# quangoes

NAME: Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH-SOC
YEAR: 1979
PM: CALLAGHAN, James
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: NAIRNE, Patrick
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: MARS Regulations (MARS) 1978 r.3
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1978/1006/regulation/3/made
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: MARS 1995
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2147/made
DESCRIPTION: Advises on how radioactive materials are safely used in medical tests.
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_of_Radioactive_Substances_Advisory_Committee
GOV_NOTES:
The Committee was established in 1979. Secretariat provided by Public Health England.  Funding subsumed in PHE core funds.  Members are appointed by Health Ministers.  This is a Statutory Advisory Committee.

GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/administration-of-radioactive-substances-advisory-committee


NAME: Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1975
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: HUNT, John
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Checks that top officials don’t get new jobs that create conflicts of interest.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advisory-committee-on-business-appointments
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advisory_Committee_on_Business_Appointments
PRECEDENTS:
Ministerial Code, Civil Service Management Code, Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991, and the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, (Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments)

GOV_NOTES:
Established 1975.  Staff are joint secretariat with House of Lords Appointments Committee. Secretary is Ekpe Attah.


NAME: Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 1971
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: ALLEN, Douglas
DEPT_PS: ABBEYDALE, Allen
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/contents
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: (Amendment) Order 2024
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/190/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Advises the government on how dangerous different drugs are and how they should be controlled.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advisory-council-on-the-misuse-of-drugs
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advisory_Council_on_the_Misuse_of_Drugs
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1971. Chair and membership are unremunerated posts but reimbursed for travel and subsistence.


NAME: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: BUSINESS
YEAR: 1975
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: PART, Antony
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Employment Protection Act 1975 p.1 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/71/section/1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: ER (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998 p.2 s.7
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/8/section/7
DESCRIPTION: Helps resolve work disputes and explains employment rights.
GOV_NOTES: Established 1975
GOV_URL: https://www.acas.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACAS
PRECEDENTS:
Conciliation Act 1896 (59 & 60 Vict. c. 30), 1960 Industrial Relations Services, 1972 Conciliation and Advisory Service


NAME: Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
SCOPE: UK
AREA: AG-FISH
YEAR: 2008
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: NORMINGTON, David
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Order 2008 s.3
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/576/article/3
DESCRIPTION: Gives farmers advice, market info, and research to improve food production.
GOV_URL: https://ahdb.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agri-Food_and_Biosciences_Institute
GOV_NOTES:
The AHDB was originally 'Under consideration' under the Public Bodies Reform Programme - now to be retained.  The figure for the total gross expenditure of £64,528,000 is classified as total operating expenditure in AHDB annual reports and accounts.


NAME: Animal and Plant Health Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 2014
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: HILL, Bronwyn
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Checks animals and plants for disease and carries out lab testing to protect health.
GOV_URL: https://apha.defra.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_and_Plant_Health_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) was established on 1 October 2014.  Currently around 2,300 staff work for APHA and are based at sites across Great Britain.  Chris Hadkiss became CEO in October 2014 and the remuneration shown is full year salary.  Chris Hadkiss chairs the Board as APHA are currently running without a Non-Executive Board Chair since Alexis Cleveland's final term ended on 30 September 2015.


NAME: Animals in Science Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 1986
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: CUBBON, Brian
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 s.19-20
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/14
DESCRIPTION: Advises on how animals are treated when used in experiments.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animals-in-science-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_Science_Committee
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1 Jan 2013.  The Committee replaced the Animal Procedures Committee as per EU Directive 2010/63. Chair and membership are unremunerated posts but reimbursed for travel and subsistence. Chair and members are ministerial appointees.


NAME: Arts and Humanities Research Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1998
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: PHILLIPS, Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Higher Education and Research Act 2017 s.29–31
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/29/contents
PRECEDENTS: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB) 1998
DESCRIPTION: Funds university research in subjects like history, literature, and design.
GOV_URL: https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/ahrc/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Humanities_Research_Council
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2005. To be merged into UKRI April 2018. Professor Andrew Thompson is an employee of the University of Exeter and is on secondment to the AHRC from 01-12-2015. The salary data shown is the amounts


NAME: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: SCI-INN-TECH
YEAR: 1994
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: KEMP, Peter
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Order 1994
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/611/made
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Higher Education and Research Act 2017 s.92
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/29/section/92
DESCRIPTION: Funds science that studies plants, animals, food, and health.
GOV_NOTES: Established 1994. To be merged into UKRI April 2018
GOV_URL: https://www.ukri.org/councils/bbsrc/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology_and_Biological_Sciences_Research_Council
PRECEDENTS:
Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC),  Agricultural and Food Research Council (AFRC), UK Research and Innovation


NAME: Boundary Commission for England
SCOPE: E
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1944
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: HOPKINS, Richard
TREASURY_PS: WILSON, Horace
DEPT_PS: WILSON, Horace
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 s.1-2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/56/enacted
DESCRIPTION: Suggests changes to where voting areas (constituencies) are drawn in England.
GOV_URL: https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Commission_for_England
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1944.  The Chair of the Commission is the Speaker of the House of Commons ex officio, but in practice he does not participate in the formulation of the Commissions recommendations, nor in the conduct of reviews.


NAME: Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland
SCOPE: NI
AREA: DEVOLVED
YEAR: 1986
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: SHEA, Patrick
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 s.1-2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/56/enacted
DESCRIPTION: Reviews and redraws voting areas in Northern Ireland.
GOV_URL: https://www.boundarycommission.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Commission_for_Northern_Ireland
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1986.  The Chairman of the Commission is the Speaker of the House of Commons; however in practice Commission meetings are chaired by the Deputy Chairman.  The current Deputy Chairman was appointed in September 2012. Last review is ongoing.


NAME: Boundary Commission for Scotland
SCOPE: SC
AREA: DEVOLVED
YEAR: 1944
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: HOPKINS, Richard
TREASURY_PS: WILSON, Horace
DEPT_PS: WILSON, Horace
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 s.1-2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/56/enacted
DESCRIPTION: Recommends changes to Scottish voting boundaries.
GOV_URL: https://www.bcomm-scotland.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_Commission_for_Scotland
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1944. The Chair is the Speaker of the House of Commons, but by convention he or she does not participate in the Commissions work. The Deputy Chair leads the Commission's work.


NAME: British Film Institute
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1933
PM: BALDWIN, Stanley
CABINET_PS: HANKEY, Maurice
TREASURY_PS: FISHER, Warren
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Cinematograph Films Act 1957, s.4
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1957/21/pdfs/ukpga_19570021_en.pdf
PRECEDENTS: British Film Institute Act 1949
DESCRIPTION: Funds UK films, runs cinemas, and keeps a national film archive.
GOV_URL: https://www.bfi.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Film_Institute
GOV_NOTES:
Became an NDPB on 1 April 2011. Gross income as stated includes £44.2m received in 2016-17 in our role as Lottery Distributor. Gross expenditure includes lottery awards made and in 2016-17 these are below income due to multi year awards totalling £56.6m being made covering the period to 2017 in prior years on the certainty of future lottery revenues and in line with DCMS recommendations and our 5 year plan, Film Forever. DCMS undertook a triennial review of the BFI in spring 2014.


NAME: British Hallmarking Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1973
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: ALLEN, Douglas
DEPT_PS: PHILIPS, George
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Hallmarking Act 1973 s.2-3
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/43
DESCRIPTION: Oversees how gold, silver, and other precious metals are tested and stamped.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/british-hallmarking-council
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Hallmarking_Council
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1973. The Secretary of the Council, Ms Geraldine Swanton, is a legal director in private practice with Shakespeare Martineau LLP in Birmingham. The Secretary is appointed by the Council for an undefined period. Ms Swanton received no remuneration from the Council for the work she carried out. Ms Swantons time was charged by Shakespeare Martineau LLP at an agreed rate of £230 plus VAT per hour. The amount of Shakespeare Martineau LLPs charges in respect of the Secretarys time varies from year to year in accordance with the time spent.


