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19 January 2009

Valuing people now - new vision for people with learning disabilities
seen at 23:52, 19 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
People with learning disabilities will be supported in every aspect of their lives, from housing and health to employment, Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson announced today.   
More help with long term conditions
seen at 23:51, 19 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
-New guidance helps commissioners to put patients in the driving seat-   
'...Make it a pre-requisite for employers to have the courtesy to reply to every applicant that applys for a job regardless of success or failure' -- Chris Gaynor
seen at 21:04, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems there is no courtesy these days when people apply for jobs and do...
'...remove anomolies in the new system of air passenger duty by introducing a fairer system of distance bands.' -- Lucy Huxley
seen at 21:04, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present structure means that travellers to the Caribbean or Kenya will...
'...Stop charging VAT on fuel for road tax exempt disbled vehicles.' -- Alex Blainey
seen at 21:03, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All essential equipment purchased for use by disabled persons are exempt...
'...Scrap the single supplement in the travel/holiday/hotel industries' -- Greg Foster (a single man)
seen at 21:02, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single supplements should be scrapped. They are a 'tax' on those who are...
'...justify his claim at PMQs that the VAT cut is worth 5 a week to the average family' -- john farrow
seen at 21:01, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...justify his claim at PMQs that the VAT cut is worth 5 a week to the average family' -- john farrow
'...STOP THE RE-ROUTING OF AIR TRAFFIC DUE TO THE EXPANSION OF HEATHROW' -- Jack Blakemore
seen at 21:01, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Millions of people will be exposed to more aircraft noise from planned new...
'...Introduce a lending rate subsidy' -- David Hamilton
seen at 21:00, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the present climate of low base rates which although good for borrowers...
'...Prevent Overcharging on trains for standing customers' -- k parvez
seen at 20:59, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I and others find as commuters we are regularly having to stand up and...
'...reject the proposal to remove 'unnecessary' swearing from post-watershed broadcasting on television and radio' -- Edward Gutteridge
seen at 20:58, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Swear words are a vital part of our beautiful language and if this issue was...
Inquiry holds second directions hearing
seen at 20:22, 19 January in The Baha Mousa Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).
Today, the Baha Mousa Public Inquiry held its second Directions Hearing. The hearing was a procedural one at which the Chairman, the Rt Hon Sir William Gage, heard submissions from lawyers representing the Inquiry...
Defence secretary in first visit to pakistan
seen at 20:00, 19 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
UK national security depends more than ever on a joint approach to tackling the forces of extremist violence on both sides of the Afghanistan and Pakistan border, the defence secretary John Hutton said today on ...
The uk, india and the global politics of the downturn
seen at 18:39, 19 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Lord Mandelson Speech - CII Partnership Summit - Delhi   
Sparky fraudster in £30,000 deception shock
seen at 18:38, 19 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A fraudster has been given a suspended prison sentence, a curfew enforced by electronic tag and ordered to pay compensation after admitting defrauding his creditors.   
Statement on financial intervention to support lending in the economy
seen at 18:37, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With the global economic downturn intensifying in the past two months, the Government is today announcing a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence...
Statement on financial intervention to support lending in the economy
seen at 18:37, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With the global economic downturn intensifying in the past two months, the Government is today announcing a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence...
Statement on financial intervention to support lending in the economy
seen at 18:37, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With the global economic downturn intensifying in the past two months, the Government is today announcing a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence...
Statement on financial intervention to support lending in the economy
seen at 18:37, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With the global economic downturn intensifying in the past two months, the Government is today announcing a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence...
Treasury statement on restructuring its investment in rbs to deliver further bank lending to industry and homeowners
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With continuing instability in the global financial markets, expected to be demonstrated by a run of poor financial results from the industry, the Government is today taking action, building on the comprehensive...
Treasury statement on restructuring its investment in rbs to deliver further bank lending to industry and homeowners
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With continuing instability in the global financial markets, expected to be demonstrated by a run of poor financial results from the industry, the Government is today taking action, building on the comprehensive...
Treasury statement on restructuring its investment in rbs to deliver further bank lending to industry and homeowners
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With continuing instability in the global financial markets, expected to be demonstrated by a run of poor financial results from the industry, the Government is today taking action, building on the comprehensive...
Treasury statement on restructuring its investment in rbs to deliver further bank lending to industry and homeowners
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
With continuing instability in the global financial markets, expected to be demonstrated by a run of poor financial results from the industry, the Government is today taking action, building on the comprehensive...
Statement on the government's asset protection scheme
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
As part of a a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend, and in turn to support the recovery of the economy the Government is...
Statement on the government's asset protection scheme
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
As part of a a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend, and in turn to support the recovery of the economy the Government is...
Statement on the government's asset protection scheme
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
As part of a a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend, and in turn to support the recovery of the economy the Government is...
Statement on the government's asset protection scheme
seen at 18:36, 19 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
As part of a a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend, and in turn to support the recovery of the economy the Government is...
Evaluation of 'see me' - the National Scottish Campaign Against the Stigma and Discrimination Associated with Mental Ill-Health - RF 73/2009
seen at 18:10, 19 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary of the evaluation of the operation of "See Me" the national campaign against stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill health, conducted by a consortium led by the Scottish Development Centre...
Evaluation of 'see me' - the National Scottish Campaign Against the Stigma and Discrimination Associated with Mental Ill-Health - RF 73/2009
seen at 18:10, 19 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary of the evaluation of the operation of "See Me" the national campaign against stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill health, conducted by a consortium led by the Scottish Development Centre...
Agricultural Wages In Scotland. The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board - ConsultationResponses
seen at 18:09, 19 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board Consultation Responses
Agricultural Wages In Scotland. The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board - ConsultationResponses
seen at 18:09, 19 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board Consultation Responses
Our Briefing to Peers on the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill
seen at 17:43, 19 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our briefing to Peers on the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill

