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29 November 2013

Migrant benefits
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the comments from EU Commissioner Andor, the PMS said the PM had set out his view very clearly. Published: 29 November 2013 ...
Corporate report: Planning Inspectorate board minutes - 29 October 2013
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.

Impact assessment: Mesothelioma Payment Scheme and Mandatory Membership of Employer Liability Tracing Office (ELTO)
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated impact assessment: assumption that applicants will receive 70% of average civil compensation has been raised to 75%.

This impact assessment considers the costs and benefits to the main...

Guidance: Further education initial teacher training: bursary guide - academic year 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised bursary guide and bursary claim form published.

This guide covers the operational delivery of further education (FE) initial teacher training bursaries.

It is aimed at providers...

Open consultation: Firefighters’ pension scheme (1992) and new firefighters’ pension scheme (2006)
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added employee contribution Q&A

This consultation seeks views on the proposed increase in employee contribution rates from 1 April 2014 for members of the firefighters’ pension scheme (1992) and...

Impact assessment: Managing the future financial risk of flooding
seen at 18:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This revised Impact Assessment sets out the government’s analysis of options to address the issue of availability and affordability of flood insurance.

It has been published at the same time as our amendments...

Gas fitter sentenced after Manchester pensioner sustains severe burns
seen at 18:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A gas fitter has received a suspended prison sentence and curfew, and been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid community work, after a pensioner suffered severe burns in a gas explosion at his home in Manchester...
Workers’ acid burns lead to court for chemical firm
seen at 18:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An international chemical company has been prosecuted after three workers suffered acid burns when pipework at its plant near Southampton ruptured, sending a jet of sulphuric acid 20 metres into the air.
Poole Worker Seriously Injured in Warehouse Roof Fall
seen at 18:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two men have been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell through a fragile warehouse roof in Poole.
Transparency data: DCMS – Disclosure of Senior and Junior Salaries and Production of Organogram – September 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

As part of its commitment to greater transparency, the Government publishes salary information for the Senior Civil Service and organograms for all government departments.

The information provides a snapshot...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: October 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure. Returns...

Guidance: Companies signed up to Think, Act, Report
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

You can also read case studies from organisations signed up to the Think, Act, Report campaign.

Independent report: Governance review of the Local Government Ombudsman service
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out conclusions and recommendations, of the independent review commissioned by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and undertaken by Robert Gordon CB, into the governance...

Transparency data: Government procurement card spend over £500: October 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as part of the Government’s commitment...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data from October 2013

Details of Department of Health expenditure over £25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for September

Information on Department of Health transactions over £500 made using the government procurement card (GPC).

The monthly data is published two months ...

Transparency data: DH exceptions to spending moratoria: 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add Quarter 2 (July - September)

This publication shows the expenditure items approved by the Cabinet Office as exceptions to the expenditure controls for the financial year 2013 to ...

Research and analysis: English business survey: exploratory analysis
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The research report presents an exploratory analysis of some of the properties of the English Business Survey (EBS).

The report contains 4 sections:

part 1 uses publically available information...
Correspondence: Edward Timpson writes to Birmingham City Council
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

A letter from the minister to Birmingham City Council about the next steps towards securing improvement in children’s services.

Guidance: ESF for families with multiple problems: DWP Provider Guidance:
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised Chapter 10 - Management Information published

Information for providers about your role as an organisation contracted to deliver ‘ESF for families with multiple problems’ provision for...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office locations
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of the BFPO Indicator list.

This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations, together with their respective numbers and their postcodes.

Related information...
Transparency data: Exceptions to the spending controls
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July to September figures published

In May 2010 the Government introduced an approach to cut costs and waste in central government operations in order to help tackle the budget deficit and protect...

Guidance: New Approved Documents and new compliance guides supporting Part L: circular 04/13
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment which is now bookmarked.

This circular sets out and explains the approval and publication of the:

new 2013 Approved Documents L1A and L2A amendments to the 2010 Approved...
Independent report: CoRWM's Analysis of the Call for Evidence Responses to DECC's Siting Review for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

CoRWM commissioned an analysis of the responses to the Call for Evidence that was issued by DECC as part of their review of the Siting Process for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for Higher Activity Waste...

