between Disabled Persons and Other Persons made by Public Authorities in Scotland: The Scottish Ministers' Duties: Finance and Sustainable Growth
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Repoprt on disability equality across finance and sustainable growth portfolio
Reporting on Progress towards Equality of Opportunity between Disabled Persons and Other Persons made by Public Authorities in Scotland: the Scottish Ministers' Duties: Education and Lifelong Learning
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on disability equality across education and lifelong learning portfolio
Race Equality Scheme 2008-2011
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Race Equality Scheme will set out the Government's arrangements for meeting the statutory duty to promote race equality
Race Equality Scheme 2008-2011
seen at 16:12, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Race Equality Scheme will set out the Government's arrangements for meeting the statutory duty to promote race equality
'...allow students to claim local housing allowance.' -- Ruth Boxall
seen at 16:09, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, the maximum student loan available to students recieving no...
'...Bring back the Basic rate of tax of 10p in the first 1000 to help all who work,but,especially the low income earners!' -- C.Colverson
seen at 16:09, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Need I really say more!The wealth does not 'trickle'down to the average wage...
Safer houses - fire deaths halved in uk - but 2 out of 10 homes still need a smoke alarm says ministers
seen at 15:47, 28 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Furniture is safer and smoke alarms are now in 80 per cent of homes - these are just some of the reasons for the halving of the numbers of accidental fire deaths in peoples homes.   
Mca response to maib fishing vessel safety analysis 1992-2006
seen at 13:53, 28 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency today welcomed the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Fishing Vessel Safety Analysis 1992 to 2006, which will provide a major contribution to improving...
Mca response to maib fishing vessel safety analysis 1992-2006
seen at 13:53, 28 November in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency today welcomed the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Fishing Vessel Safety Analysis 1992 to 2006, which will provide a major contribution to improving...
Average house price drops ten per cent in october to £165,529
seen at 13:51, 28 November in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 10.1 per cent in October, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £165,529 representing a decrease month-on-month ...
Average house price drops ten per cent in october to £165,529
seen at 13:51, 28 November in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 10.1 per cent in October, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £165,529 representing a decrease month-on-month ...
Cabinet in Leeds
seen at 13:13, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and the Cabinet will travel to Leeds today for their second regional public engagement event.

At the event Cabinet ministers will sit with members of the public to discuss topical issues...

