Consultations
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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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Draft guidance on the legal definition of waste and its application
The aim of the draft guidance is to help businesses and other organisations take the right decisions about the classification of substances as waste, particularly in the more difficult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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Comments by: | 28 April 2010 |
- Find information or take part in the consultation on the HM Treasury website - Opens in a new window
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 |
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| Comments by: | 28 March 2010 |