Correspondence: Secure access: enhanced version - letter to schools
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter from the Department for Education to schools details changes to the secure access system, which include the introduction of an approver role to create and manage local accounts.

The...

Corporate report: Planning Inspectorate board meetings - 29 October 2013
seen at 16:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

In the interests of transparency we regularly publish minutes of board meetings.

Protected: Draft SASS guidance
seen at 16:31, 29 November in OFFA (Our copy).

This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:

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The Unity of Law ‐ Or The Dangers of Over‐Specialisation
seen at 16:30, 29 November in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Speech by Sir Rabinder Singh
Geography Field Trip
seen at 16:30, 29 November in Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College (Our copy).

On Friday the 11th October, the students undertaking geography as an option took part in a field trip to the river Grindsbrooke in Edale, Derbyshir...

Man convicted of the murder of Roberto Troyan
seen at 16:30, 29 November in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
David Jeffs was convicted today at Croydon Crown Court for the murder of Roberto Troyan on 8 March 2013. Jeffs was also convicted of fraud and will be sentenced at a later date.
Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 29 November 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The principal responsibility of our Advisory Board, which held its third meeting on Wednesday, is to help us prioritise as an agency and, crucially, to safeguard the independence of our science and advice.

Promotional material: TB, BCG and your baby leaflet
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet, in which the pictures have been updated, describes the BCG vaccination that is given to babies who are considered to be at risk from tuberculosis.

Guidance: Determinations of the EU ETS carbon price
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This Determination is to enable the regulator to calculate a number of civil penalties for non-compliance with the EU ETS in 2014 (the 2013 carbon price is set by default in the Regulations).

For the ...

Correspondence: Michael Gove letter to Christine Blower and Chris Keates
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Michael Gove writes to Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and Chris Keates, General Secretary of the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT...

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card HMT spend greater than £500: September 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over &pound...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. All Departments have committed to publish any spend over £25,000.

Corporate report: The Cabinet Committees system and list of Cabinet Committees
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of Cabinet Committees and members

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme...

Transparency data: DfT exceptions to the moratorium on discretionary spend
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added July to September 2013 data.

Background

The government has introduced a strict moratorium in 5 key areas of discretionary spend:

consulting Information and communications technology...
Correspondence: Martha Lane Fox resignation letter
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Baroness Martha Lane Fox has announced her resignation from her role as digital champion. Read her letter and the Prime Minister’s response.

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: October 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over £250 for October 2013.

Guidance: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Policy instructions 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PI/04 and Gas exemplar safety documents published.

List of extant DIO policy instructions published in 2013. These are used to promulgate changes to MOD estate related strategic statements, practitioner...

Impact assessment: English and mathematics GCSE content: equality analysis
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This document assesses the impact of new GCSE content in English literature, English language and mathematics with reference to the protected characteristics of pupils or students.

The relevant protected...

Research and analysis: The midata innovation opportunity
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

A report on the lessons that came out of the midata Innovation Lab (mIL). The midata progamme give consumers better access to the personal data that companies hold about them.

The mIL was a unique project...

Guidance: Safety alerts 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Safety Alerts 06/13, 07/13 and 08/13.

Safety alerts are issued by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to the wider MOD and its industry partners to communicate specific safety issues...

Correspondence: Border Force bulletin: issue 10, November 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Welcome to the latest issue of the Border Force bulletin, which provides you with regular, accessible information on what’s happening across Border Force.

Transparency data: Approved exemptions to the efficiency controls
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'DfE spending controls: approved exemptions Q2 2013 to 2014' document

Following the announcements by the Chancellor and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on 24 May 2010, the government ...

Statistics: Cold Weather Payments 23 Nov 2013 to 29 Nov 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 to 2014 Cold Weather Payment season started on 1 November 2013.

There was 1 trigger for Cold Weather Payments at weather stations between 23 November 2013 and 29 November 2013 and an estimated...

Guidance: Water Bill: commentary on proposed flood insurance amendments
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A revised text has been provided.

The commentary document provides further details of the intended effects of the government amendments to the Water Bill for the proposed legislative approach...

