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DfE: ministerial meetings, April to June 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadhim Zahawi | 20/04/2022 | Tim Peake | To hear about his reflections and experience with industry, skills, youth outreach and engagement |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 27/04/2022 | Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel | Progress/update meeting on national panel reviews |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 28/04/2022 | Attendance Action Alliance | To discuss how to improve children's attendance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 04/05/2022 | Church of England | Termly meeting with the leaders of the Church of England education representatives to discuss a range of policy/delivery issues |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 04/05/2022 | Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Headteachers, Confederation of Schools Trusts | This roundtable is being convened to celebrate The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s one-year anniversary The main theme for the discussion will be the impact of years 0-to-5, both on a child’s development and on wider society |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 05/05/2022 | Neil Blair and Jonathan Barnett | To discuss opportunities to partner with celebrities to promote departmental policy priorities |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 09/05/2022 | Apple Inc | To discuss Apple's work in schools in England |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 09/05/2022 | The Scout Association | To discuss priorities and areas of potential joint working |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 11/05/2022 | Independent Review of Children’s Social Care | To discuss children's social care |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 11/05/2022 | Mind's Education Steering group | To discuss young peoples experiences with mental health issues in education and possible department support |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 23/05/2022 | National Education Union | Regular meeting with the National Education Union to discuss the Schools Bill and the Office for Statistics Regulations findings on the case for multi-academy trusts |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 25/05/2022 | Apple Inc | To discuss Apple’s work in English schools, vision for learning with technology and thank them as platinum Education World Forum partner |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 06/06/2022 | Business Five Leaders Roundtable | To discuss policy development and delivery, particularly on skills |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 07/06/2022 | United Nations Children's Fund | An introductory meeting to discuss key issues relevant to children and young people |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 08/06/2022 | Royal Mail | To discuss the findings and reflections of the Skills and Productvitiy Board |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 08/06/2022 | Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Headteachers, Confederation of Schools Trusts | Regular stakeholder meeting to discuss issues impacting the organisations and to raise concerns with the Secretary of State |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 13/06/2022 | Music for Dementia | To discuss music content in the health T Level |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 13/06/2022 | Tutor the Nation | Introduction to the charity and explore their options for growth |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 14/06/2022 | Liverpool John Moore University | To discuss sustainability and early years |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 15/06/2022 | Centre for Policy studies | To discuss creative problem solving (CPS) skills proposals in their report “Licence to Skill” Outlined the progress towards delivering the Local Leaders of Education and addressing wider recommendations |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 14/06/2022 | WithYouWithMe | To discuss adult funding position for veterans and support through the Adult Education Budget |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 15/06/2022 | Cass Independent Review Team | To discuss the Independent Review of Gender Idenitfy Services for Children and Young People |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 15/06/2022 | Apple Inc | To discuss SoS priorities and the role of technology and how apple can support these |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 20/06/2022 | Sir Anthony Sheldon | To discuss pupil wellbeing and artificial intelligence in education settings |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 20/06/2022 | Classera | To discuss EdTech industry in the UK and internationally and Classera's online platform |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 20/06/2022 | Orchards Church of England Academy | Key Stage 2 pupils from the school showed SoS a new book, the Wisbech Wonder, they have illustrated and written about their school Talked about the book, took photos, and SoS signed a copy |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 20/06/2022 | Universities UK | To discuss HE reforms and LLE consultations, financial stability of universities, freedom of speech and academic freedom, 2022 admissions