TGS


18 March 2009

Protecting consumers from mis-selling of fixed-line telecommunications services (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 22:43, 18 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 17th March 2009 and ends on 27th May 2009.

1.1 Tackling mis-selling of fixed-line telecommunications services remains an important Ofcom priority. Mis-selling works against ...

Pacesetters Programme equality impact assessment: draft for consultation (The Department of Health)
seen at 22:43, 18 March in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 17th March 2009 and ends on 2nd June 2009.

Pacesetters is a collaboration between DH, the NHS and local communities that aims to address patient and workforce inequalities that...

Misc
seen at 22:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any response to the unemployment figures, the PMS said that Tony McNulty had been responding for the Government. The PMS added that he was sure this would come up at PMQ s, so people should wait...
IMF Forecast
seen at 22:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the latest IMF forecasts, the PMS said that there seemed to have been quite a lot of forecasts from the IMF recently and they appeared to have changed their view on ...
Written Ministerial Statement
seen at 22:10, 18 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Government was making clear the procedures under which our security and intelligence agencies, who as the Prime Minister said in the statement...
Plans to reduce consumer debt unveiled
seen at 22:07, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A plan to stop lenders automatically raising credit card borrowing limits has been announced by the Government.

It is part of a package of measures unveiled by the Prime Minister on Tuesday to help consumers...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 22:07, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Unemployment, the banking crisis and cervical cancer screening were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on Stafford hospital, further education colleges...

Morning press briefing from 18 March 2009
seen at 22:07, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Written Ministerial Statement, IMF forecast and misc

Written Ministerial Statement

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the ...

Written Ministerial Statement on detainees
seen at 22:06, 18 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has issued a Written Ministerial Statement on detainees.

Read the statement

Our security and intelligence services and armed forces do an outstanding job. They take significant personal risks to...

Statement on stafford hospital, mid staffordshire nhs foundation trust
seen at 21:14, 18 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Speaking today in the House of Commons the Health Secretary Alan Johnson said:   
Joint statement by business secretary peter mandelson and cbi president martin broughton
seen at 21:02, 18 March in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Business leaders from G20 countries around the world have been meeting UK Government Ministers ahead of the London Summit on April 2nd.   
Conservation areas at risk in the south east - portsmouth
seen at 20:55, 18 March in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
- English Heritage Launches First National Survey of Nation's Most Special Places -   
Striking a deal: uk purchases supersonic stealth jets
seen at 19:53, 18 March in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
On a visit to Washington, Defence Secretary John Hutton has today announced the decision to purchase three Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) test aircraft - the UK's next generation of supersonic stealth fast jets. &...
Crown appointment: jersey
seen at 19:14, 18 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The Queen, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr Michael Cameron St John Birt as Bailiff of Jersey in succession to Sir...
Platform for Success: the Scottish Broadcasting Commission Report - Response from the Scottish Government
seen at 19:09, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Government's response to the report of the Scottish Broadcasting Commission
Would I? Yes I would. It's not just about...
seen at 18:35, 18 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Would I? Yes I would. It's not just about sustainability; where banking is concerned there is also the newly heightened element of trust. My local post office might have longer queues than a bank but I ...
'...stop the senless changes in benefit payments' -- ANTHONY BROWN
seen at 17:29, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
stop the sensless changing of benefit payments ,we are paid carers allowance...
'...not spend taxpayer money on a Papal visit' -- Maxine Edwards
seen at 17:29, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is disgraceful that the British taxpayer should foot the bill for the...
'...Ask HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) management to accept the following minimum working conditions for contact centre and face to face workers: full flexible working hours rights, equal to other staff employed by HMRC, a right to annual leave unless 70%
seen at 17:28, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most HMRC Contact Centre workers have worse flexible working hours...
'...Call on President Ernest Bai Koroma in Sierra Leone to Denounce violence and human rights abuses' -- Sarjoh Aziz Kamara
seen at 17:28, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
DENOUNCING VIOLENCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN SIERRA LEONE:We hereby,...
'...introduce compulsary CBT tests for learner drivers' -- Derek Smillie
seen at 17:28, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a motorcyclist and a driving instructor in the making I see some scary...
'...save the UK s leading anxiety disorders charity, Anxiety UK, at a time when demand for their services is hugely increasing due to the economic crisis. Anxiety UK supports over 30,000 anxiety sufferers every year and has had their Department of Health
seen at 17:28, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anxiety UK, Britain s leading anxiety disorders charity, has been given the...
'...make it law for all jobs in the UK to be posted on a central govermental database for searching by the public.' -- Steven Roseman
seen at 17:28, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During this high period of unemployment, people with a wide variety of...
'...help The Republic of Congo to have a true, fair and transparent process during the coming presidential election' -- Destin Poungui
seen at 17:27, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Back in 1991 after the Sovereign National Conference, the Republic of Congo...
'...reflect the value of pubs to communities by the use of reduced taxation.' -- Simon Birnstingl
seen at 17:27, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Concerns about alcohol abuse tar all alcohol outlets with the same brush....
'...explain how Britain will cope economically when once the world recession ends oil prices get back to the levels they were before the crash.' -- Robert Shetliffe
seen at 17:27, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is my firm belief that one of the main reasons the world tipped in to the...
'...Help college students into work and not pass them off to the New Deal scheme' -- lisa sharp
seen at 17:27, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More help is needed for the jobless college students that have spent 2 or 3...
'...Change parole rules to allow someone who continuously protests their innocence to be released after a specified maximum period.' -- Chas Newport
seen at 17:27, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The insistence that a person admits their guilt to qualify for parole...
'...Proactively re-check DNA evidence for all prisoners who have continuously maintained their innocence.' -- Chas Newport
seen at 17:26, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recent miscarriages of justice point to the possibility that there are other...
Post offices already offer banking services vis...
seen at 16:28, 18 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Post offices already offer banking services vis Lloyds, Barclays, Alliance & Lecister plus a few more!  It seems to me pressure should just be applied that all banks (I think the tax payer...

