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17 March 2009

Proposed FSA strategy for 2010 to 2015 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 22:28, 17 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th March 2009 and ends on 5th June 2009.

While focused on delivering the commitments in our current Strategic Plan, the Agency must also continue to look ahead, anticipate...

National Energy Efficiency and Savings Plan consultation (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 22:28, 17 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th March 2009 and ends on 5th June 2009.

We want to ensure that everybody in Wales can get help and support to enable them to reduce energy use.

The National Energy...

National Energy Efficiency and Savings Plan consultation (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 22:28, 17 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th March 2009 and ends on 5th June 2009.

We want to ensure that everybody in Wales can get help and support to enable them to reduce energy use.

The National Energy...

Speech on nuclear energy and proliferation
seen at 21:16, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister on 17 March 2009.

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Prime Minister:

Let me first of all welcome all of you to London, friends from every continent, from America...

A “global nuclear bargain for our times”
seen at 21:16, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has called for a “global nuclear bargain for our times” to balance the twin needs of securing civil nuclear power for all nations and avoiding nuclear proliferation.

The Prime...

PM and President Barroso press conference
seen at 21:16, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on 16 March 2009.

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Prime Minister:

Thank you very much for ...

Treasury communications
seen at 20:44, 17 March in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Jean-Christophe Gray, currently a senior civil servant in HM Treasury's International Finance Directorate, has been appointed Head of Press at HM Treasury and becomes the Chancellor's principal spokesperson...
Passengers set for faster more convenient rail services
seen at 20:21, 17 March in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A new train service enabling thousands of Kent commuters to leave their cars behind and travel to London on high speed trains will lead to faster, more convenient journeys for rail passengers and boost the local...
£4m boost for 'p plate' adult social workers
seen at 18:18, 17 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
£1,000 each for newly qualified adult social workers and their supervisors for extra support in the first year of practice   
New agency for a new era in mental health
seen at 18:18, 17 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A new agency to ensure national mental health policies bring about real improvements for patients and carers will start work on 1 April, Care Services Minister Phil Hope announced today.   
Real help for disabled people
seen at 18:13, 17 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
An additional £8 million to help disabled people remain in work will be made available this year through the highly successful Access to Work programme, announced Minister for Disabled People Jonathan Shaw ...
'...Keep the United Kingdoms Nuclear Deterrent and not water it down' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 18:02, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition if you whant the United Kingdom to keep its...
'...repeal the EPSRC policy to introduce scientific blacklisting' -- Joe Sweeney
seen at 18:02, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At a unique time in history, when the country needs its most able...
'...prevent plans for Universities to be able to charge increased tuition fees' -- Simon Page
seen at 18:02, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A number of University Chancellors are pushing for the current cap on...
Royal navy task group flexes its muscles in the mediterranean
seen at 17:56, 17 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Under the clear blue skies of the Mediterranean, the eleven ships of the Royal Navy's TAURUS 09 deployment line up, led by the Flagship HMS Bulwark.   
Operation of the Homeless Persons legislation in Scotland: Quarters ending 30 June and 30 September 2008(including households in temporary accommodation at 31 December 2008)
seen at 17:46, 17 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quarterly information on homeless applications, assessments and housing outcomes up to 30 September 2008.
'...provide better education in schools for disabilities so there is a more open choice of schools for parents' -- Edward Manning
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks it will be so much better if they started to introduce autism and...
'...Make all the leisure centres free' -- Arran Scott
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our taxes pay for the building and maintaining of the leisure facilities. In...
'...Prevent profitable companies from cutting workers pay' -- John Summers
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the current financial crisis and potential deflation more is...
'...act on the recommendations of the PASC report "Taming the Prerogative", abolish the Crown Prerogative and put Government powers on a statutory footing' -- Mark McCabe
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1 - The Crown Prerogative is contrary to democracy in that it allows the...
'...STAND UP to the Chinese Government and refuse to trade with them until they stop their abuse of Human Rights in Tibet' -- Helen Hurley
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Chinese government are enforcing "birth prevention operations" in Tibet...
'...hold an independent inquiry into the conduct of Bradford Council specifically in relation to Bradford Regeneration and the development of the Westfield/Broadway Shopping Centre' -- Emma Fieldhouse
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We demand that an independent inquiry is held into the conduct of Bradford...
'...stop the increase of university tuition fees throughout the uk' -- Emma Squire
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Universities in England and Wales wish to once again increase the fees paid...
'...provide a better community for people who are disabled & got disabilities & to put in place that people who are disabled & with disabilities get free of charge into places (e.g. Attractions, places we visit, etc)' -- Edward Manning
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who things the community sometimes cannot be right for some who have...
'...Allow free car parking in nhs hospital car parks' -- Suki Smith
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Allow free car parking in nhs hospital car parks' -- Suki Smith
'...intervene and engage in mediating an end to the persecution suffered by Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan.' -- Farooq Aftab
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government of Pakistan is currently keen on moving towards becoming a...
'...Create a day seperate to that of November 11th dedicated to our Troops to show them we are proud of them!' -- David Turner
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to have a Seperate day to that of Nov 11th to support our...
'...give urgent consideration to Mark Durkan MP s motion to raise the Student Loan repayment threshold from 15,000 to 18,000.' -- Michael Rafferty
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SDLP leader Mark Durkan's recently tabled motion in Westminster to increase...
'...Help Jobseekers in their frustrating search for work' -- Maggie Nyhan
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Applying for work (especially within Government) can be highly frustrating...
'...pay the fiscal stimulus to the banks' victims instead of to failed businesses' -- Jason Richardson
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK Chapter of the International Academy of Financial Management (IAFM)...
'...Change A-Level certificates to recognise those who acheived high A's at A-Level to the new A*'s' -- Elizabeth Robinson
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We do not wish to be discriminated against in forthcoming employment, nor do...
'...enforce service provision by London Midland or remove their contract from Birmingham lines' -- Chris Staite
seen at 15:52, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
London Midland have repetitively failed to provide enough rolling stock for...
Tighter regulations for bailiffs announced
seen at 15:47, 17 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Plans for a new code regulating the activities of bailiffs were announced by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice today.   
Recession no excuse to mistreat vulnerable workers
seen at 15:46, 17 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden today warned employment agencies against using the recession as an excuse to mistreat vulnerable workers.   
Prime minister unveils real help for consumers
seen at 15:46, 17 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister today announced a package of real help and protection for consumers struggling to make ends meet because of the global downturn.   
African leaders discuss economic priorities
seen at 15:08, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has held talks with a group of African leaders to hear about their countries’ economic needs ahead of the G20 London Summit.

