Consultations
EU News: The Commission has launched a consultation on integrated parcel delivery market to boost e-commerce in the EU. There is an urgent need to address delivery concerns & improve delivery systems.
This is why the Commission has recently adopted a Green Paper consultation on the delivery of parcels, with special emphasis on cross-border issues and e-commerce needs. Stakeholders are invited to respond to the consultation before 15 February 2013.
This is why the Commission has recently adopted a Green Paper consultation on the delivery of parcels, with special emphasis on cross-border issues and e-commerce needs. Stakeholders are invited to respond to the consultation before 15 February 2013.
TfL: Transport for London is seeking Londoners' views on proposals which will see a new Barclays Cycle Superhighway route link New Cross Gate, Peckham, Camberwell, Kennington, Vauxhall and Victoria. TfL has used its recent experience improving major junctions for cyclists to develop the new Barclays Cycle Superhighways Route 5 from New Cross Gate to Victoria.
The Mayor and TfL are committed to delivering all 12 Barclays Cycle Superhighway routes by 2015. The consultation closes on 11 January 2013 and TfL is also holding events at key locations along the route in December (see PR for dates).
WAG: Proposals for a new law that would improve decision making and benefit schools, hospitals & local government in Wales over the long term have been launched.
The Sustainable Development White Paper makes the case for a Sustainable Development Bill that would legally require devolved public services in Wales to consider the economic, social, environmental and long term implications of their decisions. Consultation closes on 4 March 2013.
The Sustainable Development White Paper makes the case for a Sustainable Development Bill that would legally require devolved public services in Wales to consider the economic, social, environmental and long term implications of their decisions. Consultation closes on 4 March 2013.
FSA: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is consulting on the approach the future Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would take if it needed to exercise powers to make temporary rule changes, before consultation, relating to financial services products.
The Financial Services Bill specifically includes this power as part of the FCA’s toolkit. The FSA is consulting on its successor body’s behalf so that the FCA’s approach is clear & understood by April 2013 when the new regulator comes into being. The consultation runs until 4 February 2013.
SC: The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposals for how guidance for courts on sexual offences should be brought up to date. It aims to give more focus to the impact on victims and reflect advances in technology, while making sure offenders are dealt with effectively. Consultation closes on 14 March 2013.
FSA: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new rules & regulations for financial benchmarks. This follows the recommendations of the Wheatley Review of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
This consultation will remain open until 16 January 2013. The FSA will accept responses for the part of the document that takes the form of a discussion paper until 13 February 2013.
