Consultation Responses
BSA Civil Society Strategy Response
BSA Submission to OTS Review of VAT
BSA Industrial Strategy response
BSA response to Northern Powerhouse consultation
BSA submits response to disability employment consultation
Northern Ireland Executive Apprenticeship Levy Consultation: BSA response
The BSA believes Levy funds should be directly linked to apprenticeships or other employer-led training routes, in keeping with its rationale. It is also important that resources for training can be used by employers as flexibly as possible, as training needs – and the age profile of those who require training – will vary from area to area.
BSA submission to the Inclusive Growth Commission
Business services is an industry which has a crucial role to play as an engine of inclusive growth and prosperity; contributing to the delivery of public services; and achieving wider social value objectives.
BSA response to National Infrastructure Commission specific study call for evidence
The BSA has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s call for evidence on what should be it’s next specific study. The submission calls for a detailed analysis of skills in the UK construction sector, examining what workers are needed when for the delivery of specific major projects. With many major works scheduled to come online simultaneously in the next few decades, HS2, Hinkley Point, Crossrail 2 and Heathrow Expansion to name but a few, it would be useful for contractors to understand where best to focus their training resources.
BSA response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the UK Apprenticeship Levy
Submission to the Review by Baroness McGregor-Smith on the Issues Faced by Businesses in Developing Black and Minority Ethnic Talent
BSA response to Fair Deal proposals for the Local Government Pension Scheme
The BSA’s response to this consultation on local government pension scheme regulations.
BSA response to the Apprenticeship Inquiry by the Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy
The BSA has made a submission on apprenticeships to the Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy. It covers the need for quality assurance in standards, difficulties with the Government’s 3 million starts target, and calls for the Government to provide greater information on the apprenticeship levy.
BSA response to the National Infrastructure Assessment
Business Services Association response to the DCLG Consultation on the Local Government Transparency Code
BSA response to the Government Equalities Office Gender Pay Gap Reporting consultation
The BSA has responded to the draft regulations on mandatory gender pay gap reporting, supporting the aims of the policy and highlighting key areas of concern.
BSA response to Ed Vaizey’s UK Digital Strategy consultation
BSA response to the Minister for Digital Economy’s call for ideas for the UK Digital Strategy.
BSA response to National Infrastructure Commission call for evidence
The BSA has responded to this National Infrastructure Commission consultation seeking views on the critical infrastructure challenges facing the UK, particularly regarding northern connectivity, transport capacity in London and energy storage.
BSA response to Defra’s review of the Balanced Scorecard
The BSA compiled a response, in conjunction with members, to Defra’s recent review of the Balanced Scorecard that supports the Plan for Public Procurement for Food.
BSA response to HMRC’s consultation ‘Improving Large Business Tax Compliance’
The BSA has responded to this HMRC consultation on behalf of members regarding the proposal that large businesses publish tax strategies and the suggested introduction of a voluntary Code of Practice on tax issues.
BSA response to Government’s Apprenticeships Levy consultation
The BSA is pleased to have the opportunity to respond to this consultation from the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills on the proposed apprenticeships levy which aims to stimulate employer owned apprenticeships training.