Thanks for your comment. It's true that some...
seen at 16:28, 18 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment. It's true that some banking services are already offered through Post Offices. A Post Bank could help ensure that a fuller range of services can be provided and strengthen the Post...
Alleged complicity of the uk security and intelligence agencies in torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
seen at 13:38, 18 March in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has today written to the Prime Minister regarding the alleged complicity of the UK security and intelligence Agencies in torture, or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment...
Department of health responds to healthcare commission investigation at mid staffordshire nhs foundation trust
seen at 13:27, 18 March in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today responded to the Healthcare Commission investigation at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.   
Mcnulty: we will not give up on the unemployed
seen at 13:24, 18 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Help, support and advice will continue to be available for everyone who loses their job in the current global recession, pledged Employment Minister Tony McNulty today.   
Cash boost for 20,000 blind people
seen at 13:24, 18 March in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
20,000 severely visually impaired people will be entitled to receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, announced in the House...
'...Stop the decimation of Oldham Council's Library Service' -- Matthew Kennedy
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Oldham Council has decided to close 2 libraries this year - Stoneleigh and...
'...put better things in place to help people to stop smoking such as money prizes and other prizes that could be won' -- Edward Manning
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks this would be good for smokers to give up and encourage them to...
'...ensure that all councils in UK ensure that the streets and roads are cleaned up as there are many people out there who don t care about the environment and just dump litter. Also, put more signs up for a fine if people are cached litter bugging' -- Ed
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks that there are many streets and roads out there that are very...
'...other than Grandparents, let other family members such as aunties & uncles & older cousins older than the age of the son or daughter to have the right to adopt their nephew/niece/cousin' -- Edward Manning
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Who thinks this is a good idea as Grandparents might be a bit old and as...
'...Reduce the Bank bail out amounts by the amount paid in bonuses and pensions to senior executives.' -- James Campbell
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
President Obama is recovering the AIG bonuses by deducting the bonus...
'...ban people from taking dogs to schools when collecting children.' -- John Holden
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every day when I fetch my children from nursery and first school there...
'...reduce alcohol taxes and encorige an informed choice to young pepole' -- george lamplough
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i bellive that insted of useing hevy taxes on alcohol education can be used...
'...Lower The Drinking and Purchasing Age for Alcohol (Below 15% ABV.) to 16' -- George Stocker
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In almost every other Nation in the European Union, the drinking and...
'...That every school in the United Kingdom should fly the Union Flag from there roof,and every school should have the Union Flag in there class room beside the flag of there nation,England,Scotland,Wales, Northern Ireland.' -- David Brian Newman
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Great Britain today,We are afriad to fly our great flag, it has got to...
'...continue to support renewable energies by providing further grants for solar PV installation' -- Hamish Jefferson
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has this week announced that...
'...Change the current legislation in terms of soundproofing flats prior to 2003' -- Sheila
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
NOISE REGULATIONS ON OLD BUILDS As a UK tax payer and home owner, I believe...
'...stop benefits to mothers under the age of consent!' -- Rachel Stevens
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law has put the age of consent at 16 for a reason, believing that below...
'...Write off upto 100,000 off everybodys mortgage, the people who matter not the banks.' -- Sara Beardall
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Write off upto 100,000 a proportion or a whole mortgage you will directly...
'...suspend the army from parading on British streets' -- B Parish
