New focus groups (aka special interest groups) are under way this autumn

The operational risks focus group, chaired by Julia Graham, held its first meeting on 28 September when it defined terms of reference and discussed its programme. For more information, contact Julia Graham at Julia.graham@dla.com

The liability, environment and health and safety groups have been combined to form one group under the chairmanship of Peter Berring, and Malcolm Lambert is chairing a new railways focus group.

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