Key Contacts Building UK Capabilities OST - The Office of Science and Technology Through the Office of Science and Technology, we are working to maintain the excellence of SET in the UK and improve public understanding of its contribution: to develop publicly-funded SET to meet the country's future needs, taking account of Technology Foresight and the needs of industry and other users while improving efficiency and value for money; to foster partnership between the science and engineering base, industry and Government to exploit the potential of SET; to maximise the effectiveness of our European Union and international collaboration in meeting UK objectives; and to promote collaboration between Government Departments and ensure that transdepartmental SET issues are handled effectively. Science and Engineering Base Research Councils Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council Gavin Costigan gavin.costigan@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2075 Natural Environment Research Council Saleh Ahmed saleh.ahmed@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2066 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Councils Ben Newbound ben.newbound@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2013 Medical Research Council Ben Newbound ben.newbound@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2013   Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Gavin Costigan gavin.costigan@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2075 Economic and Social Research Council Saleh Ahmed saleh.ahmed@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2066   Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils Kerry Tregonning kerry.tregonning@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2074 Finance and Central Issues Science Budget David Lucas david.lucas@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2055   HE Funding Councils Roger Higginson roger.higginson@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2033 S&T Statistics Frank Rott frank.rott@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2054   Public Understanding of Science Paul Richards paul.richards@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2008   Promoting Science, Engineering and Technology for Women Unit Ms Purnima Madhvi purnima.madhvi@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 00477 Transdepartmental Science and Technology International Science and Technology EC R&D Issues Chris North chris.north@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6418 Biotechnology/Biomedicine Programmes Kathryn Newell kathryn.newell@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6423   S&T Relations with Middle East, Asia, Australasia and the Americas Ken Hall ken.hall@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6436 EC R&D Industrial Policy Jacky Wood jacky.wood@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6428   LINK Collaborative Research Engineering and Energy LINK Programmes Alan Wootton alan.wootton@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0036 S&T Relations with Other Countries Peter Lee peter.lee@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6435   LINK Collaborative Research Electronics/Communications/IT and Food/Agriculture LINK Programmes David Golding david.golding@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0039   LINK Collaborative Research Biosciences/medical and Chemicals/materials LINK Programme Ken Davey ken.davey@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0038 Science and Technology Strategy Transdepartmental Spending Review Issues Peta Pascoe peta.pascoe@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2105 Technology Foresight Barbara Hammond barbara.hammond@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6424   Health and Food Safety Issues S&T management and good practice Carolyn Coote carolyn.coote@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2062 Council for Science and Technology Parliamentary Liaison Steve Elton steve.elton@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2052   Biotechnology and Environmental Issues John Furlong john.furlong@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2173   Forward Look Forward Look of Government-funded SET; Transdepartmental Issues Peta Pascoe peta.pascoe@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7271 2123   Business and Innovation In DTI's dealings with business, we aim to stimulate innovation and encourage best practice in quality, design and management, and to help companies, particularly small and medium-sized ones, access and exploit new technology, including the application of information technology and multimedia communications. DTI also supports technology development and standardisation. This work is carried out via specific innovation programmes and technology transfer activities both at home and abroad (see key contacts in this chapter), on a sectoral basis (see Sector by Sector) and through Business Links or Government Offices of contact on most schemes. Technology and Knowledge Transfer between the Science Base and Business TCS (the Teaching Company Scheme) PTP (Postgraduate Trainingg Partnerships) CBP (College-Business Partnerships) STEP (the Shell Technology Enterprise Programme) Funmi Adewuni 020 7215 8132   Management Best Practice UK Best Practice Programmes Andrew Adams 020 7215 3783 andrew.adams@dti.gsi.gov.uk   Technology Transfer and Access Tax exemptions for Scientific Research Associations (section 508 ICTA 1988) Roberta Neale Roberta.Neale@rsme.dti.gov.uk 