NAME: British Library
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1753
PM: PELHAM, Henry
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: SCROPE, John
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: British Library Act 1972 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/54
DESCRIPTION: Stores millions of books, maps, newspapers, and historic records for public access
GOV_URL: https://www.bl.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Library
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1753 as part of the British Museum. Officially established as British Library in July 1973


NAME: Central Arbitration Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: BUSINESS
YEAR: 1976
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: THORNTON, Peter
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 s.261–262
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/52/contents
DESCRIPTION: Settles disputes between employers and trade unions.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/central-arbitration-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Arbitration_Committee
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1976. The Ministry of Justice charges for time spent by the Chairman of the Central Arbitration Committee (Michael Burton) on CAC duties.


NAME: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 1997
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: PACKER, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: Directorate of Fisheries Research
DESCRIPTION: Researches UK seas and marine life to guide fishing and conservation.
GOV_URL: https://www.cefas.co.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_for_Environment,_Fisheries_and_Aquaculture_Science
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1997.  Cefas do not have a regulatory function but their Fish Health Inspectors at their Weymouth laboratory is regulated.  Adm Tom Karsten became CEO on 7 Sept 2015 the remuneration shown is full year salary.


NAME: Civil Justice Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1998
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: LEGG, Thomas
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Civil Procedure Act 1997, s.6
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/12/section/6
DESCRIPTION: Suggests ways to improve the civil (non-criminal) justice system.
GOV_URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/related-offices-and-bodies/advisory-bodies/cjc/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Justice_Council
GOV_NOTES:
Established under the Civil Procedure Act 1997. Of the non-Ministerial appointments, the Chair, the Deputy Chair and three of the members are judicial appointments (these three appointments were vacant until October 2012).  A Triennial Review, which started in October 2013 and is joint with the Family Justice Council, completed in March 2015.


NAME: Civil Nuclear Constabulary
SCOPE: UK
AREA: ENERGY
YEAR: 2005
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: BELL, Catherine
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Energy Act 2004, s.52–59
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/52
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Maritime Enforcement Powers (Specification of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary) Regulations 2023
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/172/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Guards nuclear sites and materials in the UK.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Nuclear_Constabulary
PRECEDENTS:
Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary established in 1955, Chapter 3, sections 51–71, of the Energy Act 2004


NAME: Commissioner for Public Appointments
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1995
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: BUTLER, Robin
AUTHORITY: ORDER
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Public Appointments Order in Council 2016
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://publicappointmentscommissioner.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OIC-2016-1.pdf
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Public Appointments Order in Council 2023
DESCRIPTION: Checks that public job appointments are made fairly and openly.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://publicappointmentscommissioner.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissioner_for_Public_Appointments
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL:
https://publicappointmentscommissioner.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Public-Appointments-Order-In-Council.pdf


NAME: Committee on Climate Change
SCOPE: UK
AREA: ENERGY
YEAR: 2008
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: WALLACE, Moira
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Climate Change Act 2008, s.32
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/27/contents
DESCRIPTION: Advises the government on meeting its climate change targets.
GOV_NOTES: Established 2008
GOV_URL: https://www.theccc.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Committee
PRECEDENTS:
new team to support the Civil Service’s official and Ministerial leadership and to drive implementation of the Civil Service Reform Plan


NAME: Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 1978
PM: CALLAGHAN, James
CABINET_PS: HUNT, John
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: NAIRNE, Patrick
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: Committee on Toxicity (COT)
DESCRIPTION: Reviews whether chemicals in food or products can cause genetic damage.
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
The last annual report was 2015. A copy can be found on the COT website, (http://cot.food.gov.uk/). This is a joint publication with COT/COM/COC.

GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/committee-on-mutagenicity-of-chemicals-in-food-consumer-products-and-the-environment


NAME: Committee on Radioactive Waste Management
SCOPE: UK
AREA: ENERGY
YEAR: 2003
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: BELL, Catherine
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Advises how to safely store and dispose of radioactive waste.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/committee-on-radioactive-waste-management
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_on_Radioactive_Waste_Management
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2003 and reconstituted 2007. Remuneration is from 15/16, not yet available for 16/17 financial year. Budget overseen by BEIS policy unit.


NAME: Committee on Standards in Public Life
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1994
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: BUTLER, Robin
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: House of Commons Resolution on 25 October 1994
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199394/cmhansrd/1994-10-25/Debate-1.html
DESCRIPTION: Promotes honesty, accountability, and integrity in public office.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-committee-on-standards-in-public-life
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_on_Standards_in_Public_Life
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1994. Christopher Kelly was Chair on 31 March 2013.  Lord Bew was appointed in September 2013.  Christopher Kelly was paid a flat rate of £50,000 a year, which had remained unchanged since his appointment.  The new Chair is being paid on the basis of a non-pensionable salary of £500 per day, with the expectation that he should to commit an average of 2-3 days a month, although this can increase significantly during Committee inquiries. Between April and September 2013, the interim Chair, David Prince CBE, was paid on the same basis as Lord Bew.


NAME: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
SCOPE: UK
AREA: FCO
YEAR: 1959
PM: MACMILLAN, Harold
CABINET_PS: BROOK, Norman
TREASURY_PS: MAKINS, Roger
DEPT_PS: MILLAR, Frederick
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: International Development Act 2002 pt.2 s.13
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/1/contents
PRECEDENTS: Commonwealth Scholarships Act of 1959
DESCRIPTION: Provides scholarships to students from Commonwealth countries to study in the UK.
GOV_URL: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_Scholarship_Commission_in_the_United_Kingdom
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1959. Members are paid an honorarium for each selection committee for which they assess applications.


NAME: Competition and Markets Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: BUSINESS
YEAR: 2013
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: DONNELLY, Martin
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, s.25
DESCRIPTION: Investigates unfair business practices and keeps markets competitive.
GOV_NOTES: Please note Dr Andrea Coscelli is Interim Chief Executive
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_and_Markets_Authority
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24/section/25#:~:text=25The%20Competition%20and%20Markets%20Authority&text=(1)There%20is%20to%20be,for%20the%20benefit%20of%20consumers.


NAME: Construction Industry Training Board
SCOPE: UK
AREA: BUSINESS
YEAR: 1964
PM: DOUGLAS-HOME, Alec
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: HELSBY, Laurence
DEPT_PS: POWELL, Richard
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Industrial Training Act 1964 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/16/enacted
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Industrial Training (Construction Board) Order 1964 (Amendment) Order 1992
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3048/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Helps the construction industry train workers and improve skills.
GOV_URL: https://www.citb.co.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_Industry_Training_Board
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1964.  The Chair has waived his entitlement to a salary. Board reformed and new Trustees appointed January 2015. Triennial review published December 2015.


NAME: Consumer Council for Water
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 2005
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: GHOSH, Helen
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Water Industry Act 1991, s.27
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/56/section/27
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Water Act 2003, s.34
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/37/section/34
PRECEDENTS: WaterVoice
DESCRIPTION: Handles complaints and speaks up for water customers in England and Wales.
GOV_URL: https://www.ccw.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Council_for_Water
GOV_NOTES:
Established in 2005 under the Water Industry Act 1991 as amended by the Water Act 2003. The CCW was originally 'Under consideration' under the Public Bodies Reform Programme - now to be retained. It is proposed to review CCWater in 2019. Chief Executive Salary includes bonus, retention allowance and employer's pension contribution.


