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This page provides a selection of current high-profile consultations

Public consultations

Public consultations involve the public in the process of government policy making. Have your say on a broad range of topics across government.

Full list of government consultation websites

Online bankruptcy applications planned

Proposals to let people submit a bankruptcy application online or through the post, rather than in a court, were outlined by the government. The consultation closes on 8 February 2010.

TV product placement rules up for discussion

The government is seeking further views on whether to allow product placement in programmes made for UK television. (The BBC is excluded from any such plans.) Consultation closes Friday 8 January 2010.

New legal rights for NHS patients

Under new proposals, NHS patients will have legal rights to m,aximum waiting times for urgent cancer referrals, and a health check every five years. Consultation closes Friday 5 February 2010.

Credit and store card reforms

The government has made a number of proposals to make credit and store cards fairer for consumers. The proposals include changing the rules that make customers pay the cheapest debt off first. Consultation closes 19 January 2010.

Overhaul of UK energy system

Consultation on plans to radically overhaul the UK's energy system. These include ten possible sites for new nuclear power stations, new rules for planning decisions on energy infrastructure and making better use of clean coal technology. Consultation closes Monday 22 February 2010.

Assisted suicide

Legal guidance has been issued on assisted suicide. A consultation has also been launched to get the public’s views, so if you have feelings on assisted suicide make sure you have your say. Consultation closes Wednesday 16 December 2009.