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30 April 2009

A better future: a consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions (The Department of Health)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 15th September 2009.

A consultation on a future strategy to support adults with autistic spectrum conditions to live full and inclusive lives with...

Consultation on implementing the abstraction elements of the Water Act 2003 (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 22nd July 2009.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft proposals from Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government on the removal ...

Consultation on the impact of the CAP Health Check reforms relating to the Single Payment Scheme and other direct payments (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 22nd July 2009.

A national public consultation was launched today on options for implementing the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) aspects of the CAP ...

Waste Strategy 2009 2050: Towards Zero Waste (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 22nd July 2009.

This draft strategy sets out how the Assembly Government proposes to build on ‘Wise About Waste – The National Waste...

The Assembly Learning Grants (Further Education) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th April 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

The Assembly is required to enact the appropriate secondary...

Consultation on a proposal to amend the Road Vehicles Regulations (The Department for Transport)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 30th April 2009 and ends on 10th June 2009.

Consultation on a proposal to amend the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 to introduce revised emission ...
Consultation on draft guidance from the Secretary of State to the statutory traffic commissioner (The Department for Transport)
seen at 23:25, 30 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 30th April 2009 and ends on 21st July 2009.

Having a statutory senior traffic commissioner marks an important milestone in the reform of the traffic commissioner regime...
'...make it mandatory, for all schools/places of employment to introduce a daily 20 minute nap break' -- Mr Simon Jay
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Europe and further afield (i.e Japan) it has long been remarked upon,...
'...commit to reducing the cost of employing Special Advisers by 25% within the next 12 months.' -- Jeremy Balcombe
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The cost of employing Special Advisers has increased significantly in the...
'...end the temporary reduction in VAT as it has provided no worthwhile benefit to consumers but will result in additional tax burdens for them.' -- Keith Lawson
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The cut in VAT to 15% has had no benefit to consumers. Retail outlets...
'...remove the requirement to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) in place when marketing a house as they are responsible for the slump in the housing market.' -- Keith Lawson
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HIPs must be in place before a house can go on the market. In the past a...
'...Allow disabled persons over 64 on Attendance Allowance access to Motability' -- Mike Bellhouse
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under current legislation, officially registered disabled persons aged 65 or...
'...Set aside monies for new boys/girls Grammar Shools' -- JANE NEVE
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
OUR BOYS/GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOLS IN KENT ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE AMOUNT OF...
'...remove the minimum hours requirement for a single person to get working tax credit.' -- Lewis Miles
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, single people are discouraged from taking jobs involving less...
'...reduce to size of the London Low Emission Zone - LEZ' -- Adam Prescott
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to see the down sizing of the LEZ from the M25 ring to the...
'...keep HM Prisons within the Public Sector!' -- Michael Smith
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Public Services, Not Private Profit". It is socially unacceptable and...
'...order a review into the role of British police in relation to the Portuguese inquiry into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann' -- Elizabeth Woolnough
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Almost two years after Madeleine McCann vanished, there has been no trace of...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to condemn the criminal actions of the Moldovan police in the aftermath of the events of 7 April 2009 in Moldova and raise with the European Union the issue of urgent police reform as set out among the pr
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 5th of April, the Communist Party acquired 60 out of 101 seats in the...
'...Bring Tony Blair to account over the war in Iraq' -- Stephen Harman
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that Iraq is finally winding down and our troops are beginning their...
'...persuade the Government to provide a dedicated fund from Big Lottery Funding for build projects that improve and develop community building facilities in rural areas.' -- Teresa Gittins
