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PUBLIC BODIES REFORM – PROPOSALS FOR CHANGE

(For notes and definitions of categories see end)

Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Business,
Innovation and ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration
Skills (BIS) Service) Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Arbitration
BIS Tribunal No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should be
independent of Government. Functions to be modified to enable more efficient
BIS British Hallmarking Council operation of the hallmarking system
No longer a Public Corporation - Abolish body, subject to transferring
BIS British Nuclear Fuels Limited remaining assets and liabilities
No longer a Public Corporation - Abolish body. Remaining functions are
BIS British Shipbuilders already carried out by the department
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should be
BIS Capital for Enterprise Limited independent of Government
BIS Central Arbitration Committee Merge - Merge with Certification Office
BIS Certification Office Merge - Merge with Central Arbitration Committee
Retain - Retain and consider, by July 2011, the case for transferring the
BIS Competition Appeals Tribunal sponsorship of the CAT to the MoJ tribunal service
Merge - Government will consult in the new year on a merger with the
BIS Competition Commission competition functions of the Office of Fair Trading
No longer an NDPB - By April 2011, consider the case for abolition and
BIS Competition Service transfer of functions to MoJs tribunal service
Under consideration - Complete consideration by November 2010 of
BIS Construction Industry Training Board transferring body and functions to private sector status
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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

No longer an NDPB - Government will consider the outcome of ongoing

sectoral reviews and consult early next year on proposals to abolish Consumer
BIS Consumer Focus Focus and transfer its function to Citizens Advice
No longer an NDPB - Subject to final agreement, transfer jurisdiction of this
BIS Copyright Tribunal tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
No longer an NDPB - Seek to establish as an independent charity, subject to
BIS Design Council Privy Council agreement
1
BIS Export Credit Guarantee Department * Retain - Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
2
BIS Export Guarantees Advisory Council * Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function
Engineering Construction Industry Training Under consideration - Complete consideration by November 2010 of
BIS Board transferring body and functions to private sector status
Under consideration - Complete consideration by November 2010 of
BIS Film Industry Training Board transferring body and functions to private sector status
BIS Financial Reporting Council Retain and substantially reform - Remove reliance on Government funding
No longer an NDPB - Abolished in July 2010 and reformed functions
BIS Hearing Aid Council transferred to Health Professions Council
HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for
BIS England) Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
BIS Industrial Development Advisory Board remain independent of Government
Under consideration - As part of Insolvency Service consultation on licensing
BIS Insolvency Practitioners Tribunal of insolvency practitioners to be issued November 2010

1 This body is a Department in its own right. The Rt Hon Vince Cable is the Secretary of State responsible

2 This body reports to the Export Credit Guarantee Department. The Rt Hon Vince Cable is the Secretary of State responsible

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Under consideration - Primary Authority and other deregulatory functions will

be maintained and an appropriate delivery mechanism to provide independent
BIS Local Better Regulation Office technical expertise will be announced by December
BIS Low Pay Commission Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
NESTA (National Endowment for Science, No longer an NDPB - Seek to establish as an independent charity.
BIS Technology and the Arts) Endowment to be held in a separate trust
Merge - The postal services regulator, Postcomm, will be merged into Ofcom.
BIS Ofcom Several Ofcom duties will be removed or modified
Under consideration - Proposals on the future of the Office for Fair Access
will be made in the White Paper on the future strategy for higher education to
BIS Office for Fair Access be published by the end of the year
Merge - Government will consult in the New Year on a merger of OFT's
competition functions with the Competition Commission and transfer of
BIS Office of Fair Trading consumer and enforcement functions
BIS Office of Manpower Economics Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Merge - Postcomm will be merged with the communications industry regulator
BIS Postcomm - Ofcom
No longer an NDPB - RDAs will be abolished and functions which are to be
retained will be transferred to central or local government and others, as
BIS Regional Development Agencies (x 8) previously announced
BIS Research Councils (x 7) Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
BIS Royal Mail Holdings Plc Retain - Transfer Royal Mail to private sector over time
No longer an NDPB - Abolished at the end of September and remaining
BIS SITPRO Ltd functions transferred to department
Strategic Advisory Board for Intellectual No longer an NDPB - Body and some functions abolished, remainder
BIS Property transferred to UK Intellectual Property Office