cycle, universities and levelling up |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 21/06/2022 | Coursera | To discuss how Coursera might support DfE with its current and future digital strategic initiatives; with the aim to partner with HE providers to produce online learning material |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 21/06/2022 | Microsoft | To discuss developing digital skills, the economy and the role that Microsoft can play in supporting the UK skills sector |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 22/06/2022 | RoundTable with Care Experienced Young People | To discuss support for care experienced young people |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 24/06/2022 | Andrew Lloyd Webber | To discuss the launch of the national plan for music education |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 28/06/2022 | Sam Freedman | Introduction and to discuss education issues |
| Nadhim Zahawi | 28/06/2022 | Attendance Action Alliance | To discuss attendance and back to school communications |
| Will Quince | 20/04/2022 | Independent Review of Children's Social Care | To discuss latest thinking and progress of the Care Review |
| Will Quince | 25/04/2022 | Jewish Community Council | To discuss free school meal eligibility for pupils in Jewish private schools |
| Will Quince | 25/04/2022 | Social Work England | Intro meeting with the Chair and CEO |
| Will Quince | 26/04/2022 | United Nations Children's Fund | To discuss key issues relevant to children and young people |
| Will Quince | 11/05/2022 | Council for Disabled Children, I CAN, KIDS, National Network of Parent Carer Forums, British Dyslexia Association, Alliance for Inclusive Education, National Autistic Society, National Deaf Children's Society, Association of Colleges, National Association | They wanted to raise concerns about the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Review and seek reassurance that the government will continue to work with the sector |
| Will Quince | 11/05/2022 | Independent Review of Children's Social Care | To discuss latest thinking and progress of the Care Review |
| Will Quince | 11/05/2022 | Peterborough School, Brighton & Hove 6th Form, Tyne & Wear Citizens, and Citizens UK | Follow up discussion to the school-based counselling services debate in November 2021, tabled by Nick Brown MP and Robert Halfon MP, where the Minister committed to meeting any Member to discuss the points raised |
| Will Quince | 16/05/2022 | Youth Sport Trust, Kensington Primary School, Well School Movement, Rugby Football Union, Lead Schools Active Movement, Association for Physical Education, UKActive, Active Partnerships | To meet with sector representatives to discuss future funding and the update to the School Sport and Activity Action Plan |
| Will Quince | 17/05/2022 | Early Years Alliance | To discuss early years, the future of childcare programme, and proposed ratio changes |
| Will Quince | 17/05/2022 | Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years | To discuss early years, the future of childcare programme, and proposed ratio changes |
| Will Quince | 17/05/2022 | Pregnant Then Screwed | To discuss early years, the future of childcare programme, and proposed ratio changes |
| Will Quince | 17/05/2022 | Mumsnet | To engage with parents and carers regarding the SEND Review consultation. |
| Will Quince | 17/05/2022 | Charlie King | The impact of body image on mental and physical health |
| Will Quince | 18/05/2022 | Independent Review of Children's Social Care | To discuss latest thinking and progress of the Care Review |
| Will Quince | 19/05/2022 | Local Government Association | To update about the publication of the Care Review |
| Will Quince | 19/05/2022 | Association of Directors of Children's Services | To update about the publication of the Care Review |
| Will Quince | 07/06/2022 | Disabled Children's Partnership, The Sun | Discussion about a potential parents experience of education and suport for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
| Will Quince | 07/06/2022 | The Fostering Network | To test the Ministers initial responses to care review recommendations with foster carers, find out about different types of foster care and discuss fostering issues |
| Will Quince | 14/06/2022 | Aldi, Co-Op, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis Partnership, the Football Association, English Football League, the Daily Mile, Swim England, Dallaglio Rugby Works, Lawn Tennis Association, Sports England, Street Games | Roundtable on Holiday Activity and Food |
| Will Quince | 14/06/2022 | Children's Commissioner, Race Disparity Unit, National Police Chief's Council, Metropolitan Police, Hackney Council, Wellington College, Ofsted, Co-Op Academies Trust, The Association of Directors of Children's Services, Weavers Trust, Independent Inquiry | Roundtable to discuss the effectiveness of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and their partnerships with schools. |
| Will Quince | 16/06/2022 | Duchess of Cambridge, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, University College London, the Developmental Risk and Resilience Unit, Ipsos | Roundtable to celebrate The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s one-year anniversary. The main theme for the discussion wasthe impact of years 0-to-5, both on a child’s development and on wider society |
