This consultation started on 19th February 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
The Department for Culture Media and Sport is seeking views...
This consultation started on 23rd February 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
The Gambling Act 2005 created new categories of casino and ...
This consultation started on 27th February 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.
The European Commission has revised the Marketing Standards for fresh fruit and vegetables. The revisions aim to harmonise, consolidate...
This consultation started on 27th February 2009 and ends on 19th June 2009.
The strategy does not stand alone. Itshould be considered in the context of Welsh Assembly Government strategies and policies...
This consultation started on 27th February 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.
The European Commission has revised the Marketing Standards for fresh fruit and vegetables. The revisions aim to harmonise...
Thanks for your comment.You can find out more about the Lincolnshire scheme and contact them through their website: www.lincsinterconnect.com
We need more rural buses here in Northern Ireland. we operate a private coach operation tiger coaches of lisburn. would be interested in hearing more about this.
His Honour Judge Andrew Geddes will retire as a Circuit Judge on 28 February 2009.
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Richard Wilkin LVO MBE as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a period of 3 years from 12 January 2009.
Biographical notesUntil 2005, Richard...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Royal Mail, PMQs, meeting with devolved leaders and misc
Royal MailAsked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow...
Briefing by the Prime Minister’s Spokesman on: the devolved nations meeting, Royal Mail, David Cameron and misc
Devolved nations meetingAsked how the meeting went, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...
The scheduled Prime Minister s Questions session on 24 February was replaced with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron s son Ivan.
The ...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: the Royal Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of ScotlandAsked if the Prime Minister had anything to say in relation to Sir Fred Goodwin s pension, the Prime Minister...
The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.
Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for ...
The Prime Minister has approved three new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. Sir George Newman is replacing Dame Janet Smith as the chair of the Panel. Sir Stephen Silber and Sir Ian Burnett...
Transcript of the Romanes Lecture given by the Prime Minister at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford on 27 February 2009.
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Three hundred and fifty years ago - just a few years...
This consultation started on 20th February 2009 and ends on 15th May 2009.
The purpose of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 is to promote the sustainability of local communities. It provides a channel...
This consultation started on 26th February 2009 and ends on 26th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.The following documents relating...
A helicopter, luxury villa and Bentley are among the assets recovered by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) in civil proceedings against a businessman in County Armagh.
Graham Holley, Chief Executive of the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) said:
Any other person in similar circumstances would now be receiving job seekers...
I am sure I am not the only person who has visited a public toilet and has...
This decision is also an attack on local services, as small businesses and...
The UK is in a major recession, yet we are managing to spend 2 million...
It would appear these plan are being pushed through with a complete...
Statement from Justice Secretary Jack Straw on the Michael Shields case:
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007 and Supporting Papers
Review of Children Missing from Education (Scotland) Service: September 2006-April 2007 and Supporting Papers
Guidance on Community Service to Support Revised National Standards. This guidance replaces the Community Service section (blue pages) of the existing standards.
The UK has been given the go ahead by the European Commission (EC) to offer state help for the automotive industry under the Automotive Assistance Programme.
We've submitted the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...
More help is required for those who live on the border of two counties in relation to busses. To travel to what I consider a local town (Stratford upon Avon) I have to travel a short journey...
Thanks for your comment. That's a really important point - I'll pass it onto the team.
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £156,753, down almost £28,000 on January 2008...
The Prime Minister has approved three new appointments to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. Sir George Newman is replacing Dame Janet Smith as the chair of the Panel. Sir Stephen Silber and Sir Ian Burnett...
Main Points This Month
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health.
The OFT has today announced that it is to launch a market study into Isle of Wight ferry services.
This document is available as a download only
This is the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the impacts of the credit crunch...
We've submitted the 4th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...
Consultation paper about Scottish Government's plans to provide additional powers to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to regulate energy efficiency at industrial installations under Pollution Prevention...
This report presents the findings of the public consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland.
This document summarises the outcome of the research on the consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland. The consultation is part of the Scottish Government s drive to improve education...
Analysis Report of the consultation on the document Biometric technologies in Schools - Draft Guidance for Education Authorities.
The Ministry of Defence has today published the Defence Technology Plan (DTP) on the www.science.mod.uk website. This is a cost-balanced expression of research priorities for the MOD that takes forward...
I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Brussels on 19 February.
The Council discussed the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis and the Commission's recent Second Strategic European Energy Review (SEER2) (Council...
The Government have made a commitment to the International Olympic Committee to take all the "financial, planning and operational measures" necessary to ensure the safety and the peaceful celebration of the 2012...
I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of the DFID report, "The UK and the World Bank 2007-2009".
This report sets out how we have worked with the World Bank from July 2007 to November 2008...
The Government published today their response to the consultation paper on the publication of candidates' addresses at UK parliamentary elections.
The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on whether...
Transport. What's that? Mike Cox, Norfolk.
Thanks for your comment Mike!
Sport England have unveiled a £10 million investment fund that will create sporting opportunities for people in rural areas. It's the first in a series of themed funding rounds and will ...
The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.
Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for ...
The Prime Minister has visited Ipswich to launch a local scheme for apprentices and take questions from the public on the impact of the economic downturn.
Accompanied by Barbara Follett, Minister for the...
Local residents are to be given more time to respond to the Government's second eco-towns public consultation after Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today extended the deadline for responses.
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will today visit Southport and Bootle (Sefton Borough Council ) where she will see for herself how the local area is responding to the current economic downturn and hear how local...
Asked how the Prime Minister would respond to the Standard Commission s report into the use of his constituency offices, the PMS said that that was not a question for him, as it was a question about the Prime Minister...
Asked in what way the Prime Minister had communicated with the Camerons, the PMS said he did not want to get into process questions, except to say that the Prime Minister had written to the Camerons in order to...
Asked if it was ok for PPS s to oppose the Government s policies, the PMS replied that PPS s were not members of the Government and the Government s policy was very clear. Asked if there was any more information...
Asked how the meeting went, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the meeting had only just finished, but the readout he had had was that it was a constructive meeting and they mostly...
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything to say in relation to Sir Fred Goodwin s pension, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister would be saying something on this throughout the course...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban shooting wildlife for pleasure.”
Details of Petition:
“With more and more wildlife ...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stop the proposed 10,000 new homes being built around Aylesbury.”
Details of Petition:
“...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make prison sentences and lifestyle within prisons more fitting towards the crimes.”
Details of Petition...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to introduce regulation setting ‘feed in tariffs’ for renewable energy production, along the lines of the...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ban Faith Schools.”
Details of Petition:
“Britain is Known as a Multi-cultural country ...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to take action to provide Weston-super-Mare with additional access to the M5 Motorway.”
Details of Petition...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to alter the rules for SORN to remove the need to renew it every year.”
Details of Petition:
“...
We received a petition asking:
“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ensure that the AirTrack scheme has minimal negative impact on Egham.”
Details of Petition:
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The Competition Commission (CC) has today published a draft Order for consultation which will see the creation of a new strengthened and extended Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).
Due to ongoing congestion and constant delays and breakdowns we urge the...
There is currently no English national anthem while God Save The Queen is...
Payment terms have long been the most contested aspect of most contract...
It is not acceptable to have an army of unemployed people whilst we also...
I am amazed at the poor standard of spelling which I see these days. It...
the death penalty should be reintroduced for acts of terrorism leading to...
The implimentation of the proposed Unitary Council for Devon as described in...
To remove the legal right of companies to make over 65's redundant
Exeter City Council and Devon County Council have announced plans to close a...
In the month of February 2009, an unusually dry and hot summer, along with...
I have been told the government wants patients suffering from alzheimers to...
Re-opening the tidal flow will of course reduce travel time for many. The...
We Request the Prime Minister to with draw taxpayers money from the Banks...
The current crisis in the UK Banking Sector is having and will have...
The fight against Healthcare Associated Infections must continue on all fronts Health Minister, Ann Keen today told NHS staff today as she toured an exhibition showcasing that latest high tech products designed ...
Main Points
Phil Hope hails encouraging results of new research
£20.5m package to promote contraception Call for action to areas with high teenage pregnancy rates
More overseas junior doctors will be able to take up a two-year training placement in the NHS, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.
Construction of the UK's longest road tunnel under land, near Hindhead in Surrey, is a step closer to completion today after the tunnel excavations from the north and south met deep under the Surrey Hills. &...
A scheme which puts graffiti vandals to work cleaning up a local area of Southampton has been praised today by the government's Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey.
Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 97.2 per cent of their full time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD. This is up from 96.8 per cent last quarter and shows a...
GADGETS and gizmos that could equip our troops of the future have helped to launch the MOD's new Defence Technology Plan.
Introduction
The Government is today making two important announcements to further enhance financial stability and support increased lending to homeowners and businesses. Firstly, the Treasury is announcing the details of the...
