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11 May 2009

Lord mandelson opening remarks: postal services bill report stage
seen at 19:44, 11 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
I should first remind the House of the objectives behind this legislation.   
'...make all taxi owners pay there drivers the minimum wage' -- Graham Gray
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
due to a loop hole in the tax system nearly every taxi driver who drives a...
'...Make the minimum wage the tax allowance equivalent.' -- Paul Morris
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Isn't it daft to have aminimum wage then tax people? Seems to me this should...
'...enforce all insurance policies to include terrorism cover with no extra cost to the insured' -- Ryan Preston
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it's not our fault so why should we not be covered
'...Either abolish the NHS Prescription Fee for England or Charge the Whole of the Union' -- David Ainscow
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If we all pay the same amount of National Insurance and the same amount of...
'...Make car insurance rates equal by law for men and women' -- Peter Jones
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For years now there has been discrimination against men in insurance and...
'...bring on more p.e. lessons in school' -- trudy baddams
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
my son gets just 2 p.e. lessons each week this is simply not enough - the...
'...Allow greater power of scrutiny of government and non-government organisations by the citizens of this county.' -- Daniel Cousins
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to pass legislation that will give more power to the...
'...stop paying child benefit for any more than 2 children per family.' -- Christopher Ashton
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Families of 1 child should receive X amount of child benefit for that child...
'...review the national sex education system and introduce a new system based on the following:' -- Christopher Ashton
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At 6 years old, children be taught the basic anatomy of both the male and...
'...Bring back free milk to all primary school children' -- Mr Aaron Bash
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Provision of free school milk once formed an important part of this...
'...Stop TFL charging 16 to 18 year olds, in part or full-time education, adult fares for train and tube travel when we have not been afforded any other "adult" privileges' -- Chantal B
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once you receive your 16-17 Oyster card you can no longer pay child rates to...
'...introduce an anti size-discrimination law.' -- Ms Leah Bartczak
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Evidence shows that underweight and overweight people are subject to...
'...consider income tax relief against the cost of travel to work for commuters using public transport.' -- David Ayres
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of recent events surrounding acceptable expenses being claimed by...
'...To exempt redundancy payments from the new 150k tax band if paid into pensions.' -- John Donnellan
seen at 18:01, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the recent budget, the Government outlined some changes with regards to...
'...Introduce a law to provide a "No Candidate" option on every ballot paper at all future General Election.' -- Mr Charlie MONCK
seen at 16:06, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Under my idea, if "No Candidate" got the most votes in a constituency, a new...
'...Bring British Sign Langauge into the National Curriculum.' -- Miss Holly Griffiths
seen at 16:06, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see British Sign Language in the National Curriculum, as it...
'...Make the judicial system more accountable to the public they serve.' -- Craig Birch
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition aims to make the police, CPS and judges/courts more...
'...Allow the Car Industry to fail to force a major rethink and investment in public transport.' -- Andrew Sowden
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Real investment in mass-transit (trains & buses) will reduce road use,...
'...continue the existing tax status of furnished UK holiday lets and not introduce changes in April, 2010 as outlined in the recent budget' -- Mr Dave Allen
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Running a furnished holiday let business, such as static caravans, needs a...
'...Remove VAT on sanitary towels and tampons.' -- Miss Georgina Groocock
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Menstruation is a natural part of female biology and yet whenever women buy...
'...stop discrimination against people of valid age buying alcohol if with another person who has no id' -- alice walters
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stopping the discrimination, we as individuals have a right to buy alcohol...
'...bring pressure to bear on BT to reinstate rural public phone services.' -- Austin Shackles
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BT have been removing public call boxes and/or disconnecting them from many...
'...Reduce bus fares for students/pupils aged 16 to 21' -- Mr Tim Reynolds
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Students, who are generally quite poor and most unable, once again due to...
'...Stop the Amersham Horses being returned to their legal owners' -- Linda Flynn
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Horse trader James Gray, 45, and his son James Gray Junior, 16, were found...
'...recind the negative housing subsidy imposed on efficiently run housing departments' -- Colin Gilbey
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
NHS is an unfair tax on council tenents in one area to subsidise council...
'...abolish the private education sector.' -- William Linton
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition strongly supports the abolition of the private, independent...
'...Allow Ghurka Widows & Their Children, without having to re-apply for visa's, to remain in the United Kingdom' -- Les Pickering
seen at 16:05, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ghurka widows are forced to leave Britain after their loved ones have died...
Boost for agency workers' rights
seen at 15:52, 11 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Agency workers are set to get the same pay and conditions as permanent staff in a new step forward for fairness and equality in the workplace.   
Royal mail - the case for partnership
seen at 15:52, 11 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government today reinforced its message that a strategic partnership can, and will, help to deliver a transformed Royal Mail and that proceeds from the proposed transaction will be used to fund modernisation...
Sector skills councils relicensing - first decisions announced
seen at 15:48, 11 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Four Sector skills Councils (SSCs) have been relicensed, Skills Secretary John Denham announced today, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations.   
'...Help save & protect what engineers & manufacturing is left in the UK.' -- Troy Edwards
seen at 13:00, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the years the trade of Engineering & manufacturing has been hit hard in...
'...ensure the peak park supports artisan production of hartington stilton in the village. It is a unique product that should continue to be produced in its village at some level.' -- miss carol lloyd
seen at 13:00, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to retain the artisan cheese making of hartington stilton at its...
'...do away with human rights for child killers,abusers and paedophiles.' -- mrs amanda francis
seen at 13:00, 11 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we think these people forfeit their right to the human rights act when they...
Mandelson pledges action over union blacklisting
seen at 12:51, 11 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government intends to introduce new regulations to prevent union members being denied employment by secret blacklists.   
More universities to benefit as hefce funds £60m of new projects
seen at 12:47, 11 May in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A further £60 million of capital funding has been approved by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) with some projects able to start as soon as this month.   
CRC 97 - Rural Proofing Toolkit
seen at 12:46, 11 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Rural Proofing is shorthand for a process that involves assessing how policies will work for rural people and places and, so, ensure that the policies are implemented fairly and effectively.

A strengthened approach for 'Rural Proofing' government policies
seen at 12:46, 11 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've produced a refreshed and strengthened Rural Proofing Toolkit to help policymakers ensure policies take account of rural circumstances and needs.

The refreshed Rural Proofing Toolkit...

Uk smart meter roll out moves forward
seen at 10:27, 11 May in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
* Hi tech meters will change our energy habits * No more estimated bills or staying in for meter readings * Easier switching between energy suppliers * Suppliers will be able to offer cheaper off-peak energy  ...
Kayaker recovered after quick response
seen at 01:18, 11 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At around 9.50 this morning Shetland Coastguard heard a spoken word mayday from a group of five kayakers who were within the Orkney Islands at the time. They were undertaking a circumnavigational tour of Shapinsay...
Coastguard assist in search for missing man on river garnock
seen at 01:18, 11 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Her Majesty's Coastguard are currently assisting the search for a man who was swept away in a swollen river earlier this afternoon.   
Two people thrown from jet ski
seen at 01:18, 11 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Portland Coastguard have been co-ordinating assistance this evening to the two occupants of a red jet ski which capsized off Southbourne beach near Groyne 50, just past the pier.