Who Decides What: The Citizen's Handbook

Who Decides What: The Citizen's Handbook

Klaus Boehm and Brian Morris

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©Klaus Boehm and Brian Morris 1979

Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 1979 978-0-333-19755-4

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without permission.

First published 1979 by THE MACMILLAN PRESS LTD London and Basingstoke Associated companies in Delhi Dublin Hong Kong Johannesburg Lagos Melbourne New York Singapore and Tokyo

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Boehm, Klaus

Who decides what. 1. Associations, institutions, etc. - Great Britain -Directories I. Title II. Morris, Brian 068'.41 AS 118

This book is sold subject to the standard conditions of the Net Book Agreement.

ISBN 978-1-349-03009-5 ISBN 978-1-349-03007-1 (eBook)DOI 10.1007/978-1-349-03007-1

Contents

How to use the book page

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Preface vii

Acknowledgements viii

Entries A-Z

Address List 365

Index 443

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How To Use the Book

Who Decides What is in three sections- subject entries arranged alphabetically, an Address Section and a comprehensive index. To use Who Decides What, first look up the most obvious entry heading (to repeat, they are arranged alphabetically). If this fails to identify the relevant subject (either directly or by using the cross-reference shown in bold type, e.g. Social security benefits), turn to the index, which covers the scope of the book in much more detail. For further information, consult the italicised enquiry point (or points) in each entry, e.g. Department of Health and Social Security- they will be found in the address section. Also check whether the facts have changed since the entry was approved for publication; in very many cases the relevant authority will be able to provide (usually free) leaflets or advice.

Preface

We all need, throughout our lives, to make contact with the numerous regulatory authorities which provide grants and services, issue licences and certificates, and otherwise help or hinder us- often in ways that baffie or annoy. Who Decides What charts this network of authorities - usually by starting from human activities and relating to them the authorities which impinge upon our lives. Who Decides What is not a neat academic study of the way policy is formulated; its untidiness reflects contemporary British society, which has grown for the most part piecemeal and without elegant structure. Thus Who Decides What can be seen as a map, or gazetteer, rather than as an encyclopaedia or law book. Certainly the entries are intended to include only sufficient information to assign the right activities to the right authorities; they do not purport to be a full account of the relevant rules, regulations and laws. Almost all the entries have been verified by the appropriate authority - often the government department most directly concerned, or otherwise by the relevant professional, sporting or other public body. All these organisations helped us enormously, but the errors and omissions which are inevitable in a first edition of this kind are of course entirely the responsibility of the editors. Suggestions for subsequent editions are most welcome.

Klaus Boehm Brian Morris

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our appreciation of the kindness and encouragement we have widely received in the preparation of Who Decides What, and convey our thanks to those in the many organisations we approached who helped us in its completion as far as their official duties permitted. We are indebted to the institutions, including those listed below this acknowledgement, which agreed to provide us with information and checked the content of the entries. It is also a pleasure to acknowledge the help we have received editorially. Andrew Pates and Fay Sharman played a critical part in planning the book. Sarin a Turner, Helen Watkins and Jennifer Lees-Spalding made a major contribution in organising much of the material and preparing many of the entries. Valuable criticism, information and support were provided by Rohan Bolton, Gillian Drake, and Peter Walsh. Jessica Orebi Gann of the Macmillan Press was a constant support throughout the preparation of this book. We are very grateful to them. Organisations which helped in a variety of ways with Who Decides What, and to which we are greatly indebted, include:

Acupuncture Association and Register Ltd Advertising Standards Authority Ltd Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service Agricultural Research Council Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Ministry of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club All England Netball Association All England Women's Hockey Association All England Women's Lacrosse Association Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Amateur Boxing Association Amateur Fencing Association Amateur Rowing Association Amateur Swimming Association Amnesty International Architects Registration Council of the UK Arts Council of Great Britain Association of Certified Accountants Australian High Commission Auto-Cycle Union Automobile Association Badminton Association of England Baltic Exchange Bank of England Banking Information Service Billiards and Snooker Control Council Adam and Charles Black Ltd Boundary Commission for England Boundary Commission for Wales British Academy British Airways British Amateur Baseball Federation British Amateur Gymnastics Association British Amateur Weight Lifters' Association

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British Association of Concert Agents British Association of Occupational Therapists British Aviation Authority British Balloon and Airship Club British Board of Film Censors British Bobsleigh Association British Boxing Board of Control British Broadcasting Corporation British Canoe Union British Commonwealth Games Federation British Council British Cycling Federation British Equestrian Promotions Ltd British Federation of Sand and Land Yacht Clubs British Field Sports Society British Film Institute British Gas Corporation British Gliding Association British Handball Association British Hang Gliding Association British Horse Society British Hypnotherapy Association British Ice Hockey Association British Institute of Embalmers British Insurance Brokers' Association British Judo Association British Library British Market Research Bureau Ltd British Mountaineering Council British Museum British Music Information Centre British Olympic Association British Orienteering Federation British Orthoptic Society British Overseas Trade Board British Parachute Association Ltd British Sports Association for the Disabled British Standards Institution British Sub-Aqua Club British Surfing Association British Tenpin Bowling Association Ltd British Tourist Board British Trampoline Federation Ltd British Water Ski Federation British Waterways Board Buckingham Palace Press Office Building Societies Association Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland Ltd Canadian High Commission Central Council for Physical Recreation Central Midwives Board Central Office of Industrial Tribunals Central Statistical Office Charities Aid Foundation Charity Commission Chartered Institute of Physiotherapy City Communications Centre Civil Aviation Authority