seen at 17:56, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rural Community Buildings come in all shapes, ages and sizes. They are...
Child support agency figures for london
seen at 17:34, 30 April in Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Child Support Agency (CSA) has collected or arranged more than £92.5m in child maintenance in London over the past twelve months (April 2008 - March 2009) benefiting 65,000 children.   
'...have a National Day of Celebration marking the creation of GB on 1st May 1707' -- Ms Karen Coles
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1st May to be National Day as it celebrates the creation of Great Britain on...
'...allow us to know if we have child abusers living in our community.' -- Caroline Graham
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people in this country have children that go to play at nearby parks or...
'...To give informed consent to the mentally ill concerning the long term use of Anti-Psychotic medication' -- craig clark
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The long term use of Anti-Psychotic medication, for many, who are advised to...
'...Reduce the overall cost of Labour by 20%' -- Chetan Agrawal
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British Economy is facing major competition from China and the key...
'...treat women who retire at 60 to same tax allowance as men who retire at 65' -- Mrs Carolyn Sandison
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Women who retire as OAP's at 60 lost out when the 10p tax was removed as men...
'...Create the United Kingdom Home Guard' -- Dennis Sutton
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I lived abroad, namely Spain almost 3 years ago, this was for 3 years I...
'...Change the law to require all new vehicles in the UK to be fitted with brightly coloured seatbelts.' -- Mr Dale Checksfield
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Seatbelts are a vital part of the safety equipment fitted in all vehicles....
'...create an English Parliament' -- David Howarth Chapman
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Welsh and Scottish both have independent parliaments which reside on...
'...change the eligibility rules for the National health and benefit system' -- Marc Woods
seen at 15:58, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So that you have to prove that you are a UK national, or have 'leave to stay...
'...reject unconditionally Recommendation 14 or the Primary Curriculum Review which proposes the lowering of school admission age.' -- Mr John Wadsworth
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recommendation 14 of the Rose review of the Primary Curriculum proposes a...
'...commission a review of the law on Religious Education, with a view to reforming them' -- Paul Pettinger
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published new guidance...
'...Not send a representative to the South African Inauguration of Jacob Zuma' -- John Kerlen
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Robert Mugabe will be present.
'...Refund a portion of the cost of fuel for haulage companies so that they will have al evel playing field with foreign operators' -- Frances Evans
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ever rising cost of fuel (taxes)for haulage contractors is especially...
'...Purchase the USA's Articulated Lorry Sound Detection System to stop illegal immigration' -- Mr. Brian Crammon BSc AMIMA
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Previous Governments have baulked at the cost of installing the American...
'...Slash overseas aid and development budgets' -- neil walker
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The country is in an economic mess with record levels of public borrowing...
'...Keep all Territorial Army Centres open for duty.' -- Ben Allman
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has become apparent that the Minister of Armed Forces Bob Ainsworth has...
'...encourage the nation to engage with politics' -- Duncan Peck
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We think there should be a lesson in the every day schedule for people in...
'...immediately reduce all taxpayer funded salaries at all levels of government by 20% and to simultaneously reduce all taxpayer funded pension schemes for employees at all levels of government by 25%.' -- Mr A Hull
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our fiscal position is unsustainable. To help address this problem, all...
'...Stop awarding bodies form calling themselves charities.' -- Mr Stephen Chadwick
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All of the Examination Bodies (such as AQA, Edexcel etc.) call themselves...
'...pass an act of parliament prohibiting the playing of music from speakers and playing of loud music through headphones on public transport' -- Kavan John Hawker
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the people of Great Britain, ask the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, to pass...
'...add a 'Sunset Clause' to any major piece of Legislation' -- Mr Colin M. Taylor
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many laws are drawn up in reaction to events or a perceived requirement....
'...reduce the TV licence for people with disabilities (mental and physical).' -- Andrew Willis
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I ask the PM to offer a reduced TV licence fee for people with disabilities...
