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14 March 2013

Day 4: Qatar
seen at 18:30, 14 March in (Our copy).
Day 4: Qatar
Dog owners asked to take the lead to protect wildlife and farm animals
seen at 18:30, 14 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Dog-walkers in the Peak District National Park are asked to keep their pets on short leads to protect young animals and birds during the breeding season.
Town crier to announce launch of new Hartington Village Trail
seen at 18:30, 14 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Hartington's town crier will summon people to the village pump on Saturday March 30 at 2pm to announce the launch of a new Village Trail.
INDG457 – Use lift trucks safely: A brief guide for operators
seen at 18:30, 14 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This pocket card is aimed at lift truck operators. It aims to help operators and those they work with to stay safe while working with lift trucks. It covers operating, people, loads and slopes.

Open consultation: Supporting customers who need extra help – a new approach
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Some HMRC customers need extra help to get their taxes and entitlements right. We want to provide this support in a way that suits them. It needs to be easy to access and affordable, both for customers and for...

Policy paper: Councillors on the frontline: government response
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Communities and Local Government Select Committee announced on 27 March 2012 that it was to conduct an inquiry into the role councillors play in their communities. Following the submission of written...

Guidance: Byelaws consultations
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Remove RAF Croughton notice.

The Secretary of State for Defence makes new byelaws under the powers granted to him by the Military Lands Act 1892.

In order to enable public consultation...

Guidance: Armed Forces Community Covenant grant scheme
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of documents

Guidance notes, information and the application form for the Covenant Grant scheme.

Guidance: Community covenants in Yorkshire and Humberside
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document published

This document contains a list of community covenants in Yorkshire and Humberside. It includes external links that take you straight through to the relevant council’s ...

Guidance: JSP 830: manual of service law (MSL)
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated volume 3.

This manual replaced, with effect from 31 October 2009, the Manual of Naval Law, the Manual of Military Law and the Manual of Air Force Law. It is a guide to the legislation and...

Call for evidence to inform national strategy for access and student success
seen at 16:37, 14 March in HEFCE news (Our copy).
HEFCE and OFFA are interested to hear from universities and colleges, schools, and any other organisation involved in widening participation in higher education to inform the development of a national strategy for...
OFFA and HEFCE call for new evidence to inform national access strategy
seen at 16:37, 14 March in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) have today published a call for evidence to help inform the national strategy for access and student...

Latest results indicate that new particle is a Higgs boson
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Latest results from CERN further reinforce that the particle discovered last year is a Higgs boson.
New Broads patrol boat launched
seen at 16:36, 14 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
The Broads Authority's new heavy weather patrol boat, designed to cope with the challenges of Breydon Water, was launched at the boatyard which built it - Goodchild Marine of Burgh Castle, right on the doorstep ...
L117 – Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training and safe use (Revised)
seen at 16:36, 14 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This revised edition of L117 is aimed at employers and those responsible for the safe operation of lift trucks, as well as those in control of worksites, the self-employed, managers and supervisors. It includes...

Guidance: Antigua - Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Guidance: Antigua - Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of Consular fees

Corporate report: Graphic: A new service for HMRC customers needing help
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Graphic representation of a new service for HMRC customers needing help.

This graphic relates to the HMRC Consultation Supporting customers who need extra help – a new approach

Policy paper: Employment Law 2013: Progress on Reform
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Describes the principles behind the Employment Law Review, progress of the review and how the employment law reforms are contributing to a fair, effective and flexible labour market in the UK.

The UK...

Correspondence: Borough of Blackburn with Darwen A6078 Freckleton Street link road decision letter
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The decision letter conveys the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision to confirm the borough of Blackburn with Darwen Freckleton Street link road side roads order and compulsory purchase order.

Related...
Guidance: Supporting communities in neighbourhood planning 2013 to 2015
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The government has awarded a contract to Locality in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute, Planning Aid England and partners to deliver a new £9.5 million, 2-year programme to support ...

Guidance: Antigua - List of Lawyers
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice.