Corporate report: How are we doing? HMRC’s 2013 to 2014 half-yearly performance
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

We look at a range of compliance, operational and customer service measures throughout the year to assess our performance. Results for April to September 2013 show a strong start to the year on securing additional...

Transparency data: Greening government transparency commitments: real-time energy data
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added August, September and October 2013 data.

We provide real-time energy data for the department’s main offices (detailed below) on a day +1 basis.

You can access the raw data file detailing...

Transparency data: DCMS – Disclosure of Senior and Junior Salaries and Production of Organogram – September 2013
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

As part of its commitment to greater transparency, the Government publishes salary information for the Senior Civil Service and organograms for all government departments.

The information provides a snapshot...

Comet ISON: has this lonely traveller reached the end of its journey?
seen at 14:31, 29 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Comet ISON has just experienced a highlight of a journey that has taken millions of years. A relic from the formation of the solar system, ISON spent 4.6 billion years in the Oort cloud, a giant swarm of icy objects...
2013 Clean Sport Forum focuses on new Code
seen at 14:30, 29 November in News (Our copy).
Over 90 representatives from across the sporting landscape met in Salford on Thursday 28 November
Sportscover announced as Official Partner of UK Sport on road to Rio
seen at 14:30, 29 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport announce four-year partnership with Sportscover, world-leading sport and leisure insurers
WCPC13: Brailsford and Grobler become UK Sport's first Honorary Coaching Fellows
seen at 14:30, 29 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
Brailsford and Grobler become UK Sport's first Honorary Coaching Fellows
Gold Event Series reaches halfway milestone
seen at 14:30, 29 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
35th event of Gold Event Series secured as halfway target is reached
Castleford worker fears for future after losing fingers in machinery
seen at 14:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A worker had two fingers pulled from their sockets as he cleaned a silo because of a badly-guarded machine, a court has been told.
R -v- Darren Jarvis
seen at 14:30, 29 November in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Sentencing Remarks of Mr. Justice Stewart
The role of the media in fragile states (WP1278)
seen at 14:30, 29 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Discussions about what is unique about the media in fragile state circumstances and why it’s of interest to aid donors. We talk about obstacles for the media in being effective and if they can help donors understand...

Gutersloh Base Admin Office Christmas Stand down
seen at 14:30, 29 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Important Information Regarding Base Admnin Office this holiday season.

Read More...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit pathfinder evaluation: interim results from the Universal Credit claimant survey, wave 1
seen at 11:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit is a new simpler, single monthly benefit payment for people in or out of work, which merges together:

income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance...
Statistical data set: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 11:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest quarterly forecast published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications...

Transparency data: DECC exceptions to cross goverment spending on ICT, consultancy, recruitment, property, consultancy, advertising and marketing: July to September 2013
seen at 11:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly information on exceptions to moratoria on spend for ICT, consultancy, recruitment, property, consultancy, advertising and marketing.

Previous returns are available from the National Archive...

Corporate report: Government response to Law Commission report on expert evidence
seen at 11:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added

The Government response to the Law Commission Report published in March 2011, “Expert evidence in criminal proceedings in England and Wales” (Law Com No 325).

Transparency data: DCMS Permanent Secretary and senior officials business costs and hospitality received April to June 2013
seen at 11:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The government has committed to publishing information about hospitality received by senior officials in an official capacity valued at over £140, and other business costs claimed. This information ...

Joinery company and director fined for safety failings
seen at 11:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A London joinery firm and a company director have been fined for multiple safety breaches that put employees at risk.
Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: consultancy, ICT, recruitment, property, advertising and marketing: July 2013 to September 2013
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

spending moratoria: consultancy, ICT, recruitment, property, advertising and marketing: July 2013 to September 2013

Open consultation: Real Time Information: legislative changes
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

As a result of ongoing engagement with employers, HMRC is making changes to the rules concerning Pay As You Earn, National Insurance contributions and the Construction Industry Scheme as they relate to Real Time...

Consultation outcome: Shared parental leave and pay administration
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to consultation published.

