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12 January 2009

Mod saddened at death of ww1 veteran william stone
seen at 20:52, 12 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
It is with great sadness that the family of William 'Bill' Stone have announced his passing away at his care home on Saturday aged 108.   
'...promote prosperity, protect local employment, and improve vital local services in Suffolk (including Lowestoft) by establishing three separate unitary authorities responsive to the different needs of their local communities in West Suffolk, East Suffo
seen at 20:03, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Businesses understand the importance of protecting the local economy by...
'...Introduce High Interest Fixed Rate Bonds for sale to Pensioners only' -- Basil Fowler
seen at 20:03, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Re-introduce High Interest Rate Bonds, like those issued in the 80's but...
'...Deal with the oldest asylum legacy cases first' -- G Alia
seen at 20:03, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In July 2006 the Home Secretary announced that there were up to 450,000...
'...Pay heating allowance in a form of a voucher' -- Greg Foster
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As with the current heating allowance, people receive it as a payment...
'...Prohibit El Al landing rights in UK till Israel respects Palestinians human rights' -- David Patten
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Israel has long ignored basic rights of Palestinians and has abused her...
'...- in the absence of any semblance of discipline for children - lower the age of criminal responsibility.' -- Jonathan Dunning-Davies
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scottish ministers are considering raising the age of criminal...
'...help single parents that get there own parents to look after their children while at work' -- Nicola Corry
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the current system there is help for those people that get child minders...
'...investigate insulation grants for old people' -- eddie hall
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
dear sir ,i have tried in vain to get an eldely lady of 83 loft lagging for...
'...Distribute money accrued by disabled people living in long term residential care back into the system upon their death' -- Angela Druce
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many disabled people accrue a lot of money over the years they have spent...
'...please encourage car manufactures to start producing hydrogen powered vehicles and bring in new filling stations for them to fill up' -- carl holmes
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
hydrogen power is the future as oil and gas will soon run out and pollutes...
'...not allow the go ahead of new coal fired power stations until carbon capture and storage can be istalled from the start' -- carl holmes
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a new coal fired power station that does'nt have C.C.S would dramatically...
'...make microchips safer and rectify the problems to save our pets from harm' -- mrs s watson
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make the microchip companys research the chips and rectify what is damaging...
'...Remove the 'A2' Motorcycle Licence Restriction.' -- Thomas Milburn
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Understandably this restriction is in place to reduce the amount of new...
'...carry out an in-depth investigation into the operation of the Office of the Public Guardian to allay the fears of those who feel that it may be failing to meet its duty of care to those whose affairs it supervises and to those who are responsible for
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Office of the Public Guardian supervises the financial affairs of those...
'...fund the creation of a nationwide work training scheme, to help those with mental health difficulties back into work.' -- Robyn Goddard
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Practically the only help currently available to the mentally ill on a...
'...Return the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship to her home, The UK' -- Daniel Milburn
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the PM to attempt to get the QE2 back to the UK as a museum...
'...respect the value of hereditary peers.' -- Alexandra Sutton
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am well aware that this country operates under a representative democracy...
'...Stop Councils from imposing unjust fines' -- Paul Carney
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government legislation awarded to Councils has resulted in thousands of...
'...suspend the new proposed Co-operation Agreement with Israel' -- marjory hay
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
suspend the new proposed Co-operation Agreement with Israel in view of...
'...Stop senior staff bullying and victimising staff by reducing their autonomy and making them more accountable to the staff they serve.' -- Russell Booth
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many senior mangers have too much power in schools often bully and...