020 7215 3823 International Technology Services Andy Carter 020 7215 3884 New Approach Directive Policy Les Whalley 020 7215 1469 Focus Technical (SMET) Industry - Academic Programmes (TCS, PTP, CBP, STEP) Faraday Partnerships Ian Harrison 020 7215 3845 Low Voltage Directive Nick Winter 020 7215 1349 Gas and Electrical Appliances Consumer Safety Issues Nick Winter 020 7215 1349 Machinery and Lift Directives Mina Joshi 020 7215 2913 Pressure Equipment and Simple Pressure Vessels Peter Rutter 020 7215 1437 Standards and Measurement Certification (including ISO 9000) Testing and Accreditation - Lenroy Wallace 020 7215 2828 British Standards Policy (except ISO 9000) John Hicks 020 7215 1575 National Measurement System Shelley Charik 020 7215 1649 EU and international Standards Policy Ajay Gohil 020 7215 1564 EU Framework Programmes: Standards, Measurement and Testing Purnima Madhvi 020 7215 1190 Eureka Graham Crewe 020 7215 1681 Business and the Environment The environment is an important business issue. DTI encourages business to respond to the opportunities offered by the increasing interest of consumers and other stakeholders in environmental performance. DTI works with the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to provide guidance on best practice through the Envirowise Programme. The Programme runs a freephone Environmental Helpline (0800 585 794) which can help businesses on most environmental problems. The two Departments also sponsor the environmental technology and services industry. DTI also sponsors the waste management industry. We can provide advice on a range of specific environmental issues which are important to the competitiveness of UK business. (See also Energy for key contacts on new and renewable energy.) Environmental Issues CFCs and the Ozone Layer Mike Dunne 020 7215 1276 Waste Management Industry Des Langford 020 7215 2966 Vehicle and Tyre Recycling Peter Cottrell 020 7215 1330 Climate Change Levy Chris Tollady 020 7215 2964 Climate Change Terry Carrington 020 7215 2964 Climate Change Projects Office Jonathan Thomas 020 7215 1608 Emissions Trading Amanda Eden 020 7215 1605 Glenis Squire 020 7215 4131 Environment Industry Joint (DTI/DEFRA) Environmental Markets Unit 020 7215 1055 Environment Management Systems Douglas Robinson 020 7215 1054 Implementation of the Environment Protection Act and Integrated Pollution Control Dan Sweeney 020 7215 1682 Sustainable Technologies Initiative April Vesey 020 7215 1708 Technology Partnership Initiative Joint (DTI/DEFRA) Environmental Markets Unit 020 7215 1037 Recycling Policy/Producer Responsibility Mike Griffiths 020 7215 1036 Advisory Committee on Business and the Environment (ACBE) Simon Kelly 020 7215 1975 Central Directorate The Central Directorate support the Secretary of State in achieving the aims he has set for the Department. It is comprised of three Units: the Competitiveness Unit, the Future Unit and the Enterprise Unit. The work of the Competitiveness Unit includes: developing and pursuing strategies to achieve DTI's aims as a whole (inlcuding a Business Support Strategy); maintaining a network of strategic contacts with business and opinion formers and spreading knowledge and understanding of the UK's competitiveness position; analysing the factors which determine UK competitiveness in comparison with other countries; working with other Government Departments and public agencies to enhance their contributions to competitiveness. The work of the Future Unit includes: developing a better understanding of how industries and markets of the future may develop and affect DTI policies and activities and how we can assist such industries to grow; providing a positive environment for the development of new ideas and a strategic approach which can inform future decision in Dti (e.g. on the impact of the information age and environmental regulation on SMEs); helping promote a strong UK economy for the future taking full advantage of new opportunities arising from advances in science and technology. The work of the Enterprise Unit includes: working with Directorates across the Department of Trade and Industry on a wide range of enterprise issues including the promotion of an enterprise culture and reduced compliance costs. The Enterprise Unit home page can be found here Small Firms DTI supports the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and has initiated a number of measures and programmes to help them. In order to meet business needs more effectively, DTI business support is increasingly channelled through local Business Links via the Small Business Service (SBS), which is an executive agency within the DTI, and champions the interests of small businesses.  The SBS was created in April 2000 and operates across all Government Departments.  The SBS vision and purpose is to help make the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business, and to help build an enterprise society for small businesses to thrive.  The SBS will do this by: being a strong voice for small business at the heart of Government, ensuring it remains aware of customer needs; developing and maintaining a world class business support service to enhance competitiveness and profitability; championing entrepreneurship across society and particularly in under-represented and disadvantaged groups; minimising the burden of regulation. The SBS operates a number of schemes and initiatives that are designed to help small businesses in a variety of ways.  They encourage firms to be more innovative, and to exploit new technologies.  