The UK government has recently issued a list of quangos which will be either axed or merged after a major reorganisation of the public services sector. These quangos are unelected bodies which are funded by UK taxpayers and with the UK government currently looking to reduce the £158 billion budget deficit there have been major changes. We hereby enclose the list of 192 axed quangos and there a mention of fate :-
BIS Consumer Focus No longer an NDPB – Government will consider the outcome of ongoing sectoral reviews and consult early next year on proposals to abolish Consumer Focus and transfer its function to Citizens Advice
Copyright Tribunal No longer an NDPB – Subject to final agreement, transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Design Council No longer an NDPB – Seek to establish as an independent charity, subject to Privy Council agreement
Export Credit Guarantee Department Retain – Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
Export Guarantees Advisory Council Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board Under consideration – Complete consideration by November 2010 of transferring body and functions to private sector status
Film Industry Training Board Under consideration – Complete consideration by November 2010 of transferring body and functions to private sector status
Financial Reporting Council Retain and substantially reform – Remove reliance on Government funding
Hearing Aid Council No longer an NDPB – Abolished in July 2010 and reformed functions transferred to Health Professions Council
HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Industrial Development Advisory Board Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Insolvency Practitioners Tribunal Under consideration – As part of Insolvency Service consultation on licensing of insolvency practitioners to be issued November 2010
Local Better Regulation Office Under consideration – Primary Authority and other deregulatory functions will be maintained and an appropriate delivery mechanism to provide independent technical expertise will be announced by December
Low Pay Commission Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) No longer an NDPB – Seek to establish as an independent charity. Endowment to be held in a separate trust
Ofcom Merge – The postal services regulator, Postcomm, will be merged into Ofcom. Several Ofcom duties will be removed or modified
Office for Fair Access Under consideration – Proposals on the future of the Office for Fair Access will be made in the White Paper on the future strategy for higher education to be published by the end of the year
Office of Fair Trading Merge – Government will consult in the New Year on a merger of OFT’s competition functions with the Competition Commission and transfer of consumer and enforcement functions
Office of Manpower Economics Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Postcomm Merge – Postcomm will be merged with the communications industry regulator – Ofcom
Regional Development Agencies No longer an NDPB – RDAs will be abolished and functions which are to be retained will be transferred to central or local government and others, as previously announced
Research Councils (x 7) Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
Royal Mail Holdings Plc Retain – Transfer Royal Mail to private sector over time
SITPRO Ltd No longer an NDPB – Abolished at the end of September and remaining functions transferred to department
Strategic Advisory Board for Intellectual Property No longer an NDPB – Body and some functions abolished, remainder transferred to UK Intellectual Property Office
Student Loans Company Under consideration – Proposals on the future of the Student Loan Company will be made in the White Paper on the future strategy for higher education to be published by the end of the year
Technology Strategy Board Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
UK Atomic Energy Authority Under consideration – Complete by October 2010 consideration of whether functions could be carried out more effectively elsewhere
UK Commission for Employment and Skills Under consideration – Complete review by end of year of core functions and the most appropriate organisational model to deliver a simplified skills landscape across the UK
UKTI* (UK Trade International) Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function
Union Modernisation Fund Supervisory Board No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function. No further rounds will be held of the Union Modernisation Fund so the work of the Board is complete
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Advisory Body (WAB) No longer an NDPB – Abolished at the end of September and remaining functions transferred to department
Advisory Committee on Business Appointments Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Capacitybuilders No longer an NDPB – Alternative delivery for capacity building activity is under review
Central Office of Information Under consideration – Pending a review of Government advertising to be finalised by the end of November
