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27 May 2009

'...Change the current care services offered to children going into care for whatever the reasons.' -- Kayleigh McFarlane
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think that Children and young people entering care need better support and...
'...amend the human rights act to exclude human rights of anyone who violates another persons human rights' -- walterstubbington06@tiscali.co.uk
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anyone who violates the human rights of another person or group of people...
'...improve the awareness, earlier diagnoses, and treatment of Marfan Syndrome and HCTDs' -- ruth rose corbett
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a great need to raise awareness of Marfan Syndrome, in particular...
'...Increase government funding of Haringey schools by 1000 per pupil each year, in order to bring funding up to the levels in neighbouring Camden, Hackney and Islington.' -- Anthony James Brockman
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Haringey s schools are short changed because the Government gives them less...
'...make it mandatory for all NEWLY QUALIFIED drivers to have to undergo SOME FORM of motorway tuition with a professional Driving Instructor.' -- Mrs Anne Ravenhill
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...make it mandatory for all NEWLY QUALIFIED drivers to have to undergo SOME FORM of motorway tuition with a professional Driving Instructor.' -- Mrs Anne Ravenhill
'...make Child Tax Credits no longer count as income for the purposes of means tested benefits such as Housing Benefit.' -- Mr Dan Ross
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is absurd that upon the birth of a fourth child, myself and my partner's...
'...Scrap the TV licence for people on State Benefits' -- Jason Drake
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scrap the TV licence for people on State Benefits such as Jobseeker's...
'...Means test the ACA, if Christopher Kelley doesn't come up with it.' -- Jon Argles
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ACA is supposed to be a subsistence allowance so that individuals are...
'...end the 11 plus exam' -- Sean Kelly
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The 11-plus leads to a divisive secondary education system and should be...
'...Bring in Jay walking to cut down on perdestrian deaths.' -- christopher lambert
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
bring in jay walking as a law to cut down on perdestrian deaths and stop...
'...Make new drivers display a Green L Plate for a minimum of 12 months.' -- Stan Harrison
seen at 17:56, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make new drivers display a green L plate for the first 12 Months and give...
'...Set up somewhere for us the British Public to complain about our Government and their offices and to be heard' -- Victor Charlesworth
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am fed up with not having somewhere to complain about the services that...
'...legislate for equal pay for European Migrant Workers.' -- William Tavernor
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reason for the petition is that, the economic downturn has created a...
'...Save our local newspapers' -- audrey Clark
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Save the Salford Advertiser Office and all other local northwest based...
'...to stop the war on Pashtoons/Afghans and stop his support for the military actions by pakistani army in Swat, Malakand and Tribal areas along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border' -- mohammad ali
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1.We want the British government to set up a helpline or some sort of...
'...Order a review of the strategy of privatising and liberalising 'public' services.' -- Gavin D. J. Harper
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What real improvements has the privatisation of many of Britains public...
'...sack the Foreign Office minister for authorising the wasteful expenditure of over 121,000 of taxpayers money repatriating Binyamin Mohamed, and similar amounts for other detainees, from Guantanamo Bay' -- Ben Parish
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 15th May the Foreign Office minister said the cost of the charter flight...
'...Abolish V.A.T. on children's clothing regardless of age.' -- Mr Ian Kings
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently VAT on children's clothing is charged for ages 14+. If like us you...
'...Stop the proposed "Eco Town" at RAF Newton, Bingham, Nottinghamshire' -- Keith Agar
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This so-called "eco town" will double the size of the existing town of...
'...Restore the balance between traffic and people by making 20mph the default speed limit in towns to remove traffic threats to pedestrians and cyclists, children and the elderly.' -- Dr Stephen Peterson
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A 20mph speed default speed limit in towns would improve safety, quality of...
'...Extend current benefits to pay for the water rates of claimants' -- geoffrey twist
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In recognition that water is a basic need for life- unlike power- all...
'...Stop giving asylum seekers benefits when British citizens can't claim benefits' -- Mrs carol ponder
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My husband is self employed and was laid off seven weeks ago. He claimed for...
'...put pressure on the Srilankan government.' -- Mohan Thangarajah
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Thank you for supporting our course. We need your continued support. Sri...
'...save 31 City of London Signals Regiment' -- Deon Ludeke
seen at 15:53, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...save 31 City of London Signals Regiment' -- Deon Ludeke
'...Incorporate cycle training such as Bikeability into the car driving test.' -- David Walker
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to increase the safety of cyclists by making other vehicle drivers...
'...Ban LCP: Local Connection Preference and LLP Local Lettings Policy on the housing waiting lists.' -- Steve Fowler
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
LLP's and LCP's on the housing list or any other policies that give housing...
'...Withdraw UK funding from the Eurovision song contest' -- Jay Cheetham
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK are the one of the largest contributors to the Eurovision song...
'...Stop raising the tax on tobacco products' -- Daniel Robbins
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Okay, I'm going to be very blunt, I'm speaking for millions of smokers when...
'...adopt the Euro as the UK's currency' -- James Goulden
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
its time for the UK to join the euro and to integrate with our continental...
'...allow a peaceful 1 day general strike.' -- Andrew Bradshaw
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this general stike should be allowed in order that public can show its...
'...call on the Birmingham Central Library & City Council for a Prayer Room at Birmingham Central Library.' -- Mr Husnain Altaf
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition for a Prayer Room at Birmingham Central Library The new library...
'...ensure that the Government and employers actively enforce the law prohibiting workplace discrimination on pregnancy related ground and that the Government does not weaken the law on pregnancy discrimination in the Equality Bill' -- Ellie Higham
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There has been an alarming increase in the number of pregnant women and new...
'...ban forthwith the use by all governmental departments, quangos, and local authorities, of revenue-generating 084x and 087x telephone numbers which are advertised as "local rate" and "national rate" calls respectively, but which can cost SIGNIFICANTLY
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Governmental departments, quangos, and local authorities should be banned...
'...cancel all proceedings to re-claim overpayments paid by the Tax Credit Office where it is shown that overpayments made to families were the fault of the HMRC' -- Mr Julian Stern
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
due to errors made on the part of the tax credit office (tco), many...
'...Stop community service bring back national service' -- Emma Lima
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am sad to hear in the news that everyday another OAP has been beaten for...
'...makei it easier for British people to be able to live and work in America.' -- kritian coulson
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the prime minister to arrange with our american friends to...
'...Stop Councils banning Saint Georges day parades' -- Caledon Fenton
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we feel that councils descisions to ban saint georges day parades due to it...
'...Crush the cars of convicted Drunk drivers' -- David John Brady
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Crushing a convicted drunk driver's car would remove the ability to keep...
'...abolish planning permission for small scale home wind generators' -- Mr Brian Leathley - Andrew
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
abolish the need for all planning permission for small domestic wind...
'...create a new law making it a criminal act to "abuse the public purse".' -- Marco van Beek
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A new law should be created that would make the abuse of the public purse a...
'...intervene to stop the job reductions in the Equality and Human Rights Commission's helpline service.' -- James Davies
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government's equality watchdog, the EHRC plans to cut the number of its...
'...Prohibit health workers smoking in their work clothes' -- Joy Waters
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A district nurse, of my acquaintance, smokes whilst wearing her uniform....
'...Not to use schools for polling stations' -- Riaz Bhatti
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do we really need to close schools up and down the country just to run...
'...declare that many moles when caught in an intended kill trap,in fact remain alive, sometimes suffering cruel pain from injury, and therefore will the Prime Minister also declare,in order to secure the intended purposes of the Animal Welfare act 2006 t
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there are NO requirements- unlike other trap use, to inspect kill...
'...call an end to the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China and an immediate release of all family members of UK residents imprisoned inside China for practicing Falun Dafa.' -- Mr Andrew Curry
seen at 15:52, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to call for an end to the persecution of Falun Dafa...
Bed company director gets rude awakening
seen at 15:42, 27 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A director of a bed company whose dealings cost creditors almost £200,000 has been sentenced to a 12 week suspended prison sentence and 150 hours of community service at Bishop Auckland Magistrates Court. He...
Garages urged to sign up to service and repair code
seen at 15:42, 27 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Independent garages are being urged to show their commitment to a fair deal for consumers by subscribing to a code of practice on service and repair.   
Our Response to CLG's Consultation on Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Local Spending Reports
seen at 15:35, 27 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our response to CLG's consultation on 'Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Local Spending Reports'.