The government is publishing this consultation on administering shared parental leave and pay. Shared parental leave and pay will give parents more...

Statistical data set: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest quarterly forecast published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications...

Research and analysis: Customer experience of business support services
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Research based on 100 in-depth interviews with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England which had used 1 or more of the following services during 2011 to 2013:

UK Trade & Investment (...
Statistics: Pertussis vaccine uptake in pregnant women October 2012 to September 2013
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This table shows the monthly uptake by area team in England of pertussis vaccine in pregnant women between October 2012 and September 2013.

Form: Academy trust bank details form
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated 'Bank details upload form for academies' document.

This form will allow the EFA to make any necessary payments to the academy, in accordance with the funding agreement.

The...

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2013
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 29 November 2013 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2013.

Earlier editions

Guidance: DWP partnerships
seen at 10:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Scotland: DWP partnership contacts updated

DWP works on the topics of employment, pensions and ageing society and welfare. We develop strong and productive partnerships at a local, regional...

Review of the Designation Scheme – we want your views
seen at 10:31, 29 November in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Review of the Designation Scheme – we want your views
World AIDS Day: scaling up HIV treatment; South Africa and beyond
seen at 10:30, 29 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

From 11-13 December, we will be running a conference in Cape Town on Scaling up HIV/AIDS treatment as prevention: South Africa and Beyond bringing the HIV/AIDS agenda into the spotlight.

The ...

Photographic Exhibition Invitation
seen at 10:30, 29 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

An Invitation to attend the official opening of a photographic exhibition by German Photographer, Stephan Saguma, who has captured images of the British Forces in Westphalia.

Mon 02 Dec @ ...

2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Labour Market for 2011 Census Merged Wards and Middle Layer Super Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales as at census day (27 March 2011). This release provides Detailed...
Research and Development Survey (Northern Ireland) - R&D 2012 - Headline Results
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the level of Research & Development (R&D) activity in Northern Ireland.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - October 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending September 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending September 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer waiting.
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - October 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.
Student Support (David Willetts, Minister of State (Universities and Science), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the spending review this summer, we announced our intention to end the undergraduate national scholarship programme (NSP) after 2014-15. That decision was based on evaluation which has shown that there are...

Turks and Caicos Islands (Tax Agreement) (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An arrangement comprising of an exchange of letters amending the 2009 tax information exchange

agreement (TIEA) with the Turks and Caicos Islands was signed on 26 November 2013 to permit automatic and spontaneous...

Foreign Affairs Council (Andrew Murrison, Shadow Minister, Defence)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 19 November 2013 Defence Foreign Affairs Council opened with consideration of the European Defence Agency budget: I successfully argued for a flat cash settlement. Discussing the defence industry in more ...

Warsaw Climate Change Conference (Edward Davey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs), Business, Innovation and Skills)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The annual conference of the parties (COP) to the United Nations framework convention on climate change took place in Warsaw, Poland, from 11-23 November. The United Kingdom was represented by the Secretary of...

Bovine TB (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House of some further important steps that the Government are planning to take to tackle bovine TB (bTB). BTB is the most worrying and costly animal health problem facing our cattle farmers...

Tobacco Control (Jane Ellison)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that we have asked Sir Cyril Chantler to carry out an independent review of the public health evidence on standardised packaging of tobacco products.

Tobacco use is a significant public...

Vosa/Dsa (Robert Goodwill, Assistant Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Earlier this year we consulted on our motoring services strategy which set out our intention to put the customer at the heart of what we do.

One of our objectives was to identify ways in which to give customers...

Bovine Tuberculosis (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State (Owen Paterson) has today made the following statement.

I wish to inform the House of some further important steps that the Government is planning to take to tackle...

Correction to Lords Oral Answer (Baroness Warsi)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret to inform the House that because of an administrative error, the verbal answer I gave to my noble colleague, the Baroness

Scotland of Asthal on 21 November 2013, Official Report Column 1114 was...

EU: Trade Foreign Affairs Council (Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Trade Foreign Affairs Council will take place in Nusa Dua, Bali on 3 December 2013. The Council meeting is

being held in the margins of the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference which is being held from 3 ...

