We believe it is important to find out the views and ideas of individuals and organisations when we develop policies or make decisions.

One of the ways we do this is through consultations. We analyse responses to help improve policies and inform the decision making process.

Normally we produce a written document which provides background to the issue, sets out the purpose of the consultation, and explains how to respond. This document is available on our website for a minimum period of twelve weeks. We can also use other formats, such as focus groups, workshops, and surveys, to enable a greater number of people to become involved in our work.

We encourage you to respond to current consultations, review past consultations, and see how we have responded to others’ consultations.