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Economic Returns from Variety Trialling in Scotland (The Scottish Government)
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 9th October 2009 and ends on 9th October 2012.
'The research report reviews the operation of the crop and grass (herbage) variety trialling system in Scotland and looks at the costs involved and appraised the value of Scottish Government interventions...
Consultation on the implementation of EU pesticides legislation (The Health & Safety Executive)
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:08:23 +0000
This consultation started around the 10th February 2010, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
This consultation is being carried out by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of HSE on behalf of Defra.
It concerns the approach to be taken in implementing a Directive on the Sustainable use of Pesticides (Directive 2009/128/EC) and two provisions in a Regulation on Plant Protection Product Authorisations (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009) which may need to be implemented by domestic legislation.
It also seeks views on the case for developing new charging arrangements using powers in the European legislation on pesticides.
Control of Potato Cyst Nematodes: Further Consultation on the Implementation in Scotland of Directive 2007/33/EC (The Scottish Government)
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 18th December 2009 and ends on 31st March 2010.
To seek stakeholders view on control of potato cyst nematodes: further consultation on the implementation in Scotland of Directive 2007/33/EC.
Consultation on proposals for a Next Generation Fund (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 7th January 2010 and ends on 1st April 2010.
The consultation is aimed at seeking feedback on a number of specific questions regarding the proposed Next Generation Fund, including the approach to the procurement processes and the technology solutions that will be eligible.
This consultation is relevant to all stakeholders with an interest in Next Generation Access (NGA), including communications providers, network owners and consumers.
Provision of calorie labelling at point of choice in catering outlets (Northern Ireland) (The Food Standards Agency)
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 9th December 2009 and ends on 17th March 2010.
The Food Standards Agency has been working with the catering industry to introduce voluntary calorie labelling at the place where people choose their food. Over 20 companies agreed to provide calorie labelling on this pilot in some or all of their outlets during summer 2009. Consumer responses and business impact has now been evaluated and the Agency has developed proposals for a voluntary calorie labelling scheme in order to encourage increased voluntary adoption of calorie labelling, in a consistent manner, across the catering industry.
Regulating Air Transport: Consultation on Proposals to Update the Regulatory Framework for Aviation (The Department for Transport)
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:02:23 +0000
This consultation started around the 11th December 2009 and ends on 18th March 2010.We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
HGV MOT Testing Exemptions: A consultation (The Department for Transport)
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:02:26 +0000
This consultation started around the 11th December 2009 and ends on 19th March 2010.We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Licensing consultation - Proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003: relevant offences (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 15th December 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
This Consultation Document seeks your views on proposals to amend Licensing Act 2003 (Personal Licence: relevant offences).
Top-up training for door supervisors (The Home Office)
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 15th December 2009 and ends on 23rd March 2010.
We're consulting on plans to introduce additional training for UK door supervisors. The aim of the new proposals, many of which were suggested by the industry, is to protect the public by raising standards of training across the industry. The additional training proposed includes physical intervention, first aid, special considerations when dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism. Door supervisors deal directly with members of the public, often working in difficult situations where conflict can arise. It is vital that they are properly equipped to carry out their role and meet the challenges they face to better protect the public.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has already included the additional training elements as part of the new qualifications being introduced from June 2010. The public consultation proposes making the additional skills a requirement for existing door supervisors in the form of top up training that must be taken before renewing their licence. This would also apply to those who have an existing qualification and want to apply for a licence for the first time.How to respond
Please send your response to:
Home Office
Door supervisors training consultation
Security Industry Authority sponsor team
1st Floor, Peel Building
2 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF
You can also email your response to the door supervisors training team.
For enquiries about the content or scope of the consultation, or to request a hard copy, please email the team or phone 020 7035 6834.The deadline for responses is 23 March 2010.
Revision of FSA guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on food (The Food Standards Agency)
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 15th December 2009 and ends on 23rd March 2010.
The Agency seeks views on draft updated guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on food.
