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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
UK ETS scope expansion: emissions from international maritime voyages UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, DAERA 2026-01-20
Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2026-01-20
Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs UK Government Department of Health and Social Care 2026-01-20
Electric vehicle charging: changes to permitted development rights UK Government Department for Transport 2026-01-21
Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2026-01-21
Environmental regulation UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee 2026-01-21
Consultation: Proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme UK Government Cabinet Office, Infected Blood Compensation Authority 2026-01-22
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: bodies granted investigatory powers UK Government Home Office 2026-01-22
Regulating for growth UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee 2026-01-22
Environmental Noise Directive – Road Noise Action Plan 2023-2028 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2026-01-22
Support for housebuilding in London UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2026-01-22
Competition and market functioning in the UK live music industry UK Parliament Business and Trade Committee 2026-01-23
Settlement, Citizenship and Integration UK Parliament Justice and Home Affairs Committee 2026-01-23
SEA Environmental Report - Peatland Strategy Actions and Delivery Plan Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2026-01-23
Considering future options for the NHS Wales bursary scheme Welsh Government Workforce Innovation, Workforce and Corporate Support Division 2026-01-23
Building control: charges, notices and certificates UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2026-01-25
Proposed best available techniques (BAT) implementation guidance for mid-merit gas generators UK Government Environment Agency 2026-01-25
Legislative proposals relating to the Welsh Tax Acts Welsh Government 2026-01-26
Bathing Water Designation 2026 Welsh Government Water Branch (Bathing Water Consultation) 2026-01-26
Restoration and Renewal of Parliament: Costing and governance UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee 2026-01-26