NAME: Copyright Tribunal
SCOPE: UK
AREA: BUSINESS
YEAR: 1956
PM: EDEN, Anthony
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: WALKER-SMITH, Derek
DEPT_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, s.145
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/145
DESCRIPTION: Deals with disputes over copyright licensing and royalties.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/copyright-tribunal
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Tribunal
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1956. CT exists separately but as a function of the Intellectual Property Office, hence AO responsibility for CT is automatically assumed by IPO Accounting Officer.


NAME: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1996
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: LEGG, Thomas
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1995 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/53/section/1
PRECEDENTS: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 1964
DESCRIPTION: Pays compensation to people injured by violent crime.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_Injuries_Compensation_Authority
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1996.  Transitioned to Executive Agency status 1 April 2014. CE Remuneration is salary received for 2014-15, plus any bonus paid.  There are no public appointments.


NAME: Criminal Procedure Rule Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2004
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: PHILLIPS, Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Courts Act 2003, s.70
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/section/70
DESCRIPTION: Writes the rules for how criminal court cases are run in England and Wales.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-procedure-rule-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2004.  The first Criminal Procedure Rules were made in 2005 and the first consolidated Criminal Procedure Rules were made in 2010.  Minutes of meetings available on request.


NAME: Crown Commercial Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1991
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: BUTLER, Robin
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Buying Agency Trading Fund Order 1991
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/875/contents/made
PRECEDENTS: Buying Agency, ffice of Government Commerce, Government Procurement Service
DESCRIPTION: Helps public bodies buy goods and services at better value.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Commercial_Service
GOV_NOTES:
Established as the Buying Agency in 1991 as a Trading Fund.  Change of name to the Crown Commercial Service in 2014.


NAME: Crown Prosecution Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1986
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: OULTON, Derek
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23
DESCRIPTION: Decides whether to charge people with a crime and prosecutes cases in court.
GOV_URL: https://www.cps.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Prosecution_Service
GOV_NOTES:
Created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. Accounting Officers - CPS has two Accounting Officers. HM Treasury appointed the Director of Public Prosecutions (Perm Sec) as Accounting Officer, and the Director of Public Prosecutions has appointed the Chief Executive as an Additional Accounting Officer, with responsibility for preparing the Departments accounts and for transmitting them to the Comptroller and Auditor General. Under the terms of the Accounting Officers Memorandum, the relationship between the Departments principal and additional Accounting Officers, together with their respective responsibilities, is set out in writing. Last review - Challenge session held with Cabinet Secretary on CPS Departmental Improvement Plan. Ombudsman - PHSO for breaches relating to obligations under the Victims Code.


NAME: Defence Safety Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 2015
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: THOMPSON, Jonathan
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Investigates accidents and sets safety rules for military activities.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-safety-authority
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Safety_Authority
PRECEDENTS:
Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR)


NAME: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 2001
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: JACKLING, Roger
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA), Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
DESCRIPTION: Develops new technologies for UK defence and security.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Science_and_Technology_Laboratory
GOV_NOTES:
Re classified as a on vote Executive Agency 1 April 2017, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory raises its revenue through the sale of goods and services to customers, including government customers. Review to complete in January 2016.


NAME: Defra's Science Advisory Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 2004
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: LIDDLE, Roger
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Advises the government on science related to farming, food, and the environment.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/science-advisory-council
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2004.  Following an Independent review the SAC was re-modelled in August 2011 in line with review report recommendations.  70% of the expenditure figure is the cost of the Defra secretariat.


NAME: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: TRANSPORT
YEAR: 2014
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: RUTNAM, Philip
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/257/regulation/46/made
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/480/made
PRECEDENTS: Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
DESCRIPTION: Carries out driving tests and inspects vehicles for safety.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver_and_Vehicle_Standards_Agency
LEGISATION_PRIMARY:
Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment, Use and Certification) Regulations 1981(5) r.46

LEGISLATION_SECONDARY:
Driving Standards Agency and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Merger) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2014


NAME: Engineering Construction Industry Training Board
SCOPE: UK
AREA: EDUCATION
YEAR: 1964
PM: DOUGLAS-HOME, Alec
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: HELSBY, Laurence
DEPT_PS: ANDREW, G.
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Industrial Training Act 1982 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/10
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Industrial Training (Engineering Construction Board) Order 1991
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1305/schedule/1/made
DESCRIPTION: Helps train and qualify workers in engineering construction.
GOV_URL: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1991 (replacing the Engineering Industry Training Board that was established in 1964).  Chair remuneration is based on 2 days per week.   Triennial review published December 2015.


NAME: Equality and Human Rights Commission
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Equality Act 2006 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/3/contents
PRECEDENTS: Government Equalities Office (GEO)
DESCRIPTION: Enforces equality laws and defends human rights in the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equality_and_Human_Rights_Commission
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2007; government funding is grant-in-aid from sponsor department. Sponsorship responsibility moved from DCMS to the Government Equalities Office within DfE on 1st September 2015.


NAME: Family Justice Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2004
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: HEATON, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Family Procedure Rules 2010
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/contents
PRECEDENTS: Judicial Office of England and Wales​
DESCRIPTION: Improves how family court cases are handled, especially for children.
GOV_URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/related-offices-and-bodies/advisory-bodies/family-justice-council/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Justice_Council
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2004.  The FJC Secretariat became part of the President of the Family Division's Private Office in August 2012.  A Triennial review, which began in October 2013, was completed in March 2015.  The Government's final report was published on 14 July 2015 and recognises the need for the Council to retain its functions and to deliver them independently as a NDPB.


NAME: Family Procedure Rule Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2004
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: PHILLIPS, Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Courts Act 2003 s.75
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/section/75
DESCRIPTION: Writes the rules used in family court cases in England and Wales.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/family-procedure-rule-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2004.  Minutes of meetings from 2016 published on gov.uk and older minutes available on request


NAME: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 2000
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: PACKER, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Funds research on flood prevention and coastal protection.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-research-and-development-programme


NAME: Food Standards Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 2000
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: SCHOFIELD, Peter
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Food Standards Act 1999 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/28/contents
DESCRIPTION: Protects public health by ensuring food is safe and properly labelled.
GOV_URL: https://www.food.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Standards_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
Established by the Food Standards Act 1999. Heather Hancock became Chair as of April 2016. Catherine Brown stepped down as CE as of 31 March 2017.  Jason Feeney was acting Deputy Chief Executive until the substantive appointment was made.


NAME: Forestry Commission
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 1919
PM: LLOYD GEORGE, David
CABINET_PS: HANKEY, Maurice
TREASURY_PS: BRADBURY, John
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Forestry Act 1919 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/9-10/58/pdfs/ukpga_19190058_en.pdf
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Forestry Act 1967 s.1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10
DESCRIPTION: Looks after forests in England and promotes tree planting.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestry_Commission
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1919.  Forestry is a devolved matter; Natural Resource Wales and Forestry Commission Scotland are responsible to the corresponding administrations for forestry matters.  However, there are a number of subjects, such as tree health, that are dealt with on a cross border basis and funded through Westminster.  CE: Ian Gambles assumed the Accounting Officer responsibility upon his appointment as Director England in March 13; remuneration shown is full year salary.


NAME: Gambling Commission
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: STEPHENS, Jonathan
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Gambling Act 2005 s.20
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/20
DESCRIPTION: Regulates betting, casinos, lotteries, and online gambling in the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_Commission
GOV_NOTES:
The Gambling Commission was set up on the 1st October 2005 under the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005, which was fully implemented on 1st September 2007. It took over the role previously held by the Gaming Board of Great Britain.