The Agency published the first version of guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 in April 2008, following consultation in 2007. The guidance aims to help food business operators making nutrition or health claims comply with the Regulation, and provide a tool for enforcement bodies to help ensure consistent and proportionate application of the Regulation.
That guidance includes a commitment to provide further guidance on recommendations or endorsements by national associations of medical, nutrition or dietetic professionals and health related charities. This is necessary to provide charities and national associations and food businesses working with these organisations with the information they need to comply with the Regulation, to ensure that compliant claims are made and consumers are not misled.
Stakeholders have also asked for some sections of the guidance to be made clearer or elaborated upon, for example where there have been differences of opinion on the interpretation of Article 12(c) of the Regulation. The guidance also needs to be updated in light of discussions with UK stakeholders and other Member States on some other interpretive issues and to reflect the fact that progress that has been made in implementing the Regulation, for example some transition periods and deadlines laid down by the Regulation that were mentioned in the guidance have now passed.
Revision of FSA guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on food (Wales) (The Food Standards Agency)
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 15th December 2009 and ends on 23rd March 2010.
The Agency seeks views on draft updated guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on food.
The Agency published the first version of guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 in April 2008, following consultation in 2007. The guidance aims to help food business operators making nutrition or health claims comply with the Regulation, and provide a tool for enforcement bodies to help ensure consistent and proportionate application of the Regulation.
That guidance includes a commitment to provide further guidance on recommendations or endorsements by national associations of medical, nutrition or dietetic professionals and health related charities. This is necessary to provide charities and national associations and food businesses working with these organisations with the information they need to comply with the Regulation, to ensure that compliant claims are made and consumers are not misled.
Stakeholders have also asked for some sections of the guidance to be made clearer or elaborated upon, for example where there have been differences of opinion on the interpretation of Article 12(c) of the Regulation. The guidance also needs to be updated in light of discussions with UK stakeholders and other Member States on some other interpretive issues and to reflect the fact that progress that has been made in implementing the Regulation, for example some transition periods and deadlines laid down by the Regulation that were mentioned in the guidance have now passed.
Top-up training for door supervisors (The Home Office)
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 15th December 2009 and ends on 23rd March 2010.
We're consulting on plans to introduce additional training for UK door supervisors. The aim of the new proposals, many of which were suggested by the industry, is to protect the public by raising standards of training across the industry. The additional training proposed includes physical intervention, first aid, special considerations when dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism. Door supervisors deal directly with members of the public, often working in difficult situations where conflict can arise. It is vital that they are properly equipped to carry out their role and meet the challenges they face to better protect the public.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has already included the additional training elements as part of the new qualifications being introduced from June 2010. The public consultation proposes making the additional skills a requirement for existing door supervisors in the form of top up training that must be taken before renewing their licence. This would also apply to those who have an existing qualification and want to apply for a licence for the first time.How to respond
Please send your response to:
Home Office
Door supervisors training consultation
Security Industry Authority sponsor team
1st Floor, Peel Building
2 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF
You can also email your response to the door supervisors training team.
For enquiries about the content or scope of the consultation, or to request a hard copy, please email the team or phone 020 7035 6834.The deadline for responses is 23 March 2010.
Improving the use and discharge of planning conditions: Consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 21st December 2009 and ends on 19th March 2010.
This consultation seeks views on a draft policy annex on the use of planning conditions (which also clarifies current arrangements on the fees that local planning authorities (LPAs) can charge in relation to the discharge of conditions), and on proposed measures to improve the discharging of conditions.
Improving engagement by statutory and non-statutory consultees: Consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 21st December 2009 and ends on 19th March 2010.
This consultation seeks views on a range of proposals to improve the consultation arrangements for statutory and non-statutory consultees.
Sustainable New Homes: The Road to Zero Carbon: Consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the Energy Efficiency standard for Zero Carbon Homes (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 16th December 2009 and ends on 24th March 2010.
