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18 October 2013

Form: Object to lasting power of attorney
seen at 20:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed COP8 application pack and replaced it with link to relevant page on HM Courts and Tribunals Service website.

Forms for objecting to someone registering a lasting power of attorney.

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Research and analysis: Forecasting 2020 waste arisings and treatment capacity: Norfolk county council residual waste treatment project
seen at 18:34, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The forecasts are used to assess the amount of biodegradable municipal waste that goes to landfill and hence whether England is expected to meet the necessary requirements of the EU Landfill Directive.

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Policy paper: UK Contribution to the Seoul Conference on Cyberspace
seen at 18:34, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

As initiators of this London Agenda, working closely with the governments of Hungary and Korea, and building on the “Seoul Framework for and Commitment to an Open and Secure Cyberspace”, the UK offers the following...

Open consultation: New requirements for NHS audit committees
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on proposals for new constitutional requirements for the audit committees of NHS Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups.

These proposals are designed to ensure that these...

Research and analysis: Forecasting 2020 waste arisings and treatment capacity: Norfolk county council residual waste treatment project
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The forecasts are used to assess the amount of biodegradable municipal waste that goes to landfill and hence whether England is expected to meet the necessary requirements of the EU Landfill Directive.

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Research and analysis: Forecasting 2020 waste arisings and treatment capacity
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a revised version of the document.

The forecasts are used to assess the amount of biodegradable municipal waste that goes to landfill and hence whether England is expected to meet the necessary...

Statistics: Ad-hoc statistical analysis 2013: quarter 3
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This document contains ad-hoc DCMS statistical analyses that have not been included in our standard publications. If you would like to receive the output of this analysis then please contact us at evidence...

Correspondence: Secure access: phase 2 - letter to local authorities
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Document scanners
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Document scanners provide a quick and easy way to establish the authenticity of documents presented for identity verification purposes. Scanners can play an important role in supporting front line staff to screen...

OFFA welcomes SPA report on contextual information in higher education access
seen at 16:31, 18 October in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access welcomes a report published today by Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) about the use of contextual information [note 2] to improve access and success for talented...

Register for SpaceTech 2013
seen at 16:31, 18 October in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Would you like to know more about the interconnections between space technology and industry? STFC is collaborating with the ESA Technology Transfer Network and the UK Space Agency to bring you SpaceTech 2013 - ...
Launched today: two weeks of nationwide family fun with the Family Arts Festival
seen at 16:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Launched today: two weeks of nationwide family fun with the Family Arts Festival
Arts and Heritage partnership working a success in Cornwall
seen at 16:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts and Heritage partnership working a success in Cornwall
Arts Council England funds family friendly fun in the South East
seen at 16:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England funds family friendly fun in the South East
Arts Council England funds family friendly fun in London
seen at 16:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council England funds family friendly fun in London
Open consultation: Staff elimination DNA databases
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The forensic science regulator published codes of practice and conduct (codes) for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system in 2011. The codes are being supplemented with appendices...

FOI release: Green Deal advisors, assessments and marketing
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on:

How many individual Green Deal Advisors (not the Assessor Organisations) in each region of the UK are approved to carry out Green Deal assessments? How many Green Deal Assessments...
Guidance: Defence fire training: pre-course information for training courses
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added travel and location information

General pre-course information for personnel who are attending Defence Fire Training and Development Centre (DFTDC) courses. The information provides guidance...

Corporate report: Department for Communities and Local Government organisation chart
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Chart updated to reflect changed responsibilities at senior level.

The organisation chart provides an overview of the top-level structure of the department.

An interactive chart ...

Guidance: Guide for DWP contractors: delivering services to customers in Wales
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

All services performed by contractors on behalf of DWP must comply with DWP Welsh Language Scheme and contractual requirements.

There are also areas of good practice that contractors must consider when...

