10.20.10 The Civil Service

I do not tolerate wasteful bureaucracy. It is a waste of tax payers money and a waste of valuable time. It's also extremely boring to have to deal with.

The European Union are notoriously wasteful in this area. It would not surprise me if there are at least two departments within the EU ensuring Nuclear ballistic missiles are Asbestos free and contain low levels of lead paint.

Effective immediately, I direct red tape be cut by half and converted into yellow ribbons.

External links relating to topics found in the 12-12-12 book and website

Many external links have been included which voice various opinions on the subject matter. They are an invaluable tool for research and general discussion.

UK CIVIL SERVICE HOME PAGE http://www.civil-service.gov.uk/	UK CIVIL SERVICE HOME PAGE
UK Online Government Site http://www.ukonline.gov.uk	The easy way to government information and services online.
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/	The purpose of the Home Office is to work with individuals and communities to build a safe, just and tolerant society enhancing opportunities for all and in which rights and responsibilities go hand in hand, and the protection and security of the public are maintained and enhanced.
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) http://www.lowpay.gov.uk/	The Low Pay Commission (LPC) was established as a result of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the National Minimum Wage.
Social Security Advisory Committee http://www.ssac.org.uk/	The Committee gives impartial advice: it is independent of both Government and sectional interests.
The Works And Pensions Committee http://www.parliament.uk/commons/selcom/socshome.htm	The Department is responsible for delivering support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people. Our key aims are to help our customers become financially independent and help reduce child poverty
Commission for Racial Equality http://www.cre.gov.uk/	The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
Disability Alliance http://www.disabilityalliance.org/	Aim to break the link between poverty and disability
Employers Forum on Age (EFA) http://www.efa.org.uk/	EFA is a network of employers confronting age discrimination in the workplace. Launched in May 1996, EFA is the leading authority on age and employment.
Equal Opportunities Commission http://www.eoc.org.uk/	The Equal Opportunities Commission is an expert body on equality between women and men in Great Britain. Works to end sex discrimination, promotes equal opportunities for women and men and reviews and suggests improvements to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Equal Pay Act
European Commission's Information for Women http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/equ_opp/index_en.htm	In all its activities the Community shall aim to eliminate inequalities and to promote equality between men and women
Department of Health http://www.doh.gov.uk/	Our aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm	Works to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlledWorks to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled
HSE Direct http://www.hsedirect.com/	The most authoritative source of health and safety legislation and guidance.
Industrial Injuries Advisory Council http://www.iiac.org.uk/	The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council is an independent statutory body set up in 1946 to advise the Secretary of State for Social Security on matters relating to the industrial injuries scheme
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health http://www.iosh.co.uk/	Europe's leading body representing safety and health professionals, with more than 24,000 members
National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) http://www.nrpb.org/	The NRPB is established by statute and has 2 principal functions: by means of research to advance the acquisition of knowledge about protection from radiation hazards; and to provide information and advice to persons (including government departments) with UK responsibilities for protection from radiation hazards.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) http://www.rospa.co.uk/cms/	A registered charity that provides information, advice, resources and training, and promotes safety in all areas of life, including work.
Financial services Authority (FSA) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/	Independent body responsible for the regulation and supervision of the financial sector.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) http://www.dti.gov.uk/access/index.htm	Regulates on aspects of employment law and trade union affairs. DTI is responsible for Employment Tribunals and the Low Pay Commission ``
Competition Commission http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/	The Competition Commission is an independent public body established by the Competition Act 1998 ('the Act'). The Commission replaced the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
Data Protection Commissioner http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/	The Commissioner is an independent supervisory authority and has an international role as well as a national one. In the UK the Commissioner has a range of duties including the promotion of good information handling and the encouragement of codes of practice for data controllers, that is, anyone who decides how and why personal data, (information about identifiable, living individuals) are processed
European Anti Poverty Network http://www.eapn.org/default_en.html	EAPN is an independent coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and groups involved in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the Member States of the European Union.
The Department of Work and Pensions http://www.dss.gov.uk/	The Department for Work and Pensions was formed on 8^th June 2001 from parts of the former Department of Social Security, and parts of the former Department for Education and Employment