Short comparison of the Adult Support and Protection Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
Five Manchester- based companies that traded together as part of a loose economic group publishing books for distribution to schools have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on linked statutory proposals by West Sussex County Council to close Wickbourne Infant and Flora MacDonald Junior schools and to establish a new community...
A developer bought the site last year. This is agricultural land that has a...
South West Trains (SWT) are reducing Ticket Office Hours and cutting...
As a parent I am extremely alarmed by the governments determination to apply...
Issued on behalf of the Office of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner
The Government today published a Bill and detailed policy statement to secure the future of a successful publicly-owned Royal Mail.
Help for agency workers is high on the agenda for the second meeting of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board.
Our ‘Participation inquiry: strengthening the role of local councillors' resulted in ten recommendations for action. This report identifies the main steps forward from our inquiry, and highlights...
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
This 2 day RDPE Network event will bring together Local Action Groups (LAGs) and those organisations working with them from across England. It will provide an important opportunity...
This document is available as download only
Invitation to the RDPE Network event, 18 & 19 March 2009.
This document is available as a download only
Programme for the RDPE Network event, 18 & 19 March 2009.
This 2 day RDPE Network event will bring together Local Action Groups (LAGs) and those organisations working with them from across England. It will provide an important opportunity for <...
AVOID - a new research programme to advise the UK on "Avoiding dangerous climate change" - is launched today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department for Environment, Food...
I spent money on cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and draughtproofing...
The NHS is now bedraggled with endless waiting lists, an ever-expanding...
Apprenticeships will give businesses the kind of motivated 'doers' they need to succeed in the current economic climate, according to top entrepreneur Sir Alan Sugar.
Two measures were announced today to help provide clarity and confidence for consumers concerned about climate change:
The Justice and Home Affairs Council is due to be held on 26 and 27 February 2009 in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Home Secretary (Jacqui Smith), the Scottish Solicitor General (Frank Mulholland) and...
My right honourable friend Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.
I have decided to appoint the new RDA board chairs listed below.
I have decided to appoint the new RDA Board Chairs listed below.
Sir Roy McNulty—Advantage West Midlands (AWM)
Sir Harry Studholme—South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA)
...
I am pleased to be able to announce to the House the creation of a unique fundraising partnership for elite sport. The partnership brings together, for the first time ever, UK Sport, the British Olympic Association...
The statement by the then Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Des Browne), on 16 June 2008, Official Report,column 677-78, referred to the decision to withdraw...
The Justice and Home Affairs Council is due to be held on 26 and 27 February 2009 in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary (Jacqui Smith), my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State...
Today the Government have issued their response to the consultation "Improving the Criminal Trial Process for Young Witnesses".
A copy of the full consultation response will be available in the Libraries...
Asked if there would be an announcement on toxic assets tomorrow, the PMS said that when the Treasury was in a position to make announcements about market sensitive issues they would do so. ...
Asked how long the Prime Minister s meeting with devolved leaders would last, the PMS said approximately an hour. Asked what the Prime Minister hoped to get out of the meeting, the PMS said that the purpose of ...
Asked what the thinking was behind the decision to cancel PMQs following the sad death of David Cameron s son, the PMS said that the Prime Minister s view was that he wanted to consult the Opposition Party, listen...
Asked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow Royal Mail to compete more aggressively, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that we would set out the legislation...
Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.
In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Royal Mail, PMQs, meeting with devolved leaders and misc
Royal MailAsked if there was any truth to the story about introducing compromised measures to allow...
The scheduled Prime Minister’s Questions session was replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.
The...
Birds of prey and a near-extinct shellfish are among the animals earmarked top priorities in a strengthened fight against wildlife crime in the coming year.
A group of residents in Nottingham, who are working alongside the council and the police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area, saw offenders doing Community Payback today as part of a visit to...
A group of residents in Nottingham, who are working alongside the council and the police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area, saw offenders doing Community Payback today as part of a visit to...
More testing, encouragement to take up combination drug substitution treatments and provision of sterile syringes are among the recommendations to tackle hepatitis C made by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of...
A major milestone was reached today as the first set of wings for the RAF's advanced new fleet of tanker aircraft left Airbus UK's Broughton plant in North Wales. The wings were loaded onto a giant Beluga...
The MoD today welcomed the House of Commons Defence Select Committee's report into Defence Equipment 2009. The report praises the impressive performance of DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support) in delivering...