Our Briefing on the Local Democracy Bill
seen at 17:42, 19 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're circulating a briefing to Peers ahead of the Grand Committee stages of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill. Our briefing highlights the complexities...

'...Change the laws on common assault' -- Simon Rutherford
seen at 15:23, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose a change in the law on assault to make it that just having contact...
'...Change the laws on common assault' -- Simon Rutherford
seen at 15:23, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose a change in the law on assault to make it that just having contact...
'...Change the laws on common assault' -- Simon Rutherford
seen at 15:23, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose a change in the law on assault to make it that just having contact...
'...Save The Charlotte' -- Damien St John
seen at 15:23, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Charlotte is the most iconic music venue in Leicester. And it is facing...
'...Save The Charlotte' -- Damien St John
seen at 15:22, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Charlotte is the most iconic music venue in Leicester. And it is facing...
'...Seek a means of vetting and legislating animal breeders.' -- Tracy Hukins
seen at 15:22, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the enormous strain being placed upon animal rescue shelters, and the...
'...Seek a means of vetting and legislating animal breeders.' -- Tracy Hukins
seen at 15:22, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the enormous strain being placed upon animal rescue shelters, and the...
'...encourage the ATOC to introduce ATO in new and existing trains' -- Daniel Snell
seen at 15:21, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition the PM to encourage by grants or otherwise, the Association of...
'...encourage the ATOC to introduce ATO in new and existing trains' -- Daniel Snell
seen at 15:21, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition the PM to encourage by grants or otherwise, the Association of...
'...Abolish proposed increased taxation of aircrew subsistance/flight allowances' -- N Taylor
seen at 15:21, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Aircrew Subsistance/Flight pay is paid to cabin and flight crews to cover...
'...Abolish proposed increased taxation of aircrew subsistance/flight allowances' -- N Taylor
seen at 15:21, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Aircrew Subsistance/Flight pay is paid to cabin and flight crews to cover...
'...Launch a public enquiry into the Iraq invasion and war by 2010' -- Peter Finch
seen at 15:20, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British public and parliament were given specific reasons as to why we...
'...Launch a public enquiry into the Iraq invasion and war by 2010' -- Peter Finch
seen at 15:20, 19 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British public and parliament were given specific reasons as to why we...
New patent web databases to help uk business
seen at 14:43, 19 January in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The Intellectual Property Office has launched two new patents databases on its web site this weekend (17/18 January 2009). One contains all patents in force in the UK which are endorsed Licence of Right, and are...
New patent web databases to help uk business
seen at 14:43, 19 January in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The Intellectual Property Office has launched two new patents databases on its web site this weekend (17/18 January 2009). One contains all patents in force in the UK which are endorsed Licence of Right, and are...
Do you have examples of effective and innovative service delivery to older people?
seen at 14:15, 19 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Social Exclusion Task Force and Defra are working in partnership on a short study on older people (aged 50 and over) in rural areas.

To inform their work, They're issuing a <...

Our Uplands Inquiry Panel
seen at 12:10, 19 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Panel of our Commissioners who will lead our inquiry into the future of England’s upland communities has been confirmed. The Panel will be chaired by Dr Stuart Burgess, our chair...

Denham welcomes new jobs report
seen at 03:45, 19 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Jobs market set to grow despite recent downturn   
Downing Street press conference
seen at 02:59, 19 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown and Chancellor Alistair Darling will hold a press conference in 10 Downing Street at 09:00 GMT on Monday 19 January.

Mr Brown and Mr Darling will outline the Government’s latest measures...

PM & Alistair Darling image
seen at 02:59, 19 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM & Alistair Darling image
seen at 02:59, 19 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Ceasefire can provide “path to peace” - PM
seen at 02:58, 19 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has called upon Israel, Hamas and the international community to use the opportunity of Sunday’s ceasefire to build a “clear path to peace” in the Middle East.

Speaking at...

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Appointment of a district judge - martin bland
seen at 01:59, 19 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Martin Bland to be a District 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...
Halt to israeli military operations in gaza
seen at 00:26, 19 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the announcement of a halt to Israeli military operations, the Foreign Secretary said:   
Halt to israeli military operations in gaza
seen at 00:26, 19 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the announcement of a halt to Israeli military operations, the Foreign Secretary said: