A-Z of central government :Cross Stitch – Directories
Lists central government departments, executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies
Contact details for Ofcom (Office of Communications), the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services
The Office for Disability Issues aims to coordinate the way government services are developed and delivered for disabled people
Contact details for OFSTED, which inspects all schools and colleges in England, whether state or independent. Its role also includes the inspection of local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work and for the regulation of early years childcare, including childminders
Contact details for the Office of Fair Trading, responsible for making markets work well for consumers. Its website offers general advice on consumer rights in the UK
Contact details for the Office of Government Commerce, which helps government departments achieve best value for money in their commercial activities
Contact information for the Office of Leader of the House of Commons. The Leader is responsible for the effective management of the business of the House, in particular the smooth progress of the Government’s legislative programme
Contact information for the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) which provides independent advice to the Chancellor on simplifying the UK tax system
Contact information for Office of the Information Commissioner. The Information Commissioner’s Office is a UK independent supervisory authority which is responsible for data protection, freedom of information, your information rights and legal obligations
Contact details for the Office of the Public Guardian, which supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future
Contact details for Ofqual Northern Ireland, the organisation which regulates National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Northern Ireland
Contact details for Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), responsible for ensuring delivery of new venues and infrastructure for the games
Contact details for Ordnance Survey, which publishes maps of Britain