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Under consideration - Proposals on the future of the Student Loan Company

will be made in the White Paper on the future strategy for higher education to
BIS Student Loans Company be published by the end of the year
BIS Technology Strategy Board Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Under consideration - Complete by October 2010 consideration of whether
BIS UK Atomic Energy Authority functions could be carried out more effectively elsewhere
Under consideration - Complete review by end of year of core functions and
the most appropriate organisational model to deliver a simplified skills
BIS UK Commission for Employment and Skills landscape across the UK
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BIS UKTI* (UK Trade International) Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function. No further rounds will be
BIS Union Modernisation Fund Supervisory Board held of the Union Modernisation Fund so the work of the Board is complete
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment No longer an NDPB - Abolished at the end of September and remaining
BIS Advisory Body (WAB) functions transferred to department
Cabinet Office
(CO) Advisory Committee on Business Appointments Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Alternative delivery for capacity building activity is under
CO Capacitybuilders review
Under consideration - Pending a review of Government advertising to be
CO Central Office of Information finalised by the end of November
CO Charity Commission for England and Wales Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Any residual work will be accommodated elsewhere
within the Civil Service. It is likely to take 12 months to wind down the current
CO Civil Service Appeal Board workload

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

No longer an NDPB - The functions of the Commission for the Compact (to
champion and promote the Compact) will be carried out by Compact Voice and
CO Commission for the Compact the Cabinet Office respectively
CO Committee on Standards in Public Life Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Government Strategic Marketing Advisory No longer an NDPB - GSMAB is no longer an Internal Advisory Committee –
CO Board any remaining function will be passed to the Efficiency and Reform Group
CO House of Lords Appointments Commission Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Will remain as an advisory group, administered from
CO Main Honours Advisory Committee within the Cabinet Office
Under consideration - The position will be determined by a broader review of
CO National School of Government civil service learning and development to report by the end of November
No longer an NDPB - The Advisory Body will be abolished when the
CO Office for Civil Society Advisory Body member’s terms of office come to an end on 31/03/11
No longer an NDPB - For any breach of security the Government will consider
CO Security Commission the need for an inquiry, and how it should be conducted
CO Security Vetting Appeals Panel Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
CO Senior Salaries Review Body Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Communities
and Local
Government Advisory Panel for the Local Innovation Awards
(CLG) Scheme No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
Advisory Panel on Standards for the Planning No longer an NDPB - Abolished body. The Planning Inspectorate has an
CLG Inspectorate internal challenge process that offers quality assurance
CLG Architects Registration Board Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the No longer a Public Corporation - Disband and transfer audit practice into
CLG National Health Service in England private ownership, as previously announced
CLG Building Regulations Advisory Committee Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

No longer an NDPB - Has charitable status. Support to move to adoption of

CLG Community Development Foundation social enterprise model
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer procurement functions to
CLG Firebuy alternative suppliers, and residual functions to department
Retain and substantially reform - Smaller enabling and investment body
working for local communities. Intend to devolve London functions to Mayor of
CLG Homes and Communities Agency London. Taking on regulation of social housing
CLG Independent Housing Ombudsman Ltd Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and create a Major Infrastructure Planning
CLG Infrastructure Planning Commission Unit within the Planning Inspectorate, as previously announced
Under consideration - Will work towards a future merger with a specialist
CLG The Leasehold Advisory Service advice service. Decision by April 2011
Commission for Administration (also known as
CLG Local Government Ombudsman) Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
London Thames Gateway Development No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and devolve functions to local government
CLG Corporation or other London bodies
CLG National Housing and Planning Advice Unit No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
CLG National Tenant Voice No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
No longer an NDPB - Devolve functions to Mayor of London. Reconstituted as
CLG Olympic Park Legacy Company Ltd a Mayoral Development Corporation
CLG Ordnance Survey Retain - On grounds of performing a technical function
Rent Assessment Panels / Residential Property No longer an NDPB - Abolish and transfer jurisdiction of these tribunals into
CLG Tribunal Service MoJs tribunal service
CLG Standards Board for England No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body. Regulatory functions passed to Homes
The Office for Tenants and Social Landlords and Communities Agency. Independent economic regulation safeguarded.
CLG (also known as Tenant Services Authority) Consumer regulation slimmed down