| Will Quince | 20/06/2022 | Ambitious About Autism | To hear the views of Ambitious about Autism’s Ambitious Youth Network members on the SEND Review |
| Will Quince | 20/06/2022 | Matt Hancock MP, Ofsted, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties, Education Endowment Fund, British Dyslexia Association, Durham University, Little Sutton Primary School, and the National Network of Parent Carer Forums | To discuss a range of stakeholders’ views on what the best practice is fo identifying and supporting pupils struggling with literacy and dyslexia and an opportunity to explore how the department can meet the aims set out in the School’s White Paper |
| Will Quince | 22/06/2022 | National Association of Headteachers | To attend the Early Years Council meeting and outline the vision and priorities for early years before an open discussion on several policy areas |
| Will Quince | 22/06/2022 | Adoption UK | To deliver a speech at the launch of Adoption UK's annual Barometer report launch |
| Will Quince | 22/06/2022 | Action for Children, Barnardo’s, Become, Coram, The Children’s Society, National Children’s Bureau, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Day of Action roundtable to meet with care experienced young people, hear their and charities’ views on the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care and set out government’s commitment to reform |
| Will Quince | 23/06/2022 | Special Needs Jungle | Conversation regarding the sector concerns |
| Will Quince | 27/06/2022 | Paula Hudgell | To discuss the National Panel review’s recommendations, government response and the feasibility of introducing a child cruelty register |
| Will Quince | 28/06/2022 | Early Education, Tiney, Kid's Planet Nurseries, Young Men's Children Association, National Children's Bureau, Local Government Association, Pregnant Then Screwed, Sheringham Nursery School, London Early Years Foundation, Busy Bees, Community Union, Profes | A meeting of the Early Years Strategic Board, including discussion of ratios/supervision whilst eating, the EYNFF consultation, and childcare more broadly. |
| Alex Burghart | 19/04/2022 | Amazon, British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company, Co-op, Experian, Greeneking, HIS Markit, John Lewis Partnership, KPMG, Lloyds Bank, Microsoft, Network Rail, Tata Steel, Tesco, Provident Financial Group plc | Roundtable to update on the progress of the Multiply programme |
| Alex Burghart | 25/04/2022 | British Chambers of Commerce and the Local skills improvement plan Trailblazers | Roundtable to bring together the leads of the Local Skills Improvement Plan Trailblazers |
| Alex Burghart | 25/04/2022 | City College Plymouth | Update from college |
| Alex Burghart | 26/04/2022 | British Council, Council of British International Schools (COBIS), British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), Early Years Alliance, English UK, Independent Higher Education (HE), UK Skills Partnership, Universities UK International (UUKi), University of Dundee and Scottish Trade Envoy. | Meeting with Education Sector Advisory Group to discuss international education |
| Alex Burghart | 26/04/2022 | Nick Linford | To discuss apprenticeships |
| Alex Burghart | 26/04/2022 | Truro and Penwith College | Update from college regarding skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 27/04/2022 | Capita | To discuss the Turing scheme |
| Alex Burghart | 09/05/2022 | FutureDotNow | Update on their progress to close the digital skills gap |
| Alex Burghart | 09/05/2022 | Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations, Pearson, Assessment and Qualification Alliance, Federation of Awarding Bodies, National Open College Network, Holex, Association of Employment and Learning Providers, Joint Council for Qualifications, Association of Colleges, Royal Association of Dance, Welsh joint Education Committee | Roundtable to discuss qualifications and exams |
| Alex Burghart | 17/05/2022 | Association of Employment and Learning Providers | Update and discussion with Association of Learning Providers about the training and learning they are offering |
| Alex Burghart | 24/05/2022 | Havant and South Downs College, Basingstoke college of technology, Brockenhurst college, St Vincent college, Fareham college | Roundtable to discuss colleges in Hampshire |
| Alex Burghart | 25/05/2022 | Baker Dearing trust | To discuss qualifications |
| Alex Burghart | 25/05/2022 | University Alliance, University of Greenwich, Birmingham City University, Anglia Ruskin University, University of South Wales, Coventry University, University of Brighton, Teesside University, Middlesex University, Leeds Beckett University, University of Derby, University of Kingston, University of Hertfordshire | Roundtable on degree apprenticeships |
| Alex Burghart | 06/06/2022 | Carmel college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 07/06/2022 | Northampton college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 08/06/2022 | New City college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 13/06/2022 | Sixth Form College Association | To discuss further education |
| Alex Burghart | 13/06/2022 | Christ The King Sixth Form College | To discuss T levels |
| Alex Burghart | 13/06/2022 | South Thames College group | To discuss Bets |
| Alex Burghart | 14/06/2022 | The Business Services Association | To discuss skills and skills campaign |
