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Have your say on government policy

Make your views heard, share your concerns and tell policy makers in government what you think by taking part in consultations.

We list current consultations of interest to businesses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on this page.

You can find Scotland only consultations on the Scottish Government website - Opens in a new window.

You can also suggest how the government can improve regulation affecting your business at the Better Regulation Executive website - Opens in a new window.

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Consultation on proposals for the Next Generation Fund

The consultation is aimed at seeking feedback on a number of specific questions regarding the proposed Next Generation Fund (super-fast broadband), including the approach to the procurement processes and the technology solutions that will be eligible.

Relevant for: All businesses
Comments by: 1 April 2010

Establishment of body to monitor/enforce compliance groceries supply code

Consultation on taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the groceries supply code of practice (GSCOP) and give it the power to levy penalties on retailers for non compliance with the GSCOP.

Relevant for: Retail sector
Comments by: 30 April 2010

Renewable Heat Incentive provides financial support for installlers

The Renewable Heat Incentive will provide financial support for those who install renewable heating, which qualifies for support under the scheme.

Relevant for: All businesses
Comments by: 26 April 2010

Draft guidance on the legal definition of waste and its application

The aim of the draft guidance is to help businesses and other organisations take the right decisions about the classification of substances as waste, particularly in the more difficult cases.

Relevant for: Manufacturing, retail and distribution, services
Comments by: 12 April 2010

Consultation on implementing European pesticides legislation

Approach in implementing a directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and two provisions in a regulation on Plant Protection Product Authorisations.

Relevant for: All users of pesticides including home/garden products, agriculture and horticulture industries and retailers of pesticides
Comments by: 4 May 2010

Current charging arrangements for residential social care

Consultation on proposed amendments to the residential charging arrangements.

Relevant for: Residential care homes and anyone likely to be involved with the charging regulations
Comments by: 23 April 2010

Investment in the UK's private rented sector

This consultation considers the contribution the private rented sector could make to address housing demand and increasing supply, and seeks views on whether there are any substantive barriers to investment.

Relevant for: Private landlords, housing providers
Comments by: 28 April 2010

Consultation to amend the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)

Proposals to introduce a single set of regulations to cover all contained use work with human and animal pathogens and genetically modified organisms with the aim of reducing the burden on duty holders.

Relevant for: Agricultural, farming, manufacturing, retail sectors
Comments by: 28 March 2010

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