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

CLG Thurrock Development Corporation No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and devolve functions to local government
No longer an NDPB - Abolish and transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJs
CLG Valuation Tribunal for England tribunal service
No longer an NDPB - Abolish and transfer functions of this body into MoJs
CLG Valuation Tribunal Service tribunal service
West Northamptonshire Development No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and devolve functions to local government
CLG Corporation (local authority led delivery body)
Department for
Culture, Media
and Sport No Longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions in relation to
(DCMS) Advisory Committee on Historic Wreck Sites England to English Heritage, as previously announced
No Longer an NDPB - Declassify and transfer functions, as previously
DCMS Advisory Committee on National Historic Ships announced
Advisory Committee on the Government Art
DCMS Collection No Longer an NDPB - Declassify and reconstitute as a committee of experts.
DCMS Advisory Council on Libraries No Longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
DCMS Arts Council England Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS BBC remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality.
DCMS Big Lottery Fund Move policy responsibility to Cabinet Office
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS British Library remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Channel 4 remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Churches Conservation Trust remain independent from Government

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Commission for Architecture and the Built

DCMS Environment Under Consideration - Still considering the options for reform
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS English Heritage remain independent from Government
No longer an NDPB - Abolish the current NDPB and transfer expertise and
DCMS Football Licensing Authority functions to another body
DCMS Gambling Commission Merge - Merge with National Lottery Commission, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Historic Royal Palaces remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Horserace Betting Levy Appeal Tribunal remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
remain independent from Government. Modify functions to remove Secretary of
DCMS Horserace Betting Levy Board State's role in determining the levy
DCMS Horserace Totalisator Board No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and sell
DCMS Legal Deposit Advisory Panel No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced

Museums and Galleries (British Museum,

Horniman Museum, Geffrye Museum, Imperial
War Museum, Museum of Science and Industry
Manchester, National Gallery, National Maritime
Museum, National Museum of Science and
Industry, National Museums Liverpool, National
Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Royal
Armouries, Sir John Sloane's Museum, Tate
Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, Wallace Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Collection) remain independent from Government
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions, as previously
DCMS Museums, Libraries and Archives Council announced
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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

National Heritage Memorial Fund/Heritage Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Lottery Fund remain independent from Government
DCMS National Lottery Commission Merge - Merge with Gambling Commission, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
remain independent from Government. To be wound up as planned by March
DCMS Olympic Delivery Authority 2014, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality.
DCMS Olympic Lottery Distributor To be wound up as planned by March 2013, as previously announced
DCMS Public Lending Right No longer an NDPB - Abolish the current NDPB and transfer functions
Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Art remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS S4C remain independent from Government. Amend current RPI/funding link
DCMS Sport England Merge - Merge with UK Sport, as previously announced
DCMS The Theatres Trust No longer an NDPB - Continue as a charity, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Treasure Valuation Committee remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires
DCMS UK Anti Doping impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions, as previously
DCMS UK Film Council announced
DCMS UK Sport Merge - Merge with Sport England, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DCMS Visit Britain remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
remain independent from Government. Modify constitution to increase
DCMS Visit England representation of destinations on Visit England Board