'...cooperate with, and assist, the government of Guyana in their desire to preserve their rainforest' -- Harry Deal
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government of Guyana has stated its desire to preserve the rainforest...
'...establish a single NHS system for the UK' -- Michael Yates
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All local/regional NHS Trusts, NICE and other organisations should be...
'...Cease the continual re-organisations of NHS institutions, for us commercial organisations it's a bar to doing business, to staff it's demotivating and confusing, to patients the benefits are negligible!' -- Mr Richard Norrie
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After creating the "modern NHS", all parts of the structure: PCT's, Acute,...
'...provide funding from the government to build a train link that runs from Bacup to Manchester' -- Stephen Newton
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From Manchester to York is approximately 57 miles. From Manchester to Bacup...
'...commission a series of "Economic Recovery Requirement Reviews" led by suitable experts to produce reports setting out the economic strengths and weaknesses of our cities, regions and industry sectors and detailing what needs to be done in each case to
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British economy has become rather unbalanced in recent years. There has...
'...Abolish Income Tax for all pensioners' -- Mr Kevin Seeley
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Upon reaching the age of retirement, no pensioner should have to pay income...
'...Help the antiques industry nad relating businesses through the recession' -- IAIN MICHAEL BRUNT
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The antiques and fine arts industry created in excess of 4bn GBP in 2007 in...
'...Force Mobile suppliers to give better broadband' -- Graham Gray
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Instead of digging up the pavements putting in fiber optic cables, why not...
'...Reverse the VAT cut and invest the returns in cutting the public debt and stopping public spending cuts' -- Jack Whittaker
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The VAT cut that was revealed in the Pre-budget report last year was...
'...Offer Jobs In State-Owned Companies To Anyone Who Has Been Forced Onto Benefits For More Than 6 Months' -- Mr Mathew Estienne
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I Would Like The Prime Minister To Implement A System Wherein A Person...
'...Restore First Day Marketing for Home Sellers' -- Nick Salmon.
seen at 15:57, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From April 6th 2009 home sellers and their estate agents have been prevented...
Peter mandelson speech: invest in iraq conference - 30th april 2009
seen at 15:49, 30 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Introduction:   
Re-appointments to board of one north east
seen at 15:48, 30 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Pat McFadden, Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, today announced the re-appointment of three existing members of the Board of One North East.   
Odds on for a barbecue summer
seen at 14:03, 30 April in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The coming summer is 'odds on for a barbecue summer', according to long-range forecasts issued today. Summer temperatures across the UK are likely to be warmer than average and rainfall near or below average...
Rate of house price fall slows down during march
seen at 13:51, 30 April in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.4 per cent in March, compared to a fall in February of 2 per cent according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £152,...
'...condemn the human rights violations that are taking place in Ethiopia against the Ogaden people.' -- Mr Ahmed Ali
seen at 12:59, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Ogaden people in the Horn of Africa have been suffering silently for...
'...ask for jacqui smith's resignationin view of the government's humiliation over the gurkha settlement vote' -- simon bennett
seen at 12:59, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ask for jacqui smith's resignationin view of the government's humiliation over the gurkha settlement vote' -- simon bennett
'...Get tough and send illegal immigrants home now.' -- Simon Bolderston
seen at 12:59, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst I understand that immigration can have a positive impact on our...
'...provide a statutory defence for crossing a red light, to allow emergency vehicles to pass.' -- Terence Miles
seen at 12:59, 30 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There have been cases where a vehicle has crossed a red light, in order to...
Marine renewables to expand underwater
seen at 12:35, 30 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
English and Welsh waters are to be scoped out, for the first time, for their potential to host marine energy devices. A new study will look at the potential for wave, tidal-stream and tidal range technologies around...
Poland and UK agree more cooperation on security
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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Gordon Brown and the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have agreed to increase their cooperation on global security issues.

