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08 March 2013

Guidance: Late Payment Directive: User Guide to the Recast Directive
seen at 18:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides general advice for businesses and public authorities on the amended late payment law.

Amended late payment legislation comes into force on 16 March 2013, implementing European Directive...

Transparency data: Quarterly data summary Q2: March 2013
seen at 18:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Before using this data people should ensure they take full note of the caveats noted in the measurement annex and treat it with necessary caution.

At the moment, people should not be using this data to...

Transparency data: Quarterly data summary Q3: March 2013
seen at 18:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Before using this data people should ensure they take full note of the caveats noted in the measurement annex and treat it with necessary caution.

At the moment, people should not be using this data to...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on Implementing Directive 2011/7/EU on Combating Late Payment in Commercial Transactions
seen at 18:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guide to amended late payment legislation published.

Update: 8 March 2013

Government has published a guide to amended late payment legislation which comes into force on 16 March 2013. The amended...

Countryfile - A Royal Appointment
seen at 18:30, 8 March in (Our copy).
Countryfile - By Royal Appointment
Get active in the national park for photo competition
seen at 18:30, 8 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
Monsal Head, Stanage Edge, the Roaches – if you can take an inspiring picture of people enjoying spectacular Peak District settings like these, you could win a national prize.
New life in prospect for long-derelict 19th century hall
seen at 18:30, 8 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
The late Victorian Bennetston Hall, derelict since a devastating fire in the 1980s, has been approved for conversion to luxury apartments by the Peak District National Park's planning committee.
HSE appoints new chief inspector of construction
seen at 18:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A new chief inspector of construction has been appointed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Guidance: Discussion paper on aviation connectivity and the economy
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores how the aviation connectivity of the UK may contribute to the economy of the country.

It examines the drivers of connectivity and how well connected the UK is to the world and...

Correspondence: Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 4
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin from the neighbourhood planning team in the Department for Communities and Local Government provides an update on the latest news and policy developments, how the neighbourhood planning team can...

Open consultation: Radio Equipment Directive: Proposal
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks stakeholder views on the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on the Harmonisation of the Laws of the Member States Relating to the Making Available on the Market of Radio Equipment...

Guidance: BFPO commercial contracts list
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contract list

This British Forces Post Office (BFPO) commercial contracts list contains a list all companies that are able to send items using the BFPO mail system.

This list is...

Correspondence: Think, Act, Report: sign ups and case studies
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new companies signed up to the initiative.

Latest news Chartered Management Institute

Our latest sign up to the Think, Act, Report, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) are the only chartered...

Guidance: Missile noise data
seen at 16:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New missile noise data

Missile noise data for Air defence range Manorbier

The Manorbier firing/flying notice is also available to view.

Heart emergencies given a boost by Park Authority
seen at 16:30, 8 March in National Parks News (Our copy).
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is helping to improve access to emergency medical treatment across the county by installing defibrillators in a number of its key sites.
Suffolk hospital fined for window fall failings
seen at 16:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been prosecuted for safety failings after a vulnerable patient was seriously injured in a fall from an unrestricted first floor hospital window.

Former pie maker told to pay £375,000 over worker’s death
seen at 16:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A West Yorkshire firm was today fined £250,000 for safety offences after a gas explosion in an industrial bakery oven ripped through its factory – killing a father of two and badly injuring another...

Landscape gardener crushed by ‘unsafe’ skip loader
seen at 16:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A self-employed businessman has been given a suspended jail sentence for supplying unsafe construction equipment that led to the death of a father-of-six who was working on a garden in Reigate, Surrey.

Worker’s hand injury puts Leeds food company in court
seen at 16:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A Leeds-based food company has been fined for safety failings after an agency worker had two fingers crushed by hydraulic rams in a sausage roll machine which had a broken guard.

Violence against women - 'enough is enough'
seen at 16:30, 8 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
We have put tackling violence against women and girls at the heart of what we do across Government, writes Jeremy Browne
International Women's Day 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March, the UK Government has released a map which shows action across the globe to support and empower women.

Take a look at it here.

FOI release: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Cost of Recruitment Consultants to Appoint Senior Civil Service Posts: 2010 to 2012
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information release about the cost of search fees to help select new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) senior civil servants in last two financial years, 2010 to 2011 and 2011 to...

Guidance: Equality Act guidance
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2 recent leaflets: one on pre-employment questions in recruitment and one on reasonable adjustments.

The Government Equalities Office has produced a series of guides entitled ‘Equality Act...