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Department of
Energy and
Climate Change Advisory Committee on Carbon Abatement No longer an NDPB - This body was abolished (body and function) in July
(DECC) Technologies 2010
DECC Civil Nuclear Police Authority Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Retain - A decision has been made to retain this body because it needs to act
independently. This body is under longer term review by DECC as announced
DECC Coal Authority in the 2010 Annual Energy Statement
DECC Committee on Climate Change Retain - Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
DECC Committee on Radioactive Waste Management Retain - Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
DECC Fuel Poverty Advisory Group Retain - Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
DECC Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Retain - Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
DECC Nuclear Liabilities Fund Retain - Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
DECC Nuclear Liability Financing Assurance Board Retain - Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality. This body is under review by
DECC Ofgem DECC as announced in the 2010 Annual Energy Statement
DECC Renewables Advisory Board No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
UK Chemical Weapons Convention National No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function. Options for retaining
DECC Authority Advisory Committee stakeholder input in this area are being considered
Department for
Environment,
Food and Rural
Affairs (Defra) Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Defra Advisory Committee on Organic Standards No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
Defra Advisory Committee on Packaging No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Defra Advisory Committee on Pesticides No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Advisory Committee on Releases to the Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Environment remain independent of Government
Under consideration - Initiate debate with industry about future of body,
Defra Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board including non-public sector options
Agricultural Dwelling House Advisory
Defra Committees (x16) No longer an NDPB - Abolish bodies and functions, as previously announced
Under consideration - Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to
Defra Agricultural Land Tribunal transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Agricultural Wages Board for England and No longer an NDPB - Abolish and bring agricultural workers under national
Defra Wales minimum wages legislation, as previously announced
Defra Agricultural Wages Committees (x15) No longer an NDPB - Abolish bodies and functions, as previously announced
Defra Air Quality Expert Group No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Animal Health and Welfare Strategy England
Defra Implementation Group No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
No longer a Public Corporation - Abolish as a public corporation in England
and Wales and create a new waterways charity – similar to a National Trust for
Defra British Waterways the waterways
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra British Wool Marketing Board remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
remain independent of Government; but review governance and increase
Defra Broads Authority accountability
No longer an NDPB - Abolish and reinforce Government's capacity to reflect
Defra Commission for Rural Communities rural interests in policies and programmes, as previously announced
Defra Committee on Agricultural Valuation No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Defra Commons Commissioners No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Under consideration - Decision to be taken as part of OFWAT review

launched on 26 August. Outcome of the review will be set out in the Water
Defra Consumer Council for Water White Paper, due for publication in June 2011
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Covent Garden Market Authority remain independent of Government
Defra Darwin Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Retain and substantially reform - Reform through structural, process and
cultural change to become a more efficient and customer focused organisation;
and clarify accountabilities. Further announcements after the spending review.
The Environment Agency in Wales may move to form part of a WAG
Defra Environment Agency Environmental Body.
Defra Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
Defra Farm Animal Welfare Council No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Defra Food from Britain No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
Retain and substantially reform - Details of reform will be set out by Defra
later in the autumn as part of the Government’s strategic approach to forestry
in England. The Forestry Commission in Wales may move to form part of a
Defra Forestry Commission WAG Environmental Body.
Defra Gangmasters Licensing Authority Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Defra Independent Agricultural Appeals Panel Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Defra Inland Waterways Advisory Council No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Retain and substantially reform - Improve efficiency and accountability,
Defra Internal Drainage Boards (x 160) amend functions, and increase the involvement of local communities
Defra Joint Nature Conservation Committee Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Marine Management Organisation remain independent of government

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should

Defra National Forest Company remain independent of government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
remain independent of government; but review governance and increase
Defra National Parks Authorities (x9) accountability
National Standing Committee on Farm Animal
Defra Genetic Resources No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts

Retain and substantially reform - Reform through structural, process and

cultural change to become a more efficient and customer focused organisation;
Defra Natural England and clarify accountabilities. Further announcements after the spending review
Retain - Review launched 26 August to ensure it is fit for future challenges.
The outcome of the review will be set out in the Water White Paper, due for
Defra OFWAT publication in June 2011
Defra Pesticide Residues Committee No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Under consideration - Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to
Defra Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Royal Botanic Gardens Kew remain independent of Government
Defra Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of independence, and broaden remit to strengthen
Defra Science Advisory Council co-ordination of all Defra science advice
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Sea Fish Industry Authority remain independent of Government
Under consideration - Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to
Defra Sea Fish Licence Tribunal transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions to Department of
Defra Committee Health
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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Under consideration - Future of body currently being considered in light of