At a joint press conference...

PM’s message at Auschwitz-Birkenau
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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The Prime Minister has said that his visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was a reminder that everyone has a duty “to stand up against discrimination...

Afternoon press briefing from 28 April 2009
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: MP s expenses, Gurkhas, Afghanistan/Pakistan Statement and misc

MP’s Expenses

Asked what the Government would be putting forward on Thursday s vote ...

PM and Pakistan Prime Minister Joint Press Conference
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of a joint press press conference given by the Prime Minister the Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister Gilani...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Swine flu, the Gurkhas and nuclear weapons were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the car industry, education and MP’s ...

PM outlines response to swine flu threat
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has said UK health authorities are doing everything in their power to minimise the impact of swine flu, adding that the UK is among the best prepared countries in the world.

Gordon Brown...

PM’s speech about the strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A speech to the House of Commons by the Prime Minister about the Government’s strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Read the transcript

With permission, Mr Speaker, following my visits to Pakistan...

PM’s words at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
seen at 06:03, 30 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of an interview given by the Prime Minister at Auschwitz-Birkenau, in Poland, on 28 April 2009.

Read the statement

Prime Minister:

Nothing - no book, no film, no documentary - can prepare...

Sue charteris appointed to carry out local inquiry into public library service in the wirral
seen at 06:02, 30 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Sue Charteris has been appointed to carry out the local Inquiry into the public library service in the Wirral, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.   
New award to recognise british heroes of the holocaust
seen at 06:00, 30 April in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Britons who saved the lives of Jews and other persecuted groups during the Holocaust are to be honoured for their actions.   
Public asked for views on administering the single payment scheme
seen at 05:55, 30 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Farmers, land owners, and the public will be able to have their say on how Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) money could be managed more effectively.   
Consultation launched to tighten regulations for wheel clamping businesses
seen at 05:45, 30 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A major new consultation has begun into plans to subject rogue wheel clamping businesses to tough new regulations, the Home Office announced today.   
Appointment of circuit judges - fowler, saggerson and hopmeier
seen at 03:41, 30 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Michael Glyn Fowler to be a Circuit 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...
District bench retirement - district judge willers
seen at 03:41, 30 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Elaine Willers retires on 30 April 2009.   
M6 junction 10a-11 overnight closures tonight timing changed to minimise disruption to football fans
seen at 02:29, 30 April in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency will close sections of the M6 between Junction 10a (Essington) and Junction 12 (Cannock North) tonight, in order to install new gantries. The Agency has put back the timing of the closures so...
Migration advisory committee publishes its latest recommended shortage occupation lists
seen at 02:28, 30 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESS RELEASE   
Historic school in military academy talks
seen at 02:26, 30 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Plans are underway to create Britain's first military Academy at the historic Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department for Children Schools and Families...
Three arrests in suspected pyramid scheme investigation
seen at 02:23, 30 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT continued its criminal investigation into a suspected unlawful pyramid scheme operating in the South West of England and South Wales by carrying out further raids in the Bristol area today.   
State aid approval for the uk's three tax-based venture capital schemes
seen at 02:21, 30 April in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The UK's three tax-based Venture Capital Schemes (the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS); Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and the Corporate Venturing Scheme (CVS)), have each received formal state aid approval...
Launch of the department for international development's afghanistan country plan
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The Department for International Development's (DFID) Country Plan for Afghanistan was launched today by Secretary of State Douglas Alexander.   
Crime: Sexual Violence (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Government Equalities Office (Maria Eagle) has made the following Statement.

On 19 March the Minister for Women & Equality, Harriet Harman...

Finance Bill 2009 (Stephen Timms)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Finance Bill will be published on Thursday 30 April.

Explanatory notes on the Bill will be available in the Vote Office and the Printed Paper Office and in the Libraries of both Houses on that day. ...

Informal ECOFIN: 3-4 April 2009 (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Prague on 3 and 4 April 2009.

The Informal first focused on the issues facing Europe from the current economic and financial...

United Nations Durban Review Conference (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the UN Durban Review Conference, the follow-up to the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance which took place in...

Advisory Panel on Judicial Diversity (Jack Straw)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The challenge of forming a diverse judiciary is substantial. The work of the Judicial Appointments Commission's (JAC's) Judicial Diversity Forum and proactive trilateral work between the Ministry of Justice, ...

Delivering a Sustainable Transport System (Consultation) (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published a summary of the responses received to the Government's consultation on "Delivering a Sustainable Transport System: Consultation on Planning for 2014 and Beyond". Copies have been placed...

Special Fund for Sexual Violence Voluntary Sector (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 02:19, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 19 March the Minister for Women and Equality announced a £1.6 million cross-Government special fund for Rape Crisis Centres (members of Rape Crisis England and Wales) and the Survivors' Trust sexual violence...

Dsa consults on driver cpc administrative arrangements
seen at 02:04, 30 April in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) today launched a consultation proposing measures to improve the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) scheme which affects professional bus, coach and lorry drivers...
New measures to harmonise vehicle standards and open new markets
seen at 01:59, 30 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
New measures coming in to force today will make it easier for manufacturers of commercial and special-purpose vehicles to access new European markets.   
68 year old man injures leg on yacht propellor after fall
seen at 01:20, 30 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Holyhead Coastguard have been coordinating the recovery to hospital this afternoon of a man in his 60s from Moelfre who, after falling from his dinghy, suffered lacerations to his leg after coming into contact with...

29 April 2009

Head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) - cetuximab: final appraisal determination (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:22, 29 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 28th April 2009 and ends on 20th May 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Consultation on Possible Changes to the Administration of Concessionary Travel (The Department for Transport)
seen at 22:22, 29 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 29th April 2009 and ends on 21st July 2009.

