Formal consultations

Formal Consultations are often required for new legislation and important proposals. The Cabinet Office uses a strict set of requirements to govern Formal Consultations.

The UK Government Consultation Index aims to encourage members of the public to take part in consultations and provides access to a list of all public consultation documents.

Current formal consultations

Formal Consultations are often required for new legislation and important proposals.

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Consultation criteria and code of practice

We conduct our Consultations according to the Code of Practice on Written Consultation issued by the Cabinet Office.

Comments and complaints

Make a complaint about the way we have conducted any of our consultations.

Archive and responses

Access any responses and outcomes for our formal consultations.