The SBS can help small firms to get finance more readily, and provide ways so that they can make better use of the expertise that is available to them from colleges and other organisations.  The SBS can help improve business-to-business transactions, and provide ways for firms to measure and improve their efficiency. To find out more about the SBS you can visit the SBS Website www.sbs.gov.uk or contact the SBS Enquiry Line on 0114 259 7788 The SBS manages nationally a network of Business Link services throughout England, which are run by local providers.  Business Link provides independent and impartial business advice, information and a range of services to help small firms and those trying to start up new businesses. For further information, you can visit the Business Link Website www.businesslink.org or contact your local Business Link, on 0845 600 9006. The Regional Network DTI regional policies help the English regions to improve their competitiveness. Regional Selective Assistance supports investment projects in Assisted Areas, including major inward investment projects. The European Structural Funds support a variety of projects including economic infrastructure and diversification. Regional policies are delivered primarily through the Government Offices for the English regions, and through the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.   Small Firms Policy Tracey-Anne Evans 0207 215 8663 tracey-anne.evans@dti.gsi.gov.uk Regional Policy David Fuhr 0207 215 2578 david.fuhr@dti.gsi.gov.uk GO - North East GO - North West GO - Yorkshire & The Humber GO - East Midlands GO - West Midlands GO - Eastern Region GO - South West GO - South East GO - London Welsh Office Scottish Office Northern Ireland Department of Economic Development The Regional Network GO - North East Director of Industry, Competitiveness and Europe David Slater 0191 202 3803 Competitiveness Rick O'Farrell 0191 202 3817 Regional Selective Assistance Robin Fallon 0191 202 3808 European Keith Raine 0191 202 3923 GO - North West Regional Selective Assistance Colin Rushby 0161 952 4129 Competitiveness, Inward Investment Pat Shilliday 0161 952 4481 Exports John Drinkwater 0161 952 4479   GO - Yorkshire & The Humber Enquiry Point 0113 2800600   GO - East Midlands Business Support Services Mike Warriner 0115 971 2623 Competitiveness Roger Poole 0115 971 2560 Investment and Development - RSA, REG Ian Webster 0115 971 2601 Investment and Development - SMART, SPUR Ian Webster 0115 971 2602 GO - West Midlands Investment, Development - RSA, SMART Anne Jenkins 0121 212 5113 Trade, Competitiveness & Innovation Paul Taylor 0121 212 5169 Business Link Bob Smith 0121 212 5410 Mark Tovey 0121 212 5465 Export Services Andrea Whitworth 0121 212 5399 European Funding Yvette Keenahan 0121 212 5164 Director, Trade and Industry Martin Oldham 01223 346760 Exports Nigel Simpson 01223 346709 RSA/SMART and RSA/Technology Clive Perkins 01223 346757 Competitiveness Richard Stevens 01223 346754 GO - South West Bristol Office                                       0117 900 1700 Plymouth Office 01752 635000 Government Office - South East Enquiry Point 01483 882255   Government Office - London Exports Julie Foster 020 7217 3201 Business Link Development Liz Reeve 020 7217 3232 RSA Rohan Pohl 020 7217 3239 ERDF Franc Sullivan 020 7217 3067 Innovation and Technology - SMART, SPUR, RIN, M90s. Technology Foresight Andrew Elliott 020 7217 3210   Welsh Office Internet Link: www.wales.gov.uk/government/welcome.html Innovation and Strategic Management Bob Jones 029 20823543 Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Norma Barry 029 20823544 Enterprise and Better Regulation Branch Gerry Quarrell 029 20825807   Scottish Office Central Enquiry Point 0141 248 4774   Northern Ireland Department of Economic Development 028 90529900 Internet Link: www.nics.gov.uk   Trade Partners UK UK Trade & Investment is the Government network dedicated to building British business success overseas. Getting help to develop your firm's overseas business has never been easier. We provide a single point of access to the full range of support in Britain and through our commercial and diplomatic teams in more than 200 countries. Our online gateway (http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk) provides information and advice from our international network. Resources available include key contacts in UK Trade & Investment; information on countries and business sectors; export opportunities and sales leads from around the world; answers to some of our most frequently asked questions; checklists and information for new exporters; databases of export events and business information websites; and an online enquiries service. Energy Contacts Energy Policy Energy Policy General Rob Potter rob.potter@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2624 Enquiries Energy Statistics Gillian Purkis gillian.purkis@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2697 Energy Council of Ministers (Brussels) Peter Gysin peter.gysin@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6560 EC Energy R&D, JOULE. THERMIE, and Fourth Framework Programme Michael Brook michael.brook@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2813 Consents for Power Stations Gary Mohammed gary.mohammed@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2880 Consents for Overhead Electric Lines Bob Proud bob.proud@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2786 Applications for Wayleaves Rob Pridham robert.pridham@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2742 