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Questions
- What is the difference between HMSO and The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO Ltd)?
- How can I obtain official publications?
- How do I obtain legal forms?
- How do I obtain a copy of the National Curriculum?
- How do I obtain information about building regulations?
Questions and Answers
Q. What is the difference between HMSO and The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO Ltd)?
A. HMSO operates within the Office of Public Sector Information. HMSO is responsible for the administration of Crown copyright and the regulation of the contracts covering the printing and publication of legislation and other official materials.
The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO) is a contractor for some of the publishing contracts awarded in open and fair competition by HMSO.
Q. How can I obtain official publications?
A. They can be obtained either from the department concerned or from their official publisher. For further guidance see the Finding and Obtaining Official Publications section on the OPSI website.
Q. How do I obtain legal forms?
A. There are a range of companies which supply legal forms and they can be found by searching for 'legal forms' through your search engine.
Q. How do I obtain a copy of the National Curriculum?
A. The National Curriculum Handbooks can be obtained from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), telephone number 0870 060 6015. Alternatively you can view and download them on-line at www.nc.uk.net.
Q. How do I obtain information about building regulations?
A. The Department for Communities and Local Government website provides information about the building regulations.