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many British people find military parades offensive given that the army are...
'...include boys in the HPV vaccination program.' -- Susan Ramm
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More people die from mouth cancer per year than those who die from cervical...
'...Make Pagan Weddings a Legaly Binding ceremony in England' -- John Hillier
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as English people have a right to have a Pagan Wedding (Hand Fasting) as...
'...Pay service charges for those who are unemployed and have a leasehold mortgage,' -- A.P.Bonnington
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have just been made redundant after spending eight years in Electronics. I...
'...Allow the cost of alcohol to raise in line with Sir Liam Donaldson's proposal in shops only, but keep the price low in pubs & clubs.' -- Keith Elcombe
seen at 13:17, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given UK pubs are in decline due to the smoking ban, and local pubs are...
Britain's biggest immigration removal centre opens
seen at 13:14, 18 March in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The government's commitment to securing Britain's borders and removing illegal migrants was further underlined today with the opening of a new immigration removal centre by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. &...
Denham pledges greater progression for apprentices
seen at 12:56, 18 March in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Skills Secretary John Denham today pledged to help apprentices go to university, and to ensure higher education meets the needs of students who have come up through a vocational route.   
Public Sector Employment in Scotland: Statistics for 4th Quarter 2008
seen at 12:56, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q4 2008.
Progress on the Scottish Economic Recovery Programme
seen at 12:56, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Update on Scottish Economic Recovery Programme published in January 2009.
Growing Up in Scotland: The impact of children's early activities on cognitive development
seen at 12:56, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the first three waves of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore children s cognitive ability.
Growing Up in Scotland: Parenting and the Neighbourhood Context Report
seen at 12:56, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore families experiences of living in Scotland s neighbourhoods,
Growing Up in Scotland: Multiple Childcare Provision and its Effect on Child Outcomes
seen at 12:56, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the first three waves of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore families experiences of using childcare for children under the age of 5 years old.
Growing Up in Scotland - 2009 - Topic Research Findings: No.5/2009: Growing Up in Scotland (GUS): The Impact of Children's Early Activities on Cognitive Development Summary Report
seen at 12:55, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the first three waves of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore differences in children s cognitive ability.
Growing Up in Scotland - 2009 - Topic Research Findings No.4/2009: Growing Up in Scotland (GUS): Multiple Childcare Provision and its Effect on Child Outcomes Summary Report
seen at 12:55, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
It presents key findings from the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) report Multiple Childcare Provision and its Effects on Child Outcomes.
Growing Up in Scotland - 2009 - Topic Research Findings No.3/2009: Growing Up in Scotland (GUS): Parenting and the Neighbourhood Context Summary Report
seen at 12:55, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
It presents key findings from the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) report Parenting and the neighbourhood context. The report uses data from GUS to explore families experiences of living in Scotland s neighbourhoods...
Growing Up in Scotland - 2009 - Topic Research Finding No.2/2009: Growing Up in Scotland (GUS): Food and Activity Summary Report
seen at 12:55, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report uses data from the Growing Up in Scotland study to explore issues related to, food and activity in Scotland specifically in relation to young children.
Growing Up in Scotland - 2009 - Topic Research Finding No.1/2009: Growing Up in Scotland (GUS): Non-resident Parent Summary Report
seen at 12:55, 18 March in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) is an important longitudinal research project aimed at tracking the lives of a cohort of Scottish children from the early years, through childhood and beyond.
EU: Competitiveness Council (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic and Business Minister (Ian Pearson) has made the following Statement.