Promotional material: National Citizen Service leaflet
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Nick Hurd's letter to schools

Document providing background information on the benefits of National Citizen Service (NCS) and how 16 and 17 year olds across England can get involved, as well...

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report October 2012
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as a supporting organisation.

This quarterly update explains the latest budget position as at 30 September 2012 and is the final quarterly report on the Games in this format.

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report May 2011
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as supporting organisation.

This quarterly update explains the latest budget position as at 31 March 2011, and outlines some of the many wider economic and social benefits of the Games...

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report July 2011
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as supporting organisation.

This quarterly update explains the latest budget position as at 30 June 2011. It outlines some of the many wider economic and social benefits of the Games ...

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report February 2012
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as supporting organisation.

The GOE quarterly report (February 2012) outlines that the London 2012 programme is on track and within budget.

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report December 2011
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as supporting organisation.

This quarterly update explains the latest budget position as at 30 September 2011, and outlines some of the many wider economic and social benefits of the ...

Corporate report: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games quarterly report June 2012
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ODA as supporting organisation.

This quarterly update explains the latest budget position as at June 2012, and outlines that the London 2012 programme is on track and within budget.

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Guidance: Court martial results from the military court centres
seen at 14:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New results

In line with the government’s ‘transparency and open data initiative’, the Military Court Service has agreed to provide court martial results in respect of the military court centres...

The Space highlights: International Women’s Day arts films and more
seen at 14:31, 8 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The Space highlights: International Women’s Day arts films and more
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 14:31, 8 March in UK Sport (Our copy).
This week's update includes news and results from Athletics, Boxing, Fencing. Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Sailing and Taekwondo
Children’s internet safety: A father’s story
seen at 14:30, 8 March in CEOP Newsfeed (Our copy).
International Women's Day - Speak out and stand up to end violence against women
seen at 14:30, 8 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
Theresa May urges people to 'speak out and stand up' against violence against women and girls ? from domestic violence to stalking
March's Writer of the Month - Antony Beevor - FULLY BOOKED
seen at 14:30, 8 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
On 12 March 2013 Antony Beevor will be talking about 'Stalingrad' and 'Berlin' and his experience of researching the reality of war.
Improvements to our website search
seen at 14:30, 8 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
You may have noticed we've made some changes to how you search our website. This is to make it easier to find what you are looking for, and to make where you are searching clearer.
Guidance: Information about the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) Facility
seen at 11:31, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

The NAMA Facility was announced by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in December 2012 at the UN...

Collaboration and access agreements – conference
seen at 11:31, 8 March in OFFA (Our copy).

Collaborative working will be the focus of a conference OFFA is organising in conjunction with Action on Access and Universities UK.  The conference aligns with with the January 2013 guidance for the preparation...

Countryfile - By Royal Appointment
seen at 11:31, 8 March in (Our copy).
Countryfile - By Royal Appointment
What does International Women's Day mean to women in sport?
seen at 11:30, 8 March in UK Sport (Our copy).
UK Sport supports the training of over 22,000 young women in low&middle-income countries to use sport to develop valuable skills
Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – High invisibility
seen at 11:30, 8 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair asks if we are losing sight of the real purpose of hi-vis work wear.

Local Authority Revenue Expenditure and Financing - England - 2012-13 Quarter Outturn (Q3) - National, Class and LA Level Tables Only
seen at 10:31, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release provides budget estimates of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year. NOTE: This release is now published under the title "Quarterly Revenue Outturn for Local Authorities...
Agriculture: Single Payment Scheme (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food (David Heath) has today made the following Statement.

I made a Statement on 6 December 2012 (Official Report, col. 76WS) about payments...

Correction to Lords Written Ministerial Statement (Baroness Hanham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my Written Ministerial Statement of 13 December (Official Report, col. WS136) an error has been identified relating to a citation in the Statement.

The relevant extract from the Statement was...

Houses of Parliament: State Opening of Parliament (Lord Hill of Oareford, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Education)
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Her Majesty the Queen will open a new Session of this Parliament on Wednesday 8 May 2013.

Ofwat (Lord de Mauley, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries (Richard Benyon) has today made the following Statement.

An urgent cash advance of £1,500,000 (one and a...

Correspondence: Letter to the Leader and Deputy Leader of Cumbria County Council
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Search (Our copy).
MRWS - Cumbria

Thank you for your letter of 6 February to the Secretary of State, to which I have been asked to reply.

As your Cabinet resolution made clear, Cumbria County Council’s decision not to...