Open consultation: Supporting customers who need extra help – a new approach
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).
Subject of this consultation

HMRC recently carried out in-depth research to give us a much better understanding of customers who need extra help getting their tax right and claiming their entitlements. The results...

Guidance: Borough of Blackburn with Darwen A6078 Freckleton Street link road inspector's report
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Report by the inspector who held inquiries into the objections to the borough of Blackburn with Darwen Freckleton Street link road side roads order and compulsory purchase order.

Related documents Borough...
Guidance: Energy Bill 2012: Memorandum on European Convention on Human Rights compatibility – supplementary (new clauses)
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This note is supplementary to the Memorandum on European Convention on Human Rights Compatibility for the Energy Bill 2012 (“the substantive ECHR memorandum”).

IBT13 sell out events
seen at 14:32, 14 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
IBT13 sell out events
Daley leads Brits to action in Edinburgh
seen at 14:31, 14 March in UK Sport (Our copy).
Tom Daley will lead the British Gas GBR Diving Team to action at the Edinburgh leg of the FINA/Midea Diving World Series in April
Latest ORR statistics show record number of passenger journeys and revenue
seen at 14:31, 14 March in What's new (Our copy).
Latest ORR statistics show record number of passenger journeys and revenue
UK helps improve security of children in British schools in Spain
seen at 14:31, 14 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
'Cyber crime is no longer the preserve of bedroom hackers'
seen at 14:31, 14 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
A new Cyber Crime Reduction Partnership has been created to tackle the growing threat of cyber criminals
Retail Prices Index
seen at 14:30, 14 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Statement on the conclusion of the Authority's statutory re-assessment of Retail Prices Index statistics
Audit firms PKF (UK) LLP and BDO LLP to merge
seen at 14:30, 14 March in Audit Commission (Our copy).
The partners of PKF (UK) LLP and BDO LLP have agreed a merger of the two firms, which will take effect on 28 March 2013. PKF currently has a contract with the Audit Commission to supply audit and related services...
Norfolk village dedicated to olympic legacy wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award.
seen at 11:31, 14 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The people of the village of Hethersett in Norfolk have worked to improve the fitness and wellbeing of residents and improve sports and leisure facilities in a dedicated effort to keep the Olympic legacy alive...

UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates - Regional Trade Statistics Q4 2012
seen at 11:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
To meet the needs of devolution, HM Revenue & Customs now provide statistics of international trade in goods for England and its regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Statistics - national statistics: Quarterly bus statistics: quarter 4 2012
seen at 11:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Passenger journey figures are based on data collected from a panel survey of the largest bus operators and are seasonally adjusted. The bus fares index is compiled from data provided by a representative sample...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on Street Works qualifications
seen at 11:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response document added.

We are inviting views on proposals arising from the Red Tape Challenge to remove the current requirement for street works operatives and supervisors to hold...

We announce the successful applicants for round three of the Artists' international development fund
seen at 11:31, 14 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
We announce the successful applicants for round three of the Artists' international development fund
Company fined after worker severely injured at paper mill
seen at 11:31, 14 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A paper manufacturer has been fined after a worker seriously injured his left arm when it became trapped in moving machinery.

HSE hosts idea sharing event on occupational disease
seen at 11:31, 14 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is bringing together a range of people to share their thoughts on how to make a bigger impact in tackling occupational disease.

Changes to immigration rules boost businesses and students
seen at 11:30, 14 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Changes to immigration rules to benefit businesses and students have been announced today by the Home Office
Spare room subsidy
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government should scrap the spare room subsidy bill the PMS said that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a written statement and the PM has made the fundamental point on a number...
Leveson
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any news on the Leveson talks the PMS said that progress is being made with the on-going cross party talks and it is possible a meeting with party leaders will be arranged when enough progress...
Press briefing – afternoon 12 March
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Thursday 14 March 2013 ...
Statistics - national statistics: Quarterly bus statistics: quarter 4 2012
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Passenger journey figures are based on data collected from a panel survey of the largest bus operators and are seasonally adjusted. The bus fares index is compiled from data provided by a representative sample...

