I cannot see what the innocent have to fear from having their DNA recorded...

The government are not divine, they are not a dictatorship, they are a...

The choice of joining the armed forces of any country other than your own,...

i was a single parent carer of my son until i became unwell. social care...

As the Government has not been very generous with old age pensions, it would...

Govermnents should get on with it and govern, and not consult the public, or...

We believe that SATS are a requirement. There is no point to education...

- Directgov offers instant updates on essential government information - Directgov, the nation's official website, today launched a RSS feed on swine flu which anyone can sign up to in order to receive instant...

Today, 7 May 2009, Business Secretary Peter Mandelson announced a range of actions on bioscience aimed at ensuring Britain remains a world leader in the sector.   

* £2m funding for 2009/10 to support enhanced FE sexual health services   

'...lead his Government in providing protection against extradition for people with autism and Asperger syndrome in the criminal justice system, particularly in the case of Gary McKinnon.' -- Lisa James

June the biggest sign of people power from every nation which is apart of...

Take the advice of his own government who are constantly advising the public...

This petition is to have the VAT which is placed on motorcycle safety...

All secondary school students should not have to wear ties, blazers/jumpers...

Many insurance companies are now charging excessive administration fees for...

I call on the PM to let the people of England have a vote on Devolution from...

This is a long term illness and can be expensive, so sufferers should...

Under Section 25 of the proposed Policing and Crime Bill 2008-2009 ...

Park College, Eastbourne is an established, successful VI form college....

make all doctors surgeries provide an email prescription service as this...

since mp's have sent our troops to war it is only right that a plaque with...

We need to encourage UK manufacturers and the best way to do this is to give...

Jon Cruddas MP and local Councillors have launched a campaign against...

We have online banking, simular security log on could be applied and...

Our roads are a national disgrace. Potholes alone cost British drivers a...

Stop interfering in the housing market in an attempt to prop-up the property...

For many patients The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath...

We are all aware of swine flu and its potential dangers. We all understand...

Make sure the next General Election is conducted using the same proportional...

Every few years, local councils (Kirklees Council especially) seem to feel...

on what medical evidence is needed and whom from before being able to get a...

In view of American "shock jock's" plan to sue the UK government for...

Section 32(2) provides that the constable or designated person have the...

The Gurkhas have served alongside and later in the British Army bravely and...

Democracy in the UK is at its lowest ebb, with a strong perception that it...

Change the anthem of Britain, not just the lyrics, the whole song. Change it...

Anyone who is so drunk that they require police assistance, a night in a...

For a considerable time now I have been witness to a sad spiral downwards in...

The MOD threatens to close RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, home to the RAF...

I fail to understand how credit card companies, many of whom are banks, are...

The attendance of under 5yr old children who are deemed 'At Risk' of harm...

Following the recent unfortunate arrest and release of the Pakistani...

We want the government to reconsider the closure of Lyneham R.A.F base at...

This would exclude anyone that has a genuine reason for not having worked....

The government dropped the requirement to teach foreign languages to all...

Men should have the right to Maternity Leave if their partner returns to...

Bring in a law which would never again allow any person, in the future, to...

I want to fix the date of election so that it is on the same date every four...

Today, the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) launched its discussion paper on investment: Building Personal Accounts: Designing an investment approach.   

This consultation started on 29th April 2009 and ends on 21st August 2009.

The work has identified three key themes:

access to servicesthe need and opportunities for closer service integration and...

This consultation started on 30th April 2009 and ends on 23rd July 2009.

The current licensing of individual vehicle immobilisers has reduced criminality and improved standards in the industry, but it...

This consultation started on 5th May 2009 and ends on 24th June 2009.

The Commission Proposal on the Review of the Control Regulation was adopted and published by the Commission on 14 November 2008 and ...

This consultation started on 5th May 2009 and ends on 28th July 2009.

This consultation paper seeks views on combining all national planning policy on economic development in urban and rural areas and town...