'...to investigate the introdution of discounted lloyds tsb staff morgage rates' -- andrew nixon
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we the undersigned petition the prime minister to investigate the huge...
'...Look into the funding of research into XLP,HLH,EBV, and to encourage the health service to screen for it' -- Terry Hoey
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
XLP,HLH,EBV are diseases that know one seems to know about in our health...
'...Stop the mandatory teaching of maths to students in secondary school after year 9' -- Rob Horsley
seen at 20:02, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In secondary schools in the UK, all GCSE students are required to take...
'...put the running of schools back in the hands of the LEA' -- Mr Evenden&mrs evenden
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have found that school governors are not up to the job of running our...
'...make the number of years of National Insurance contributions required for women to get a full pension 30 years for eveyone.' -- Miriam Wade
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently new rules in place mean that from 6 April 2010 women only need 30...
'...protect consumers from being sued to bankruptcy by Britain's big housebuilders should they find themselves unable to complete on contracts agreed before the credit crunch started and encourage the housebuilders to renegotiate with purchasers to help t
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When you purchase a new build home, or one off-plan, there is very little...
'...look into the rules of closed adoptions' -- steven glover
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
children need to know who the birth parents are and keep in touch when they...
'...save Betchley Park.' -- james a farley
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a retired Fleet Chief Radio Supervisor, I consider the work carried out...
'...let social services give parents a fresh start after making a mistake' -- elaine glover
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
all parents make mistakes.i petition the prime minister for parents to be...
'...improve medical treatment for the menopause and to end discrimination against menopausal women' -- G Cook
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Women entering the menopause face discrimination from the medical sector and...
'...Provide funding training and facilities for People with learning disabilities and Early age dementia.' -- Jill Jukes
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition has been put together to voice the concerns of many Carers...
'...Demand MPs and MEPs take a 10% pay cut.' -- Barry Tighe
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We face hard times. To prove we are all in it together, MPs and MEPs must...
'...Support the Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers' -- Meena Varma
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Manual Scavenging is an occupation undertaken by Dalits, who, despite the...
'...seriously consider the impact that pro-anorexia and bulimia websites have and to pass appropriate legislation prohibiting them.' -- Hannah Rich
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that the government should strongly consider following the example...
'...Change law rellating to the injury/attack of police dogs by offenders' -- Matthew Carr
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present if a Police Officer is attacked in the line of his or her duty...
'...Ensure that all children of school age are legally bound to take up one sport as an after school activity' -- Tabitha Spence
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think this is very important because of all the rather large children that...
'...instruct Macclesfield Borough Council and Cheshire East Council that: a) In the spirit of Localism, the Masterplan for Macclesfield Town Centre will be considered not by members of Macclesfield Borough Council but by the Cheshire East Councillors des
seen at 20:01, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We note the Masterplan for the Macclesfield Town redevelopment with concern...
Heathrow
seen at 18:12, 12 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be an announcement from Geoff Hoon on Heathrow this week, the PMS replied that Geoff Hoon had said before Christmas that an announcement would be made in January, and when we were in a position...
Economy
seen at 18:11, 12 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister still saw the need for more coherence in European actions to kick-start the economy, the PMS replied that we were seeing a more coordinated response across Europe to the economic crisis...
Gaza
seen at 18:11, 12 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a run down of contacts the Prime Minister had had with Israeli and Arab leaders over the past week the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister had had numerous contacts with people...
POA-union-rights - epetition response
seen at 18:10, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to call on the Government to remove the anti trade union legislation which disadvantages POA members and call on the...