The following Statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels...

EU: Competitiveness Council (Lord Drayson, Minister of State, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following Statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels on 5 and 6 March. The research session of the council was held on 6 March and was chaired by Ondrej Liska...

EU Competitiveness Council (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels on 5 March 2009, at which I represented the UK. The meeting was chaired by Alexandra Vondra, Czech Deputy...

ECOFIN (10 March) (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 10 March 2009. The following items were discussed:

Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact—Stability and Convergence programmes...

Post Bank could help people in rural communities access banking services
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome the Post Bank Coalition's call for developments for Post Offices to provide banking services. This is particularly important for rural areas in England where an estimated 300,000 people...

Service Family Accommodation (Kevan Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An asset survey of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in England and Wales has been carried out as part of the Housing Prime Contract with Modern Housing Solutions. The survey was initially designed to compile...

EU Competitiveness Council (David Lammy, Minister of State (Higher Education & Intellectual Property), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Science and Innovation, Lord Drayson, has made the following written statement:

"The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council...

Gaza (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 1 March I visited Gaza to see first hand the effect that the recent conflict has had on ordinary people. During my visit I pledged £30 million for the first phase of reconstruction in Gaza, known as "...

Bailiff and Enforcement Law (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am announcing measures to strengthen regulation of the enforcement industry and clarify the rights, responsibilities and legal limits of debtors, creditors and bailiffs.

The Tribunals, Courts and...

Office for Judicial Complaints (Annual Report 2007-08) (Jack Straw)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

With the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, I have today published the annual report of the Office for Judicial Complaints (OJC). The OJC provides support to the Lord Chief Justice and myself in our joint...

UK Air Passenger Demand and CO2 Forecasts, 2009: Errata (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 12:55, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Transport is today publishing an errata to "UK Air Passenger Demand and CO2 forecasts 2009", which was published in January. Copies of the errata have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses...

Government strengthens plans for non-jury inquests
seen at 12:03, 18 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Strengthened proposals for non-jury inquests that allow for more judicial involvement and discretion were announced today by the Government.   
'...provide the same level of protection to all members of the British armed forces that other public sector workers currently receive, to enable them to work and carry out their duties free from threats, abuse, harassment, intimidation. In the case of m
seen at 11:01, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public sector employees are protected by anti-abuse laws covering work-based...
'...oppose the introduction of a car scrappage scheme into the UK - it is a misuse of tax-payers' money, has serious economic side-effects, and is environmentally questionable.' -- Brian Spratt
seen at 11:01, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Owners of older cars can t afford a new car, even with a bribe to scrap the...
'...This petition requests that an end be put to the outsourcing of airport security to private companies and the formation and deployment of a new government managed and operated organisation to execute all security duties at UK airports in the future.'
seen at 11:01, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following serious failings within our Airports since and including the...
'...Stop Train Companies Like NXEC banning Trainspotters from Stations' -- chris beard
seen at 11:01, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As A trainspotter all my life I am disgusted at the latest news that NXEC...
'...Raise the Legal age at which a person can Drink alcohol legally to 25.' -- Colin Hardy
seen at 11:01, 18 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would reduce the need to increase the price of all alcoholic beverages...
Reforms to coroners and justice bill address the needs of scotland based service families
seen at 10:55, 18 March in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Families of Scottish service personnel killed abroad will no longer have to travel to England to attend their loved one's inquests under proposed amendments to the coroners system, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice...
Labour Market: Public Sector
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Employment increases in Q4 2008
Labour Market: Public Sector
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Employment increases in Q4 2008
Labour Market: Public Sector
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Employment increases in Q4 2008
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unemployment rate rises to 6.5%
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unemployment rate rises to 6.5%
Labour Market: Unemployment
seen at 10:03, 18 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Unemployment rate rises to 6.5%