Guidance: Supply Chain Code of Practice leaflet
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Supply Chain Code of Practice is a PILOT initiative and works to improve the efficiency of the UKCS supply chain by improving performance, eliminating unnecessary costs, adding value and boosting competitiveness...

Guidance: Operational low flying training timetable
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March and April 2013 timetables

This document sets out the timetable for use of the three Tactical Training Areas (TTA) for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules...

Consultation outcome: Local government pension scheme: investment in partnerships
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses published.

This consultation invited views on how to remove the barriers preventing local government pension scheme funds from investing in infrastructure projects. 2 main...

Statistics: Op Herrick casualty and fatality tables
seen at 10:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added statistics to 28 February 2013.

Casualty and fatality tables up to 28 February 2013. Report includes historical data (pre Jan 06) on ‘very seriously injured’ and ‘seriously injured’ personnel...

Applications reopen for Artists' international funding as successful projects are announced
seen at 10:31, 14 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Applications reopen for Artists' international funding as successful projects are announced
The Secretary of State for the Home Department -v- Mohamed Issa Salim
seen at 10:30, 14 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Upper Tribunal: Immigration and Asylum Chamber
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
International Sea Passengers Bulletin - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly table presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics Great Britain - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides monthly new registrations of vehicles and quarterly licenced vehicle numbers in Great Britain
Quarterly Bus Statistics - Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Publication presenting the latest quarterly data on passenger satisfaction, bus reliability and bus patronage in Great Britain.
Port Freight Statistics - Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled at UK Ports
Reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency's motorway and 'A' road network - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the startegic road network.
Overseas Travel and Tourism - Monthly Release - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Measuring National Well-being - Older people's neighbourhoods
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the selected domains and indicators that measure National Well-being. Articles draw together social and economic data from a wide range of government departments and other organisations; they paint...
Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events, Scotland - 2012 (preliminary)
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
Weekly Data on Births and Deaths Registered in Scotland - 4th Quarter 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional weekly births and deaths registration data for Scotland.
Monthly Data on Deaths Registered in Scotland - 4th Quarter 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional data on deaths by month and NHS Board area.
Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events, Scotland - 4th Quarter 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Release contains details of the births, stillbirths, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in Scotland and it's administrative areas.
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates - Regional Trade Statistics Q4 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
To meet the needs of devolution, HM Revenue & Customs now provide statistics of international trade in goods for England and its regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Farming Statistics - Livestock populations at 1 December 2012, UK and England
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Structure of the farming industry including crop areas, yields and production, livestock populations, detailed labour force figures and diversification activity for England and the United Kingdom. Selected results...
Utilisation of Milk by Dairies in England and Wales - January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales for the production of a range of milk products.
UK Armed Forces Monthly Personnel Report - 1 February 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
Fire Statistics Monitor - April 2012 to September 2012.
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Data on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Service in the UK.
CPS Report (Dominic Grieve)
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is today publishing a study undertaken by the Crown Prosecution Service into perverting the course of justice and wasting police time in cases involving allegedly false...

Local and Mayoral Election Guidance (Francis Maude)
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Guidance has today been issued to civil servants in UK departments and those

working in non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) on the principles that they should observe in relation to the conduct of Government...

Falkland Islands Referendum (William Hague, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the Government’s response to the Falkland Islands referendum on their political status as a British overseas territory.

On 10 and 11 March 2013, the Falkland islanders...

Statistics: Reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency's motorway and A road network: January 2013
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).
Key points

We have implemented some methodology changes this month to improve the quality of these statistics. As expected, the changes have resulted in a shift in the estimated level of journey time reliability...

Statistics - national statistics: Port freight statistics: quarter 4 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Provisional annual statistics are updated in June and detailed final annual statistics are published in September.

Key points:

In 2012, total major port traffic (tonnage) has fallen by 3% compared...