Charity Commission for England and Wales Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Civil Service Appeal Board No longer an NDPB – Any residual work will be accommodated elsewhere within the Civil Service. It is likely to take 12 months to wind down the current workload
Commission for the Compact No longer an NDPB – The functions of the Commission for the Compact (to champion and promote the Compact) will be carried out by Compact Voice and the Cabinet Office respectively
Committee on Standards in Public Life Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Government Strategic Marketing Advisory Board No longer an NDPB – GSMAB is no longer an Internal Advisory Committee – any remaining function will be passed to the Efficiency and Reform Group
House of Lords Appointments Commission Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Main Honours Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB – Will remain as an advisory group, administered from within the Cabinet Office
National School of Government Under consideration – The position will be determined by a broader review of civil service learning and development to report by the end of November
Office for Civil Society Advisory Body No longer an NDPB – The Advisory Body will be abolished when the member’s terms of office come to an end on 31/03/11
Security Commission No longer an NDPB – For any breach of security the Government will consider the need for an inquiry, and how it should be conducted
Security Vetting Appeals Panel Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Senior Salaries Review Body Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Advisory Panel for the Local Innovation Awards Scheme No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function
Advisory Panel on Standards for the Planning Inspectorate No longer an NDPB – Abolished body. The Planning Inspectorate has an internal challenge process that offers quality assurance
Architects Registration Board Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England No longer a Public Corporation – Disband and transfer audit practice into private ownership, as previously announced
Building Regulations Advisory Committee Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function
Community Development Foundation No longer an NDPB – Has charitable status. Support to move to adoption of social enterprise model
Firebuy No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer procurement functions to alternative suppliers, and residual functions to department
Homes and Communities Agency Retain and substantially reform – Smaller enabling and investment body working for local communities. Intend to devolve London functions to Mayor of London. Taking on regulation of social housing
Independent Housing Ombudsman Ltd Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Infrastructure Planning Commission No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and create a Major Infrastructure Planning Unit within the Planning Inspectorate, as previously announced
The Leasehold Advisory Service Under consideration – Will work towards a future merger with a specialist advice service. Decision by April 2011
Commission for Administration (also known as Local Government Ombudsman) Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and devolve functions to local government or other London bodies
National Housing and Planning Advice Unit No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function
National Tenant Voice No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function
Olympic Park Legacy Company Ltd No longer an NDPB – Devolve functions to Mayor of London. Reconstituted as a Mayoral Development Corporation
Ordnance Survey Retain – On grounds of performing a technical function
Rent Assessment Panels / Residential Property Tribunal Service No longer an NDPB – Abolish and transfer jurisdiction of these tribunals into MoJs tribunal service
Standards Board for England No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
The Office for Tenants and Social Landlords (also known as Tenant Services Authority) No longer an NDPB – Abolish body. Regulatory functions passed to Homes and Communities Agency. Independent economic regulation safeguarded. Consumer regulation slimmed down
Thurrock Development Corporation No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and devolve functions to local government
Valuation Tribunal for England No longer an NDPB – Abolish and transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJs tribunal service
Valuation Tribunal Service No longer an NDPB – Abolish and transfer functions of this body into MoJs tribunal service
West Northamptonshire Development Corporation No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and devolve functions to local government (local authority led delivery body)
Advisory Committee on Historic Wreck Sites No Longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer functions in relation to England to English Heritage, as previously announced
Advisory Committee on National Historic Ships No Longer an NDPB – Declassify and transfer functions, as previously announced
Advisory Committee on the Government Art Collection No Longer an NDPB – Declassify and reconstitute as a committee of experts.