NAME: Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 2005
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: GIEVE, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/11/crossheading/the-gangmasters-licensing-authority
DESCRIPTION: Tackles worker exploitation and illegal labour practices.
GOV_URL: https://www.gla.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangmasters_and_Labour_Abuse_Authority
GOV_NOTES:
Established April 2005.  Income is generated from Licensing £850,000. Role and remit of GLA has been subject to public consultation which closed 7 Dec 2015, substantial reform followed.


NAME: Government Internal Audit Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: TREASURY
YEAR: 2015
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/234/contents
DESCRIPTION: Checks government spending and processes to prevent waste or fraud.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-internal-audit-agency
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Internal_Audit_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
Established April 2015. The increase reflects the expansion of the Agency with five Departmental customers and their teams joining in the year


NAME: Government Knowledge & Information Management Profession
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CS
YEAR: 2009
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: cross-government Knowledge Council
DESCRIPTION: Helps public bodies organise and protect records and data.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-knowledge-information-management-profession


NAME: Government Legal Department (CS)
SCOPE: UK
AREA: AG-FISH
YEAR: 1872
PM: GLADSTONE, William
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: Treasury Solicitor’s Dept
DESCRIPTION: Provides legal advice and lawyers for UK government departments.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-legal-department
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Legal_Department
GOV_NOTES:
GLD is an executive agency as noted in the "date established" column. The position of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive are held by the same person so the Chair information has been left blank with only the Chief Executive information listed. There are 3 non executive appointments to the Board.


NAME: Government Occupational Psychology Profession (CS)
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CS
YEAR: 1942
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
TREASURY_PS: HOPKINS, Richard
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Helps improve how public sector organisations recruit and support staff.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-occupational-psychology-profession/about


NAME: Higher Education Statistics Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: EDUCATION
YEAR: 1993
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: CAINES, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Higher Education and Research Act 2017 s.2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/29/section/2
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3201/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Collects and publishes data about UK universities and students.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Education_Statistics_Agency
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY:
Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (Disclosure of Higher Education Student Information) Regulations 2009


NAME: Historic England
SCOPE: E
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1984
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Heritage Act 1983 s.32
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/47/section/32
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/9/contents
DESCRIPTION: Protects historic buildings and sites and gives grants to preserve them.
GOV_URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_England
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1984 as English Heritage. This was separated into two organisations from 1 April 2015. A new charity - The English Heritage Trust - took on responsibility for running the National Heritage Collection (NHC) of historic sites and monuments under the terms of a licence agreement, which runs for an initial period of eight years. The public body changed is name to Historic England, and retains the statutory responsibilities of the former English Heritage.


NAME: HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 1856
PM: RUSSELL, John
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 s.28
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/21/section/28
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Policing and Crime Act 2017 s.6
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/3/part/1/chapter/2
DESCRIPTION: Inspects police forces and fire services for effectiveness.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Majesty%27s_Inspectorate_of_Constabulary_and_Fire_%26_Rescue_Services


NAME: House of Lords Appointments Commission
SCOPE: UK
AREA: INDEPENDENT
YEAR: 2000
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: WILSON, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Recommends people for non-political seats in the House of Lords.
GOV_URL: https://lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Lords_Appointments_Commission
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2000.  Staff are joint secretariat with Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. Supported by staff of the Civil Service Commission. Broadly equivalent to 2.3 FTE.


NAME: Housing Ombudsman
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOUSING
YEAR: 1996
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Localism Act 2011 pt.7 c.6
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/20/part/7
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 s.41
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/36/section/41
DESCRIPTION: Investigates complaints about social housing landlords in England.
GOV_URL: https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_Ombudsman
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1 April 1997 but ceased to operate under the Independent Housing Ombudsman Scheme from 1 April 2013 as a result of change in governance arrangements to become Corporation Sole, known as the 'Housing Ombudsman'.  No longer has a Chairman, as of 1 April 2013. Denise Fowler has been appointed as the Corporation Sole on the 11th of March 2015.


NAME: Human Tissue Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 2005
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: CRISP, Nigel
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Human Tissue Act 2004 s.13-14
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/30/section/13
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1523/contents
DESCRIPTION: Regulates how human tissue is stored and used for research, transplant, or teaching.
GOV_URL: https://www.hta.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Tissue_Authority
GOV_NOTES:
The original public bodies reform proposal was to abolish the HTA but following consultation the decision was made not to proceed with abolition. A further independent review of the HTA was undertaken by Justin McCracken in 2013. The McCracken Review was published in July 2013 and the Government has accepted all the recommendations.


NAME: Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2009
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: CHAKRABARTI, Sumantra
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Reviews and advises on preventing deaths in prisons and police custody.
GOV_URL: https://iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2009.  Co-sponsored and funded by Ministry of Justice, Department of Health and Home Office.


NAME: Independent Agricultural Appeals Panel
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 2002
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: WILSON, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Hears appeals from farmers about decisions affecting subsidies or land rules.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/independent-agricultural-appeals-panel
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
There is no fixed Chair, three Panel Members will sit at each hearing with one being nominated as Chair. The IAAP does not have any formal structure and is administered by a team in the Rural Payments Agency.


NAME: Independent Commission for Aid Impact
SCOPE: UK
AREA: FCO
YEAR: 2011
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: FRASER, Simon
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Reviews how well UK foreign aid is spent.
GOV_URL: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Commission_for_Aid_Impact
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2011. ICAI is subject to DFID's internal audit arrangements. The Comptroller and Auditor General also has full access to undertake value for money and financial audits.


NAME: Independent Medical Expert Group
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 2010
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: JEFFREY, William
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: 2010 Lord Boyce review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
DESCRIPTION: Advises on medical issues affecting UK armed forces veterans.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/independent-medical-expert-group
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2010 on an interim basis and as a permanent advisory NDPB in 2013. Triennial Review completed in July 2015.


NAME: Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2020
PM: JOHNSON, Boris
CABINET_PS: SEDWILL, Mark
TREASURY_PS: SCHOLAR, Tom
DEPT_PS: HEATON, Richard
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act sh.2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/2
DESCRIPTION: Makes sure EU and EEA citizens' rights are protected after Brexit.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://ima-citizensrights.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Monitoring_Authority_for_the_Citizens%27_Rights_Agreements


NAME: Innovate UK
SCOPE: UK
AREA: SCI-INN-TECH
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: WATMORE, Ian
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Higher Education and Research Act 2017 s.96
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/29/section/96
PRECEDENTS: Technology Strategy Board
DESCRIPTION: Funds businesses to develop new products, services, or technologies.
GOV_URL: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innovate_UK
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2007. To be merged into UKRI April 2018. Chair's remuneration goes towards a charitable donation. Non-consolidated bonus, benefits in kind and pension arrangements do not apply to Governing Board members.


NAME: Insolvency Rules Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1986
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: OULTON, Derek
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Insolvency Act 1976 s.10
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/60/enacted
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Insolvency Act 1986, s.413
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/45/section/413
DESCRIPTION: Helps shape the rules for bankruptcies and company closures.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/insolvency-rules-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1976 and re-constituted 1986.  The Chair and members are unremunerated, although they can claim expenses.  The Insolvency Service provides the Secretariat.


NAME: Intellectual Property Office
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1852
PM: RUSSELL, John
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Patents Act 1977 pt.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Intellectual Property Act 2014 s.16
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18
DESCRIPTION: Registers patents, trademarks, and designs in the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_Property_Office_(United_Kingdom)
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1852, (Intellectual Property Office) IPO became the operating name of Patent Office April 2007.  John Alty was seconded to BIS during the report period; remuneration shown is full year salary. Budget shown as nil, IPO generated £3,466,706.00 in dividends for BEIS in 2016-17.