This consultation seeks views on changes to the Code for Sustainable Homes in 2010, to align with changes to Part L of the Building Regulations and the proposed approach to adopting the 2016 definition of zero carbon.Therefore the most significant changes are within the energy section of the Code.
This consultation also puts forward our proposed changes to credit issues such as Lifetime Homes, Home Security, Surface Water Run-off and Waste as well as setting out issues that are being considered for further investigation in the future. It also seeks views on the energy efficiency definition to be incorporated into the definition of zero carbon homes from 2016 and whether that should be introduced into Building Regulations at an intermediate level from 2013.
Part A looks at changes to the Code for Sustainable Homes and incorporates the proposed fabric energy efficiency standards being consulted on in Part B of the consultation.
The following relevant documents to this consultation are in the related publications section below: - revised consultation version of the Code Technical Guide
- impact assessment supporting the Code consultation
- updated Impact Assessment on Zero carbon homes
The consultation paper published today also refers to two documents published by the Buildings Research Establishment (see link in right hand column).
This consultation closes on 24 March 2010.
Consultation on proposal to ban the use of bills of sale for consumer lending (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 21st December 2009 and ends on 15th March 2010.
In July 2009, the Government published its Consumer White Paper "A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future". One of the commitments we made in the White Paper was to consult on banning the use of bills of sale for consumer lending.
Summary of the responses to the consultation, and its outcome (The Health & Safety Executive)
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:02:54 +0000
This consultation started around the 22nd December 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Development Management: Proactive Planning from Pre-Application to Delivery - Consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 21st December 2009 and ends on 19th March 2010.
This consultation seeks views on a draft new Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on development management and on draft policy annexes on pre-application and determination.
Control of Potato Cyst Nematodes: Further Consultation on the Implementation in Scotland of Directive 2007/33/EC (The Scottish Government)
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 18th December 2009 and ends on 31st March 2010.
To seek stakeholders view on control of potato cyst nematodes: further consultation on the implementation in Scotland of Directive 2007/33/EC.
Applying spectrum pricing to the Aeronautical sector (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 22nd December 2009 and ends on 22nd April 2010.
Mainstreaming the commissioning of local services to address violence against women and girls (The Home Office)
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 22nd December 2009 and ends on 15th March 2010.
Following the publication of the cross-government strategy Together we can end violence against women and girls on 25 November 2009, we've produced draft commissioning guidance to support local commissioners and partnerships. It will help them develop the best approach to commissioning services to prevent violence against women and girls, protect victims and potential victims and provide services to victims and perpetrators in local areas.
Policy options for geographic information from Ordnance Survey: Consultation (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 23rd December 2009 and ends on 17th March 2010.
Consultation paper on the Government's proposal to open up Ordnance Survey's data relating to electoral and local authority boundaries, postcode areas and mid scale mapping information.
Local Economic Assessments - Consultation on draft statutory guidance (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 22nd December 2009 and ends on 15th March 2010.
Section 69 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction (LDEDC) Act places a new duty on county concils and unitary district councils to prepare an assessment of local economic conditions. The duty is due to come into force on 1st April 2010.
The draft guidance explains what the new duty is intended to achieve and how assessments should be taken forward.
Consultation on a proposal to exempt small live music events from the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act) (The Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 31st December 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
This consultation document seeks your views on a proposal to exempt live music events for audiences of not more than 100 people from the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act).
The Future of the Abbey Line (The Department for Transport)
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:02:23 +0000
This consultation started around the 5th January 2010 and ends on 31st March 2010.We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (The Food Standards Agency)
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 4th January 2010 and ends on 29th March 2010.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007 No. 2080) make provision for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/20061. According to regulation 2(1)(d) of the Statutory Instrument (SI) 'the Regulation' is defined as Regulation 1924/2006 as corrected.