Statistics - national statistics: Fire statistics monitor: April to September 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The latest national statistics on fires, casualties, false alarms and non-fire incidents attended by the fire and rescue services in England, produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, were...

Statistics: Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO): monthly statistics (March 2013)
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This release presents the latest statistics on the Green Deal (GD) and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It includes summary figures on the number of GD assessments, as well as information on ECO brokerage and...

Statistics: Domestic Green Deal and ECO statistics methodology note
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This note summarises the methodology used to produce estimates of the various elements of the Domestic Green Deal (GD) and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It is intended to help users understand the assumptions...

Guidance: Increasing certainty for investors in renewable electricity - Final Investment Decision Enabling for Renewables
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Government’s Final Investment Decision Enabling programme is designed to help developers of low carbon electricity projects make final investment decisions ahead of the Contract for Difference regime being...

Statistics - national statistics: Quarterly bus statistics: quarter 4 2012
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Passenger journey figures are based on data collected from a panel survey of the largest bus operators and are seasonally adjusted. The bus fares index is compiled from data provided by a representative sample...

Statistics: Official statistics order 2008: statement of compliance with the pre-release access
seen at 09:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version published.

Official statistics order 2008: statement of compliance with the pre-release access

Overseas Travel and Tourism, January 2013
seen at 09:30, 14 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Monthly estimates of completed international visits to and from the UK and earnings and expenditure associated with these visits.
NHS Diagnostic and Therapy Service Waiting Times for Wales - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release shows information on waiting times for specified diagnostic and therapy service for the NHS in Wales.
Referral to Treatment Times for Wales - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Release gives information on the total time waited from referral by a GP or other medical practitioner to hospital treatment in the NHS in Wales.
International Sea Passengers Bulletin - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly table presenting information on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Vehicle Licensing Statistics Great Britain - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides monthly new registrations of vehicles and quarterly licenced vehicle numbers in Great Britain
Quarterly Bus Statistics - Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Publication presenting the latest quarterly data on passenger satisfaction, bus reliability and bus patronage in Great Britain.
Port Freight Statistics - Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled at UK Ports
Reliability of journeys on the Highways Agency's motorway and 'A' road network - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the startegic road network.
Overseas Travel and Tourism - Monthly Release - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents monthly results on the number of overseas visitors to the UK, UK residents visits abroad, earnings from overseas visits, expenditure of UK residents going abroad.
Measuring National Well-being - Older people's neighbourhoods
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the selected domains and indicators that measure National Well-being. Articles draw together social and economic data from a wide range of government departments and other organisations; they paint...
UK Overseas Trade Statistics - UK Trade with the European Union - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) which are published as National Statistics by HM Revenue and Customs. The OTS are a detailed dataset...
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates - Regional Trade Statistics Q4 2012
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
To meet the needs of devolution, HM Revenue & Customs now provide statistics of international trade in goods for England and its regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Farming Statistics - Livestock populations at 1 December 2012, UK and England
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Structure of the farming industry including crop areas, yields and production, livestock populations, detailed labour force figures and diversification activity for England and the United Kingdom. Selected results...
Utilisation of Milk by Dairies in England and Wales - January 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales for the production of a range of milk products.
UK Armed Forces Monthly Personnel Report - 1 February 2013
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This is a monthly publication containing requirements, strengths, intake and outflow from the UK Armed Forces by Service. Voluntary Outflow information by Service is also shown.
Fire Statistics Monitor - April 2012 to September 2012.
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Data on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Service in the UK.
Open consultation: Future of Apprenticeships in England: Richard Review Next Steps
seen at 02:31, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The government has published this consultation in response to Doug Richard’s independent Review of Apprenticeships. It sets out our long term vision for apprenticeships, together with our proposals for...

Challenges and opportunities: Impact of the higher education reforms on students, universities and colleges
seen at 02:31, 14 March in HEFCE news (Our copy).
The first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the 2012 changes to higher education funding has been published by HEFCE.