NAME: Investigatory Powers Tribunal
SCOPE: UK
AREA: INDEPENDENT
YEAR: 2000
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: CHILCOT, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, s.65–70
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/23/part/IV/crossheading/the-tribunal
DESCRIPTION: Deals with complaints about unlawful surveillance by public organisations.
GOV_URL: https://investigatorypowerstribunal.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigatory_Powers_Tribunal
GOV_NOTES:
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal was established by virtue of Section 65 of RIPA. The Tribunal assumed the jurisdictions previously held by Interception of Communications Tribunal, the Security Service Tribunal, the Intelligence Services Tribunal and the complaints function of the Commissioner appointed under the Police Act 1997. The President is paid expenses only. Departmental sponsorship costs are not separately identifiable in Home Office accounts. The annual report covers the calendar year 2012, but in the "annual report" column we have to put it down as 2012-13


NAME: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 1991
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: ANDREWS, Derek
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Environmental Protection Act 1990 p.5
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/5
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 s.31
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/31
DESCRIPTION: Advises on wildlife protection and nature conservation across the UK.
GOV_URL: https://jncc.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Nature_Conservation_Committee
GOV_NOTES:
"Established in 1990 - reconstituted in 2006.  Chair's remuneration is based on two days per week. Government funding is made up of:


NAME: Leasehold Advisory Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOUSING
YEAR: 1994
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: DINTON, Wilson
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Gives free advice on leasehold properties, ground rent, and housing disputes.
GOV_URL: https://www.lease-advice.org/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leasehold_Advisory_Service
GOV_NOTES:
Established under company Law in 1994. Classified as a public body in 2005. Triennial review in progress 2014/15


NAME: Legal Aid Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2013
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: BRENNAN, Ursula
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 p.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/10/contents
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/480/contents
DESCRIPTION: Provides funding for people who cannot afford legal representation.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/legal-aid-agency
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_Aid_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
Established April 2013 following the abolition of the Legal Services Commission as a result of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012, principally to improve clarity of accountability for and control of expenditure on legal aid.


NAME: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 2003
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: CRISP, Nigel
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Human Medicines Regulations 2012 s.9
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/contents
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 p.1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/3
PRECEDENTS: Medicines Control Agency and the Medical Devices Agency
DESCRIPTION: Approves and monitors medicines and medical devices in the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicines_and_Healthcare_products_Regulatory_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
Trading Fund.  There are ten non-executive members of the Board (one chairman and nine non executive directors) and two executive members (Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer)


NAME: Military Engineering Experimental Establishment
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 1946
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
TREASURY_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
DEPT_PS: POWELL, Richard
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Former defence site for military engineering research and testing.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://mexe.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Engineering_Experimental_Establishment
PRECEDENTS:
Experimental Bridging Establishment, the Experimental Demolition Establishment, and the Experimental Tunnelling Establishment


NAME: National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 2013
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: SEDWILL, Mark
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Crime and Courts Act 2013 s.14
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/14
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: National Crime Agency (Remuneration Review Body) Regulations 2013
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1958/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Recommends pay for staff working at the National Crime Agency.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-crime-agency-remuneration-review-body
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
The NCA was established by the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and became operational on 7 October 2013. The NCARRB was established under the National Crime Agency (Remuneration Review Body) Regulations which came into force on 29 August 2013.


NAME: National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation
SCOPE: UK
AREA: WORK-PNS
YEAR: 2008
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: LEWIS, Leigh
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Pensions Act 2008 s.67
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/30/section/67
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/673
DESCRIPTION: Runs a workplace pension scheme for UK workers.
GOV_URL: https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/schemeweb/nest.html
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Employment_Savings_Trust
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY:
Application of Pension Legislation to the National Employment Savings Trust Corporation Regulations 2011

GOV_NOTES:
NEST Corporation is a body corporate set up in July 2010 as the successor to the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) and is funded by i) Grant-in-aid which covers costs associated with being an NDPB; ii) A government loan; iii)State aid which reduces the interest on the loan from the commercial rate of interest to the Government rate of borrowing. It has dual status as an Executive NDPB and a Public Corporation. In the 2014/15 financial year NEST Corporation received £87.8m in the form of a government (DWP) loan with interest at the standard government rate.


NAME: National Heritage Memorial Fund
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1980
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: HALL, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Heritage Act 1980 p.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/17/part/I
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: National Lottery etc. Act 1993 s.36
DESCRIPTION: Gives grants to save historic and culturally important items for the UK.
GOV_NOTES: Established 1980.
GOV_URL: https://www.nhmf.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Heritage_Memorial_Fund
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/39/part/II/crossheading/the-trustees-of-the-national-heritage-memorial-fund


NAME: National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 2025
PM: STARMER, KEIR
CABINET_PS: WORMALD, Christopher
TREASURY_PS: BOWLER, James
DEPT_PS: JONES, Darren
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Coordinates major UK infrastructure upgrades and service reforms.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-infrastructure-and-service-transformation-authority


NAME: National Portrait Gallery
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1856
PM: RUSSELL, John
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Gallery Act 1856 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/19-20/29/enacted
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Museums and Galleries Act 1992 sh.3
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/44
DESCRIPTION: Houses portraits of famous UK figures from history to today.
GOV_URL: https://www.npg.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Portrait_Gallery,_London
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1856. The Chief Executive/Secretary remuneration included in this return relates to Sandy Nairne CBE, who retired as the Gallery's Director in February 2015. His successor, Dr Nicholas Cullinan, took up the post of Director in April 2015.


NAME: Natural History Museum
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1753
PM: PELHAM, Henry
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: British Museum Act 1963 p.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1963/24
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Museums and Galleries Act 1992 sh.8
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/44
DESCRIPTION: Holds one of the world’s largest collections of animals, plants, and fossils.
GOV_URL: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_History_Museum,_London
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1753. Last review in 2009 as part of a DCMS Peer Review Pilot. Periodic external reviews of the quality of the Museum's science.


NAME: NHS Counter Fraud Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 2017
PM: MAY, Theresa
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: SCHOLAR, Tom
DEPT_PS: WORMALD, Christopher
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Health Service Act 2006, s.28
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/41/section/28
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/958/contents
DESCRIPTION: Investigates fraud involving NHS funds or services.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://cfa.nhs.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_Counter_Fraud_Authority
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY:
NHS Counter Fraud Authority (Establishment, Constitution, and Staff and Other Transfer Provisions) Order 2017


NAME: NHS England
SCOPE: E
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 2013
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: O’BRIEN, Una
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Health and Social Care Act 2012 s.9
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/9
DESCRIPTION: Runs the NHS in England and allocates its funding and services.
GOV_URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_England
GOV_NOTES:
The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) was established on 1 October 2012 as an executive non-departmental public body. Since 1 April 2013, the NHS Commissioning Board has used the name NHS England for operational purposes.  Prior to this, the NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority, in existence from October 2011 to 30 September 2012, was established to design the proposed commissioning landscape and develop its business functions.


NAME: NHS Pay Review Body
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 1983
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: ARMSTRONG, Robert
TREASURY_PS: WASS, Douglas
DEPT_PS: WASS, Douglas
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Recommends pay levels for NHS staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nhs-pay-review-body
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_Pay_Review_Body
GOV_NOTES:
The NHSPRB was originally established in 1983 as the Review Body for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. It now encompasses all non-medical staff employed in the NHS under Agenda for Change.


NAME: NS&I
SCOPE: UK
AREA: TREASURY
YEAR: 1861
PM: RUSSELL, John
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Savings Bank Act 1971 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/29
PRECEDENTS: Post Office Savings Bank
DESCRIPTION: Offers government-backed savings products to the public
GOV_URL: https://www.nsandi.com/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Savings_and_Investments
GOV_NOTES:
The origins of NS&I can be traced back over 150 years to 1861. Ed Anderson has been Chairman since January 2017.


