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The Commission was further obliged keep the Secretary of State informed of its plans and ensure alignment with the policies of the Secretary of State, giving effect to any directions given to it. The Secretary of State could give directions to the Commission.
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Assist and encourage persons concerned with matters relevant to the operation of the objectives of the HSWA;
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announced that the merger would be completed during spring 2008. The merger was completed on 1 April 2008.
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started consultation on merger of the HSC and HSE to a largely positive response. On 18 March 2008,
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Sir Frank John Davies CBE OStJ (born 24 September 1931) 1 October 1993 - 30 September 1999.
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William (Bill) Henry Callaghan (born 19 May 1948) 1 October 1999 - 30 September 2007.
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The Health and Safety Commission had five chair persons in its 34-year existence
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Elizabeth Snape MBE, 1 November 2003 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Judith Donovan CBE, 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Defunct non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government
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Danny Carrigan, 1 October 2004 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Sandy Blair CBE, 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Hugh Robertson, 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Dr Sayeed Khan, 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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Robin Dahlberg, 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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In practice, the Commission delegated its responsibilities to the
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John Spanswick, 1 May 2006 to 31 March 2008 continued on HSE Board
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On 1 April 2006, the Commission ceased to have responsibility for
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Make arrangements for and encourage research and publication,
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Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008,
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Maureen Rooney OBE, 1 October 2000 to 2003 (died 1 May 2003)
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Joyce Edmond-Smith, 1 April 1997 to 31 March  2006
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, ss.11(4), 14
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s.10(2)-(4)
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George Brumwell CBE, 1 April 1998 to 31 October 2004
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Health and Safety Executive
Crown-status
non-departmental public body
England and Wales
United Kingdom
non-departmental public body
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
England and Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland
Health and Safety Executive
training
government departments
railway safety
William (Bill) James Simpson
Sir (Edward) John Cullen
Judith Hackitt
Health and Safety Executive
Department for Work and Pensions
government minister
Lord McKenzie of Luton
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Railways Act 2005
SI 2006/266, art.2(2), Sch.
"Who's Who and Who Was Who"
"Sir John Cullen death announcement"
"The Merger of the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive"

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