Advisory Council on Libraries No Longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Arts Council England Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality
BBC Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Big Lottery Fund Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality. Move policy responsibility to Cabinet Office
British Library Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Channel 4 Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Churches Conservation Trust Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment Under Consideration – Still considering the options for reform
English Heritage Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Football Licensing Authority No longer an NDPB – Abolish the current NDPB and transfer expertise and functions to another body
Gambling Commission Merge – Merge with National Lottery Commission, as previously announced
Historic Royal Palaces Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Horserace Betting Levy Appeal Tribunal Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Horserace Betting Levy Board Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government. Modify functions to remove Secretary of State’s role in determining the levy
Horserace Totalisator Board No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and sell
Legal Deposit Advisory Panel No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Museums and Galleries (British Museum, Horniman Museum, Geffrye Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester, National Gallery, National Maritime Museum, National Museum of Science and Industry, National Museums Liverpool, National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Royal Armouries, Sir John Sloane’s Museum, Tate Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, Wallace Collection) Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer functions, as previously announced
National Heritage Memorial Fund/Heritage Lottery Fund Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
National Lottery Commission Merge – Merge with Gambling Commission, as previously announced
Olympic Delivery Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government. To be wound up as planned by March 2014, as previously announced
Olympic Lottery Distributor Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality. To be wound up as planned by March 2013, as previously announced
Public Lending Right No longer an NDPB – Abolish the current NDPB and transfer functions
Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
S4C Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government. Amend current RPI/funding link
Sport England Merge – Merge with UK Sport, as previously announced
The Theatres Trust No longer an NDPB – Continue as a charity, as previously announced
Treasure Valuation Committee Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
UK Anti Doping Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires impartiality
UK Film Council No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer functions, as previously announced
UK Sport Merge – Merge with Sport England, as previously announced
Visit Britain Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government
Visit England Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent from Government. Modify constitution to increase representation of destinations on Visit England Board
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Advisory Committee on Carbon Abatement Technologies No longer an NDPB – This body was abolished (body and function) in July 2010
Civil Nuclear Police Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Coal Authority Retain – A decision has been made to retain this body because it needs to act independently. This body is under longer term review by DECC as announced in the 2010 Annual Energy Statement
Committee on Climate Change Retain – Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
Committee on Radioactive Waste Management Retain – Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
Fuel Poverty Advisory Group Retain – Retain on the grounds of the need to act independently
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Retain – Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
Nuclear Liabilities Fund Retain – Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
Nuclear Liability Financing Assurance Board Retain – Retain on the grounds of performing a technical function
Ofgem Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality. This body is under review by DECC as announced in the 2010 Annual Energy Statement
Renewables Advisory Board No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function
UK Chemical Weapons Convention National Authority Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and function. Options for retaining stakeholder input in this area are being considered
Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Organic Standards No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions
Advisory Committee on Packaging No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Pesticides No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Under consideration – Initiate debate with industry about future of body, including non-public sector options
Agricultural Dwelling House Advisory Committees (x16) No longer an NDPB – Abolish bodies and functions, as previously announced
Agricultural Land Tribunal Under consideration – Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales No longer an NDPB – Abolish and bring agricultural workers under national minimum wages legislation, as previously announced
Agricultural Wages Committees (x15) No longer an NDPB – Abolish bodies and functions, as previously announced
Air Quality Expert Group No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Animal Health and Welfare Strategy England Implementation Group No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions
British Waterways No longer a Public Corporation – Abolish as a public corporation in England and Wales and create a new waterways charity – similar to a National Trust for the waterways
British Wool Marketing Board Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Broads Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government; but review governance and increase accountability
Commission for Rural Communities No longer an NDPB – Abolish and reinforce Government’s capacity to reflect rural interests in policies and programmes, as previously announced
Committee on Agricultural Valuation No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Commons Commissioners No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Consumer Council for Water Under consideration – Decision to be taken as part of OFWAT review launched on 26 August. Outcome of the review will be set out in the Water White Paper, due for publication in June 2011
Covent Garden Market Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Darwin Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Environment Agency Retain and substantially reform – Reform through structural, process and cultural change to become a more efficient and customer focused organisation; and clarify accountabilities. Further announcements after the spending review. The Environment Agency in Wales may move to form part of a WAG Environmental Body.
Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions
Farm Animal Welfare Council No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Food from Britain No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions
Forestry Commission Retain and substantially reform – Details of reform will be set out by Defra later in the autumn as part of the Government’s strategic approach to forestry in England. The Forestry Commission in Wales may move to form part of a WAG Environmental Body.