This consultation looks at options for moving the administration of concessionary travel to a different tier of government. <...
'...To remove the UK from the European Union' -- Mr Jamie Okeefe
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the Prime minister, or his successor, to remove the United...
'...Grant an interest free loan to all people wishing to move house and cant afford the huge deposits demanded. The loan to be up to 40% of the value of the property which they are buying, secured against that property by the governement and repayable int
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Grant an interest free loan to all people wishing to move house and cant afford the huge deposits demanded. The loan to be up to 40% of the value of the property which they are buying, secured against that property...
'...Prevent the demolition of Warrington Islamic Association Centre (WIA)' -- aneela sultan
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, hereby oppose and petition against the construction of...
'...stop taxation on any overtime worked' -- Tony Hall
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the idea to work overtime is for earning extra money at a higher rate...
'...Announce a seperation of Church and State in the UK.' -- John Lind
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Religion does not and will never give answers that are backed up by fact....
'...Award Gateshead City Status' -- Stephen Ferrell
seen at 19:48, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gateshead deserves City status. this petition is intended to show the...
Successful sites auction brings major new player into new nuclear programme
seen at 19:26, 29 April in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Total declared plans for new nuclear now exceed current capacity, enough to meet a quarter of UK electricity demand   
'...Change the Government System' -- James Walker
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned would like to see change happen to the governmental...
'...Provide Free Access to All Public Toilets' -- Charlie
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please provide free access to all public Toilets and stop the spread of the...
'...StopWhalingInJapan' -- Rianne, Ciaragh and Tash
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are wanting to stop all whaling in Japan and across the world as all...
'...abolish public sector pensions' -- mr kevin winwright
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to stop public sector pensions to those workers that earn over 20k or to...
'...Save Isle of Wight Wind Turbine Jobs' -- John Ward
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the Government to step in and help the employee's keep their jobs in...
'...Create a box on the ballot paper at the next general election - " None of the above "' -- David Wootton
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When we vote we either can put a cross alongside our chosen candidate or...
'...Stop Motorcycle licence holders from driving Microcars.' -- Terence Miles
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A holder of a full Category A (Motorcycle) licence can purchase a "Microcar...
'...put into law sentences for death threats' -- salman jafri
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would parliament to put into law a legal penalty for making death threats...
'...Save Craigie woodland in Ayr, South Ayrshire' -- Graham Robertson
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Five hundred trees could be torn down to make way for a huge university car...
'...Credit safe drivers with good judgement, and exempt them from certain fixed penalties.' -- David Jackson
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All drivers are currently considered to be equally incompetent, and are...
'...Scrap the new motorcycle (module) test' -- Matt Cole
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the first day of this new test 2 candidates crashed severely one of them...
'...Reduce Childcare Fees to help encourage parents to work' -- Donna Plummer
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems very hard for parents in this country to return to work. Childcare...
'...save 33 signals regement' -- j a thomas
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please save 33 signals regement as our regement is one of the best in the TA...
'...compensate all ex european prisoners of war 1939/1945' -- george herschel
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the far east prisoners of war were rightly compensated by both the U.K....
'...Provide equal funding for both male and female Domestic Violence victims' -- Mr R Crowther
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the same treatment for male and female victims of domestic...
'...save 33 34 35 signal regiments' -- mr william hazeldine
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
sir 12 signal brigade made up of 3 ta regiments 33 in liverpool and...
'...Prevent the EU and others from over-regulating financial services.' -- Mr Paul Caruana
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst banking/other finance operations need to be overhauled to prevent...
'...Save the UK's only Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant on the Isle of Wight - Vestas' -- Andrea Richter
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK's only wind turbine manufacturing plant is to close, dealing a...
'...Centralise all powers to combat swine flue to Westminster under national security grounds.' -- Mr.Graeme.G.M.Gillon
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the H1N1 or swine influenza virus infects Britain with ever growing speed...
'...Pay the Companies not the pensioners and keep said pensioners warm' -- Mary McFarlane
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Goverment should pay the fuel companies the 250 ... Instead of giving...
'...limit the excessive delays in the CRB checking system for all public sector workers who serve the country but cannot afford to be out of work for such long periods of time' -- Emma Westrup
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The CRB vets applications for people including nurses, doctors, social...
'...Legalise off-roading' -- lewis whelan
seen at 17:56, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition to legalise of roading: Motocross ATV ect. Due to...
'...ask parliament to put pre-nuptial law recognising prenuptials' -- salman jafri
seen at 17:55, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like parliament to put in to law pre-nuptials with independent...
Swine flu outbreak
seen at 15:48, 29 April in Directgov News - national (Our copy).
- Directgov offers essential government information -   
Child support agency marks three years of progress
seen at 15:33, 29 April in Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission News - national (Our copy).
Strong performance numbers complete the CSA's Operational Improvement Plan as clients praise caseworkers for professional service.   
'...For the UK to Leave the EU A.S.A.P. Please.' -- John Bright
seen at 12:58, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It was a common market, but not it has taken over the UK and they are...
'...That learner driver training be increased to the standard required for motorcycles or better and improve rural road infrastructure to reduce deaths on the roads.' -- Murray McGregor
seen at 12:58, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Learner driver training should be increased to the standard required for...
'...Strip tax exiles of their citizenship and right to protection by this contry.' -- Craig Street
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In britain all you need to do if you don't want to pay any British Income...
'...Restrict all tax code reliefs to 20%' -- John C Beach
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The personal tax allowance (currently 6475) equates to 1295 for a standard...
'...remove the stop and swerve part of the practical motorcycle test.' -- Lucy Millard
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...remove the stop and swerve part of the practical motorcycle test.' -- Lucy Millard
'...Motorcycle Licence Plate - Reduce numbers' -- David Sheard
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the response to previous petition produced a unmeasured response claiming...
'...keep the Royal Mint within the public sector' -- Darren Williams
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A government review has concluded that the Royal Mint should mov[e] outside...
'...Not allow faith schools to tell pupils homosexuality is wrong' -- James Pollet
seen at 12:57, 29 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
New plans to force all schools to teach sex education will allow faith...
Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - Chief Executive's Report
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - Role of Commissioners and new ways of working
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

