Home Secretary David

Call to arms

23-Nov-2006

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett, a current Home Office minister and the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police were among the...

Blunkett: media had a hand in licensing

23-Nov-2006

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett came close to admitting last week that the early stages of drawing up the Licensing Act had been influenced by...

What the Sunday papers said

12-Sep-2004

The government may reverse its decision to introduce 24-hour drinking after senior ministers expressed fears it could lead to an increase in binge...

England defeat sparks pub attack

25-Jun-2004

Disorder in the wake of England's Euro 2004 defeat will add fuel to Home Secretary David Blunkett's plans to crack down on problem pubs and bars.One...

What the Sunday papers say

26-Apr-2004

Sunday ExpressPatients will need ID cards to see their own health records. Home Secretary David Blunkett is expected to publish a draft bill to...

ID cards bill set for introduction

15-Apr-2004

A draft bill for compulsory ID cards could be out in the next four weeks, Home Secretary David Blunkett has said. Earlier this month Tony Blair gave...

What the Sunday papers say

22-Mar-2004

The Sunday TimesCabinet ministers are accusing home secretary David Blunkett of attempting to sneak through compulsory ID cards after they blocked...

Letter from Ted Tuppen to David Blunkett

12-Feb-2004

Letter from Ted Tuppen, chief executive of Enterprise Inns to Home Secretary David Blunkett, calling for pay-for-policing plans to be dropped.Dear Mr...

Public support for ID cards grows to 80 per cent

12-Jun-2003

A national ID card scheme looks more certain after home secretary David Blunkett revealed that 80 per cent of the public support the scheme.The...

Migrant workers ruling welcomed

10-Oct-2002

by The PMA Team The British Hospitality Association has welcomed the decision by Home Secretary David Blunkett that the catering industry will be...

Concern for licensees over potential re-classification of ecstasy

03-Sep-2002

Licensees could find it more difficult to keep drugs off their premises if Home Secretary David Blunkett listens to calls to re-classify ecstasy.The...