Consultations

Current consultations relating to issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For closed consultations visit the directory or use the search facility.

Consultations are your chance to influence policy or legislation. Changes to policy and proposed legislation are made as a result of the responses received.

So go on, get involved and make a difference.

Consultation on Regulations made under Section 32A of The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, 23/06/08 - 19/09/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation on proposed changes to homelessness legislation, setting out the circumstances in which non-permanent accommodation can be provided for unintentionally homeless households in priority need. Consultation to 19 September 2008.

Changing Scotland's relationship with alcohol: a discussion paper on our strategic approach, 17/06/08 - 09/09/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation on new proposals for tackling alcohol misuse in Scotland. Consultation to 9 September 2008.

Consultation on the draft Adoption Support Services and Allowances Regulations 2008, 09/06/08 - 01/08/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation on the first of a series of draft regulations being consulted on in connection with the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007. Consultation to 1 August 2008.

A Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland 10/06/08 - 31/10/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation setting out a range of proposals designed to ensure that National Qualifications fully reflect Curriculum for Excellence. Consultation to 30 September 2008.

DIUS single equality scheme – consultation, 22/05/08 - 04/08/08 [E,NI,S,W]
Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills's (DIUS) consultation seeking views on the department's first Single Equality Scheme, which sets out its approach to equality and diversity and identifies the ways in which it will take action. Consultation to 4 August 2008.

Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008, 09/05/08 - 19/06/08 [
Scottish Government consultation seeking views on proposed legislative changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004. Consultation to 19 June 2008.

Learning to drive - consultation, 07/05/08 - 08/09/08 [E,NI,S,W]
Department of Transport consultation seeks views on proposals for a major review in the way people learn to drive. It covers the reasons why change is important and how the public can be involved in the process. Consultation to 8 September 2008.

Rural Schools and Improving School Consultation Procedures Consultation, 01/05/08 - 19/09/08 [S]
Scottish Government Consultation seeking views on proposals to improve the way closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. Consultation to 19 September 2008.

Housing (Scotland) Act: Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidance, 09/04/08 - 01/07/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation on draft guidance and regulations which will support new local authority powers and duties in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 to ensure adequate housing conditions for individual owners and their families. Consultation to 1 July 2008.

Safeguarding Children in Scotland who may have been Trafficked, 07/04/08 - 03/07/08 [S]
Scottish Government consultation on guidance for Scottish agencies and professionals to ensure they can identify, assess and support the needs of children who may have been trafficked . Consultation to 3 July 2008.

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