Local Authority Trading Standards http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/links/localdep.htm	Local Authority Websites with Trading Standards Pages
Audit Commission http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/home/	The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.
BSE Inquiry http://www.bse.org.uk/	This site contains a full text version of the Report of the BSE Inquiry, and all the supporting evidence.
BSI http://www.bsi-global.com/	British Standards Institution
Cabinet Office http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/	The Cabinet Office sits at the heart of Government, alongside the Prime Minister�s Office and the Treasury. Our aim is to ensure that the Government delivers its priorities
COI Communications http://www.coi.gov.uk/	COI Communications is the government's communication expert. We work in partnership with client departments and agencies to provide effective communications solutions
Companies House http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/	UK Government Site Referencing UK Incorporated Co's
CPS http://www.cps.gov.uk/	The CPS is the Government Department which prosecutes people in England and Wales who have been charged by the police with a criminal offence.
DEFRA http://www.defra.gov.uk/	Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Department of Health http://www.doh.gov.uk/dhhome.htm	Department Of Health
DTI http://www.dti.gov.uk/	Department of Trade and Industry
Environment Agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/	Welcome to the Environment Agency's website, which contains a wealth of environmental information, tools, resources and features. We are the leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
Euro http://www.euro.gov.uk/	Welcome to the Treasury's euro business website. This site provides guidance on the euro for businesses with trading links with the euro area and also on euro cash for UK travelle
Financial Services Authority http://www.fsa.gov.uk/	On 1 December 2001 the FSA assumed its full powers and responsibilities under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
FSA Food Site http://www.food.gov.uk/	The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Government Information Service http://www.open.gov.uk/	ukonline.gov.uk is the easy way to access government services on the internet. It guides you through more than 900 government websites to get the information you need quickly and efficiently. It is a key part of the UK online initiative.
HMSO http://www.hmso.gov.uk/	Her Majesty's Stationery Office - Details of the latest Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
Information for Local Government from Central Government http://www.info4local.gov.uk/	This site provides the first, online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy access to local government-related information that is published on the websites of central government departments and agencies
Intellectual Property Group http://www.intellectual-property.gov.uk/	Welcome to the Government-backed home of UK Intellectual Property on the Internet. We hope to bring you all the answers to your questions and all the resources you need to find your way through the IP jungle of Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks.
LGCnet http://www.lgcnet.com/	LGCnet has been providing up-to-the-minute local government news since 1992. Its news and research channel contains a wealth of information, packaged in a way that makes it easy to find and retrieve, just when you want it. Around a third of all local authorities in the UK subscribe to the service, along with a growing number of private companies and other organisations. LGCnet has proved to be an invaluable
Lord Chancellor's Department http://www.lcd.gov.uk/	The Lord Chancellor's main departmental role is to secure the efficient administration of justice in England and Wales.
National Consumer Council http://cgi.www.ncc.org.uk/cgi-bin/www.ncc.org.uk/kmdb10.cgi/listcurrent.htm	The purpose of the National Consumer Council is to make all consumers matter
National Consumer Education Partnership http://www.ncep.org.uk/	The National Consumer Education Partnership is an alliance of consumer, education and trade organisations created to promote the case for a national UK consumer education strategy.
OFT http://www.oft.gov.uk/	Office of Fair Trading to protect consumers and explain their rights to ensure that businesses compete and operate fairly.
Patent Office http://www.patent.gov.uk/	Includes the UK Trade Marks Registry
People's Panel http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/servicefirst/index/pphome.htm	5,000 - strong focus group used by the Government
Scottish Parliament http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/	The Official Scottish Parliament
SEPA http://www.sepa.org.uk/	Scottish Environment Protection Agency
UK Parliament http://www.parliament.uk/	The Official UK Parliament
Welsh Assembly http://www.wales.gov.uk/	The Official Welsh Assembly
Welsh Consumer Council http://www.wales-consumer.org.uk/	Best Value / Practice in Local Government
Interchange http://www.interchange.gov.uk/	The exchange of people and good practice between the Civil Service and all other sectors
Banking Ombudsman http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/	Banking Ombudsman
British and Irish Ombudsman Association http://www.bioa.org.uk/	British and Irish Ombudsman Association
Charity Commission http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/	Charity Commission
Financial Services Authority http://www.fsa.gov.uk/	Financial Services Authority
Information Commissioner http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/	Responsible for the Data Protection & Freedom of Information Acts
OFTEL Advisory Committees http://www.acts.org.uk/	OFTEL Advisory Committees
UK Bankruptcy & Insolvency Website http://www.insolvency.co.uk/	UK Bankruptcy & Insolvency Website
ONE http://www.one.gov.uk/	The DfEE's ONE website is easily the best source of information about the ONE projects.