Guidance: DWP Sustainable Procurement Strategy
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The DWP Sustainable Procurement Strategy ensures that we specify sustainable goods and services wherever possible, and encourage best sustainable practice throughout our supply chains.

Guidance: Data Protection and Security of Information: Supplying to DWP
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The DWP takes data security very seriously and is required to give assurance that personal data is being appropriately protected throughout its supply chain.

This bulletin explains the importance of information...

Guidance: Data security training and awareness slide pack for DWP suppliers
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The data security training and awareness slide pack is for DWP suppliers and their employees delivering DWP contracts. Suppliers can use the slides as training material for their employees.

Suppliers ...

Guidance: Protecting DWP customer data - example letter of assurance
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

DWP takes data security seriously and is required to give assurance that personal data is being appropriately protected throughout its supply chain.

Suppliers to the Department must protect personal information...

Guidance: DWP Security of data handling procedures - example letter of assurance
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

DWP takes data security seriously and is required to give assurance that personal data is being appropriately protected throughout its supply chain.

Suppliers to the Department must protect personal information...

Guidance: Guide for DWP contractors: DWP Security Policy
seen at 14:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

DWP treats its information as a valuable asset and it is essential that information is protected, together with the systems, equipment and processes which support its use. In order to protect Departmental information...

FOI release: DBS FOI: Business process outsourcing contract
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office (Disclosure and Barring Service) announced back in 2012 that Tata would be taking over the major Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services from Capita. The initial communication was that transition...

Guidance: Guide for DWP contractors: DWP Offshoring Policy
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The DWP Offshoring Policy details controls and recommended practices for those responsible for awarding and managing contracts for the Department, and Contractors or its Sub-contractor who are considering hosting...

Guidance: Guide for DWP contractors: HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard - Guide for DWP contractors describes the pre-employment controls for government contractors.

Guidance: DWP general terms and conditions for the supply of services
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The DWP general terms and conditions of contract are applied to any Purchase Order that is not already covered by any specific terms and conditions for a contract, or framework agreement, previously agreed as...

Guidance: DWP general terms and conditions of contract for the supply of goods
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The DWP general terms and conditions of contract are applied to any Purchase Order that is not already covered by any specific terms and conditions for a contract, or framework agreement, previously agreed as...

Guidance: DWP model terms and conditions for DWP goods contracts
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

DWP model terms and conditions for DWP goods are applied to all contracts where the anticipated contract value is over &pound;10,000.

Guidance: DWP model terms and conditions for DWP services contracts
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

DWP model terms and conditions for DWP services are applied to all contracts where the anticipated contract value is over &pound;10,000.

Statistics: Employment Tribunal Receipt Statistics (Management Information): July to September 2013
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This ad-hoc report includes provisional management information up to September 2013 on Employment Tribunal receipts following the introduction of Employment Tribunal fees on 29 July 2013.

FOI release: DBS FOI: ICT expenditure
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Under the current terms of the Freedom of Information Act please can you provide me with the answers to the following questions - where possible including any recharge costs to a central budget and ICT expenditure...

FOI release: DBS FOI: Update Service subscriptions
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Can you please advise how many applications have been made to register onto the Updating Service?

Also, please confirm the number of status checks which have taken place.

Finally, please confirm...

South West museums awarded Full Accreditation by National Panel
seen at 14:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
South West museums awarded Full Accreditation by National Panel
Arts Council funded Family Arts Festival launched in Salford
seen at 14:31, 18 October in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Arts Council funded Family Arts Festival launched in Salford
FSCS launches new tool
seen at 14:31, 18 October in TPAS News (Our copy).

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has launched a new tool this week to help savers to see whether their savings are protected. 

Established in 2001, he FSCS offers free and automatic...

News story: Human trafficking: Tough sentences to help end modern slavery
seen at 14:31, 18 October in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The move will make sure the worst perpetrators can get a life sentence while those who already have a conviction for a very serious sexual or violent offence will face an automatic life sentence.

The ...

