An MP has been recognised for a year of good work with an award.
Deepings MP John Hayes was presented with the Commons Minister of the Year award at a ceremony in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Readers of The House magazine voted for Mr Hayes from a shortlist as the minister who had made the most significant impact in his role during 2012.
Mr Hayes was appointed Minister of State for Energy in a reshuffle in September.
He was presented with the award by chief executive officer of The Association of British Bookmakers, Dirk Vennix.