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The Department deposits copies of all its publications with the British Library, which should be available to consult (e.g. via a library loan). Please refer to the British Library website for further information and their searchable online catalogue.
Listed by date: Re-order by subject.
08-05-09 Consultation on implementation of the EU Agency worker directive
14-04-09 Consultation on the implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive (2008/48/EC)
19-03-09 Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
23-02-09 Consultative Document - Proposed Amendments to the Community Interest Companies Regulations 2005
22-12-08 Small and Medium Enterprise Statistics for the UK and Regions
19-11-08 The National Minimum Wage : Service Charges, Tips, Gratuities, and Cover Charges: A Consultation
10-11-08 Consultation on the EU Proposal for a Consumer Rights Directive
10-09-08 Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 - Consulation on the Primary Authority Scheme
09-09-08 A Consultation on the Proposal to Amend the European Works Council Directive
09-09-08 Consultation on 'Regional Competitiveness & State of the Regions'
28-08-08 Reform of Limited Partnership Law - A consultation document
26-08-08 Government Proposal to Amend Companies House Trading Fund
13-08-08 A consultation on a technical amendment to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008
24-07-08 Consultation on legislative options to address illicit P2P file-sharing
01-07-08 Consultation on a technical amendment to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2008
01-07-08 Dispute Resolution : Secondary legislation consultation
30-06-08 Towards Carbon Capture and Storage
26-06-08 Statutory Consultation on the Renewables Obligation Order 2009
10-06-08 Glover Committee: improving small firms access to public contracts
31-03-08 Prosperous Places: Taking forward the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration
22-02-08 Consultation on funded decommissioning programme guidance for new nuclear power stations
14-02-08 Modification of Electricity Transmission Standard Licence Conditions - Way Forward
29-01-08 Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work
19-12-07 Consultation on a proposed Legislative Reform Order to amend the Consumer Credit Act 1974
06-12-07 Draft Company (Mergers and Divisions of Public Companies) (Amendments) Regulations 2008
16-11-07 Consultation on a technical amendment to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004
14-11-07 Proposals for the application of the Companies Act 2006 to Limited Liability Partnerships
05-11-07 Consultation on implementing the EU Services Directive
25-09-07 Implementing the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC in the United Kingdom - A Consultation Document
03-08-07 The Future of the Wool Textile Industry Export Promotion Levy
02-08-07 Proposal to continue cross-subsidy arrangements for independent gas systems
30-07-07 A Sustainable Construction Strategy
25-07-07 Offshore Transmission - A joint Ofgem / BERR Policy Statement July 2007
05-07-07 Consultation on Consumer Redress Schemes In Gas, Electricity And Postal Services
02-07-07 Package Travel Regulations - Consultation on draft guidelines for business.
25-06-07 Update to Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees
22-06-07 Simplifying Business Support
20-06-07 Improving payment practices in the construction industry - 2nd Consultation
18-06-07 Export Control Act 2002 - 2007 Review of Export Control Legislation
29-05-07 Implementing the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) into UK law
23-05-07 Renewable Energy: Reform of the Renewables Obligation
23-05-07 The future of nuclear power: the role of nuclear power in a low carbon UK economy
16-05-07 National Minimum Wage and Employment Agency Standards enforcement consultation
15-05-07 Proposals to implement two EC Directives on the safety of Cosmetic Products
14-05-07 Administration of Additional Paternity Leave and Pay – a consultation
21-03-07 Resolving disputes in the workplace – A consultation
05-03-07 Implementation of Directive 2006/46/EC on Company Reporting - Amending the Accounting Directives
05-03-07 Implementation of Directive 2005/56/EC on Cross-Border Mergers of Limited Liability Companies
28-02-07 Implementation of Companies Act 2006 Consultative Document February 2007
20-02-07 Consultation on measures to protect vulnerable agency workers
18-01-07 Consultation on proposals to implement an EC Directive on the safety of Cosmetic Products
12-01-07 Increasing the holiday entitlement - a further consultation
08-01-07 UK Civil Space Strategy 2007 - 2010
04-01-07 Workplace Representatives: a review of their facilities and facility time
18-12-06 Resilience of overhead power line networks: An Energy Review consultation
14-12-06 Post Office Network Consultation
13-12-06 A Security Standard for Offshore Networks: An Initial Joint DTI/Ofgem Consultation