NAME: Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board
SCOPE: UK
AREA: ENERGY
YEAR: 2011
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: WALLACE, Moira
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Ensures future funds are available to cover nuclear cleanup costs.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-liabilities-financing-assurance-board
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established March 2009.  The annual report is included DECC's annual report.  Board members finished their term on 31 Oct 2015.  Ministers have agreed to the appointment of new members. However we are waiting for the outcome of the Nuclear Delivery Option work, and the future role of NLFAB, before recruiting new members.


NAME: Nuclear Research Advisory Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 1996
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: STEWART, Moray
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Advises government on nuclear science and technology.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-research-advisory-council
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Triennial Review complete. Government funding for both NRAC and Defence Nuclear Safety Committee (DNSC) are aggregated, see funding for DNSC.


NAME: Office for Budget Responsibility
SCOPE: UK
AREA: TREASURY
YEAR: 2010
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/4
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Budget Responsibility Act 2024 s.1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/24/section/1
DESCRIPTION: Forecasts public finances and checks whether the government is meeting economic goals.
GOV_URL: https://obr.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_for_Budget_Responsibility
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2010. The OBR was erroneously shown as an advisory body in Public Bodies 2012. Robert Chote receives a payment equivalent to 20 per cent of his annual fee into his personal pension scheme, which amounts to £28,700.


NAME: Office of the Public Guardian
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: ALLAN, Alexander
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Mental Capacity Act 2005, s.57–61
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/part/2/crossheading/the-public-guardian
DESCRIPTION: Oversees lasting power of attorney and protects vulnerable adults' rights.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Guardian
GOV_NOTES:
Established in 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. OPG is wholly funded from fee income with the exception of Exemptions and Remissions which are funded by the taxpayer in compliance with Managing Public Money. CE Remuneration is salary received for 2016-17, plus any bonus paid. Provision from 2017-18 Resource Estimate -£1910k. As an Executive Agency, the Chief Exec is the chair of the management board. The members appointment information is for Non-Executive directors on the board. Of the 1398 staff, 1135 are payroll, 263 are non payroll. Alan Eccles CBE is both Chair and Chief Executive.


NAME: Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning
SCOPE: UK
AREA: ENERGY
YEAR: 2015
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: LOVEGROVE, Stephen
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Petroleum Act 1998 p.4
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/part/IV
DESCRIPTION: Regulates oil and gas activities at sea, including platform removal.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/offshore-petroleum-regulator-for-environment-and-decommissioning


NAME: Parades Commission for Northern Ireland
SCOPE: NI
AREA: INDEPENDENT
YEAR: 1997
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: PILLING, Joseph
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 s.1-2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/2
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Public Processions (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2005/857/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Regulates public marches to prevent disorder and promote fairness.
GOV_URL: https://www.paradescommission.org/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parades_Commission
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1998. Supported by a secretariat, seconded from the Civil Service. Secondments are managed by the Northern Ireland Office.


NAME: Parole Board
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1968
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: ALLEN, Douglas
DEPT_PS: COLDSTREAM, George
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Criminal Justice Act 1967 s.59
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/80
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 p.4
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/21
DESCRIPTION: Decides if prisoners can be safely released on parole before serving their full sentence.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/parole-board
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parole_Board_for_England_and_Wales
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1967.   Triennial Review combined stage one and stage two Report published in January 2015.


NAME: Pension Protection Fund
SCOPE: UK
AREA: WORK-PNS
YEAR: 2005
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: LEWIS, Leigh
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Pensions Act 2004 s.107–115
DESCRIPTION: Pays compensation to people whose workplace pensions have collapsed.
GOV_NOTES: Remuneration, staff and financial information is included under the Pensions Ombudsman entry.
GOV_URL: https://ppf.co.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pension_Protection_Fund
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/35/part/1/crossheading/collecting-information-relevant-to-the-board-of-the-pension-protection-fund


NAME: Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 1964
PM: DOUGLAS-HOME, Alec
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: HELSBY, Laurence
DEPT_PS: WINNIFRITH, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 s.10
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/14/section/10
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Rules 1974
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/1136/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Hears appeals about plant breeding rights and seed regulations.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/plant-varieties-and-seeds-tribunal
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Tribunal has not sat since 1984. Defra has now agreed with Cabinet Office that it will not be transferred to HM Courts and Tribunals Service under the Public Bodies Act. Will be reviewed when Scottish Government concludes its review of tribunals and decides whether to set up its own PVST. This will not be before 2019.


NAME: Police Discipline Appeals Tribunal
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 1996
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: DINTON, Wilson
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Police Act 1996 s.63
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/section/63
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 sh.16
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/13/schedule/16
DESCRIPTION: Hears appeals from police officers facing misconduct action.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/police-discipline-appeals-tribunal
GOV_NOTES:
The current arrangements for Police Appeals Tribunals are set out in the Police Act 1996, Schedule 6 (as amended) and the Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2012.


NAME: Police Remuneration Review Body
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 2014
PM: CAMERON, David
CABINET_PS: HEYWOOD, Jeremy
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: SEDWILL, Mark
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, s.131–134
PRECEDENTS: Police Negotiating Board
DESCRIPTION: Recommends annual pay levels for police officers.
GOV_NOTES: Established in 2014 to replace the PNB
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/police-remuneration-review-body
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Remuneration_Review_Body
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/part/11/crossheading/review-bodies-for-police-remuneration-etc


NAME: Prison Service Pay Review Body
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2001
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: WILSON, Richard
TREASURY_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
DEPT_PS: PHILLIPS, Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 s.128
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/128
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Prison Service (Pay Review Body) Regulations 2001
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1161/contents/made
DESCRIPTION: Advises on pay for prison officers and related staff.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prison-services-pay-review-body
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2001. The Secretariat for the PSPRB, as with all pay review bodies, is provided by the independent Office of Manpower Economics.


NAME: Probation Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 1907
PM: CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: MURRAY, George
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Probation of Offenders Act 1907
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1907/17/pdfs/ukpga_19070017_en.pdf
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Offender Management Act 2007 p.1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/21/part/1
DESCRIPTION: Oversees people serving community sentences or released from prison in England and Wales.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/probation-service
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probation_Service_(England_and_Wales)
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2008.  The arrangements for the governance, accountability, financing, staffing and operation of NOMS, are set out in the Agency framework agreement and agreed between the Secretary of State and the Chief Executive, and approved by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury - this was last updated March 2015. As an Executive Agency, the Chief Exec is the chair of the management board.  The members appointment information is for Non-Executive directors on the board.  From 1 April 2017 NOMS has been re-named Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.


NAME: Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1952
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: BROOK, Norman
TREASURY_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
DEPT_PS: PHIL:IPS. Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Export Control Act 2002 s.10
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/28/section/10
PRECEDENTS: Waverly Committee
DESCRIPTION: Advises whether important UK artworks should be kept in the country.
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reviewing_Committee_on_the_Export_of_Works_of_Art
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1952.  The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art receives no direct government funding. Its costs are met out of the grant given by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Arts Council for England.

GOV_URL:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-collections-and-cultural-property/reviewing-committee-0


NAME: Royal Air Force Museum
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 1972
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: ALLEN, Douglas
DEPT_PS: DREW, Arthur
AUTHORITY: CHARTER
DESCRIPTION: Preserves and displays the history of the RAF through aircraft and exhibitions.
GOV_URL: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force_Museum
GOV_NOTES:
Triennial Review findings published 9 Feb 17.  Key recommendation that the RAF Museum, along with the other Service Museums, remain necessary and should continue to deliver a public service in support of agreed MoD objectives as Non Departmental Public Bodies.