Appeal for missing young female at redcar
seen at 13:52, 27 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A multi-unit search has been underway all morning for a missing female who was seen to walk into the water at Redcar, Cleveland, shortly before 7.40am this morning. Humber Coastguard are now appealing to the general...
'...Stop extortionate visa fees for impoverished Africans wanting to visit friends and relatives in the UK.' -- Brendan Greene
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a UK citizen but have lived in Uganda for many years. I have witnessed...
'...make the redundancy of offshore workers a priority over British citizens, who work in like for like job roles' -- Susan Anne Gullick
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the British Government to force companies to make Offshore...
'...remove the signs saying "Smile! You're on CCTV" from police CCTV vans.' -- Mr Toby Dore
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it offensive that Police CCTV vans have a sign saying "Smile! You're...
'...to restrict slow moving vehicles ie tractors jcb etc to 30 m.p.h roads as they cause a danger to other faster moving vehicles' -- melvyn jones
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...to restrict slow moving vehicles ie tractors jcb etc to 30 m.p.h roads as they cause a danger to other faster moving vehicles' -- melvyn jones
'...ban the use and distribution of khat.' -- Lenka
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been married to a somali man who has the same habbit as most other...
'...Make a law so that all private hire/minicabs to have cctv cameras installed to ensure the safety of the driver and the passenger.' -- Mrs Claire Weston
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like there to be a law stating that all private hire/ minincab...
'...make judges, and those legal professionals working in the courts and public sector, democratically accountable.' -- Mr Ian Porchetta
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In my experience of the civil justice system I have found that the legal...
'...save the Green Belt land in North Hertfordshire.' -- Neil Harrison
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A plan known as the Core Strategy has been released for Public Consultation...
'...use taxation to reduce the gap in the price of alcohol between supermarkets and pubs' -- Christopher Allen
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that The great British Pub is primarily under threat from the...
'...demand from the Sri Lankan government that they allow free media access in the IDP camps in northern Sri Lanka.' -- Daniel Johnpillai
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tens of thousands of Sri Lankan citizens are currently living in IDP camps...
'...Repeal the Government of Wales Acts 1998 and 2006 because they have failed to offer any real benefit to the taxpayer' -- Evan Owen
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Welsh Assembly Government is an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and...
'...stop gratuity payments' -- m hughes
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make it illegal for all police officers to recieve wage top ups from private...
'...Discounts for students who use public transport' -- Mr George Creighton
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Students should'nt have to spend all of their EMA money just to get a bus or...
'...Grant a one off payment for terminally ill people, to give them the chance to fulfill a dream' -- Lee Morris
seen at 12:57, 27 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people in the uk are diagnosed with a terminal illness,They or their...
Policy Making for Places: Rural Proofing event - North East Commission on Rural Health presentation
seen at 12:42, 27 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Presentation by Theresa Huddart, North East Commission on Rural Health, to the 'Policy Making for Places: Rural proofing the work of government...

