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Previously-published independent reviews

This is a list of previously-published independent reviews.

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• Morris Review of the Actuarial Profession
  Sir Derek Morris published the final report of his review of the actuarial profession on 16th March 2005.
  Final report published: 16/03/05
•  Myners Review of the Governance of Life Mutuals
  Paul Myners published the final report of his Review of the Governance of Life Mutuals on 20th December 2004.
  Final report published 20 December 2004
• Graham Review of the Small Firms Loan Guarantee
  The Chancellor and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry have asked Teresa Graham OBE of Baker Tilly to lead an independent review of the Small Firms Loan Guarantee, to ensure that it is working effectively and that, through SFLG and other interventions, the Government is doing all that it can to help start-ups and small firms overcome the obstacles they face when raising debt finance.
  Final report published 04 October 2004
• The Lyons Review - Independent Review of Public Sector Relocation
  Sir Michael has completed his review into the scope for relocating public sector activities from London and the South East and published his final report on 15 March 2004. Government departments identified 20,000 posts that could be relocated as a first tranche. Sir Michael made ten recommendations for taking forward public sector relocation, which have been accepted by the Government.
  Final report published 15 March 2004 and Government response published in 2004 Spending Review White Paper
• The Allsopp Review of statistical requirements for monetary and wider economic policymaking
  Final report published 31 March 2004
• The Barker Review
  'Delivering stability: securing our future housing needs'. Review of Housing Supply.
  Final report published 17 March 2004
• The Miles Review
  As announced on the 9th April, the Chancellor has asked David Miles, Professor of Finance at Imperial College, University of London, to undertake a review of the UK’s fixed rate mortgage market.
  Final report published 12 March 2004
• Report of the Equitable Life Inquiry
  Lord Penrose's report published 8 March 2004
• Wanless Review: Securing Good Health for the Whole Population
  In April 2003, the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Health asked Derek Wanless, ex-Group Chief Executive of NatWest, to provide an update of the challenges in implementing the fully engaged scenario set out in his report on long-term health trends.
  Final Report published 25 February 2004
• Alan Wood Review of European Public Procurement (external website)
  As announced in the 2003 Pre-Budget Report, Alan Wood, the Chief Executive of Siemens plc and Chair of the Engineering Employers' Federation's Economic Policy Committee, is investigating how UK businesses fare when competing for public contracts in other EU countries. Firms involved in tendering for public contracts in other European countries are invited to report on their experiences and views.
  Launch date 09/02/04 Closing date 09/04/04
• Goodison Review – Securing the Best for our Museums: Private Giving and Government Support
  The Chief Secretary has asked Sir Nicholas Goodison to lead a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of support to regional and national museums and galleries to help them acquire works of art and culture of distinction that might otherwise be sold abroad, and to make those items accessible to the public. This review was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Budget 2003.
  'Securing the Best for our Museums: Private Giving and Government Support' published 15 January 2004
• Lambert Review of Business-University Collaboration
  The Government has asked Richard Lambert to examine how the long-term links between business and British universities can be strengthened to the benefit of the UK’s economy. The independent review was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Pre-Budget Report in November 2002.
  Final report published 4 December 2003
• Butterfield: Review of Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions conducted by HM Customs and Excise
  Report published: July 2003
• Roberts: SET for Success - the Supply of People with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical Skills
  Final Report published: April 2002
• Wanless: Securing our Future Health - Taking a long-term view
  Final Report published: April 2002
• Myners: Review of Institutional Investment
  Final Report published: March 2001
• Cruickshank: Review of Banking Services in the UK
  Final Report published: March 2000
• Baker: Realising the Economic Potential of Public Sector Research Establishments
  Report published: August 1999

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