Consents for Offshore Windfarms Robert Lilly robert.lilly@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6122 Energy Utilities (covering electricity and downstream gas) Regulatory Policy Derek Herbert derek.herbert@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2852 Consumer Policy Ngaio Wallis ngaio.wallis@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5054 European Liberalisation And Industry Sponsorship Sue Harrison sue.harrison@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2778 Review of Electricity Trading Arrangements Julia Richardson julia.richardson@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2779 Regulation Policy Development Edward Blades edward.blades@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2731 Competitiveness, Gas Safety and Energy Security Issues Vernon Brown vernon.brown@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5246 Industry structure and company issues, Mergers  Graham Bryce graham.bryce@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2733 Network and Gas Regulation including new gas trading arrangements Edith Templeton edith.templeton@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5164 Engineering Inspectorate Technical and Safety Issues Tom Butler tom.butler@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2734 Coal Coal Policy Chris Barton chris.barton@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6263 Coal Health Claims Jeremy Cousins jeremy.cousins@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5197 Nuclear Nuclear emergency planning Claudia Reeve claudia.reeve@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2765; Nuclear safety issues; HSE Liaison Jennifer Rahman jennfier.rahman@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2770 Nuclear security; UK Atomic Energy authority (UKAEA) Constabulary Mike Smith mike.smith@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2782 Euratom; International Bodies (NEA, IAEA) Maurice Strike maurice.strike@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2757 Quinquennial Review of UK Atomic Energy Authority Babatunde Idowu babatunde.idowu@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5524   Fusion policy; UK Atomic Energy Authority, sponsorship, property management Tanvir Hussain tanvir.hussain@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0273 Decommissioning, Reprocessing and Waste management policy Mike Squibbs mike.squibbs@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0194 Nuclear decommissioning, risk minimisation, corporate plan, programmes; Nuclear, research and development programmes; Technical issues Geoff Elston geoff.elston@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0274   International liability regime, insurance, export promotion and industry sponsorship Jennifer Edwards jennifer.edwards@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 0250 Decommissioning in NW Russia John Christie john.christie@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2726 Nuclear safety in newly Independent States and Eastern Europe Anna Bonham anna.bonham@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2888   British Nuclear Fuels Limited, company issues - including transport policy (with BPT [BNFL PPP Team] Ralph Steeden ralph.steeden@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2891   Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Policy Co-ordination Owen Jenkins owen.jenkins@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5223 Decommissioning of Offshore Oil and Gas Installations Ian Furneaux ian.furneaux@dti.gsi.gov.uk 01224 254021 Continental Shelf Boundaries, Transboundary Oil and Gas Fields and Pipelines and related Treaty Issues David Tyrrell david.tyrrell@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5150 International Oil Markets, Downstream Oil Economics Paul Bailey paul.bailey@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5287 North Sea Taxation Mike Earp mike.earp@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5271 North Sea Financial Statistics Philip Beckett philip.beckett@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5260 Upstream Oil and Gas Economics and Appraisal Tina Dallman tina.dallman@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5251 Licence Administration Michael Hawkins michael.hawkins@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5098 Infrastructure, Median Line Field Development and Upstream Oil and Gas Emergency Planning Peter Kershaw peter.kershaw@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5108 Environmental Regulation of Offshore Oil and Gas Kevin O'Carroll kevin.o'carroll@dti.gsi.gov.uk 01224 25405 Administration of Onshore Oil and Gas Pipelines Graeme Cobb graeme.cobb@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 5151 Administration of Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines Louise Novell louise.novell@dti.gsi.gov.uk 01224 254052 Oil and Gas Supply Chain Sponsorship Alison Taylor alison.taylor@dti.gsi.gov.uk 01224 254098 PILOT Angela Latta angela.latta@dti.gsi.gov.uk 01224 254090 Energy Technologies and Renewables Clean Coal Technologies Yetunde Afolabi yetunde.afolabi@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 6261 Fuel Cells; Systems Electricity Technologies Ray Eaton ray.eaton@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2650 Renewable Sources of Energy Martin Power Martin.power@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2651 Non-Fossil Fuel Obligation Holly Firmin holly.firmin@dti.gsi.gov.uk 020 7215 2281