Representatives of several states, including Liberia, Ethiopia...

Speech on nuclear energy and proliferation
seen at 15:08, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister on 17 March 2009.

Read the transcript:

[Check against delivery]

Let me first of all welcome you to London - friends from every continent - from...

Speech to African leaders
seen at 15:08, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister at Lancaster House in London on 16 March 2009.

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Prime Minister:

Can I first of all welcome you all to London. This is one ...

PM and Barroso warn against protectionism
seen at 14:14, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Europe and the world must resist protectionism during the global economic downturn, the PM and EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said during a joint press conference at Downing Street today.

St Patrick s Day message
seen at 14:14, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Friends, I wanted to send you all my warm best wishes, and those of the whole government, for a very happy and peaceful St Patrick s Day.

I know that today Britain s Irish community will join with people...

Battle to improve our dirty streets must continue
seen at 14:00, 17 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Sustainable Development and Innovation, Lord Hunt, has today called for the public and local authorities to step up the fight against litter as the latest Local Environment Quality Survey shows that...
Statutory agriculture and horticulture levy rates for 2009/10
seen at 14:00, 17 March in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra and the Devolved Administrations have today approved the statutory Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Levy Rates for 2009/10.   
New funding to tackle mobile phone crime
seen at 13:50, 17 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
New funding of £250,000 has been made available to help police more swiftly identify stolen mobile phones Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.   
Placing Requests in Schools in Scotland, 2007/08
seen at 13:39, 17 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Placing requests in Scottish Schools 2007/08
Operation of the Homeless Persons Legislation in Scotland: Quarters ending 30 June and 30 September 2008 (including Households in Temporary Accommodation at 31 December 2008)
seen at 13:39, 17 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Homelessness Applications, Assessments and Outcomes up to 30 Sept 2008
Competitiveness Council (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 13:38, 17 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Higher Education and Intellectual Property will be making a statement on the following: "Post-Council Written Statement (5 and 6 March) Competitiveness Council, ...