(On the application of The Plantagenent Alliance Limited) -v- Secretary of State for Justice and others
seen at 14:31, 18 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Administrative Court judgment
Nick Parker and Michael Ankers to be charged over alleged stolen mobile phone
seen at 14:30, 18 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Nick Parker with one offence of receiving stolen goods and one offence ...
Research and analysis: Pensions portfolio: communications tracking research, July 2013
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This research tracks attitudes and intended and actual behaviours in relation to:

pensions and later life in general automatic enrolment to workplace pensions

It also evaluates the effectiveness...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 18 October 2013
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Yesterday I signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out the partnership between PHE and CIEH.

Also this week I spoke on population health at the National Association of Primary Care’s inaugural...

Guidance: Government Security Classifications
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The new Government Security Classification Policy comes into force on 2 April 2014 and describes how HM Government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected. It applies to all information...

Guidance: Information for drivers with diabetes
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the INS186 published.

Legal requirements for what drivers with diabetes treated in different ways need to tell DVLA.

Policy paper: Human trafficking: inter-departmental ministerial group report, 2013
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This is the second report of the IDMG on human trafficking; the group with responsibility for overseeing and assessing the UK’s efforts to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery.

The report provides...

Statistics: Prison population figures: 2013
seen at 11:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 18 October 2013 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2013.

Earlier editions

Prison population 2012

Prison population 2011

British sport aiming for international success around board table as well as medal table
seen at 11:32, 18 October in UK Sport (Our copy).
Great Britain is rebuilding its influence in international sport around the board tables of governing bodies
Statement to Parliament: Inter-departmental ministerial group on human trafficking
seen at 11:31, 18 October in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The second annual report of the inter-departmental ministerial group on human trafficking is today being laid before Parliament.

The report is an assessment of the trends in human trafficking in...

News story: Human trafficking: Tough sentences to help end modern slavery
seen at 11:31, 18 October in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The move will make sure the worst perpetrators can get a life sentence while those who already have a conviction for a very serious sexual or violent offence will face an automatic life sentence.

The ...

Transparency data: Lady Thatcher’s funeral service: attendees
seen at 10:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

For personal security reasons, the list excludes the names of police protection officers who accepted an invitation to the service.

Notes:

Lady Thatcher’s representatives decided who should be ...
Guidance: Bovine TB information note: TB control measures: the ‘edge area’ strategy
seen at 10:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

An information note for cattle industry representatives and cattle keepers on the new TB ‘edge’ area strategy. This note provides more detail on the timing of the introduction of the new TB control measures in...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday message: 18 October 2013
seen at 10:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Yesterday I signed a Memorandum of Understanding between PHE and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) which will put environmental health at the heart of the public health agenda.

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Statutory guidance: Government Security Classifications
seen at 10:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

The new Government Security Classification Policy comes into force on 2 April 2014 and describes how HM Government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected. It applies to all information...

Promotional material: How Jobcentre Plus can help employers
seen at 10:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of 'Your Business Our Business' leaflet published

Jobcentre Plus offers employers an extensive range of free services to help reduce costs and grow a business.

Leaflet ‘...

Event safety game-changers – Warwick, 12 November 2013
seen at 10:31, 18 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The event covers how HSE enforcement, Fee for Intervention and CDM affect events, leisure and entertainment industries.  A must for anyone involved in the operational planning of exhibitions, conferences, events...

Mountstar (PTC) Limited -v- Charity Commission for England and Wales
seen at 10:30, 18 October in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
First Tier Tribunal (Charity) General Regulatory Chamber decision
Key Welsh Economic Statistics - October 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
MAAST Supplementary Data Tables - September 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains estimates of government deficit and debt data submitted biannually to the European Commission by ONS in accordance with the protocol on the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP), annexed to the Maastricht Treaty...
Annual Business Survey - Businesses in the UK by Amount of Turnover
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey (ABS) collects financial information for about two thirds of the UK economy, covering agriculture (part), forestry and fishing; production; construction; motor trades; wholesale; retail...
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - August 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Child Trust Funds - Total number of vouchers issued - October 2013
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.
Tax Policy Consultation and Draft Legislation (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government’s approach to developing tax policy emphasises the benefits of policy consultation and legislative scrutiny.

