Consultation on the Implementation of the Railways Act 2005 - Provisions on Closures and Minor Modifications
Proposals for technical guidance on rail closures and minor modifications, which rail funding authorities, train and network operating companies will follow when considering the closure of, or modification to, a passenger service, network or station.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/26094938
Closing date 21 April 2006.
Age taking stock
The Equal Opportunities Committee of the Scottish Parliament is currently conducting a taking stock exercise, which will identify areas of concern in Scotland in relation to age. The Committee is conducting this exercise in the context of forthcoming age discrimination legislation in employment and vocational training and the creation of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR), which will have a responsibility to promote age equality.
Closing date 21 April 2006
Welfare Reform Green Paper
The Government launched a Green Paper "A new deal for welfare: Empowering people to work" on Tuesday 24 January 2006. It contains major new proposals to help individuals achieve their potential through work.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/aboutus/welfarereform/
Closing date 21 April 2006.
Enhancing our care of Scotlands landscapes
This consultation paper contains proposals for the landscape component of the forthcoming Planning Bill, including refreshing legislation providing the Scottish Ministers with powers to designate, de-designate or revise the boundaries of a National Scenic Area.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/27145442/0
Closing date 24 April 2006
Review of NHS Prescription Charges and Exemption Arrangements in Scotland
This document has been prepared as part of the Executive’s Partnership Agreement commitment to review prescription charges for people with chronic medical conditions, and for young people in full time education or training. This document: • Sets out the background and policy context to NHS prescription charge and exemption arrangements in Scotland • Puts forward and discusses options for change to facilitate debate on possible system reforms •Summarises the Executive’s position with regard to possible reforms.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/25090607
Closing date 30 April 2006.
Draft Strategy for Sustainable construction Report 2006
The aim of this revision to the 2000 Strategy for Sustainable Construction, is to consider what has been achieved over the past five years and to provide an effective framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction. It indicates where government wishes to see the industry going in terms of its future development as well as indicating where businesses believe their efforts should be concentrated.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-1586.html
Closing date 26 April 2006
Judicial Appointments and Removals Bill - Strengthening Judicial Independence
There are proposals to place the reformed judicial appointments system on a statutory basis, and a bill to achieve this should be brought forward during the course of the current parliament. The consultation also proposes a standard approach to the removal of judges and proposals regarding the eligibility of individuals to be appointed as a judge of the Court of Session.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/30154152/0
Consultation date 3 May 2006
Review of the Electoral Commsion: Issues and question papers
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published a consultation paper setting out the key issues and questions on which it intends to focus during its Eleventh Inquiry into the mandate, governance and accountability of The Electoral Commission.
http://www.public-standards.gov.uk/news/index.asp#electoral
Closing date 16 May 2006
Relative ground for refusal: The way forward
This consultation deals with the issues that surround the way in which the UK Trade Marks Registry examine new trade mark applications on the basis of their potential conflict with earlier trade mark applications or registrations.
http://www.patent.gov.uk/about/consultations/relativegrounds/index.htm
Closing date 17 May 2006
Contributing to sustainable development: A consultation on Ofwat's approach
Ofwat is undergoing a period of change, as a result of the Water Act 2003. On 1 April 2006 the Water Services Regulation Authority (WSRA), constituted by a board of directors, will replace the Director General. The WSRA will consider the outcome of this consultation before reaching conclusion on its approach.
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/Content/navigation-publications-consultationpapers
Closing date17 May 2006
Draft regulations on maternity and adoption leave and flexible working
The government is asking for views on extending maternity leave, extending notice periods for women returning earlier or later from leave, the definition of carers for the purpose of flexible working requests and the number of keeping in touch days needed for maternity and adoption leave, as well as other related issues.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/workandfamilies.htm
Closing date 31 May 2006
New proposals for additional Paternity leave and pay
The Government is publishing this consultation on the detail of the Additional Paternity Leave and Pay scheme, following commitments made in the Government’s Response to the Work and Families Consultation in October 2005. The Government’s intention is that employed fathers will be able to take up to 26 weeks Additional Paternity Leave, some of which could be paid if the mother of the child has returned to work.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-1600.html
Closing date 31 May 2006
New proposals to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination
The Equality Act 2006 included a power that allows the Government to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in the provision of goods, facilities and services, in education and in the exercise of public functions. The Government intends to use this power to make Regulations that take effect in October 2006.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-1607.html
Closing date 5 June 2006
Strategy for Scotland with an ageing population
To consult on the implications for Scotland with an ageing population: on the opportunities for older people and the contribution they can make, on integrated services, on health and wellbeing, and on accommodation and environments.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/03/07120532/0
Closing date 5 June 2006
Expanding employers freedom
These proposals would enable company pensions administrators to provide written material and make oral promotions about company pensions to employees without needing to be regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). They also allow employers to communicate to employees about work-related insurance cover without needing to be regulated by the FSA.
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/budget/budget_06/other_documents/bud_bud06_odemployers.cfm
Closing date 14 June 2006
HM Revenue and Customs. Modernising powers, deterrents and safeguards: The developing programme of work
This is the second consultation document which responds to comments from the first consultation by exploring how HMRC can support those who seek to comply but come down hard on those who seek an unfair advantage through non-compliance.
Closing date 23 June 2006