The OFT has today formally launched its market study into home buying and selling, following two months of discussion with interested parties on its scope.
The OFT has taken action against 1st Credit Ltd requiring the company to improve its debt collection practices.
The Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Chancellor, has appointed Andrew Hudson as Managing Director (Public Services and Growth Directorate), HM Treasury.
Presents national results on ten key topics including satisfaction with neighbourhood, household tenure, households with bank accounts, internet use, travel to work, car availability and recycling. This notice is...
Report on the consultation into Marches and Parades in Scotland.
My right honourable friend the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.
Further to my Statement on 11 December 2008 (Official Report, col. 63WS...
My right honourable friend the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs (Pat McFadden) has made the following Statement.
Further to my Statement on 11 December 2008 (Official Report, col. 63WS...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decisions on referrals by Redbridge Local Authority to increase the admission numbers at Christchurch Primary School from 90 to 116 and Fullwood Primary School...
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 26 January 2009 at 10.00 a.m.
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in the Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA on Thursday 26 January 2009 at 10.00 a.m.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 21st April 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 24th March 2009.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 6th May 2009.
This consultation document seeks views on a package of measures designed to better control costs in defamation and possibly...
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 22nd May 2009.
The Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) are seeking views on a new scheme to compensate former Icelandic...
This consultation started on 24th February 2009 and ends on 22nd May 2009.
The Assembly Government aims to use bio-energy to:
significantly reduce greenhouse gases emissionscontribute to long-term...
This consultation started on 2nd December 2009 and ends on 10th April 2009.
Consultation extended to 10 April 2009
On 2 December 2008 regarding the proposed draft Contaminants in Food (Northern...
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.
Mild weather is expected to see out what remains of winter. Despite this, it is expected to be the coldest UK winter since 1995/96, according to provisional Met Office figures.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 7 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Plans to give young, vulnerable witnesses better support and encourage more witnesses to come forward with evidence of crimes have today been published by Justice Minister Maria Eagle.
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced the appointment of Sir Harry Studholme as the new Chair of the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA).
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Lincolnshire today and tomorrow to find out more about transport schemes working to tackle rural isolation...
This sounds really interesting, especially as the service can be booked up to 7 days in advance. Would like to know how the much the service is used by people travelling to work.
Thanks for your comment, and for raising an interesting question. I'll ask the team if they can find out.
The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority has today announced the appointment of Helen Dean to its Board as its Policy and Product Development Director. This appointment will play a key role in the delivery of personal...
The imminent closure of courses for the public at the University of...
The imminent closure of courses for the public at the University of...
Becoming a widow is not a choice it is a situation we find ourselves in....
Becoming a widow is not a choice it is a situation we find ourselves in....
It is becoming more and more apparant that online stores are selling items...
It is becoming more and more apparant that online stores are selling items...
this is so people can be moved around the country,ie,poole 2 bournemouthand...
this is so people can be moved around the country,ie,poole 2 bournemouthand...
The ENVIRONMENT AGENCY will take no responsibility for the maintenance of...
The ENVIRONMENT AGENCY will take no responsibility for the maintenance of...
This leaflet introduces the Commission and describes our role as rural advocate, expert adviser and watchdog.
Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.
In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...
Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.
In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...
Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.
In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...
Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to David and Samantha Cameron following the death of their son Ivan.
In a Downing Street statement, the Prime Minister said that the thoughts and prayers of the country...
The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Charles Mackay as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces for a 2nd term of three years from 5 May 2009.
Biographical NotesUntil the end of 2008, Mr Mackay chaired...
The Queen has approved the re-appointment of Charles Mackay as Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces for a 2nd term of three years from 5 May 2009.
Biographical NotesUntil the end of 2008, Mr Mackay chaired...
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Richard Wilkin LVO MBE as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a period of 3 years from 12 January 2009.
Biographical notesUntil 2005, Richard...
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Richard Wilkin LVO MBE as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for a period of 3 years from 12 January 2009.
Biographical notesUntil 2005, Richard...
Prime Minister’s Questions will be replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.
Prime Minister’s Questions will be replaced today with statements from the Prime Minister, William Hague and Vince Cable following the death of David Cameron’s son Ivan.
SPPI inflation at 2.9% in Q4 2008
0.9% 3 monthly fall into December
Economy contracts by 1.5% in Q4 2008
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced the appointment of Sir Roy McNulty as the new Chair of Advantage West Midlands (AWM).