Gangmasters Licensing Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Independent Agricultural Appeals Panel Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Inland Waterways Advisory Council No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions, as previously announced
Internal Drainage Boards (x 160) Retain and substantially reform – Improve efficiency and accountability, amend functions, and increase the involvement of local communities
Joint Nature Conservation Committee Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Marine Management Organisation Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of government
National Forest Company Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of government
National Parks Authorities (x9) Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of government; but review governance and increase accountability
National Standing Committee on Farm Animal Genetic Resources No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Natural England Retain and substantially reform – Reform through structural, process and cultural change to become a more efficient and customer focused organisation; and clarify accountabilities. Further announcements after the spending review
OFWAT Retain – Review launched 26 August to ensure it is fit for future challenges. The outcome of the review will be set out in the Water White Paper, due for publication in June 2011
Pesticide Residues Committee No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Under consideration – Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions as previously announced
Science Advisory Council Retain – Retain on grounds of independence, and broaden remit to strengthen co-ordination of all Defra science advice
Sea Fish Industry Authority Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Sea Fish Licence Tribunal Under consideration – Currently considering, by the end of 2010, scope to transfer jurisdiction of this tribunal into MoJ’s tribunal service
Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer functions to
Sustainable Development Commission Under consideration – Future of body currently being considered in light of Defra’s decision to withdraw funding at end of 2010/11; as previously announced
Veterinary Products Committee Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Veterinary Residues Committee No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts
Zoos Forum No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a committee of experts Department for Education (DfE)
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer some functions to the Department for Education, as previously announced
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Under Consideration – Being considered by the Family Justice Review Panel as part of a full review of the family justice system, reporting in 2011
Children’s Workforce Development Council Under Consideration – Options being considered with an announcement being made before the end of 2010
General Teaching Council for England No longer an NDPB – Abolish body as part of the Government’s wider plans to streamline and improve arrangements for tackling underperforming teachers, as previously announced
Independent Advisory Group on Teenage Pregnancy No longer an NDPB – Abolish once the existing remit for the group comes to an end in December 2010. Arrangements to be made for access to expert advice to Government as required
National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services Under Consideration – Options being considered with an announcement being made before the end of 2010
Ofqual Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires impartiality. Introduce legislation to strengthen governance arrangements
Ofsted Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which requires impartiality. Reform inspection functions to increase proportionality and reduce burdens
Partnerships for Schools Under Consideration – Subject to the overarching review of Department for Education’s capital expenditure, to be completed in December 2010
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and transfer some functions (including key activities such as National Curriculum Tests) to the Department for Education, as previously announced
School Food Trust No longer an NDPB – Abolish NDPB status, but continue as a charity with the potential to become a community interest company
School Support Staff Negotiating Body Under Consideration – Subject to further discussions with employer and union representatives
School Teachers’ Review Body Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a function which requires political impartiality
Teachers TV Board of Governors No longer an NDPB – Abolish body and functions
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner Under Consideration – Subject to a formal review to be finalised by the end of November 2010
Training and Development Agency for Schools Under Consideration – Options being considered with an announcement being made before the end of 2010
Young People’s Learning Agency Under Consideration – Subject to education structural reforms
Commonwealth Development Corporation Retain – Retain on grounds of performing a technical function which should remain independent of Government
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee Retain – Retain on grounds of impartiality
Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances No longer an NDPB – Abolish and reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Advisory Group on Hepatitis No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Alcohol Education and Research Council No longer an NDPB – Abolish as an NDPB and remain as a charity, as previously announced
Appointments Commission No longer an NDPB – Abolish – accountability for remaining public appointments will rest with Ministers, as previously announced
British Pharmacopoeia Commission Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Care Quality Commission Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Commission on Human Medicines Retain – Retain on the grounds of impartiality
Committee on Carcogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollutants No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Department of Health / Public Health Service committee of experts
Committee on the Safety of Devices No longer an NDPB – Reconstitute as a Medicines and Healthcare Products