Briefing paper on the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill
seen at 12:42, 27 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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A briefing note on the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill. This legislation is intended to give communities and local...

Policy Making for Places: Rural Proofing event - Feedback from facilitated briefing sessions
seen at 12:41, 27 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Feedback from the faciliated sessions at our 'Policy Making for Places: Rural proofing the work of government' event, May 19 2009.

Overnight work - a1089 southbound, near tilbury, essex
seen at 06:01, 27 May in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Overnight work to replace traffic loop sensors on the A1089 southbound near Tilbury in Essex is due to take place on Saturday 30 May for one night between 23.30 and 07.00 and a diversion route will be in place. ...
Transport Research Series: Evaluation of National Concessionary Travel in Scotland
seen at 05:50, 27 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This evaluation of concessionary travel in Scotland aims to establish the effectiveness of each scheme against their policy objectives and to assess the impacts across a range of measures. The study considers the...
The 2007 SSA Gaelic-medium Science Survey
seen at 05:50, 27 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of pupils Science Knowledge and Understanding attainment by 5 to 14 levels at P5 and P7 for pupils taught science through the medium of Gaelic.
Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative - Report
seen at 05:50, 27 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative Report Submission details
Review of the Scotland Wide Free Bus Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People
seen at 05:50, 27 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scotland-Wide Free Bus Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People was introduced on 1 April 2006. This followed an agreement reached by the then Scottish Government (SG) and the Confederation of Passenger ...
Transport direct welcomes 50 millionth user
seen at 02:27, 27 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Over 50 million users have now visited the Department for Transport's pioneering travel information and journey planning service, Transport Direct.   
Transport direct welcomes 50 millionth user
seen at 02:27, 27 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Over 50 million users have now visited the Department for Transport's pioneering travel information and journey planning service, Transport Direct.   
Amended copy - metropolitan police authority: may meeting
seen at 01:37, 27 May 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 28 May 2009 at 10.00 a.m.