Earlier this week I also learned that the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has just been invited by the DCMS to participate in the A&E Bill consultations. It was not part of the original group. I therefore asked Andrew Cunningham whether he would consider admitting another latecomer: EFDSS. He said no. I have copied his email to Phil Wilson and Brenda Godrich of EFDSS. It is still possible, however, that EFDSS may be able to participate via the Arts Council and I will be discussing this with the ACE licensing working party today.

EFDSS have written to the Government, directly asking to be part of the current consultations.