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Public consultations involve the public in the process of government policy making. The Better Regulation Executive provides a list of consultation pages from the main government departments and agencies. A selection of current consultatations are included below.
This is a consultation on ways in which Heathrow airport could be developed over the next 20 years or more. It reports on the outcome of work since the Air Transport White Paper in 2003 and describes how additional runway capacity might be provided, its likely impacts and how they might be addressed. The consultation ends on 27 February 2008.
The government is publishing 'Staying Safe' to promote discussion on how best to keep children safe. The strategy also looks at how to best protect vulnerable children and young people and how to respond when children and young people have been harmed. The consultation ends on 31 October 2007.
Clinical psychologist Dr Tanya Byron today launched a call for evidence to gather information advice and views about the risks to children and young people of exposure to potentially harmful or inappropriate material on the internet and video games. The consultation closes on Friday 30 November 2007.
Public consultations cover important and often local issues, from changing school catchment areas to consulting on long term changes in the future of hospital services in the region. Your local council website should provide information about current consultation exercises for its services, and will often provide links to other local public services as well.
A step-by-step guide to the major seats of power in UK politics
Advice on taking part in public consultations including tips on how to make your response stand out
