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Lists central government departments, executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies
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Department for Education
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has now been replaced by the Department of Education
Electoral Commission
Contact information for the Electoral Commission, an independent body which aims to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the UK - encouraging people to take part, promoting public awareness of electoral matters, and regulating political parties
Enterprise and Business Support
Contact details for the Enterprise Directorate (formerly the Small Business Service), which aims to make the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business
Environment Agency
Contact details for the Environment Agency, the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for
Contact details for DEFRA, working to provide government policy and advice on environmental, agricultural and rural issues
Equal Opportunities Commission
The former Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is now replaced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Contact details for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, an independent body working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and build good relations
European Consumer Centre for Services
Contact details for the European Consumer Centre for Services, a free service that lets you know your consumer rights when buying services in other European countries
European Ombudsman
Contact details for the European Ombudsman, which investigates misadministration in European Community bodies
Export Credits Guarantee Department
Contact details for the Export Credits Guarantee Department, which provides support for UK exporters
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