15 May 2012
Managing, Monitoring, Value for Money and the Work Programme
The Public Accounts Committee have reported on the 'Introduction of the Work Programme'
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Next phase of the social value bill due in October
16 September 2011
According to Chris White MP, the Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill's sponsor, the Committee stage will start early to mid-October. The Bill should be law by Summer 2012.
"The Bill aims to strengthen the social enterprise business sector and make the concept of 'social value' more relevant and important in the placement and provision of public services", particularly at pre-procurement stage.
For the latest on the progress of the Bill: Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill
The Guardian/David Mills interview with Chris White is available here:
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Response to BIS consultation on future EU funds
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