Defra's decision to withdraw funding at end of 2010/11; as previously
Defra Sustainable Development Commission announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
Defra Veterinary Products Committee remain independent of Government
Defra Veterinary Residues Committee No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Defra Zoos Forum No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Department for British Educational Communications and No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer some functions to the
Education (DfE) Technology Agency Department for Education, as previously announced
Children and Family Court Advisory and Under Consideration - Being considered by the Family Justice Review Panel
DfE Support Service as part of a full review of the family justice system, reporting in 2011
Under Consideration - Options being considered with an announcement
DfE Children’s Workforce Development Council being made before the end of 2010
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body as part of the Government’s wider plans to
streamline and improve arrangements for tackling underperforming teachers,
DfE General Teaching Council for England as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Abolish once the existing remit for the group comes to
Independent Advisory Group on Teenage an end in December 2010. Arrangements to be made for access to expert
DfE Pregnancy advice to Government as required
National College for Leadership of Schools and Under Consideration - Options being considered with an announcement
DfE Children’s Services being made before the end of 2010
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires
DfE Ofqual impartiality. Introduce legislation to strengthen governance arrangements
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires
impartiality. Reform inspection functions to increase proportionality and reduce
DfE Ofsted burdens
Under Consideration - Subject to the overarching review of Department for
DfE Partnerships for Schools Education’s capital expenditure, to be completed in December 2010
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No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer some functions (including key
Qualifications and Curriculum Development activities such as National Curriculum Tests) to the Department for Education,
DfE Agency as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Abolish NDPB status, but continue as a charity with the
DfE School Food Trust potential to become a community interest company
Under Consideration - Subject to further discussions with employer and union
DfE School Support Staff Negotiating Body representatives
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires political
DfE School Teachers’ Review Body impartiality
DfE Teachers TV Board of Governors No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions
Under Consideration - Subject to a formal review to be finalised by the end of
DfE The Office of the Children’s Commissioner November 2010
Under Consideration - Options being considered with an announcement
DfE Training and Development Agency for Schools being made before the end of 2010
DfE Young People’s Learning Agency Under Consideration - Subject to education structural reforms
Department for
International
Development Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
(DfID) Commonwealth Development Corporation remain independent of Government
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the
DfID UK Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Department of Administration of Radioactive Substances
Health (DH) Advisory Committee Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Advisory Board on the Registration of No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
DH Homeopathic Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial
Resistance and Healthcare Associated No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Infections Service committee of experts

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No longer an NDPB - Abolish and reconstitute as a Department of Health /

DH Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances Public Health Service committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence
DH Awards Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens Service committee of experts
Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Tissues and Organs Service committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Advisory Group on Hepatitis Service committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Abolish as an NDPB and remain as a charity, as
DH Alcohol Education and Research Council previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Abolish - accountability for remaining public
DH Appointments Commission appointments will rest with Ministers, as previously announced
DH British Pharmacopoeia Commission Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
DH Care Quality Commission Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
DH Commission on Human Medicines Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Committee on Carcogenicity of Chemicals in No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Food, Consumer Products and the Environment Service committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollutants Service committee of experts
Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH the Environment Service committee of experts
Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Food, Consumer Products and the Environment Service committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
DH Committee on the Safety of Devices Regulatory Agency (MHRA) committee of experts

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No longer an NDPB - Abolish as an NDPB and make a self-funding body, as

DH Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Expert Advisory Group on AIDS Service committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Abolish and transfer some functions to new research
DH Gene Therapy Advisory Committee regulator
No longer an NDPB - Abolish as an NDPB and transfer functions to Health
DH General Social Care Council Professions Council, as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body. Functions have been transferred to other
DH Genetics and Insurance Committee bodies
No longer an NDPB - Abolish as an NDPB and transfer functions as part of
DH Health Protection Agency the new Public Health Service, as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
DH Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee Regulatory Agency (MHRA) committee of experts
No longer an NDPB - Transfer functions to other regulators (body to be
DH Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority abolished by end of current Parliament), as previously announced
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health committee of
DH Human Genetics Commission experts
No longer an NDPB - Transfer functions to other regulators (body to be
DH Human Tissue Authority abolished by end of current Parliament), as previously announced
Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health
DH and HIV No longer an NDPB - Abolish and replace with a stakeholder advisory group
DH Independent Reconfiguration Panel Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Independent Review Panel for the Classification No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
DH of Borderline Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)committee of experts
Independent Review panel on the Advertising of No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
DH Medicines Regulatory Agency (MHRA) committee of experts

