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Circulars Archive 2011
POA Survey
Following the promulgation of POA Circulars 158-2011, the National Executive Committee are pleased to be in a position to publish the relevant information to allow members to complete the union’s survey in line with Annual Conference policy.
HM Revenue & Customs Review
You will be aware that NOMS, along with all other Government departments and the private sector, have been the subject of a review by HMRC in respect of the payment and reimbursement of travel and subsistence and other tax issues during the past twelve months.
Pension Update: Pension Age Prison Officers
Please find attached the following questions from Labour Members of Parliament and the answers from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.
Olympic & Paralympic Games - HR Guidance
The Civil Service, Ministry of Justice and NOMS are due to issue guidance to all departments, offices and prisons to ensure the impact of the Olympic and Paralympic games is managed effectively and does not adversely affect the business.
Information and Special Delegates Conference: Monday 9th Jan 2012 - Agenda
Further to Branch Secretary Circular 43/2011.
Please find enclosed Agenda regarding the above.
Increase in POA Business Travel Mileage Rates
This circular is to advise the membership that due to an increase in the Civil Service standard mileage rates and in accordance with the above Rule, with effect from 1st January 2012 the POA will increase its business travel mileage rate from 40p to 45p per mile.
Funeral arrangements for the late Steve Oxby - Honorary life member and Cronin Clasp holder
Please note the postcode for St Edmunds Church, Tuxford Road, Walesby, Nottinghamshire is NG22 9NY and not DN22 9NY as stated in POA Circular 175/2011 dated 20th December 2011.
Pension reform update - Principle civil service scheme
The POA along with other Public Sector Unions have been in detailed discussions with Cabinet Office officials regarding pensions within the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Funeral Arrangements - Steve Oxby
It is with a great deal of sadness that we report to the membership the sudden death of our Honorary Life Member, Cronin Clasp holder and good friend Steve Oxby, who sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday 18th December 2011.
The Late Steve Oxby: Honorary Life Member and Cronin Clasp Holder
It is with a great deal of sadness that we report to the membership the sudden death of our Honorary Life Member, Cronin Clasp holder and good friend Steve Oxby, who sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday 18th December 2011.