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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
Compulsory Purchase Reform in Scotland Scottish Government 2025-12-19
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in New Housing Developments Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-19
Proposals for an approach to the UK Local Growth Fund in Wales Welsh Government Economic Strategy and Regulation Division 2025-12-19
The Glencairn Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-19
The Waiting Restrictions (Coalisland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-19
Island Street Belfast, Traffic Calming Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-22
Proposals for an update to Standard Rules Permit SR2008 No9 storage of asbestos waste UK Government Environment Agency 2025-12-22
Consultation - Definition of Social Enterprise in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Executive Department for the Economy 2025-12-23
Public Consultation - Review of Planning Fees Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-23
The future of Scotland’s high streets UK Parliament Scottish Affairs Committee 2025-12-23
CONSULTATION ON UNLICENSED (RECREATIONAL) FISHING FOR CRABS AND LOBSTERS Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2025-12-24
Consultation on Unlicensed (Recreational) Fishing for Crabs and Lobsters Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2025-12-24
Draft Revised Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Health 2025-12-29
Proposed Policing Inspection Programme and Framework 2020 to 2021 UK Government Home Office, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services 2025-12-30
The Malone Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2025-12-31
Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland Scottish Government 2025-12-31
Public Consultation on the Timetable and Work Programme for Developing the Fourth Cycle River Basin Management Plan Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2026-01-03
The Drumnagoon Road, Portadown (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2026-01-05
Scottish Road Works Register Prescribed Fees Regulations 2026 Scottish Government 2026-01-06
Consultation on Policy - The Statutory Regulation of Tourist Accommodation Northern Ireland Executive Department for the Economy 2026-01-06