Independent Reviews: Index

This is a list of current Independent Reviews. Click on the links below to view and download the documents.

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

Morris Review of the Actuarial Profession
8th March 2004, in response to Lord Penrose' report of the Equitable Life inquiry, Ruth Kelly MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, announced an independent review into the actuarial profession, to be conducted by Sir Derek Morris.  The review's consultation considers the role of actuaries, the profession and the actuarial services market; the current regulatory framework of the profession and the role and responsibilities of the Government Actuary's Department.
Consultation launched: 28/06/04  Closing Date: 10/09/04

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. 
Interim report published 17 June 2004

Myners Review of the Governance of Mutual Life Offices
Following the Report of the Equitable Life Inquiry, Ruth Kelly, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced an independent review into the governance of mutual life insurance offices in the UK. The review is being conducted by Paul Myners and is due to report by the end of 2004.

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
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

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