Big Bang Fair 2013
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Grow your own crystals, explore a life-size model of the Large Hadron Collider tunnel and find out more about the largest infrared space telescope ever launched - all at the Big Bang Fair next week (14-17 March ...
Every case, a managed case: Using the Criminal Procedure Rules
seen at 10:30, 8 March in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Speech by Nicholas Moss, JP
Output in the Construction Industry - January 2013
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Construction output is a monthly series of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. In the months before the quarter month, current and constant price not seasonally adjusted...
Northern Ireland Care Leavers Aged 16 - 18 - 2011/12
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Formerly Northern Ireland Care Leavers. This bulletin presents findings on the educational attainment and economic activity of young people aged 16 & over who left the care of Health & Social Care Trusts in Northern...
Local Authority Revenue Expenditure and Financing - England - 2012-13 Quarter Outturn (Q3) - National, Class and LA Level Tables Only
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release provides budget estimates of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year. NOTE: This release is now published under the title "Quarterly Revenue Outturn for Local Authorities...
Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill (Greg Clark, Minister of State (Decentralisation), Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today deposited in the Libraries of both Houses drafts of the following secondary legislation to be made under the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill:

The draft Financial Services and Markets...

Loan to Ireland (Greg Clark, Minister of State (Decentralisation), Communities and Local Government)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the loan to Ireland.

Ireland completed the eighth quarterly review of its International Monetary Fund and European Union programme of financial assistance on 23 January...

Single Payment Scheme (David Heath, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, House of Commons)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I made a statement on 6 December 2012, Official Report, column 76WS about payments to farmers in England under the EU common agricultural policy single payment scheme (SPS) for 2012. I informed the House that...

OFWAT (Repayable Cash Advance) (Richard Benyon, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Natural Environment and Fisheries), Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An urgent cash advance of £1.5 million is required to fund Ofwat’s immediate operating cost commitments and prevent default to contractual suppliers while we await Royal Assent of supplementary estimates...

Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) and I will attend the General Affairs Council (GAC), both on 11 March in Brussels...

Violence Against Women and Girls Action Plan 2013 (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Tomorrow, on international women’s day, the Government are publishing an updated violence against women and girls action plan. A copy will be placed in the Library of the House.

Last year around 1...

State Opening of Parliament (Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State, Health)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Her Majesty the Queen will open a new Session of this Parliament on Wednesday 8 May 2013.

EU Transport Council (Patrick McLoughlin, Chief Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the first Transport Council of the Irish presidency (the presidency) taking place in Brussels on Monday 11 March.

There will be an introductory discussion on the proposal for a directive of...

Road Safety (Stephen Hammond)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Drug driving is a menace on our roads with an estimated 200 drug-driving related deaths a year in Great Britain. The Government have a zero tolerance approach to illegal drug use and it is important that we send...

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 28 February 2013 in Brussels. I represented the UK.

There was a discussion on the European semester 2013 focusing on the priorities...

Statistics: Quarterly revenue outturn for local authorities in England: quarter 3 2012 to 2013
seen at 09:32, 8 March in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release provides quarterly revenue outturn data for local authorities in England, for quarter 3 of the financial year 2012 to 2013, and compares it to revenue account data for the same financial...

Legal Director Graham Arthur previews Tackling Doping in Sport 2013
seen at 09:31, 8 March in News (Our copy).
Tackling Doping in Sport 2013 takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 13-14 March, bringing together over 250 global experts.
Output in the Construction Industry, January 2013
seen at 09:30, 8 March in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Construction output is a monthly series of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. Current and constant price not seasonally adjusted data by sector are published along with...
International Women’s Day: our support, past and present
seen at 09:30, 8 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

We are proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD) today, a celebration of the political, economic and social achievements of women across the globe since 1909, and a chance to look to the challenges...

Output in the Construction Industry - January 2013
seen at 02:30, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Construction output is a monthly series of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. In the months before the quarter month, current and constant price not seasonally adjusted...
Northern Ireland Care Leavers Aged 16 - 18 - 2011/12
seen at 02:30, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Formerly Northern Ireland Care Leavers. This bulletin presents findings on the educational attainment and economic activity of young people aged 16 & over who left the care of Health & Social Care Trusts in Northern...
Local Authority Revenue Expenditure and Financing - England - 2012-13 Quarter Outturn (Q3) - National, Class and LA Level Tables Only
seen at 02:30, 8 March in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This release provides budget estimates of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year. NOTE: This release is now published under the title "Quarterly Revenue Outturn for Local Authorities...