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Current Inquiries

Inquiries

List of inquiries, consultations & calls for evidence

The Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish and UK legislatures and governments hold inquiries and consultations on a wide range of topics that accept evidence from academics and others. Below is a full list of inquiries at all of those institutions that are currently accepting written evidence. In each case, the link will usually take you to the page for that particular inquiry, which will provide a fuller scope and guidance on how to submit evidence.

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Name of consultation Institution Committee or Department Deadline
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Fit for the Future - technical consultation UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2025-12-17
Legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 2025-12-17
Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future UK Government Department for Work and Pensions 2025-12-17
Licensing for knife sales UK Government Home Office 2025-12-17
National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2025-12-17
Changes to energy infrastructure planning application fees UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2025-12-17
Proposed refinements for Allocation Round 8 and future rounds UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2025-12-17
Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): Ensuring fair access to CO2 infrastructure UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2025-12-17
Proposed best available techniques (BAT) implementation guidance for mid-merit gas generators UK Government Environment Agency 2025-12-17
Amending the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown schedule UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs 2025-12-17
Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss UK Government Department for Business and Trade, Kate Dearden MP, The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP 2025-12-17
International student levy technical detail UK Government Department for Education 2025-12-17
Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom UK Government HM Treasury 2025-12-17
Equality Scheme for Department for Culture, Media and Sport UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport 2025-12-17
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2025-12-17
Regulatory framework for Apprenticeship Assessment - Conditions, requirements and guidance UK Government Ofqual 2025-12-17
Consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) UK Government HM Treasury 2025-12-17
Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots UK Government Department for Business and Trade 2025-12-17
National Residues Control Programme: revision of charges 2025-2026 UK Government Veterinary Medicines Directorate 2025-12-17
Visitor levy in England UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, HM Treasury 2025-12-17