Commission Meeting Paper: April 2009 - The Audit and Risk Committee, its membership and work
seen at 12:44, 29 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 15th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 30 April 2009.

PM marks Workers’ Memorial Day
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has released a message to mark Workers’ Memorial Day.

Gordon Brown said the day is a chance to remember those who have died at work, and to think of their family and friends.

Armed Forces Day flag launched
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has launched the Armed Forces Day flag campaign during a visit to Afghanistan.

The specially-designed flag is now available to buy to celebrate the UK’s first ever Armed Forces...

PM’s article for Polish newspaper Fakt
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has written an article for the UK edition of the Polish newspaper Fakt about his visit to Poland on 28 April 2009.

Read the article:

I am very proud to be undertaking my first trip to...

Transcript of PM’s address at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister addressed troops serving at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province on Monday 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript

Prime Minister

I wanted to come here to thank all of you for what you...

Press conference with President Karzai in Afghanistan
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister gave a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Monday 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript

Prime Minister

I come here, President Karzai, as a friend...

PM’s message at Auschwitz-Birkenau
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has said that his visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was a reminder that everyone has a duty “to stand up against discrimination and prejudice”.

Gordon Brown ...

PM and Pakistan Prime Minister Joint Press Conference
seen at 06:07, 29 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

A transcript of a joint press press conference given by the Prime Minister the Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 27 April 2009.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister Gilani...

