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26 February 2009

PM launches regional apprenticeship scheme
seen at 21:11, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.

Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for ...

PM Ipswich
seen at 21:10, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM launches regional apprenticeship scheme
seen at 21:09, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.

Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for the...

Eco-towns public consultation deadline extended
seen at 20:09, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local residents are to be given more time to respond to the Government's second eco-towns public consultation after Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today extended the deadline for responses.   
Blears and burnham - regeneration support for sefton
seen at 20:09, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will today visit Southport and Bootle (Sefton Borough Council ) where she will see for herself how the local area is responding to the current economic downturn and hear how local...
Misc
seen at 18:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister would respond to the Standard Commission s report into the use of his constituency offices, the PMS said that that was not a question for him, as it was a question about the Prime Minister...
David Cameron
seen at 18:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in what way the Prime Minister had communicated with the Camerons, the PMS said he did not want to get into process questions, except to say that the Prime Minister had written to the Camerons in order to...
Royal Mail
seen at 18:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was ok for PPS s to oppose the Government s policies, the PMS replied that PPS s were not members of the Government and the Government s policy was very clear. Asked if there was any more information...
Devolved nations meeting
seen at 18:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the meeting went, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the meeting had only just finished, but the readout he had had was that it was a constructive meeting and they mostly...
Royal Bank of Scotland
seen at 18:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything to say in relation to Sir Fred Goodwin s pension, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister would be saying something on this throughout the course...
Mallards - epetition response
seen at 18:23, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban shooting wildlife for pleasure.”

Details of Petition:

“With more and more wildlife ...

Aylesbury-growth - epetition response
seen at 18:22, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stop the proposed 10,000 new homes being built around Aylesbury.”

Details of Petition:

“...

Childrensjustice - epetition response
seen at 18:21, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make prison sentences and lifestyle within prisons more fitting towards the crimes.”

Details of Petition...

Feed-in-tarrifs - epetition response
seen at 18:20, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to introduce regulation setting ‘feed in tariffs’ for renewable energy production, along the lines of the...

Integrate - epetition response
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban Faith Schools.”

Details of Petition:

“Britain is Known as a Multi-cultural country ...

New-M5-Access - epetition response
seen at 18:18, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to take action to provide Weston-super-Mare with additional access to the M5 Motorway.”

Details of Petition...

SORN-rules - epetition response
seen at 18:17, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to alter the rules for SORN to remove the need to renew it every year.”

Details of Petition:

“...

EghamCrossings - epetition response
seen at 18:16, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ensure that the AirTrack scheme has minimal negative impact on Egham.”

Details of Petition:

&#...

