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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 Emissions Trading Scheme: Regional Aviation Connectivity Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2025-12-19
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
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
Public Consultation on the Timetable and Work Programme for Developing the Fourth Cycle River Basin Management Plan Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2026-01-03
Consultation on Policy - The Statutory Regulation of Tourist Accommodation Northern Ireland Executive Department for the Economy 2026-01-06
Managing the future of UK oil and gas UK Parliament Energy Security and Net Zero Committee 2026-01-07
Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 thresholds Scottish Government 2026-01-08
Changes to local government elections rules in Wales Welsh Government Elections Division 2026-01-12
Consultation on Disability and Work: A Strategy for Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Executive Department for Communities 2026-01-12
Land Registration Legislation Project consultation Northern Ireland Executive Department of Finance 2026-01-12
Draft Circular Economy Strategy Scottish Government 2026-01-13
Annual Update of the Departmental Consultee / Stakeholder Contact List Northern Ireland Executive Department for Health 2026-01-14
Scallop fishing management measures in Wales Welsh Government Fisheries Division 2026-01-15
Considering future options for the NHS Wales bursary scheme Welsh Government Workforce Innovation, Workforce and Corporate Support Division 2026-01-23
A consultation on the enforcement of the Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework Scottish Government 2026-01-28