Turks and Caicos Islands: Governance (Gillian Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 13:38, 17 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 15 July 2008, Official Report, column 14WS, the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, responsible for the Overseas Territories, my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield...

St Helena (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 13:38, 17 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I announced on 8 December, Official Report, column 40WS, a pause in negotiations over the St Helena airport contract. Having reviewed the situation in the light of the current global economic climate, I have ...

UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and Western European Union (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 13:38, 17 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The hon. Member for Rochdale (Paul Rowen) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western European Union...

Empowering community leaders
seen at 13:19, 17 March in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Cohesion Minister Sadiq Khan today announced the names and details of 32 projects across the country which will share in money from the Preventing Violent Extremism Community Leadership Fund (CLF).   
New natural gas services framework will supply significant savings
seen at 13:16, 17 March in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has today announced the award of a framework agreement for Natural Gas and Associated services.   
'...register a miscarraige as a life as a baby!' -- liza leeson
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i recently started a group on facebook. after my miscarraige it was a great...
'...Save the Whitehill-Bordon to Liphook Rail Link Bus' -- Cllr Adam Carew
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We condemn totally SW Trains appalling decision to unilaterally cut...
'...Invest in family planning as part of the climate change strategy' -- Edward Long
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reluctance of developing countries to address population control in the...
'...mandate savings account providers to include the current interest rates on every statement' -- Martin Lewis
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With interest rates nearing 0% , its time the millions of UK savers received...
'...Take a stronger stand against binge drinking' -- Brian Addison
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that the Prime Minister should attack the clubs and pubs which...
'...instruct Hilary Benn to order a badger cull in the TB hot spots' -- Eleanor Fish
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we are very concerned about the welfare of badgers and cattle not to mention...
'...Change the law to enforce a general election within one month of the resignation of the Prime Minister' -- Roger Tipton
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During a general election the people of the United Kingdom vote for a...
'...immediately make a personal phone call to the next of kin of a soldier who is killed in action' -- Anil Vadgama
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is normally announced that when a soldier is killed in action the next...
'...To reduce the value of the 'interview suit' clothing voucher' -- Greg Foster
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The govt are giving out vouchers for 300 of our own money to the unemployed...
'...Abolish the coarse fish closed season on uk rivers' -- William Pastuszka
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the fact that stillwaters and canals are open to coarse fishing all...
'...make the details of the number of service personnel injured on the front line freely available.' -- Paul Shannon
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The numbers relating to the amount of Armed Forces personnel injured on the...
'...Keep the postal service wholly British owned and to stop any moves to sell parts of it to foreign interests.' -- Don Young
seen at 13:04, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe there has been too much selling of our history and industries to...
Reception for london summit heads of delegation, buckingham palace
seen at 12:42, 17 March in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN   
Our Response to ‘Ending Child Poverty: Making it Happen’
seen at 11:45, 17 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to DCSF's consultation ‘Ending Child Poverty: Making it Happen’.

Our Response to the Audit Commission's ‘National studies consultation paper’
seen at 11:45, 17 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Our response to the Audit Commission's consultation on national studies.

Responding to DCSF's consultation ‘Ending Child Poverty: Making it Happen’
seen at 10:36, 17 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've responded to DCSF's consultation ‘Ending Child Poverty: Making it Happen’ on legislative proposals prior to the introduction of a child poverty Bill in 2009.

G20 to tackle “root causes” of recession
seen at 06:21, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has said that the upcoming G20 Summit in London must be used to tackle the “root causes” of the global recession and reshape financial regulation around the world.

Speaking...

African leaders discuss economic priorities
seen at 06:21, 17 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has held talks with a group of African leaders to hear about their countries’ economic needs ahead of the G20 London Summit.

Representatives of several states, including Liberia, Ethiopia...