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Consultations: full index

Latest consultations
Live consultations
Closed consultations and responses

Live Consultations

Consultation on amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) Order 2001 for the role of policyholder advocate
Launch date: 29/12/06 Closing date: 15/03/07

Consultation on Exemption for Incoming Approved EEA Prospectuses
Launch date: 22/12/06 Closing date: 16/03/07

Consultation on deregulating freight forwarding insurance
Launch date: 21/12/06 Closing date: 22/03/07

Tackling Managed Service Companies
Launch date: 06/12/06 Closing date: 02/03/07

Call for evidence on Travel Insurance Review
Launch date: 23/11/06 Closing Date: 22/02/07

Consultation on legislative changes to the Building Societies Act 1986
Launch date: 09/11/06 Closing date: 01/02/07

Consultation on amendments relating to Part 7 of FSMA 2000 (‘Control of Business Transfers’)
Launch date: 03/11/06 Closing date: 26/01/06

The Regulation of Money Service Business
Launch date: 29/09/2006 Closing date: 06/12/06

Closed Consultations and Responses

EU Proposal to Amend the Supervisory Review Process for Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions in the Relevant Banking, Insurance and Securities Directives: A Discussion Paper
Launch date: 25/09/2006 Closing date: 2/10/06

Implementing the Third Money Laundering Directive: a consultation document
Launch Date: 31/07/06 Closes: 20/10/06

Comprehensive Spending Review: Review of the future role of the Third Sector in social and economic regeneration - consultation with the Third Sector
Launch date: May 2006 Closing date: end of September 2006

Discussions with the UK oil and gas industry about wider structural issues for the North Sea fiscal regime
Launch date: January 2006 Closing date: end September 2006

Mesothelioma compensation: amending the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - A consultation
Launch date: 8/09/2006 Closing date: 6/10/06

The Payment Services Directive: a consultation document
Launch date: 03/07/2006 Closing date: 25/09/06

Consultation on introduction of Information Gateways between: the FSA and the Gambling Commission; the FSA and the Financial Reporting Council; and the Pension Regulator and the Financial Reporting Council
Launch date: 07/06/2006 Closing date: 29/08/06

Consultation on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Collective Investment Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2006
Launch date: 01/06/2006 Closing date: 24/08/06

Regulatory Reform Order: A second consultation on proposed changes to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
Launch date: 24/05/2006 Closing date: 21/06/06

Land Transaction Act 2005
Launch date: 31/03/2006 Closing date: 23/06/06

Independence for Statistics
Launch date: 22/03/2006 Closing date: 14/06/06

Extending employers’ freedoms: A consultation on facilitating financial promotions in the workplace (Budget 2006)
Launch date: 22/03/2006 Closing date: 14/06/06

Reducing reporting requirements: A consultation on reform of the ‘controllers regime’ in Part XII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Budget 2006)
Launch date: 22/03/2006 Closing date: 14/06/06

The European Cooperative Society: a consultation document
Launch date: 16/03/2006 Closing date: 08/06/06
(ISBN: 978-1-84532-146-8)

Companies´ narrative reporting requirements
Launch date: 01/02/06 Closing date: 24/03/06

UK Transposition of the Capital Requirements Directive
Launch date: 28/02/06 Closing date: 23/05/06

UK Implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Directive 2004/39/EC)
Launch date: 15/12/05 Closing date: 31/03/06

Regulatory Reform Order: A consultation on proposed changes to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
Launch date: 05/12/05 Closing date: 05/03/06

Supporting the Middle East Peace Process through economic development
Launch date: 20/01/06 Closing date: 17/02/06

Planning-gain Supplement: a consultation
Launch date: 05/12/05 Closing date: 27/02/06

Proposed changes to the eligibility rules for establishing a pension scheme
Launch date: 30/09/05 Closing date: 23/12/05

The Reform of Film Tax Incentives: Promoting the sustainable production of culturally British films
Launch date: 29/07/05 Closing date: 21/10/05

Banknote issue arrangements in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Launch date: 25/07/05 Closing date: 14/10/05

EU Regulation on Wire Transfers: a consultation document
Launch date: 29/07/05 Closing date: 08/09/05

Consultation on Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA), Supplementary Budgetary Information (SBI), and Departmental Report (DR) core tables
Launch date: 25/07/05 Closing date: 12/09/05

Extending a community investment tax relief scheme
Launch date: 24/06/05 Closing date: 26/09/05

Transparency Directive
Launch date: 17/03/05 Closing date: 07/06/05

The credit union interest rate cap consultation document
Launch date: 16/03/2005 Closing date: 16/06/2005

Enterprise and economic opportunity in deprived areas: A consultation on proposals for a Local Enterprise Growth Initiative
Launch date: 16/03/05 Closing date: 08/06/05

Modernising the taxation of the haulage industry: lorry road-user charge
Launch date: 19/01/05 Closing date: 28/02/05

Implementation of the insurers reorganisation and winding-up directive for Lloyd´s
Launch date: 07/12/04 Closing date: 11/03/05

Devolving Decision Making: a consultation on regional funding allocations
Launch date: 02/12/04 Closing date: 10/03/05

Issuance of ultra-long gilt instruments consultation document
Launch date: 02/12/04 Closing date: 21/01/05