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Department Public Body Proposed Reforms

Joint Committee on Vaccination and No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health
DH Immunisations Service committee of experts
DH Medical Education England Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
DH Monitor Retain - Retain and make an economic regulator
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer statutory functions to the Care
National Information Governance Board for Quality Commission and obtain some advice currently provided by NIGB from
DH Health and Social Care within the Department of Health or other bodies
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health committee of
DH National Joint Registry Steering Committee experts
DH NHS Pay Review Body Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’
DH Remuneration Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Reconstitute as a Department of Health committee of
DH Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition experts
Foreign and
Commonwealth Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function and impartiality
Office (FCO) BBC World Service grounds
FCO British Council Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
FCO Caribbean Board No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
Under consideration - The department is reviewing and exploring options and
FCO Diplomatic Service Appeals Board will report in January 2011
FCO Foreign Compensation Commission Under consideration - This is currently under consideration
Government Hospitality Advisory Committee on No longer an NDPB - The NDPB will be abolished and the function is under
FCO the purchase of Wines departmental review
FCO Great Britain China Centre Under consideration - This is currently under consideration by the department
FCO Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
FCO The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
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FCO UK India Round Table Under consideration - This is currently under consideration by the department
Retain - Retain on the grounds of providing a technical function. The most
Royal Mint Advisory Committee on the design of cost-effective way to provide the specialist knowledge needed to advise the
HM Treasury coins, medals, seals and decorations Chancellor and HM the Queen on coin designs
Ministry of Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace (x
Justice (MoJ) 101) Merge - Merge and reduce number to 49 on the grounds of impartiality
MoJ Administrative Justice and Tribunal Council No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Advisory Committee on Civil Costs remain independent of Government
MoJ Advisory Council on Historical Manuscripts Merge - Merge with the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
Advisory Council on National Records and Retain - Retain on the grounds of providing a technical function which should
MoJ Archives be independent of Government
MoJ Advisory Council on Public Records Merge - Merge with the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
Under consideration - Under consideration, subject to confirming the
MoJ Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information relationship of this body with the newly-established Transparency Board
Assessor for Compensation for Miscarriages of
MoJ Justice Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Chief Coroner of England and Wales/Chief No longer a statutory body - Abolish body and function. Certain functions to
MoJ Coroner’s Office (1 body) be transferred, either to the Lord Chancellor or the Lord Chief Justice.
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Civil Justice Council remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Civil Procedure Rule Committee remain independent of Government
MoJ Courts Boards (x 19) No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
Retain and substantially reform - Retain on grounds of performing a function
MoJ Courts Fund Office which requires political impartiality - but outsource investment activity

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Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires

MoJ Criminal Cases Review Commission impartiality
Retain - Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function which
MoJ Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority should remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Criminal Procedure Rule Committee remain independent of Government
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions to Lord Chief
MoJ Crown Court Rule Committee Justice in consultation with other rule committees
Merge - Merge with Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office. Public Bodies
MoJ Crown Prosecution Service Bill will legislatively complete the reform which was effected in Jan 2010
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Family Justice Council remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Family Procedure Rule Committee remain independent of Government
No longer a statutory body - Abolish body and transfer essential functions
MoJ HM Inspectorate of Court Administration to the appropriate inspectorate, as previously announced
MoJ HM Inspectorate of Prisons Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
MoJ HM Inspectorate of Probation Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
MoJ Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
Retain and substantially reform - Retain on the grounds of transparency -
but Government will undertake a feasibility study to scope out the
MoJ HM Land Registry opportunities presented by private sector investment
Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Custody remain independent of Government
Independent Monitoring Boards of Prisons,
Immigration Removal Centres and Short-Term
MoJ Holding Rooms (x 147) Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
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MoJ Information Commissioner’s Office Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Insolvency Rules Committee remain independent from Government
Under consideration - Under consideration - but subject to Judicial
MoJ Judicial Appointments Commission Appointments Review
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Under consideration - Under consideration - but subject to Judicial
MoJ Ombudsman Appointments Review
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Land Registration Rule Committee remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Law Commission of England and Wales remain independent of Government
MoJ Legal Services Board Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Abolish as NDPB - change to Executive Agency , as
MoJ Legal Services Commission previously announced
No longer a statutory body - Abolish both body and function - decision
MoJ Legal Services Ombudsman already taken to abolish by 2011
No longer a statutory body - Abolish - body will be discontinued and function
MoJ Magistrates’ Courts Rule Committee will transfer to other rule committee
Office for Legal Complaints (funded by Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires political
MoJ profession) impartiality
MoJ Official Solicitor Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
Retain and substantially reform - Retain on grounds of performing a
technical function which should remain independent of Government but
MoJ Parole Board of England and Wales consider future status
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires political
MoJ Probation Trusts (x 35) impartiality
MoJ Prison Services Pay Review Body Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality

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MoJ Public Guardian Board No longer a statutory body - Abolish body and function
Retain and substantially reform - Retain on the grounds of impartiality,
MoJ Public Trustee consider the potential for further outsourcing
MoJ Restraint Accreditation Board Retain - Retain on the grounds of transparency
Merge - Merge with Crown Prosecution Office. Public Bodies Bill will
MoJ Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office legislatively complete the reform which was effected in Jan 2010
MoJ Sentencing Council for England and Wales Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ The National Archives remain independent from Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoJ Tribunal Procedure Committee remain independent of Government
MoJ Victim's Advisory Panel No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function
MoJ Victims Commissioner Retain - Retain on the grounds of impartiality

MoJ Youth Justice Board for England and Wales No longer an NDPB - Abolish as part of wider criminal justice reforms
Home Office Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
(HO) Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function. Subject to
HO Animal Procedures Committee consultation in due course when new EU directive is transposed into law
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
HO Forensic Science Service remain independent of Government
HO Independent Police Complaints Commission Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Under consideration - Subject to review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme
HO Independent Safeguarding Authority announced by the Home Secretary that will be launched in due course
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
HO Investigatory Powers Tribunal remain independent of Government
HO Migration Advisory Committee Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality

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HO National DNA Database Ethics Group Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality

No longer an NDPB - Currently considering which functions must be delivered
nationally and where they should sit in a rationalised national policing
HO National Policing Improvement Agency landscape, as previously announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
HO Office of Surveillance Commissioners remain independent of Government
Office of the Immigration Services Under consideration - Future options, including possible merger, under
HO Commissioner consideration
Police Advisory Board, Police Negotiating Board Under consideration - The review of police remuneration and conditions of
HO and Police Arbitration Tribunal service has been asked to consider how these are determined, by 2011
HO Police Discipline Appeals Tribunal Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
HO Security Industry Authority No Longer an NDPB - Phased transition to new regulatory regime
Merge - Merge functions into the new National Crime Agency, as previously
HO Serious Organised Crime Agency announced
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
HO Technical Advisory Board remain independent of Government
Government
Equalities Retain and substantially reform - Retain, with better focus on its core
Office (GEO) Equality and Human Rights Commission regulatory functions and improved use of taxpayers' money
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and bring core functions into the
Government Equalities Office, which will ensure direct Ministerial engagement
GEO Women’s National Commission with women and women's organisations
Ministry of Advisory Committee on Conscientious
Defence (MoD) Objectors Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Advisory Group on Military Medicine remain independent of Government
MoD Animal Welfare Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and function, as previously announced
MoD Armed Forces Pay Review Body Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
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Central Advisory Committee on Pensions and

MoD Compensation Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Defence Nuclear Safety Committee remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Defence Scientific Advisory Council remain independent of Government
Independent Monitoring Board for the Military
MoD Corrective Training Centre Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD National Army Museum remain independent from Government
Under consideration - Options being considered as to how the functions
MoD National Employer Advisory Board could be provided by a committee of experts
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD National Museum of the Royal Navy remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Nuclear Research Advisory Council remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Oil and Pipelines Agency remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Review Board for Government Contracts remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Royal Air Force Museum remain independent of Government
Science Advisory Committee on the Medical Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
MoD Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons remain independent of Government
Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees (x
MoD 13) Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality

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No longer a Public Corporation - Abolish body and transfer functions to the

Department for Secretary of State for Transport. BRBR will be wound up once a programme of
Transport (DfT) BRB (Residuary) Ltd asset disposals is complete
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DfT British Transport Police Authority remain independent from Government
DfT Civil Aviation Authority Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and seek arrangement that delivers
external analysis and strategic advice on cross-modal transport policy and
DfT Commission for Integrated Transport realising benefits, at lower cost
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body. We have announced a Local Sustainable
Travel Fund and will explore ways of marshalling expert input on cycling
DfT Cycling England issues, including to support the Fund

No longer an NDPB - Abolish body. We are exploring options for continuing to

Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory gain the disability advice we need through a more flexible, accountable
DfT Committee structure
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DfT Directly Operated Railways Ltd remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DfT London and Continental Railways Ltd remain independent of Government
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DfT Northern Lighthouse Board remain independent of Government
DfT Office of Rail Regulation Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain and substantially reform - Retain on grounds of performing a function
which requires impartiality. Substantially reform to focus on core role of
DfT Passenger Focus/Passengers' Council protecting passengers, while reducing cost to taxpayers
No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and functions. No equivalent protection
DfT Railway Heritage Committee applies to the heritage items of any other transport sector

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No longer an NDPB - Abolish body and transfer functions to the Secretary of

DfT Renewable Fuels Agency State for Transport
DfT Traffic Commissioners and Deputies Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should
DfT Trinity House Lighthouse Service remain independent of Government
Department of
Work and Child Maintenance and Enforcement No longer an NDPB - Will become an executive agency of DWP who will have
Pensions(DWP) Commission responsibility for its functions
No longer an NDPB - Transfer Disability Employment Advice Function to
DWP Disability Employment Advisory Committee Equality 2025
No longer an NDPB - Functions can be carried out between the Department
Disability Living Allowance / Attendance for Work and Pensions, with external specialist advice if required, and Equality
DWP Allowance Advisory Board 2025
Retain - The group will now advise on areas previously covered by other
DWP Equality 2025 bodies on issues affecting disabled people
Retain - HSE’s functions and expenditure are being scrutinised in the context
DWP Health and Safety Executive of the Spending Review and Lord Young's review of health and safety
DWP Independent Living Fund Under consideration - Options still being considered
DWP Industrial Injuries Advisory Council Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
National Employment Savings Trust (succeeded
the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority on 5 Retain - Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should be
DWP July 2010) independent of Government
DWP Pension Protection Fund Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
Merge - Merge with Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman to form a single
DWP Pensions Ombudsman tribunal NDPB
DWP Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman Merge - Merge with Pensions Ombudsman to form a single tribunal NDPB
DWP Pensions Regulator Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality

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DWP Remploy Ltd Under consideration

DWP Social Security Advisory Committee Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality
DWP The Pensions Advisory Service Retain - Retain on grounds of impartiality

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Notes:

1. Categories of reform

No longer an NDPB (or where appropriate non ministerial department or public corporation) - subject to the spending review
and, where appropriate, to impact assessment and consultation these bodies be abolished or change status. Some bodies
will be abolished and their functions discontinued. For others, functions may be devolved or transferred, or a new status,
such as charity or private firm, will be explored.

Merge – merge with another public body.

Retain – retain current status and functions

Retain and substantially reform – retain current status and substantially reform current functions and/or governance
arrangements

Under consideration – part of an existing wider review, including the spending review, or under specific consideration as part
of public bodies reforms. The four categories above represent the range of options considered by each of these reviews

2. Scope of list

The term “Public body” here refers to executive and advisory Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), plus the Non-
Ministerial Departments, Public Corporations and bodies with statutory functions that were covered by this review. All bodies
covered by the review are listed here.

This announcement summarises and builds on earlier announcements by this government to reform public bodies, and plans
announced but not implemented by the previous government.

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