2003 closed consultations

Carriage Of BBC Digital Channels On ntl's Analogue Network

31/12/2003

In early 2003, interested parties were consulted on ntl's request to offer the BBC's digital channels to their analogue customers. A variation of the Secretary of State's approval for these channels is required for this change and the BBC Governors have given their support to this variation.

Historic Environment Records: Benchmarks for Good Practice - Consultation Paper

30/11/2003

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has today published a consultation paper on Historic Environment Records. The document seeks views on the way in which we manage access for everyone to information about our heritage, and the results of this consultation will feed into the wider Review on historic environment legislation.

Draft Gambling Bill Consultation

26/11/2003

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has published a Draft Gambling Bill for public consultation.

Consultation for the Independent Review of BBC Online

17/11/2003

On 23 August, the Secretary of State launched an independent review of BBC Online, to be led by Philip Graf. The BBC has submitted to the Secretary of State its own report on the performance of BBC Online against the commitments laid down when the service began. We are seeking the public's views on the BBC's online services (BBCi on the web).

Protecting our Historic Environment: Making the System Work Better

31/10/2003

The consultation document seeks views on updating and improving historic environment legislation to make it fit for purpose in the 21st century.

Ships for the Nation

31/10/2003

The consultation document below sets out a proposed policy framework for the preservation of historic ships. The document identifies key policy principles and proposals for a delivery mechanism. The aim of the policy is to help the maritime heritage to help itself by providing a beacon of excellence to encourage and facilitate a co-ordinated approach, assist those directly engaged in preservation, and promote public interest in historic ships.

Museum of London - Regulatory Reform Order Consulatation Paper

09/10/2003

The below consultation document relates to the proposal to extend from the City of London to the whole of Greater London the area within which the Museum of London may 'collect and exhibit collections'. This will allow the Museum of London to merge with the newly opened Museum in Docklands and therefore ensuring the latter's financial viability.