Local media summit: helping local media in the digital age
seen at 06:05, 29 April in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Key figures from across the media industry will come together today to discuss the challenges facing local newspapers, in a summit hosted by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.   
Cc consults on ombudsman plan
seen at 06:02, 29 April in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) is now consulting publicly on draft Undertakings to establish an Ombudsman to arbitrate on disputes between retailers and suppliers and investigate complaints under the new Groceries...
£11m to protect our seas from climate change
seen at 05:58, 29 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A five-year, £11million study into the effects of climate change on Britain's seas has been announced as scientists warn of more acidic seas affecting the food chain.   
Way forward for the national programme for it
seen at 05:57, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A comprehensive strategy for accelerating the pace of delivery for the National Programme for IT (NPfIT) and introducing additional supplier capacity was outlined by the Department of Health's Director General...
Prime minister's commission on the future of nursing and midwifery meet for the first time
seen at 05:57, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister, Ann Keen today chaired the first meeting of the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery.   
Autism consultation launches
seen at 05:56, 29 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Minister receives first responses to Autism consultation in person   
Hitting the ground running future jobs fund open for business
seen at 05:54, 29 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Government today challenged councils, charities and other organisations to submit innovative bids for funding for new jobs from the £1bn Future Jobs Fund which will create 150,000 new jobs.   ...
Two appointments to the advisory council on the misuse of drugs
seen at 05:47, 29 April in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Two new appointments to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) have been announced today by the Home Secretary.   
Fly the flag for our armed forces
seen at 05:45, 29 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MOD is encouraging councils, businesses and homes across the country to show their support for Britain's Armed Forces by flying a special flag designed for Armed Forces Day.   
Mod publishes strategic review of reserves
seen at 05:45, 29 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence today published its report on the Strategic Review of UK Reserve Forces.   
Oft clears acquisition of zavvi stores by hmv under 'failing firm' analysis
seen at 05:42, 29 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has cleared the proposed acquisition of 15 former Zavvi stores by HMV plc.   
New internships will boost opportunities for graduates this summer
seen at 03:32, 29 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Graduates who want to boost their skills for employment will get real help through the new 'Graduate Talent Pool', the next stage in our graduate internship initiative launched by Universities and Skills...
Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology Services
seen at 02:27, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quality Standards for Paediatric audiology services.
Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation Services
seen at 02:27, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation.
Statistical Bulletin Crime and Justice Series: Criminal Proceedings In Scottish Courts, 2007/08
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Criminal proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2007-08
SWIA Performance Inspection West Dunbartonshire Council 2009
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services.
SWIA Performance Inspection Summary West Dunbartonshire Council 2009
seen at 02:26, 29 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of the report on the performance inspection of West Dunbartonshire Council's social work services
Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE) Education (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In October 2008, following reviews of sex and relationships education and drugs and alcohol education, I announced that I proposed to give PSHE education statutory status, subject to formal consultation. To prepare...

Defence Intelligence Estate (PRIDE) (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement follows on from the one that I made on 13 December 2007, Official Report, column WS55. I am pleased to announce the approval of the plan to collocate intelligence facilities at RAF Wyton under ...

EU Environment Ministers (Informal Meeting) 14-15 April 2009 (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Joan Ruddock) and I met with Environment Ministers from EU member states, candidate countries, and the European Commission...

Health and Social Care (Age Discrimination) (Phil Hope, Minister of State (Care Services; Minister for the East Midlands), Department of Health)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing the Equality Bill. The Bill outlaws unjustifiable age discrimination against people aged 18 and over by those providing services and exercising public functions. Secondary ...

Communications Data Consultation (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published a consultation, "Protecting the Public in a Changing Communications Environment", which addresses the issue of communications data. The consultation explains how existing access to communications...

Family Courts (Jack Straw)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I made an oral statement and laid in Parliament the Government's response to the recent consultation on improving the openness of family courts in December 2008, entitled "Family Justice in View". In that paper...

Legislative Competence Order (Paul Murphy, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Environment) Order 2009 has been laid today, as Command Paper (Cm 7608). Copies of this can be found in...

Equality Bill (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Some people experience discrimination because they have a combination of protected characteristics. For example, black women can face discrimination because of stereotyped attitudes or prejudice, which white ...

Communications Data (Lord West of Spithead, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Security and Counter-terrorism), Home Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for the Home Department, Jacqui Smith, has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I have today published a consultation, Protecting the Public in a Changing Communications...

Equality Bill: Multiple Discrimination (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 02:26, 29 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Government Equalities Office (Maria Eagle), has made the following Statement.

Some people experience discrimination because they have a combination...

Man named crook involved in £130k deception
seen at 02:24, 29 April in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company, run illegally by an undischarged bankrupt, which defrauded would-be property developers and entrepreneurs of £130,000 has been wound up by the High Court. The decision follows an investigation by...
Blears backs 'revolution to recycle' buildings
seen at 02:12, 29 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today unveiled a series of measures to back a people's revolution to recycle buildings by putting real power in the hands of locals to support communities during the downturn...
Government outlines plans to improve free bus pass scheme
seen at 02:10, 29 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Plans to improve the delivery of the concessionary bus pass scheme were announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark, as he launched a consultation on possible changes to the way the scheme is administered. &...
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal by oldfield school (bath) to aquire a trust
seen at 01:53, 29 April in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by Oldfield School to acquire a trust   
Metropolitan police authority: april meeting
seen at 01:43, 29 April in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 30 April 2009 at 10.00 a.m.   
Mpa race and faith inquiry: 30 april meeting
seen at 01:42, 29 April in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The final public meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 30 April between 09:30 - 10:30.   ...