| Alex Burghart | 15/06/2022 | Middlesborough college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 14/06/2022 | South Gloucestershire and Stroud college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 20/06/2022 | Craven college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 22/06/2022 | Leeds college of Building | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 27/06/2022 | Instituto de Empresa University | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 27/06/2022 | Lakes College | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Alex Burghart | 29/06/2022 | Darlington college | Update from college to discuss skills within the college |
| Robin Walker | 19/04/2022 | British Council | Meeting to discuss the Arabic Excellence Programme |
| Robin Walker | 21/04/2022 | National Centre for Excellence for Language Pedagogy, International Education and Research for Comberton Academy Trust, University of Cambridge, University of Newcastle | Roundtable to discuss Modern Languages |
| Robin Walker | 25/04/2022 | GL Assessment | Meeting to discuss the work of GL Assessment |
| Robin Walker | 25/04/2022 | Stephen James | To discuss Troops to Teachers |
| Robin Walker | 26/04/2022 | Royal Geographical Society | To discuss geography Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment |
| Robin Walker | 03/05/2022 | National Education Unison (NEU) | To discuss the International Standard for the Teaching Profession logistical arrangements |
| Robin Walker | 10/05/2022 | Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, Pearson, Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations, Welsh Joint Education Committee | Discussion with exam boards on exams 2022 |
| Robin Walker | 16/05/2022 | Unison | To discuss the Schools White Paper and SEND Green Paper |
| Robin Walker | 17/05/2022 | The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers, Universities' Council for the Education fo Teachers | To discuss Initial Teacher Training |
| Robin Walker | 17/05/2022 | Young Enterprise | To discuss the work of Young Enterprise |
| Robin Walker | 18/05/2022 | Chartered College of Teaching fellows | Roundtable with Chartered College of Teaching and fellows |
| Robin Walker | 19/05/2022 | Careers Enterprise Company | To discuss the work of The Careers & Enterprise Company |
| Robin Walker | 19/05/2022 | Canterbury Christ Church University, Liverpool Hope University, Newman University, Institute of Education, Plymouth Marjon University, St Mary’s University Twickenham, Education and Children’s Services | Roundtable with Cathedrals Group to discuss Initial Teacher Training (ITT) |
| Robin Walker | 19/05/2022 | University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Durham, University of Exeter, King’s College London, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Nottingham | Roundtable with Russell Group to discuss Initial Teacher Training (ITT) |
| Robin Walker | 24/05/2022 | University of Cambridge | Meeting with the University of Cambridge to discuss Initial Teacher Training (ITT) |
| Robin Walker | 25/05/2022 | Royal School of Church Music and Cathedral Music Trust | Meeting to discuss the work of the Cathedral Music Trust and Royal School of Church Music |
| Robin Walker | 07/06/2022 | World of Languages and Languages of the World, University of Liverpool | To discuss World of Languages and Languages of the World |
| Robin Walker | 13/06/2022 | Sam Freedman | Introductory meeting |
| Robin Walker | 13/06/2022 | Uncommon Schools | Introductory meeting |
| Robin Walker | 15/06/2022 | National Education Union, Community Trade Union, National Association of Head Teachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers | Programme of Talks where unions share their views on key issues |
| Robin Walker | 20/06/2022 | Collins Learning | Introduction meeting to discuss the work of Harper Collins |
| Robin Walker | 20/06/2022 | Education Endowment Foundation, British Dyslexia Association, Durham University, Little Sutton Primary School Birmingham | A roundtable to discuss dyslexia and literacy |
| Robin Walker | 21/06/2022 | Holocaust Educational Trust | Introduction meeting to discuss the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust |
| Robin Walker | 21/06/2022 | Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership | To discuss the Every Child Flourishing programme |
| Michelle Donelan | 19/04/2022 | Anglia Ruskin | To discuss complaints handling at the University |
| Michelle Donelan | 21/04/2022 | University of Derby | To discuss offers for prospective students |
| Michelle Donelan | 27/04/2022 | Asha Hassan, UK Islamic Finance Council | Meeting that also included Stephen Timms MP to discuss Alternative Student Finance |
| Michelle Donelan | 03/05/2022 | Association Of Colleges | To discuss lifelong learning loan entitlement |
| Michelle Donelan | 04/05/2022 | University of Cambridge | To discuss a potential transparency amendment |
| Michelle Donelan | 04/05/2022 | University College London | To discuss medical school places |
| Michelle Donelan | 09/05/2022 | Training Education Careers Partnership, Andy Youell, Open University, University of Salford, University of Wolverhampton, Leicester College, Newcastle College, University of Grimsby, Doncaster College | Higher Education Data Reduction Taskforce |
| Michelle Donelan | 10/05/2022 | University of Birmingham | To discuss medical school places |
| Michelle Donelan | 11/05/2022 | University of Manchester | To discuss medical school places |
