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Hilary Armstrong makes appointments to the Better Regulation Commission

Hilary Armstrong, Minister for the Cabinet Office, today announced three new appointments to the Better Regulation Commission.

The new members, Phillip Cullum, Donald Macrae and Dr Tim Heymann will strengthen the Commission in the areas of regulation affecting the environment and consumers. The new members will also bring expertise of social and behavioural science as well as the private and medical sectors to contribute to the Commission's work programme.

Lord Jamie Lindsay has taken over from Teresa Graham as Deputy Chair of the Commission having been a Commission member since last year.

The Better Regulation Commission is an independent advisory body whose terms of reference are, “To advise the Government on action to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens and ensure that regulation and its enforcement are proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent and targeted”.

Hilary Armstrong, Minister for the Cabinet Office said:

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to the Better Regulation Commission. These appointments will ensure that the Commission has the necessary resources and skills mix to take forward its work advising government on better regulation.”

Rick Haythornthwaite, Chairman of the Better Regulation Commission said:

“The Commission is excited by the appointment of Phillip Cullum, Donald Macrae and Dr Tim Heymann and we look forward to working with them. The new members will enrich the range of expertise and experience that is represented in the Commission. Their skills and knowledge will be instrumental in taking forward our work programme.”

Notes to editors

1. The Better Regulation Commission is an independent advisory body set up in 2006. Appointments are made by the Minister for the Cabinet Office, and are unpaid. A team of officials based in the Cabinet Office supports the Commission.
2. The Commission's terms of reference are ‘To advise the Government on action to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens and ensure that regulation and its enforcement are proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent and targeted’
3. The new members of the Commission are:
   
   Phillip Cullum
   Donald Macrae
   Dr Tim Heymann
4. The following Commission members have had their contracts extended by one year:
   
   Lynne Berry
   Michael Gibbons
   Janet Russell
   Eve Salomon
   Sarah Veale
5. Full Commission membership as of 15 May 2007:
   
   Rick Haythornthwaite, Chairman – Star Capital Partners Limited
   Lord Jamie Lindsay, Deputy Chairman – UKAS
   Lynne Berry – General Social Care Council
   Phillip Cullum – National Consumer Council
   Michael Gibbons – Consultant: utility sector
   Steven Gould – RICS
   Dr Tim Heymann – Consultant Physician
   Philip Jansen – Sodexho
   Janet Russell – Kirklees Metropolitan Council
   Professor Shamit Saggar – Academic
   Eve Salomon – Consultant: communications
   Donald Macrae – Independent consultant
   Sarah Veale – Trades Union Congress
   Simon Walker – Reuters
   Professor Helen Wallace – Consultant: EU Affairs
6. For further information on the Commission, please contact them directly at:
   
   Better Regulation Commission
   22 Whitehall
   London
   SW1A 2WH

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