NAME: Science and Technology Facilities Council
SCOPE: UK
AREA: SCI-INN-TECH
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: DEVEREUX, Robert
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Science and Technology Act 1965 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/4
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2007/0110753461
DESCRIPTION: Funds large research labs and science projects in physics and space.
GOV_URL: https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Technology_Facilities_Council
PRECEDENTS:
Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council & Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils

GOV_NOTES:
Formed as a new Research Council in 2007 through a merger of the Council for Central Laboratory of the Research Councils and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research council and the transfer of responsibility for nuclear physics from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. To be merged into UKRI April 2018


NAME: Science Museum Group
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1857
PM: RUSSELL, John
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: National Heritage Act 1983 s.9-11
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/6-7/51
DESCRIPTION: Runs national museums of science and industry across the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Museum_Group
GOV_NOTES:
The National Museum of Science and Industry and the Museum of Science and Industry Manchester merged to form the Science Museum Group on 1 February 2012.  From 2013-14 the museums have taken over the statutory functions of the Railway Heritage Committee.


NAME: Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 2009
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: JEFFREY, William
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Advises on health risks from tasers and similar weapons.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/science-advisory-committee-on-the-medical-implications-of-less-lethal-weapons/about

WIKIPEDIA_URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_Advisory_Committee_on_the_Medical_Implications_of_Less-Lethal_Weapons


NAME: Security Industry Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 2003
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: GIEVE, John
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Private Security Industry Act 2001 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/12/crossheading/the-security-industry-authority
DESCRIPTION: Licenses and regulates security guards, door staff, and CCTV operators.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/security-industry-authority
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Industry_Authority
GOV_NOTES:
The SIA was established under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.  Elizabeth France is Chair.  Remuneration is  based on 2.5 working days per week (according to the Terms of reference on file)


NAME: Security Vetting Appeals Panel
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 1997
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: BUTLER, Robin
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Reviews appeals from people denied government security clearance.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/security-vetting-appeals-panel
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1997. Not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Costs included in Cabinet Office Accounts


NAME: Sentencing Council for England and Wales
SCOPE: E
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2010
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: CHAKRABARTI, Sumantra
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Coroners and Justice Act 2009 p.4
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/25/part/4/chapter/1
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Sentencing Council for England and Wales (Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/600/pdfs/uksi_20100600_en.pdf?article-3-1
DESCRIPTION: Sets guidelines for judges on how to sentence offenders.
GOV_URL: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentencing_Council
GOV_NOTES:
In 2010, the Sentencing Council replaced the Sentencing Guidelines Council (2004) and the Sentencing Advisory Panel (2004). The Lord Chief Justice is the president of the Sentencing Council. In his role he provides oversight to the Council and appoints judicial members. Board members - full time judicial members are not paid. The magistrate member is paid. Non judicial members who do not hold other public service roles are paid (currently 4 of 6)


NAME: Serious Fraud Office
SCOPE: UK
AREA: AG-FISH
YEAR: 1988
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: ANDREWS, Derek
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Criminal Justice Act 1987 p.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/38/part/I/crossheading/serious-fraud-office
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 s.207-211
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/56
DESCRIPTION: Investigates and prosecutes serious or complex fraud and corruption.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/serious-fraud-office
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serious_Fraud_Office_(United_Kingdom)
GOV_NOTES:
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) was established by the Criminal Justice Act 1987. The Director of the Serious Fraud Office is an executive position. The position of  Chair of the Board and Chief Executive are held by the same person so the information has been left blank with only the Chief Executive information listed.


NAME: Social Mobility Commission
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 2010
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: O’DONNELL, Gus
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Child Poverty Act 2010 s.8–9
DESCRIPTION: Advises on policies to improve opportunities for disadvantaged people.
GOV_NOTES: Established 2012.
GOV_URL: https://socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Mobility_Commission
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/9/part/1/crossheading/social-mobility-and-child-poverty-commission


NAME: Social Science Research Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HEALTH
YEAR: 1965
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: HELSBY, Laurence
DEPT_PS: HEYWORTH, Geoffrey
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Guides government on using social science evidence in policymaking.
GOV_NOTES: Established 2008.
GOV_URL: https://www.ssrc.org/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
PRECEDENTS:
Committee on Social Science Research (chaired by Lord Heyworth), Social Science Research Council (SSRC) was established by Royal Charter in 1965


NAME: Student Loans Company
SCOPE: UK
AREA: EDUCATION
YEAR: 1989
PM: THATCHER, Margaret
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: MIDDLETON, Peter
DEPT_PS: HANCOCK, David
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Education (Student Loans) Regulations 1998
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/211/made
DESCRIPTION: Manages student loan payments and repayments across the UK.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_Loans_Company
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1989. Government funding and expenditure figures represent UK totals from DfE and the Devolved Administrations.


NAME: The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1958
PM: MACMILLAN, Harold
CABINET_PS: BROOK, Norman
TREASURY_PS: MAKINS, Roger
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Public Records Act 1958 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/6-7/51
DESCRIPTION: Advises on what public records should be kept long-term.
GOV_URL: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/our-role/advisory-council/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advisory_Council_on_National_Records_and_Archives
GOV_NOTES:
Established under the Public Records Act 1958 as the Advisory Council on Public Records.  Sponsorship responsibility transferred from MoJ to DCMS on 17th September 2015 under a Machinery of Government Change.


NAME: The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
SCOPE: NI
AREA: INDEPENDENT
YEAR: 2023
PM: SUNAK, Rishi
CABINET_PS: CASE, Simon
TREASURY_PS: BOWLER, James
DEPT_PS: HARRISON, Julie
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 p.1-2
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://icrir.independent-inquiry.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
Investigates and shares facts about unresolved deaths and harm during the Northern Ireland conflict.


NAME: The Pensions Ombudsman
SCOPE: UK
AREA: WORK-PNS
YEAR: 1991
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: PARTRIDGE, Michael
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Pension Schemes Act 1993 p.10
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/48
DESCRIPTION: Resolves disputes and complaints about pension schemes.
GOV_URL: https://www.pensions-ombudsman.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pensions_Ombudsman
GOV_NOTES:
Same organisation as PPF Ombudsman, so appointment and business information is also shown under PPF Ombudsman entry.


NAME: Treasure Valuation Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 1997
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: PHILLIPS, Hayden
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Treasure Act 1996 s.3
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/24/section/3
DESCRIPTION: Sets the value of archaeological finds declared as treasure.
GOV_URL: https://finds.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Valuation_Committee
GOV_NOTES:
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport provides £98,830 funding to The British Museum Great Court Ltd for the administration of the Treasure Act 1996 including servicing the Treasure Valuation Committee.


NAME: UK Hydrographic Office
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFENCE
YEAR: 1795
PM: NONE
CABINET_PS: NONE
TREASURY_PS: NONE
DEPT_PS: NONE
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Produces charts and maps for safe navigation at sea.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-hydrographic-office
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Hydrographic_Office
GOV_NOTES:
As a Trading Fund, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) raises its revenue through the sale of goods and services to customers. Review completed July 2015.


NAME: UK Integrated Security Fund
SCOPE: UK
AREA: HOME
YEAR: 2022
PM: JOHNSON, Boris
CABINET_PS: CASE, Simon
TREASURY_PS: BOWLER, James
DEPT_PS: RYCROFT, Matthew
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Funds security programmes that protect UK interests overseas.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
PRECEDENTS:
replacing the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund - provides financing for programmes overseas that address conflict prevention, stability, counter-terrorism


NAME: UK Space Agency
SCOPE: UK
AREA: SCI-INN-TECH
YEAR: 2008
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: KERSLAKE, Bob
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Space Industry Act 2018
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/5/contents
PRECEDENTS: British National Space Centre
DESCRIPTION: Oversees the UK’s civil space programme and supports the space industry
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Space_Agency
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2008.  Chair remuneration represents payment to John Lewis Partnership for Chair's services in 2013/14.  CE remuneration includes London allowance of £3,500.  2013-14 annual report published in Houses of Parliament in July 2014. Commissioners are eligible to claim remuneration of up to £4k plus T&S. Report of Triennial Review in 2014 may not be published following decision to withdraw majority funding by Whitehall departments in 2016-17, implications of which are still being explored.


