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Public consultations involve the public in the process of government policy making. Have your say on a broad range of topics across government.
Should election day move to the weekend?
A consultation on whether to move elections to weekends has been launched as part of efforts to boost engagement in the democratic process. Scrapping the traditional Thursday vote is one option under consideration as part of the government's programme of constitutional renewal, which seeks to forge a new relationship between the citizen and the state. The election day consultation will run until 26 September 2008.
Renewable energy strategy consultation (opens new window)
This consultation seeks views on how to drive up the use of renewable energy in the UK, as part of our overall strategy for tackling climate change and to meet our share of the EU target to source 20% of the EU's energy from renewable sources by 2020. The consultation closes on 26 September 2008.
Learning To Drive consultation
This consultation is looking at proposals to change the way that people learn to drive and how driving tests are conducted. The aim is to create safer drivers for life by strengthening the current learning and testing procedures, and creating a culture of extended and advanced learning. This follows extensive discussions with young people, employers, driving instructors and the insurance industry. Consultation closing date TBC.
Consultation on a taxpayer's charter
HMRC has published the first formal consultation document on the scope of a new taxpayer's charter. The charter is not intended to replace existing legal protections for taxpayers within the law - confidentiality, data protection, freedom of information, and the various rights and safeguards contained in the tax statute itself (such as appeals).
Find out about local consultations (opens new window)
This consultation is looking at proposals to change the way that people learn to drive and how driving tests are conducted. The aim is to create safer drivers for life by strengthening the current learning and testing procedures, and creating a culture of extended and advanced learning. This follows extensive discussions with young people, employers, driving instructors and the insurance industry.
School admissions consultation (opens new window)
This consultation seeks the view of parents on the proposed changes to the school application and allocation process to make it as fair, transparent and straightforward as possible. The proposals include local authorities coordinating all applications, giving parents the legal right to apply to at least three primary schools, creating a standardised application form, and introducing a new requirement for parents and other groups to be consulted on changes to proposed admission arrangements. The consultation closes on 2 October 2008.
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