Cc publishes code of practice order
seen at 18:10, 26 February in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published a draft Order for consultation which will see the creation of a new strengthened and extended Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).   
'...Build 2 more bridges/tunnels across the Thames between Blackwall Tunnel & Dartford' -- John O'Keefe
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to ongoing congestion and constant delays and breakdowns we urge the...
'...make Jerusalem the English national anthem' -- Alex Heylin
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is currently no English national anthem while God Save The Queen is...
'...Introduce an industry standard contractual payment term of no greater than 28 days from receipt of invoice.' -- Graham McQuade
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Payment terms have long been the most contested aspect of most contract...
'...force benefit claimants to undertake voluntary work or rehabilitation' -- Phil Mann
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not acceptable to have an army of unemployed people whilst we also...
'...Take steps to improve the standard of English Language and spelling taught in our schools.' -- Dave Phillips
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am amazed at the poor standard of spelling which I see these days. It...
'...Reintroduce the death penalty for all acts that result in the taking of a life once the act has been proved without a shadow of a doubt.' -- christopher mole
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the death penalty should be reintroduced for acts of terrorism leading to...
'...Support the proposal to implement a Unitary Council for Devon' -- Ron Roberts
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The implimentation of the proposed Unitary Council for Devon as described in...
'...Henry McAloon' -- Henry McAloon
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To remove the legal right of companies to make over 65's redundant
'...stop Exeter City Council and Devon County Councils closure of the Splash Holiday Play scheme' -- Helen Heale
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Exeter City Council and Devon County Council have announced plans to close a...
'...Create an Aid Package to Assist The Australian Public' -- Matthew John Wood
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the month of February 2009, an unusually dry and hot summer, along with...
'...Have separate rest homes for alzheimers patients.' -- Mrs L Osborne
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been told the government wants patients suffering from alzheimers to...
'...Re-open the Blackwall Tunnel tidal flow to ease MAJOR congestion.' -- Robert Beeching
seen at 18:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Re-opening the tidal flow will of course reduce travel time for many. The...
'...Withdraw Taxpayers Money From The Banks who are given Bonuses' -- John Head
seen at 18:07, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We Request the Prime Minister to with draw taxpayers money from the Banks...
'...Set up a formal public enquiry into the factors which led to the Government having to rescue RBS and HBOS' -- Hamish McArthur
seen at 18:07, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current crisis in the UK Banking Sector is having and will have...
Technology the next front in battle against healthcare associated infections
seen at 18:00, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The fight against Healthcare Associated Infections must continue on all fronts Health Minister, Ann Keen today told NHS staff today as she toured an exhibition showcasing that latest high tech products designed ...
Statistical press notice - nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data - december 2008
seen at 18:00, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points   
Individual budgets can benefit carers, research shows
seen at 18:00, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Phil Hope hails encouraging results of new research   
More cash for contraception
seen at 18:00, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
£20.5m package to promote contraception Call for action to areas with high teenage pregnancy rates   
More exchange opportunities for international doctors
seen at 17:59, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
More overseas junior doctors will be able to take up a two-year training placement in the NHS, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.   
Breakthrough for uk's longest land road tunnel
seen at 17:45, 26 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Construction of the UK's longest road tunnel under land, near Hindhead in Surrey, is a step closer to completion today after the tunnel excavations from the north and south met deep under the Surrey Hills. &...
Community payback cleans up graffiti
seen at 17:43, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A scheme which puts graffiti vandals to work cleaning up a local area of Southampton has been praised today by the government's Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey.   
Latest uk armed forces manning figures released
seen at 17:38, 26 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 97.2 per cent of their full time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD. This is up from 96.8 per cent last quarter and shows a...
Hi-tech needs unveiled for forces of the future
seen at 17:38, 26 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
GADGETS and gizmos that could equip our troops of the future have helped to launch the MOD's new Defence Technology Plan.   
Statement on the government's asset protection scheme
seen at 17:29, 26 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Introduction   
Asset protection scheme and increased lending
seen at 17:29, 26 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government is today making two important announcements to further enhance financial stability and support increased lending to homeowners and businesses. Firstly, the Treasury is announcing the details of the...
Comparison of The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (ASP) with The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI) and The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT)
seen at 17:27, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Short comparison of the Adult Support and Protection Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
Educational publisher fails
seen at 17:24, 26 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Five Manchester- based companies that traded together as part of a loose economic group publishing books for distribution to schools have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on linked proposals to schools in littlehampton, west sussex
seen at 16:42, 26 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on linked statutory proposals by West Sussex County Council to close Wickbourne Infant and Flora MacDonald Junior schools and to establish a new community...
'...Prevent a strategic gap of 48 acres at Pincents Hill being developed. Pincents Hill is a beautiful woodland and natural heath which rivals an area of AONB. It is home to a wonderful diversity of animals, including badgers, a small herd of deer, red
seen at 15:47, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A developer bought the site last year. This is agricultural land that has a...
'...Look Into The Stagecoach Run South West Trains Franchise & To Take Action' -- Richard Boddy, A Fed UP Passenger & Richard Stumph
seen at 15:47, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
South West Trains (SWT) are reducing Ticket Office Hours and cutting...
'...follow the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.' -- Peter Hart
seen at 15:47, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent I am extremely alarmed by the governments determination to apply...
Commissioner urges complaints priority during transition period
seen at 15:42, 26 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Issued on behalf of the Office of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner   
Government to secure future of postal service
seen at 15:39, 26 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government today published a Bill and detailed policy statement to secure the future of a successful publicly-owned Royal Mail.   
Agency workers campaign brings real help
seen at 15:38, 26 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Help for agency workers is high on the agenda for the second meeting of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board.   
CRC 93 - Steps Forward from the Participation Inquiry
seen at 15:34, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our ‘Participation inquiry: strengthening the role of local councillors' resulted in ten recommendations for action. This report identifies the main steps forward from our inquiry, and highlights...

Transport statistics
seen at 12:50, 26 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
RDPE Network – The Leader Approach: Day 1
seen at 12:40, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This 2 day RDPE Network event will bring together Local Action Groups (LAGs) and those organisations working with them from across England. It will provide an important opportunity...

RDPE Network – The Leader Approach: Network event invitation
seen at 12:39, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

Invitation to the RDPE Network event, 18 & 19 March 2009.

RDPE Network – The Leader Approach: Programme
seen at 12:39, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Programme for the RDPE Network event, 18 & 19 March 2009.

RDPE Network – The Leader Approach: Day 2
seen at 12:39, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This 2 day RDPE Network event will bring together Local Action Groups (LAGs) and those organisations working with them from across England. It will provide an important opportunity for <...

Avoiding dangerous climate change - a new research programme launched by government
seen at 12:01, 26 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
AVOID - a new research programme to advise the UK on "Avoiding dangerous climate change" - is launched today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department for Environment, Food...
'...ensure that shops and business premises do not leave their doors open, wasting energy.' -- Neil Barnett
seen at 11:48, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I spent money on cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and draughtproofing...
'...Abolish the NHS and adopt a system of mostly private healthcare, with state health insurance' -- mwrix@hotmail.com
seen at 10:52, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS is now bedraggled with endless waiting lists, an ever-expanding...
Sugar: apprentices will help business to thrive
seen at 10:39, 26 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Apprenticeships will give businesses the kind of motivated 'doers' they need to succeed in the current economic climate, according to top entrepreneur Sir Alan Sugar.   
Building confidence in the low carbon economy
seen at 10:31, 26 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Two measures were announced today to help provide clarity and confidence for consumers concerned about climate change:   
EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council is due to be held on 26 and 27 February 2009 in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Home Secretary (Jacqui Smith), the Scottish Solicitor General (Frank Mulholland) and...

