Latest Lists

Government favouring businesses- I recently wrote to Alan Johnson, Home Secretary?

informing him about a device that my son and I had designed, which will cut down on anti-social behaviour and crime. I was asking about funding for manufacturing it and thought he would have been willing to help with advice, considering he had just been on the television stating that he was looking for ways of tackling crime. The response I got did not answer my question, and he pointed out that they did not support individuals? Fair enough I thought, I thought he would have been keen to assist considering he had just made it public that they were looking for ways of dealing with crime. In my reply they stated that the Government did not favour `individual services` but they did advise on using chains, bolts, locks and so on, which was outlined on the Home Office Website under `Crime and Victims.` Out of interest, I looked at their site and was shocked to see that they give out vouchers, which can be used in a `Major DIY Store.` I would say that this is supporting an `individual` service, and to top it all, the major DIY store I think they are referring to, is owned by an American Company. What a bloody disgrace...our small businesses are going under and the Government are giving out vouchers, supporting an already well established business. I took this to my MP who are now aware of my feelings on this. What are yours, do you think it is right that they give out vouchers to support already well established flourishing companies. It was the blatant lie that did it for me.

Public Comments

1. You need to look at support for inventors. That seems to be outside the responsibilities of the Home secretary.