| Michelle Donelan | 16/05/2022 | British Beauty Council | To discuss Future Talent Programme |
| Michelle Donelan | 18/05/2022 | Universities UK | Joint meeting with Office for Students to discuss grade inflation |
| Michelle Donelan | 19/05/2022 | Russell Group roundtable | To discuss Initial teacher training |
| Michelle Donelan | 24/05/2022 | Cambridge University | To discuss Initial teacher training |
| Michelle Donelan | 24/05/2022 | Stamp out Spiking, Durham University, University of Exeter, Nottingham Trent University, Middlesex University, Manchester University, University of Westminster, Universities UK, Bournemouth University, AMOSSHE, Alcohol Education Trust, Association of University Chief Security Officers, Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse, University Alliance, Guild HE, MillionPlus, Russell Group, Independent HE | Spiking Victims Roundtable |
| Michelle Donelan | 25/05/2022 | University Allaince | Degree Apprenticeships Roundtable |
| Michelle Donelan | 07/06/2022 | Reading List Foundation | To discuss National Scholarship Scheme |
| Michelle Donelan | 20/06/2022 | Universities UK, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, University of the West of England, University of Salford, Greater Manchester Universities Student Mental Health Service, University College London, Independent HE, The Association of Heads of Polytechnic Student Services (AMOSSHE), Association of Colleges, Universities Alliance, Russell Group, Student Minds | Integrated Care Pathways Summit |
| Michelle Donelan | 22/06/2022 | Kingston University | To discuss their recently launched Future Skills Report |
| Michelle Donelan | 29/06/2022 | The Student Room, Universities UK, Nottingham Trent University, Birkbeck, University of Exeter, Open University, University of Coventry, Blackpool and Fylde College, Association of Colleges, Newcastle College Group, Association of Learning Providers, Confederation Of British Industry, Clarion Housing Group | Lifelong Loan Entitlement Steering Group Update from last meeting, fee limit policy and renaming Lifelong Loan Entitlement |
| Diana Barran | 04/04/2022 | Savio Salesian College | To discuss academisation |
| Diana Barran | 06/04/2022 | Partnerships for Jewish Schools | Stakeholder event with faith group focussed on how religious identity of schools can be protected |
| Diana Barran | 21/04/2022 | Social Finance | To discuss Social Finance's potential role in supporting the Regulatory & Commissioning Review |
| Diana Barran | 21/04/2022 | The Confederation of School Trusts | Regular catch up with Chief Executive Officer to discuss issues impacting the organisation |
| Diana Barran | 27/04/2022 | Mulberry Schools Trust, The W Group, The Confederation of School Trusts UK | Consultation on Holland Park School Multi Acadmey Trust Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 04/05/2022 | Parents of Students at Holland Park | Consultation on Holland Park School Multi Acadmey Trust Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 05/05/2022 | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | Consultation on Holland Park School Multi Acadmey Trust Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 09/05/2022 | Premier Advisory Group | Introductory meeting with new group |
| Diana Barran | 09/05/2022 | The National Governance Association | Regular catch up with Chief Executive Officer to discuss issues impacting the organisation |
| Diana Barran | 09/05/2022 | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | To discuss the RBKC land transaction application, in relation to Barlby Primary School |
| Diana Barran | 17/05/2022 | The W Group and Mulberry Schools Trust | Consultation on Holland Park School Multi Acadmey Trust Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 26/05/2022 | Quest Trust | Catch up with Vice Chancellor of the Trust |
| Diana Barran | 30/05/2022 | Mulberry Schools Trust, The W Group, West London Zone | Consultation on Holland Park School Multi Acadmey Trust Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 07/06/2022 | The Confederation of School Trusts | Regular catch up with Chief Executive Officer to discuss issues impacting the organisation |
| Diana Barran | 07/06/2022 | Eton & Star Academies Partnership | To discuss progress and plans of the new partnership between Eton College and its partnerhsip with Srar Academies. |
| Diana Barran | 08/06/2022 | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | Consultation on HPS MAT Sponsor decision |
| Diana Barran | 14/06/2022 | Child Q Roundtable | To discuss progress since the Child Q report on local child safeguarding practice |
| Diana Barran | 14/06/2022 | Harvard Kennedy School | Discussion with academic expert about regulation |
| Diana Barran | 14/06/2022 | Home Educators | Schools Bill HE Measures engagement |
| Diana Barran | 16/06/2022 | Secondary Headteacher Reference Group | Stakeholder meeting with teachers about Regulatory and Commissioning Review |
| Diana Barran | 28/06/2022 | Speakers for Schools | Introductory meeting on the Regulatory & Commissioning Review |
| Diana Barran | 28/06/2022 | United Learning | Introductory meeting on the Regulatory & Commissioning Review |
| Diana Barran | 28/06/2022 | Church of England | Introductory meeting on the Regulatory & Commissioning Review |
| Diana Barran | 28/06/2022 | Catholic Education | Introductory meeting on the Regulatory & Commissioning Review |