28 April 2009

draft Housing (Scotland) Bill 2009 (The Scottish Government)
seen at 21:26, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 14th August 2009.

Housing and the current economic climate

At this time of economic difficulty and uncertainty governments must move quickly...

Proposals for minor amendments to the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (The Scottish Government)
seen at 21:26, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 27th July 2009.

1. The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 June 2005 and received Royal...

Preparing for a Changing Climate: Second Consultation to inform Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework (The Scottish Government)
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 20th July 2009.

Views are being sought on the proposals for a strategic centrally co-ordinated plan for adapting to climate change...

Draft Determination to resolve disputes between each of Cable & Wireless, THUS, Global Crossing, Verizon, Virgin Media and COLT and BT regarding BT's charges for partial private circuits (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 29th May 2009.

1.1 On 25 June 2008 Cable & Wireless UK (C&W), THUS plc (THUS), Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Limited (Global ...

Protecting the public in a changing communications environment (The Home Office)
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 20th July 2009.

We set high standards for our police, security and emergency services in keeping us safe and bringing criminals to justice. But...

Consultation on veterinary checks on rabies susceptible animals (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 20th July 2009.

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Welsh Assembly Government and Department of Agriculture and Rural...

Developing a modern regulatory framework for Housing Associations in Wales (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 24th July 2009.

The revised regulatory framework for Housing Associations is planned to be in place from 2010/11 financial year.

This consultation...

Consultation on the Tuberculosis Eradication (Wales) Order 2009 under the Animal Health Act 1981 (The Welsh Assembly Government)
seen at 21:25, 28 April in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 17th July 2009.

Background Information

Bovine TB is an infectious and debilitating disease which has increased dramatically in recent years:

I agree totally with Chris Hemmings. I've also...
seen at 17:44, 28 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I agree totally with Chris Hemmings. I've also heard this argument about the sheep preserving the look of the fells, and preventing "going to scrub", and I don't agree with it. I don't believe...
Thanks for your comment
seen at 17:44, 28 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment
'...free gym membership for full time students at college or university' -- MR G Mcketty
seen at 15:56, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the country with high obesity levels, this petition would encourage...
'...Provide local councils with specific funding to invest in new play areas for children or improve existing facilities' -- Martin Greenslade
seen at 15:56, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of increasing obesity levels in children, part of the governments...
'...save Bedfordshire's Middle Schools.' -- Mr Ken Deveson
seen at 15:56, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 2006, by democratic vote, Bedfordshire County Council decided to retain...
'...ban the introduction of schools for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) youth.' -- Mr Jay Angel Vaisey
seen at 15:56, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recent years a number of countries, including the USA and several EU...
'...prevent the sewerage treatment works in area of outstanding natural beauty' -- catherine davey
seen at 15:55, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...prevent the sewerage treatment works in area of outstanding natural beauty' -- catherine davey
'...amend planning regulations in order to reclassify residential gardens as Green Belt land.' -- Clarence Barrett
seen at 15:55, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The potential for property developers to build on residential gardens and...
'...help children that are six months behind at primary school should be cause for concern' -- lorraine mccoll
seen at 15:55, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
school's don't take note of special need's until a child is at least two...
No-nonsense guide to help businesses find finance
seen at 15:44, 28 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A new online guide to help Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) access funding for growth and innovation was launched by the Government today.   
'...introduce immediate Tax Breaks and Incentives to assist and encourage small or start up businesses in the UK' -- Elaine Clark
seen at 12:59, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 22 April 2009 Alistair Darling announced his latest Budget. This Budget...
'...Intervene in plans to expand Eversley Primary School, Enfield from 2 form to 3 form entry.' -- Natalija Lytrides
seen at 12:59, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We hereby object to the expansion plans for Eversley Primary School: 1....
Government's scrappage scheme takes shape
seen at 12:50, 28 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Business Department today met with the car industry to outline the arrangements of the scrappage scheme which will be launched in mid-May.   
'...make all benefit agencies to access every application on an individual basis to take into account the families personal circumstances and not accessed on a whole.' -- mrs laura dixon
seen at 12:00, 28 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many benefit agents dont actually take into account what is left from...