Higher Education: Funding (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon Friend Minister of State for Universities and Science (The Rt. Hon David Willetts) has made the following statement.

In the Spending Review this summer, we announced our intention to end the ...

Tobacco: Packaging (Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Quality), Health)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Health (Jane Ellison) has made the following written ministerial statement.

I am today announcing that we have asked Sir Cyril Chantler...

Guidance: Pakistan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated: 29th Nov 2013

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Water Bill: commentary on proposed flood insurance amendments
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The commentary document provides further details of the intended effects of the government amendments to the Water Bill for the proposed legislative approach for flood insurance following the expiry of...

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: consultancy, ITC, recruitment, property, advertising and marketing: July 2013 to September 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

spending moratoria: consultancy, ITC, recruitment, property, advertising and marketing: July 2013 to September 2013

Transparency data: HMT exceptions to cross-government moratoria on spending: Quarter 2 2013-2014 (Expenditure approvals)
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The five cross-government moratoria are:

ICT spend above £1 million advertising & marketing consultancy property leases & lease extensions Civil Service recruitment
Statistics: Fire and rescue authorities: operational statistics bulletin for England 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication and accompanying appendix data tables were released on Friday 29 November 2013 by the Department for Communities and Local Government. The publication focuses on personnel, health and safety ...

Statistics: Firefighters' pension scheme membership data England, 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This release provides information on the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme membership data obtained by all 46 fire authorities in England that provide information on firefighters’ pension funds.

Statistics: Court statistics (quarterly) Jan-Mar 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New doc added

These statistics focus on three main categories: civil, family and criminal cases. This edition also includes supplementary information on specialised courts functions including the...

Statistics: English business survey statistical release: September 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The English Business Survey (EBS) statistics for September 2013 provide information on the current economic and business conditions across England.

The statistical release provides background information...

Policy paper: Dementia care and support
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where progress can be seen – it also shows where improvements are needed, including...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit pathfinder evaluation: interim results from the Universal Credit claimant survey, wave 1
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit is a new simpler, single monthly benefit payment for people in or out of work, which merges together:

income related Jobseekers Allowance income related Employment Support Allowance ...
Transparency data: Exceptions to the government spending moratorium: July - September 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Government departments have been exercising tighter controls on expenditure as part of a spending freeze (moratorium) in five key areas: consulting, property, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), recruitment...

Transparency data: HMRC's departmental spend over £25,000: October 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

The coalition government is committed to publishing departmental spend over £25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Policy paper: Improving health and safety progress report November 2013
seen at 09:31, 29 November in Search (Our copy).

Professor Ragnar Löfstedt, Director of the King’s Centre Risk Management, Kings College, London, carried out an independent review of health and safety regulations to look at the scope for reducing the burden...

Case 226 – Driver of airport shuttle bus cannot assist with luggage
seen at 09:30, 29 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A sign on an airport shuttle bus informed passengers that, for health and safety reasons, the driver could not assist with passenger bags.

Eighth tranche of colonial administration records released
seen at 09:30, 29 November in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
The eighth and final tranche of colonial administration records is now available to view in the reading rooms at The National Archives.
Man sentenced for vandalism of Bomber Command war memorial
seen at 09:30, 29 November in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Daniel James Smith, 21, was sentenced today to 12 weeks in prison at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for vandalising a war memorial in Central London in June of this year. He pleaded guilty on 1 November to one count...
2011 Census - Detailed Characteristics on Labour Market for 2011 Census Merged Wards and Middle Layer Super Output Areas in England and Wales
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales as at census day (27 March 2011). This release provides Detailed...
Research and Development Survey (Northern Ireland) - R&D 2012 - Headline Results
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on the level of Research & Development (R&D) activity in Northern Ireland.
Monthly Births and Deaths (Northern Ireland) - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Number of births and deaths registered each month.
NHS Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting: Elective Admission Events - quarter ending September 2013
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly monitoring of hospital inpatient activity
Waiting Times for Suspected Cancer Patients - quarter ending September 2013
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cancer waiting.
Alcohol Duties Statistical Bulletin - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 29 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on clearances of alcohol products and duty receipts for the UK.