Following Budget 2013, the Government have engaged with interested parties...

Low Pay Commission: National Minimum Wage (Jo Swinson)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government have written to the Low Pay Commission setting out what we would like the Commission to consider on the national minimum wage. The document contains the Government...

Contingency Liability (Michael Gove, Secretary of State, Education)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In line with normal practice I would like to inform the House that while in the summer recess, my Department provided an indemnity to the Church Commissioners for England, in order to secure a lease arrangement...

Child Poverty Commission (Annual Report) (David Laws, Chief Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I, in collaboration with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, wish to inform the House of the publication of the annual report by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission...

Agricultural and Fisheries Council (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council is on Thursday 17 October in Luxembourg. The Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Camborne and Redruth (George...

Bovine TB (Owen Paterson, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government are committed to ensuring we have a comprehensive package of measures to tackle bovine TB (bTB), including a carefully managed and science-led policy of badger control in areas with high incidence...

“Adapting To Change: UK policy towards the Arctic” (Mark Simmonds, Shadow Minister, Health)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is today publishing the Government’s Arctic policy framework, “Adapting To Change: UK policy towards the Arctic”.

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the Government have opted in to the following measures:

(i) the Council decision on the signing, on behalf of the EU, and provisional application of an association agreement...

EU Transport Council (Robert Goodwill, Assistant Whip, House of Commons)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the first Transport Council of the Lithuanian presidency (the presidency) in Luxembourg on Thursday 10 October.

The Council held an orientation debate on the proposal amending regulation (EC) ...

Government Departments: Contingent Liabilities (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable Friend Secretary of State for Education (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) made the following announcement:

In line with normal practice I would like to inform the House that whilst in the summer recess...

National Minimum Wage (Viscount Younger of Leckie)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Hon Friend the Minister for Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs (Jo Swinson) has made the following statement

I am pleased to announce that the Government has written to the Low Pay Commission ...

Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission: Annual Report (Lord Nash)
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable Friend the Minister of State for Schools (Rt Hon David Laws MP) made the following announcement:

I, in collaboration with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Work and ...

Research and analysis: 3D printers in schools: uses in the curriculum
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

In 2012 to 2013 the Department for Education looked to explore new and innovative ways of teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and design subjects that realise the full potential of...

Statistics: Evidence use and claim duration: DLA claimants aged 16 to 64, 2012/13
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication is an ad hoc statistical analysis of the:

main source of evidence used in Disability Living Alllowance (DLA) new claim decisions from April 2012 to March 2013 average monetary award value...
Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:32, 18 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the...

Key Welsh Economic Statistics - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Presents a summary of the latest economic and labour market statistics for Wales.
MAAST Supplementary Data Tables - September 2013
seen at 02:31, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Contains estimates of government deficit and debt data submitted biannually to the European Commission by ONS in accordance with the protocol on the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP), annexed to the Maastricht Treaty...
Annual Business Survey - Businesses in the UK by Amount of Turnover
seen at 02:31, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Annual Business Survey (ABS) collects financial information for about two thirds of the UK economy, covering agriculture (part), forestry and fishing; production; construction; motor trades; wholesale; retail...
Turnover and Orders in Production and Services Industries - August 2013
seen at 02:31, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly Turnover, Exports, and Orders data for Production and Services industries.
Revenue-based Taxes and Benefits: Child Trust Funds - Total number of vouchers issued - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 18 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides general information on all HMRC taxes, including tax receipts, the number of taxpayers, personal tax credits, child benefit and estimates of the cost of tax expenditures and structural relief.