Article 8.2 of Regulation 1924/2006 provides for the list of nutrition claims in the annexe to be amended in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny. At the 1 October meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, EU member states voted to add five fatty acid claims ('source of omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high monounsaturated fat'; 'high polyunsaturated fat' and 'high unsaturated fat') to the list. The draft Commission Regulation to amend the Annexe accordingly, after undergoing scrutiny by the Council and the European Parliament, is likely to be adopted in mid February 2010 and will come into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
In order to provide for enforcement with respect to the new claims SI 2007 No. 2080 needs to be amended so that it refers to 1924/2006 as amended by this forthcoming Commission Regulation. However, the European Commission has recently put forward a draft proposal which would make further amendments to the nutrition claims annexe and any resultant Commission Regulation would require the SI to be amended again. It is possible that there will also be further future amendments.
1 As corrected by a Corrigendum (OJ No. L12, 18.1.2007, p3) and since amended by EC Regulations 107/2008 and 109/2008.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (The Food Standards Agency)
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 4th January 2010 and ends on 29th March 2010.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Wales) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007 No. 2611 (W.222)) make provision for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/20061. According to regulation 2(1)(d) of the Statutory Instrument 'the Regulation' is defined as Regulation 1924/2006 as corrected.
Article 8.2 of Regulation 1924/2006 provides for the list of nutrition claims in the annexe to be amended in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny. At the 1 October meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, EU member states voted to add five fatty acid claims ('source of omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high monounsaturated fat'; 'high polyunsaturated fat' and 'high unsaturated fat') to the list. The draft Commission Regulation to amend the Annexe accordingly, after undergoing scrutiny by the Council and the European Parliament, is likely to be adopted in mid February 2010 and will come into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
In order to provide for enforcement with respect to the new claims The Nutrition and Health Claims (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 need to be amended so that they refer to 1924/2006 as amended by this forthcoming Commission Regulation. However, the European Commission has recently put forward a draft proposal which would make further amendments to the nutrition claims annexe and any resultant Commission Regulation would require the SI to be amended again. It is possible that there will also be further future amendments.
1 As corrected by a Corrigendum (OJ No. L12, 18.1.2007, p3) and since amended by EC Regulations 107/2008 and 109/2008.
The Nutrition and Health Claims (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (The Food Standards Agency)
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 4th January 2010 and ends on 29th March 2010.
The Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (SR 2007 No. 349) make provision for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/20061. According to regulation 2(1) of the SR 'the Regulation' is defined as Regulation 1924/2006 as corrected.
Article 8.2 of Regulation 1924/2006 provides for the list of nutrition claims in the annex to be amended in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny. At the 1st October meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, EU member states voted to add five fatty acid claims ('source of omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high omega-3 fatty acids'; 'high monounsaturated fat'; 'high polyunsaturated fat' and 'high unsaturated fat') to the list. The draft Commission Regulation to amend the Annex accordingly, after undergoing scrutiny by the Council and the European Parliament, is likely to be adopted in mid February 2010 and will come into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
In order to provide for enforcement with respect to the new claims SR 2007 No. 349 needs to be amended so that it refers to 1924/2006 as amended by this forthcoming Commission Regulation. However, the European Commission has recently put forward a draft proposal which would make further amendments to the nutrition claims annex and any resultant Commission Regulation would require the SR to be amended again. It is possible that there will also be further future amendments.
1 As corrected by a Corrigendum (OJ No. L12, 18.1.2007, p3) and since amended by EC Regulations 107/2008 and 109/2008.
Building Regulations Competent Person Self-certification Schemes: Consultation paper (The Department for Communities and Local Government)
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
This consultation started on 23rd December 2009 and ends on 19th March 2010.
This consultation paper sets out and seeks views on proposals by the Department for changes to the administrative provisions for approval, monitoring and quality assurance of Building Regulations competent person self-certification schemes in England and Wales. This consultation closes on the 19 March 2010.
The changes proposed in this document are designed to: - address perceived weaknesses in the current system, as identified by the Department, Competent Person Scheme operators and others
- improve both the level of compliance with the Building Regulations
- increase consistency across the schemes.
Under the Related publications section, you can also download the Evaluation of competent person self-certification schemes report which is referenced in the consultation report.
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