Leeds town hall
seen at 13:12, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures, 31 october 2008
seen at 13:01, 28 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:   
Alan johnson opens first gp health centre
seen at 13:01, 28 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New centre in Bradford will see patients 8am-8pm, seven days a week   
Nhs makes good progress against key priorities
seen at 13:01, 28 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The NHS is making good progress against key priorities and continues to show strong financial management, the Department of Health announced today.   
New london billboards unveiled as part of national campaign to unite communities against knife crime
seen at 12:53, 28 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The next phase in a new billboard campaign in London featuring young people standing together against knife crime was unveiled today by Home Office Minister Meg Hillier on a visit to Southwark.   
Police and public back policing pledge and cuts to red tape
seen at 12:53, 28 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, today reaffirmed her commitment to cutting police red tape, strengthening local accountability and giving the public a greater say over how their communities are policed, as the responses...
New policing pledge to give a stronger voice on local crime priorities for people of west yorkshire
seen at 12:53, 28 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The positive impact of neighbourhood policing and the growing involvement of communities in the fight against crime were witnessed first hand by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Justice Secretary Jack Straw, in West...
Hmic publishes thematic report on neighbourhood policing and developing citizen focus
seen at 12:53, 28 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Neighbourhood Policing is now a core part of policing across England and Wales but progress varies considerably between forces, a new report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary said today.  &...
Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings 2008: Review of Work Experience in Scotland
seen at 12:40, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Work Experience in Scotland
NHSScotland Chief Executive's Annual Report 2007/08
seen at 12:40, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on progress on 2007/08 key priorities across NHSScotland.
Guidance on Short Breaks (Respite) CCD 4/ 2008
seen at 12:40, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance on the planning and development of personalised short break services.
Guidance on Short Breaks (Respite) CCD 4 / 2008 (easy-read version)
seen at 12:39, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Easy-read version of short breaks guidance supporting the development of personalised short break services.
Consultation Document - 16+ Learning Choices: First Step Activity and Financial Support
seen at 12:39, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Covering page
Business start-ups and closures: vat registrations and de-registrations in 2007
seen at 11:32, 28 November in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Statistical press release   
Energy industry set for climate change
seen at 11:22, 28 November in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK energy industry is now much more prepared for the impacts of climate change, an innovative study has revealed today.   
'...simplify information given at the point of sale, regarding the power consumption and standby consumption of all electrical devices.' -- Karl Homer
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many electrical devices such as fridges and washing machines use a simple...
'...Grant Amnesty to undocumented British families and dependant born outside the UK' -- Clara Samuel
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Its time the UK government look at the benefit it can gain from giving...
'...for full time time transsexuals to have just one ID card, not two.' -- Fiona Matthews
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Full time transsexuals only need one card, as they have to prove to the...
'...Not to close Saxmundham Middle School in 2012 and make it a secondary school' -- John Marten
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the parents of the pupils at Saxmundham Middle School in Suffolk. Would...
'...Make Yorkshire water offer a choice between having a water meter or not. Or make it fair to customers forced to have one by offering discounts on water saving items.' -- Thomas Else
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have recently moved home and my new property has a water meter installed...
'...Change the laws about bringing dogs into the UK' -- Emma Burt
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to a inadequacy in the Pet passport scheme a dog that has had his rabies...
'...Change the BBC licence fee' -- Brian A A Trew
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the BBC demonstrating by its cavalier attitude with regard to its...
'...Stop commercial banks fractional reserve lending' -- David Chan
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current financial crisis has been caused by large banks lending unwisely...
'...Commission a memorial to Baby P so that his memory is never allowed to fade.' -- Martyn Stanley
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That state, having failed to protect Baby P in life, should acknowledge...
'...reduce VAT on service and labour charges' -- Riaz Sobrany
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Reducing VAT on service and labour charges from 17.5% to 5% will create jobs...
'...To exempt the state pension from taxation.' -- Reginald Boulton
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To exempt the state pension from taxation. Exempting the state pension from...
'...place paper recycling bins outside every overground station, underground station and bus stop' -- Kyna Mowat-Gosnell
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every week, a large amount of free newspaper's are given away to commuters....
'...have the competition rules for the supermarkets based on the time it takes to get there.' -- Joe Spivey
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, supermarkets can only open a supermarket if it is not within 7...
'...Introduce the teaching of foreign languages to children in infant school' -- Vyrnwy Rainbird
seen at 10:29, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our society does not do enough to encourage people to learn foreign...
Press Release - 'Rural watchdog visits Ribble Valley to see initiatives to combat fuel poverty'
seen at 10:19, 28 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release to accompany the CRC's visit to Ribble Valley to see examples of initiatives to tackle fuel poverty in rural areas.

Visiting Ribble Valley to check-out initiatives to combat rural fuel poverty
seen at 10:19, 28 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're visiting the Ribble Valley in Lancashire to see work underway to tackle fuel poverty in rural communities.

Richard Burge, one of our Commissioners, will visit projects and...

Joint ministerial committee: uk government and the devolved administrations announce agreement on the marine and coastal access bill
seen at 02:45, 28 November in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK Government and the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have reached agreement on a UK-wide approach to marine planning.   
Millions more will be saving for the future as pensions act 2008 gets royal assent
seen at 02:36, 28 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Up to 9 million people, many of them on low and middle incomes, will get access to a workplace pension, or will be able to save more, as the Pension Act 2008 received Royal Assent yesterday.   
Intellectual property office refreshed website and logo
seen at 00:49, 28 November in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The Intellectual Property Office announces launch of its refreshed website and new logo from 1 December, 2008.   
Circuit bench appointment - peter heywood
seen at 00:48, 28 November in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Peter Heywood 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 and Wales...