English-nation - epetition response
seen at 18:09, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to state whether he recognises that England is a nation.”

Details of Petition:

“The present...

Transportaccess - epetition response
seen at 18:08, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to enable all british transport to be wheelchair accessible to disabled individuals now.”

Details of Petition...

Veterans-flights - epetition response
seen at 18:07, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to allow Veterans and surviving family members to be able to return to the place of War using the MOD indulgance flight...

Cotswold - epetition response
seen at 18:06, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to reinstate double track on the Cotswold Railway Line (Oxford to Worcester).”

Details of Petition:

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HGV-mirrors - epetition response
seen at 18:04, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save cyclists lives: Force fit of HGV blind-spot mirrors now!.”

Details of Petition:

“Join...

Savepaddocksnow - epetition response
seen at 18:03, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to keep Paddocks Primary School Newmarket Open.”

Details of Petition:

“Suffolk Council planning...

Grangepark - epetition response
seen at 18:02, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent the closure of Grange Park Primary School in Sunderland.”

Details of Petition:

“...

'...Impose tougher sentences on people who carry knives and guns in this country' -- CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS
seen at 17:56, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do we all have to walk down the street in fear of being stabbed or shot...
'...repeal the smoking ban entirely.' -- A. Fennelly
seen at 17:56, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most people, even non-smokers, do not like the smoking ban. I am a non-...
Consultation: the housing benefit amendment regulations (2009)
seen at 17:44, 12 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to consider proposals for the above named regulations. The main change that these proposals would introduce...
European Commission's Proposals for a Directive on the Application of Patients Rights in Cross-border Healthcare - Consultation Responses
seen at 17:13, 12 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on the European Commission's proposals for a Directive on the Application of Patients' Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare
The Road Works (Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009
seen at 17:13, 12 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Road Works (Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009
National Planning Framework for Scotland 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment: Environmental Report Annex 3: Consolidated Non Technical Summary
seen at 17:13, 12 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out the findings from the Strategic Environmental Assessment process.
New council economic unions to boost local skills and jobs
seen at 16:51, 12 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Merseyside, Leicestershire and the Pennines will be devolved more local autonomy to deliver home-grown economic resilience, jobs and skills plans, following the signing of three historic council partnership contracts...
'...ammend Sect 3 of Part 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.' -- Jason Dowle
seen at 15:30, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Section 3 of Part 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Principal Road Safety...
Guaranteed extra help for people unemployed for six months
seen at 15:21, 12 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
£83 million to offer around 75,000 people high quality training places to help them back into work over the next two years was announced today by Skills Secretary John Denham as part of the Government's...
PM employment summit photo
seen at 14:56, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM at employment summit
seen at 14:55, 12 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister is hosting an employment summit in London. He will be giving a speech on creating and protecting jobs during the economic downturn from around 10:00 GMT.

Last week the PM announced funding...

Guaranteed extra help for people unemployed for six months
seen at 14:45, 12 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New package of intensive support plus access to "Employers' Golden Hellos", new training places and cash to start-up your own business   
Achieving smoke-free mental health services in Scotland: a consultation
seen at 14:30, 12 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on achieving smoke-free mental health services in Scotland
New procurement arrangements floor the public sector
seen at 14:03, 12 January in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
New procurement arrangements floor the public sector   
'...ensure that the British Govt establishes the aim of a significant reduction in the worlds birth rate as a fundamental part of its policy on climate change.' -- john britten
seen at 12:55, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ensure that the British Govt establishes the aim of a significant reduction in the worlds birth rate as a fundamental part of its policy on climate change.' -- john britten
'...Ban the bleep test in schools!' -- James May
seen at 12:55, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There were a few cases where respectively overweight children suffered...
'...Close down open prisons and built category C prisons on the land that they occupy' -- Francis phillips
seen at 12:55, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Open prisons are not working. They are more like holiday camps than prisons...
'...repeal all legislation that erodes our civil liberties justified in the name of ant-terrorism' -- Andrew Tollett
seen at 12:55, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is necessary, as fewer people in total have been killed by terrorism in...
'...process Residency Application (EEA4) for spouse of EU/EEA Citizen over a 6 weeks period' -- Eric LEBOEUF
seen at 12:55, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Permanent Residency after 5 years of marriage for spouse of EU/EEA citizen...
'...enforce the protection of all 999 staff eg police, fire, ambulance etc....' -- kelly kane
seen at 12:54, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to do more to protect all 999 crew on the front line and to enforce tougher...
'...Ban the demonstration of banks of TV sets switched on all day in retailers shops in the Uk' -- Mr.Alan Taylor
seen at 12:54, 12 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are told how important it is to switch TVs etc off from merely standby....
Lord mandelson speech: jobs summit, london
seen at 12:49, 12 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
WHERE ARE THE JOBS GOING TO COME FROM?   
Open Country: How the credit crunch is affecting Herefordshire
seen at 12:13, 12 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

John Coleman, head of our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century programme, appeared on Radio 4's Open Country on Saturday to talk about the effects of the credit crunch...

District judge (magistrates' courts) retirement- mccoll
seen at 01:26, 12 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) Christopher McColl will retire on 12 January 2009.