NAME: UK Statistics Authority
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CABINET
YEAR: 2008
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: O’DONNELL, Gus
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 p.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/18/contents
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Official Statistics Order 2023
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348248975
DESCRIPTION: Oversees the UK’s official statistics and ensures they’re trustworthy.
GOV_URL: https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Statistics_Authority
GOV_NOTES:
Established under Statistics and Registration Act 2007.  CE remuneration is 15/16 salary, following appointment on 1 July 2014. Public Administration Select Committee: Review of the 2007 Act undertaken in 2012/13. Staff employed is based on the FTE as at 31 March 2017.


NAME: Valuation Tribunal for England
SCOPE: E
AREA: COMM-LOCAL
YEAR: 1992
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: WILSON, Richard
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Local Government Finance Act 1992 s.15
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/14/section/15
DESCRIPTION: Handles appeals about council tax and business rates.
GOV_URL: https://valuationtribunal.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valuation_Tribunal_for_England
GOV_NOTES:
Established 2009 by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.  Annual report and financial information contained in VTS Report.


NAME: Valuation Tribunal Service
SCOPE: UK
AREA: COMM-LOCAL
YEAR: 2004
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: DEVEREUX, Robert
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Local Government Act 2003 s.105
DESCRIPTION: Provides administrative support to valuation tribunals in England.
GOV_NOTES: Established on 1 April 2004 under the Local Government Act 2003.
GOV_URL: https://valuationtribunal.gov.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26/part/8/chapter/1/crossheading/valuation-tribunal-service


NAME: Veterinary Products Committee
SCOPE: UK
AREA: DEFRA
YEAR: 1970
PM: WILSON, Harold
CABINET_PS: TREND, Burke
TREASURY_PS: ALLEN, Douglas
DEPT_PS: ENGHOLM, Basil
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 s.28
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/regulation/28
DESCRIPTION: Advises government on the safety and use of veterinary medicines.
GOV_URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterinary-products-committee
WIKIPEDIA_URL: N/A
GOV_NOTES:
Established in 1970 by an order made under the Medicines Act 1968.  In 2005 the order was revoked by the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005. However, the regulations, which are revoked and replaced regularly, provided that there should continue to be a VPC. Chair's appointment is paid on preparation and attendance fee per meeting basis.


NAME: Victims' Commissioner
SCOPE: UK
AREA: JUSTICE
YEAR: 2007
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: ALLAN, Alexander
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 p.3
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 s.22
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/21
DESCRIPTION: Promotes the interests and rights of victims of crime in England and Wales.
GOV_NOTES: N/A
GOV_URL: https://victimscommissioner.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victims%27_Commissioner
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28/part/3/chapter/3/crossheading/commissioner-for-victims-and-witnesses


NAME: VisitBritain
SCOPE: UK
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 2003
PM: BLAIR, Tony
CABINET_PS: TURNBULL, Andrew
TREASURY_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
DEPT_PS: STREET, Susan
AUTHORITY: LAW
LEGISATION_PRIMARY: Development of Tourism Act 1969 s.1
LEGISLATION_PRIMARY_URL: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/51
PRECEDENTS: British Tourist Authority and the English Tourism Council
DESCRIPTION: Promotes the UK as a tourist destination abroad.
GOV_URL: https://www.visitbritain.com/en
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisitBritain
GOV_NOTES:
The British Tourist Authority was established under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 and trades as VisitBritain (VB)  and VisitEngland (VE):  VB and VE expenditure and activities are reported separately in this document. A triennial review of VB and VE was completed on 12th March 2015


NAME: VisitEngland
SCOPE: E
AREA: CT-MED-SP
YEAR: 2009
PM: BROWN, Gordon
CABINET_PS: ODONNELL, Gus
TREASURY_PS: MACPHERSON, Nicholas
DEPT_PS: STEPHENS, Jonathan
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Supports tourism and holiday industries across England.
GOV_URL: https://www.visitengland.com/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisitEngland
GOV_NOTES:
The English Tourist Board, now known as VisitEngland was created by the Development of Tourism Act, 1969.  The Board's expenses and work of the VisitEngland Executive team is funded via the British Tourist Authority trading as VisitEngland. A triennial review of VB and VE was completed on 12th March 2015


NAME: Westminster Foundation for Democracy
SCOPE: UK
AREA: FCO
YEAR: 1992
PM: MAJOR, John
CABINET_PS: BUTLER, Robin
TREASURY_PS: BURNS, Terence
DEPT_PS: GILLMORE, David
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
DESCRIPTION: Supports democratic institutions and practices around the world.
GOV_URL: https://www.wfd.org/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Foundation_for_Democracy
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1992. Government funding of £5.75million is a combination of £3.5 million from Foreign and Commonwealth Office and £2.25 million from Department for International Development.


NAME: Wilton Park
SCOPE: UK
AREA: FCO
YEAR: 1946
PM: CHURCHILL, Winston
CABINET_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
TREASURY_PS: BRIDGES, Edward
DEPT_PS: CADOGAN, Alexander
AUTHORITY: ADMIN
PRECEDENTS: became an executive agency in 1991
DESCRIPTION: Hosts international discussions on foreign policy and global security.
GOV_URL: https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/
WIKIPEDIA_URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilton_Park
GOV_NOTES:
Established 1946.  Government funding of £2.15million made up of £500,000 core FCO funding, £1.4m ODA and £250,000 capital contribution from the FCO.


# decisions

NAME: Exmoor National Park Authority
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: National Park Authorities (England) Order 2015
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Benefit Society (COMBEN)
REASON:
Co-operative of Lynmouth & Lynton, Porlock, Dulverton, Wootton Courtenay, Monksilver parish councils


NAME: HM Land Registry
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Land Registration Rules 2003
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Interest Company (CIC)
REASON:
Property recording services should operate on user fees with profits reinvested in service improvements


NAME: Intellectual Property Office
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Intellectual Property Act 2014 s.16
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Benefit Society (COMBEN)
REASON:
Should operate as member-owned registry with fees covering costs and investment in service improvements.


NAME: Network Rail
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Benefit Society (COMBEN)
REASON:
Should be operated by stakeholder-owned entity with transparent pricing and reinvestment requirements.


NAME: Peak District National Park Authority
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: National Park Authorities (England) Order 2015
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Benefit Society (COMBEN)
REASON:
Co-operative of Old Glossop, Whaley Bridge, Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Matlock Bath parish councils


NAME: Police Advisory Board for England and Wales
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: N/A
RESPONSIBLE: N/A
REASON:
Law enforcement practices should be directly accountable to local communities without intermediaries.


NAME: Remploy Pension Scheme Trustees Ltd
DECISION: ABOLISH
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
REASON:
Should be managed by specialized entity with transparent fee structure and legal obligations to beneficiarie


NAME: Royal Parks
LEGISLATION_SECONDARY: Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997
DECISION: KEEP
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Community Benefit Society (COMBEN)
REASON:
Should be community-owned with sustainable funding from usage fees, memberships, and commercial activities.


NAME: The Crown Estate
DECISION: KEEP
POST_ACTION: CONVERT
RESPONSIBLE: Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)
REASON:
Should be professionally managed with transparent public benefit objectives and commercial discipline


