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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.

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Debate on future World Heritage sites in the UK

From the lofty spires of Westminster Abbey to the rugged beauty of the Giant's Causeway and the Causeway Coast, how best do we protect the UK's World Heritage Sites? asks a consultation launched today. The consultation will run for 12 weeks until 24 February 2008.

Tackling the menace of dangerous drivers

A major new road safety consultation sets out plans to help the police better enforce against drug and drink driving, as well as exploring whether there is a need to change the law on drug driving or on the drink drive limit. The final date for responses is 27th February 2009.

Consultation launched on national identity scheme

The introduction of the first identity cards for British citizens moved forward today as the government began a 12 week consultation on the finer detail of the next phase of the National Identity Scheme.

Fair tips on the menu

The government today launched a consultation on proposals to make tips fairer for hard-working service staff across the UK. Under the plans, employers will be banned from using any tips or service charges towards payment of the national minimum wage. The consultation will close on 16 February 2009.

Toughest ever green standards for eco-towns

Local communities will get their next chance to have their say on the eco-town proposals as Housing Minister Margaret Beckett launches the government's second round of formal consultation on the proposed locations and standards for eco-towns. The second round of consultation on eco-towns now runs until 19 February 2009.

Cat, dog and horse welfare consultation

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has launched a consultation on new codes of practices for cats, dogs and horses, that will offer practical advice on pet ownership. The codes of practice, which will be published on the Defra website and in leaflets, will help pet owners to better understand their duties under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The consultations will be open for comments until 31 December 2008.