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Civil Service Department Clay Pigeon Shooting Association College of Arms Commission for Local Administration in England Commission for Racial Equality Commonwealth Development Corporation Commonwealth Foundation Commonwealth Secretariat Commonwealth War Graves Commission Communist Party of Great Britain Confederation of British Industries Conservative and Unionist Central Office Co-operative Party Corporation of Insurance Brokers Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas Council of Engineering Institutions Council of Legal Education Courlfil on Tribunals Countryside Commission Crafts Advisory Committee Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Croquet Association

Who Decides What

Crown Agents for Overseas Governments and Administrations Crown Estate Commissioners (HM) Customs and Excise Defence, Ministry of Design Council Director of Public Prosecutions, Department of Douglas Ltd, Basil Duke of Edinburgh's Award Education and Science, Department of Electricity Council Employment, Department of Energy, Department of English Basket Ball Association English Bowling Association English Curling Association English Olympic Wrestling Association English Table Tennis Association English Volleyball Association Entertainment Agents Association Equal Opportunities Commission European Communities Commission Export Credits Guarantee Department Faculty of Advocates Fair Trading, Office of Fellowship Party Finland, Embassy of Football Association Football League Ltd Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign Compensation Commission Forestry Commission . Gabitas Thring Educational Trust Gaming Board for Great Britain General Council and Register of Osteopaths Ltd General Dental Council General Medical Council

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General Nursing Council for England and Wales General Optical Council Grand National Archery Society Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Headmasters' Conference Health and Safety Executive Health and Social Security, Department of Hockey Association Home Office Honourable Society of the Inns of Court of Northern Ireland House of Commons House of Lords Immigration Appeals: the Appellate Authorities Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland Incorporated Society of Valuers and Auctioneers Independent Broadcasting Authority Independent Schools Information Service Industry, Department of Inland Revenue Institute of Actuaries Institute of Chartered Accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Institute of Practitioners in Advertising Institute of Preventive Medicine Institute of Psycho-analysis Institute of Trichologists International Defence and Aid Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce Irish Embassy Israel Information Jamaican High Commission Keep Fit Association Kennel Club Labour Party (HM) Land Registry Landscape Institute, incorporating Institute of Landscape Architects Lands Tribunal Law Officers' Department Law Society Law Society of Scotland Lawn Tennis Association Liberal Party Organisation Liberal Party of Wales Library Association Lloyd's of London Lloyd's Register of Shipping Local Government Boundary Commission for England Location of Offices Bureau London Tourist Board London Transport Executive Lord Chancellor's Office Malta Government Tourist Office Manpower Economics, Office of Manpower Services Commission Martial Arts Commission

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Medical Research Council Metrication Board Modern Pentathlon Association Monaco Information Centre Muzzle Loaders' Association of Great Britain National Air Rifle and Pistol Association National Anglers' Council National Caving Association National Council for Civil Liberties National Enterprise Board National Front National Greyhound Racing Club Ltd National Research Development Corporation National Rifle Association National Savings, Department for National Skating Association of Great Britain National Ski Federation of Great Britain National Smallbore Rifle Association National Trust National Trust for Scotland National Water Council Natural Environment Research Council Nature Conservancy Council

Who Decides What

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints, Office of Northern Ireland Labour Party Northern Ireland Office Occupational Pensions Board Official Board of Ballroom Dancing Offshore Supplies Office Ordnance Survey Overseas Development, Ministry of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Office of Parole Board for England and Wales Performing Rights Tribunal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Plaid Cymru Population Censuses and Surveys, Office of Post Office Press Council Price Commission Prices and Consumer Protection, Department of Prime Minister's Office Principal Registry of the Family Division Privy Council Office Public Record Office Public Trustee Office Race Relations Board Racing Information Bureau Ramblers' Association Regatta Headquarters Royal Academy of Arts Royal Aero Club Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Royal Automobile Club Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Royal Commonwealth Society Royal Fine Art Commission Royal Greenwich Observatory

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Royal Horticultural Society Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Royal Institution of Naval Architects Royal Mint Royal Ocean Racing Club Royal Society of London Royal Yachting Association Rugby Football League Rugby Football Union Samaritans Schools Council Science Research Council Scottish Conservative Party Scottish Football Association Scottish Information Office Scottish Liberal Party Scottish National Party Scottish Office Scottish Record Office Secretary of the Senate Sinn Fein Ski Club of Great Britain Social Democratic and Labour Party Social Science Research Council Society of Chiropodists . Society of Industrial Artists and Designers Society of Radiographers Society of Remedial Gymnasts South African Embassy Speedway Control Board Ltd Sports Council Squash Rackets Association Sri Lanka, High Commission for the Republic of (HM) Stationery Office Stock Exchange Sunday Times Television Licensing Organisation Test and County Cricket Board Trade, Department of Trades Union Council (HM) Treasury Trinity House Lighthouse Service Tug-of-War Association UK Atomic Energy Authority Ulster Liberal Party Ulster Unionist Party Union Movement United States of America Embassy Welsh Office Wildfowlers' Association of Great Britain Women's Cricket Association Women's National Commission Zoological Society of London

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