24-11-06 Offshore natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas import facilities: a consultation
22-11-06 Regulation of Offshore Distribution Consultation - November 2006
20-11-06 Licencing Offshore Electricity Transmission Consultation - November 2006
14-11-06 Energy billing and metering: changing customer behaviour - An Energy Review consultation
03-11-06 Safety Zones around Offshore Renewable Energy Installations
26-10-06 Shareholder Voting Rights: European Commission Proposal for a Directive
16-10-06 The Effectiveness of Current Gas Security of Supply Arrangements: a Consultation
11-10-06 Consultation on the removal of barriers to the sharing of non-consensual credit data
09-10-06 Reform of the Renewables Obligation & Statutory Consultation on the Renewables Obligation Order 2007
27-07-06 Proposals to update the gas priority user arrangements
12-07-06 Representative actions in consumer protection cases
12-07-06 Energy Review Implementation - Nuclear Policy Framework
03-05-06 Implementing the new Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC in the United Kingdom
01-05-06 WEEE Informal Consultation
31-03-06 Proposal for an EC Consumer Credit Directive - Supplementary Consultation
21-03-06 EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) phase II new entrants' benchmark review: consultation document
13-03-06 Proposals to outlaw Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Provision of Goods & Services
28-02-06 UK National Strategic Reference Framework for the EU Structural Funds from 2007 to 2013
16-02-06 EU Emissions Trading Scheme Phase II - CO2 Emissions Projections
15-02-06 consultation - Review of the Assisted Areas. Stage 1 - Identifying Criteria
02-02-06 consultations - Draft Strategy for Sustainable Construction Report 2006
01-02-06 Narrative Business Reporting
24-01-06 Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 to implement Directive 2005/80/EC
29-12-05 Future Arrangements for Great Britain's Gas Quality Specifications
21-12-05 Fixed Penalty Notices for summary Wireless Telegraphy Act offences
06-12-05 Ceramic Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2006
24-11-05 Credit Card Cheques
04-10-05 Advancing Equality for Men and Women
14-09-05 Proposed Changes to Renewables Obligation Order 2005
07-09-05 Consultation on Proposed EC Directives on the Safety of Cosmetic Products
04-08-05 A cost recovery mechanism for protected energy companies in energy administration
29-07-05 Raising the maximum Penalty for Misusing Premium Rate Services, and Disclosure of Information
28-07-05 Consultation on the use of net and gross calorific values for calculating energy balances
27-07-05 Development of a Regulatory Regime for Offshore Electricity Transmission
27-07-05 Adjusting transmission charges for renewable generators in the north of Scotland
18-07-05 Registration of Companies Security Interests (Company Charges)
08-07-05 Weights and Measures Act 1985 and the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 1986
05-07-05 Consultation on the creation of the Consumer and Trading Standards Agency (CTSA)
05-07-05 Consultation on implementing the EU Regulation on Consumer Protection Co-operation
23-06-05 Strategy for the promotion of Microgeneration and the Low Carbon Buildings Programme
08-06-05 Electronic Commerce Directive: The Liability of Hyperlinkers, Location Tool and Content Aggregators
07-06-05 Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity (Amendment) Regulations 2005
24-05-05 WEEE Directive - Proposed Environment Agencies Fees
30-03-05 Gas Transporter Licences
23-03-05 Restrictions on the marketing and use of nickel for piercing post assemblies
22-03-05 2005-06 Review of the Renewables Obligation - Preliminary Consultation
22-03-05 Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry
18-03-05 ECGD's anti-bribery and corruption procedures introduced in December 2004
17-03-05 Extending Use of Summary Financial Statements and Other Minor Changes
17-03-05 Company Law Reform
07-03-05 Equality and Diversity: Updating the Sex Discrimination Act
25-02-05 European Consumer Credit Directive
22-02-05 Carcinogens, Mutagens and Substances Toxic to Reproduction (cmrs)
18-02-05 Prescription-only medicines (POMs) for veterinary use
20-01-05 European Directive on Takeover Bids
07-01-05 European Commission proposal - GSP
05-01-05 Disclosure of Auditor Remuneration
21-12-04 Archiving Geological and Reservoir Simulation Models
21-12-04 Proposals to implement Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety (GPSD)
30-11-04 Measuring Instruments Directive: Consultation on the approach to implementation
20-10-04 Assistance for Areas with High Electricity Distribution Costs
11-10-04 Consultation on draft Regulations for Community Interest Companies
30-07-04 Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
29-03-04 EU Directive Services in Internal Market Consultation
30-01-04 Consultation on proposals for intermediate level radioactive waste substitution
03-11-03 Modernising the Policy for Decommissioning the UK's Nuclear Facilities