Regional Development Agencies (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.

I have decided to appoint the new RDA board chairs listed below.

New RDA Board Chairs (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have decided to appoint the new RDA Board Chairs listed below.

Sir Roy McNulty—Advantage West Midlands (AWM)

Sir Harry Studholme—South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA)

...

Elite Sport (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to be able to announce to the House the creation of a unique fundraising partnership for elite sport. The partnership brings together, for the first time ever, UK Sport, the British Olympic Association...

Afghanistan (Air Support) (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The statement by the then Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Des Browne), on 16 June 2008, Official Report,column 677-78, referred to the decision to withdraw...

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Identity), Home Office)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Justice and Home Affairs Council is due to be held on 26 and 27 February 2009 in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary (Jacqui Smith), my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State...

Criminal Trial Processes (Young Witnesses) (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:18, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government have issued their response to the consultation "Improving the Criminal Trial Process for Young Witnesses".

A copy of the full consultation response will be available in the Libraries...

Misc
seen at 09:15, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be an announcement on toxic assets tomorrow, the PMS said that when the Treasury was in a position to make announcements about market sensitive issues they would do so. ...
Meeting with Devolved Leaders
seen at 09:15, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how long the Prime Minister s meeting with devolved leaders would last, the PMS said approximately an hour. Asked what the Prime Minister hoped to get out of the meeting, the PMS said that the purpose of ...
PMQs
seen at 09:15, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the thinking was behind the decision to cancel PMQs following the sad death of David Cameron s son, the PMS said that the Prime Minister s view was that he wanted to consult the Opposition Party, listen...
Royal Mail
seen at 09:14, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow Royal Mail to compete more aggressively, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that we would set out the legislation...
PM’s condolences to David and Samantha Cameron
seen at 09:13, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.

In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...

PM 24 Feb
seen at 09:13, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Morning press briefing from 25 February 2009
seen at 09:12, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Royal Mail, PMQs, meeting with devolved leaders and misc

Royal Mail

Asked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 09:12, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The scheduled Prime Minister’s Questions session was replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.

The...

Government sets out wildlife crime priorities
seen at 08:36, 26 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Birds of prey and a near-extinct shellfish are among the animals earmarked top priorities in a strengthened fight against wildlife crime in the coming year.   
Communities fighting crime in nottingham
seen at 07:56, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A group of residents in Nottingham, who are working alongside the council and the police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area, saw offenders doing Community Payback today as part of a visit to...
Communities fighting crime in nottingham
seen at 07:56, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A group of residents in Nottingham, who are working alongside the council and the police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area, saw offenders doing Community Payback today as part of a visit to...
Acmd report into the prevention of hepatitis c among injecting drug users
seen at 07:56, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
More testing, encouragement to take up combination drug substitution treatments and provision of sterile syringes are among the recommendations to tackle hepatitis C made by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of...
Royal air force's new tankers take shape
seen at 07:44, 26 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A major milestone was reached today as the first set of wings for the RAF's advanced new fleet of tanker aircraft left Airbus UK's Broughton plant in North Wales. The wings were loaded onto a giant Beluga...
Mod responds to mp's report into defence equipment
seen at 07:44, 26 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD today welcomed the House of Commons Defence Select Committee's report into Defence Equipment 2009. The report praises the impressive performance of DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support) in delivering...
Oft launches market study into home buying and selling
seen at 07:34, 26 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today formally launched its market study into home buying and selling, following two months of discussion with interested parties on its scope.   
Oft imposes requirements on 1st credit over debt collection practices
seen at 07:34, 26 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has taken action against 1st Credit Ltd requiring the company to improve its debt collection practices.   
Hm treasury appoints new managing director, public services and growth directorate
seen at 07:23, 26 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Chancellor, has appointed Andrew Hudson as Managing Director (Public Services and Growth Directorate), HM Treasury.   
Scottish Household Survey Statistics Publication Notice Quarter 3 2008
seen at 07:16, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Presents national results on ten key topics including satisfaction with neighbourhood, household tenure, households with bank accounts, internet use, travel to work, car availability and recycling. This notice is...
Consultation into Marches and Parades in Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 07:16, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on the consultation into Marches and Parades in Scotland.
Fishing: Trawlermen Scheme (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 07:15, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.

Further to my Statement on 11 December 2008 (Official Report, col. 63WS...

Fishing: Trawlermen Scheme (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 07:15, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.

Further to my Statement on 11 December 2008 (Official Report, col. 63WS...