This consultation started on 5th May 2009 and ends on 3rd July 2009.

The Minister for Social Justice and Local Government has agreed that these modules should be distributed for a 12 week consultation...

This consultation started on 5th May 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

The proposed Climbing Higher – creating an active Wales ...

This consultation started on 5th May 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

The proposed Climbing Higher – creating an active Wales ...

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Hazel Blears, Cabinet and Royal Mail

Hazel Blears

Asked for the Prime Minister s view of Hazel Blears following the publication of her article in the Observer...

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Parents will be given more say in the way their children’s schools are run under Government proposals.

The Prime Minister has outlined plans for...

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Gurkhas, Youtube video, Hazel Blears and Royal Mail

Gurkhas

Asked if there was any response to Joanna Lumley s claims at the Select Committee meeting, the...

Northern Ireland, child trafficking and the Gurkhas were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the car industry, education...

Transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown in Warsaw on Tuesday 28 April

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Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, our...

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today joined the celebration of the successful Every Action Counts programme (EAC), which has run over the last three years and he highlighted the new Greener Living Fund, which...

Defra has today announced that its remaining Bluetongue vaccine stocks will be discounted by 50%, effective from Thursday 7 May.   

The Department of Health is to provide £1.6 million to Macmillan to improve services and support for those living with and beyond cancer, Health Minister, Ann Keen announced today.   

New growth charts launched for National Breastfeeding Awareness Week   

New proposals to reassure the public that the right people are kept on the DNA database were outlined by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today.   

Each of the UK's three naval bases will continue to play a vital role in supporting the Royal Navy, Armed Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth said today as he announced the results of a review to seek ways to optimise...

Publication exemplifying some of the best practice

Information leaflet.

This report summarises the main themes to emerge from a study to highlight good practice in delivering practical, applied or vocational learning provision for all pupils.

This report summarises practice in flexible learning and support packages for groups requiring more choices and more chances.

This research findings summarises practice in flexible learning and support packages for groups requiring more choices and more chances.

highlight good practice in delivering practical, applied or vocational learning provision for all pupils

My right honourable friend the Minister for Women and Equality (Harriet Harman) has made the following Statement.

We are today beginning a UK consultation on the European Commission proposal for an equal...

On Sunday 3May allegations were made in the media regarding the expenses claims of a Member of the House. The Clerk of the Parliaments, as Accounting Officer, will carry out an initial investigation of the allegations...

I regret that the Oral Answer that I gave to Baroness Sharp of Guildford on 26 March 2009 (Official Report, col. 758) was incorrect.

In my Answer, I stated that "nearly 400 colleges in England have been...

Buying Solutions has been set four performance targets for 2009-10. These are as follows:

to facilitate at least £850 million value for money improvements (£680 million cashable) for the public...

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 5 May 2009. The following items are on the agenda:

Economic and financial situation

The European Commission forecasts to be published...

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to set and meet a timetable for the majority of planning cases which are to be decided by her...

I am today publishing a consultation on proposals for a new Planning Policy Statement 4: "Planning for Prosperous Economies" (PPS4). Copies of the consultation are being placed in the Library of the House.

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council in Luxembourg.

The agenda items covered were as follows:

General Affairs

Full...

My right hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces and I wish to make the following statement to the House about the inquests of service personnel who have died overseas. Our sincere condolences go to the...

We are today beginning a UK consultation on the European Commission proposal for an equal treatment directive. The consultation will end on 28 July 2009. The consultation document seeks views to inform the UK...

A strategy for delivering the new homes, jobs and infrastructure the South East needs until 2026 was announced by Communities Minister Sadiq Khan today.   

Councils must listen to the views of local people to work smarter and make greater efficiency savings, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears said today.   

The Central Office of Information (COI) has boosted its News and PR team with the appointment of an Associate Director, Vivien Morgan.   

HMRC has launched a new teaching resource for secondary schools - Tax Matters.