The regulation of investment trust companies
Launch date: 24/11/04 Closing date 25/02/05

UK Implementation of the Prospectus Directive
Launch date: 29/10/04 Closing date: 28/01/05

Managing Risks to the Public:Appraisal Guidance
Launch date: 11/10/04 Closing date: 11/01/05

Strengthening the Transatlantic Economic Partnership: a request for comments and proposals by the European Commisssion (DTI external link)
Launch date: 30/09/04 Closing date: 30/11/04

Implementation of the EU Directive 2003/51/EC for Lloyd´s (Amending Directive 1991/674/EEC Insurance Undertaking - Annual and Consolidated Accounts)
Launch date: 06/08/04 Closing date: 25/10/04

Regulatory issues for Industrial and Provident Societies
Launch date: 30/07/04 Closing date: 29/10/04

Defining Home Reversions
Launch date: 26/07/04 Closing date: 28/09/04

Business Angel-Led Enterprise Capital Funds: a consultation on proposed changes to the Regulated Activities Order
Launch date: 19/07/04 Closing date: 11/10/04

"Stakeholder" saving and investment products regulations - Government Response - November 2004
Launch date: 17/06/04 Closing date: 30/09/04

Supporting young people to achieve: towards a new deal for skills
Launch date: 17/03/04 Closing date: 30/09/04

Financial Services and Markets Act two year review: changes to secondary legislation
Launch date: 27/02/004 Closing date:

Updating the accounting framework for friendly societies: a consultation document
Launch date: 14/07/04 Closing date: 15/09/04

Morris Review of the Actuarial Profession
Launch date: 28/06/04 Closing date: 15/09/04

UK Implementation of the EU Market Abuse Directive
Launch date: 18/06/04 Closing date: 10/09/04

Promoting more flexible investment in property: a consultation
Launch date: 17/03/04 Closing date: 16/07/04

Informal consultation document on the Third EC Money Laundering Directive
Launch date: 27/05/04 Closing date: 18/06/04

Unlimited Insurance companies: A consultation document
Launch date: 07/04/04 Closing date: 09/07/04

Modernisation of Accounting Directives / IAS Infrastructure
Launch date: 25/03/04 Closing date: 02/07/04

Productivity in the UK 5: Benchmarking UK Productivity Performance
Launch date: 16/03/04 Closing date: 04/06/04

Science & Innovation: Working towards a 10-year investment framework
Launch date: 16/03/04 Closing date: 30/04/04

Alan Wood Review of European Public Procurement
Launch date 09/02/04 Closing date: 09/04/04

Informal capital raising and high net worth and sophisticated investors: A consultation on proposed changes to the Financial Promotion Order
Launch date 26/01/04 Closing date: 16/04/04

Simplifying the Taxation of Pensions: The Government´s Proposals
Launch date 10/12/03 Closing date 05/03/04

The new Capital Adequacy Directive, CAD3: The transposition of the new Basel Accord into EU legislation’, consultation Document
Launch date 03/12/03 Closing date 05/03/04

Credit Institutions Reorganisation and Winding Up Directive
Launch date 28/11/03 Closing date: 27/02/04

‘Regulating Home Reversion Plans’ Consultation Document
Launch date 11/11/03 Closing date: 13/02/04

‘Financial Groups’ Consultation Document
Launch date 22/10/03 Closing date: 09/02/04

The Allsopp Review
Launch date 01/06/03 Closing date: 13/02/04

The Miles Review
Launch date 01/06/03 Closing date: 23/01/04

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2003

Efficiency Review: Releasing resources to the frontline
Launch date: 20/10/03 Closing date: 21/11/03

Securing Good Health for the Whole Population
Launch date: 28/07/03 Closing date: 14/11/03

Corporation Tax Reform
Launch date: 12/08/03 Closing date: 3/11/03

Parenting Fund – a joint Treasury / DfES Consultation
Launch date: 25/07/03 Closing date: 03/11/03

Review of the Cash ratio Deposit Scheme
Launch date: 01/07/03 Closing date: 31/10/03

Local Authority Business Growth Incentives
Launch date: 04/07/03 Closing date: 31/10/03

North Sea oil and gas: A Joint Inland Revenue, Department for Trade & Industry and HM Treasury Exploration Consultation
Launch date: 30/04/03 Estimated Closing date: 30/10/03

Mortgages and General Insurance Regulation: Transitioning Complaints
Launch date: 22/09/03 Closing date: 30/10/03

Use of Fair Value Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments by Building Societies Launch date: 05/09/03 Closing date: 31/10/03

Economic instruments to improve household energy efficiency: consultation document on specific measures
Launch date 01/08/03 Closing date: 24/10/03

Treasury Shares: Proposed Changes to the Regulated Activities Order
Launch date: 10/09/03 Closing date: 27/10/03

Implementation of the Distance Marketing of Consumer Financial Services Directive
Launch date 18/07/03 Closing date: 17/10/03

Implementation of the Directive on Financial Collateral Arrangements
Launch date: 31/07/03 Closing date: 10/10/03

Defining Innovation: a consultation on the definition of R&D for tax purposes
Launch date: 10/07/03 Closing date: 10/10/03

The Modernisation of Gambling Taxes: Consultation on the Review of Amusement Machine Licence Duty
Closing date: 06/10/03

Goodison Review - Saving Art for the Nation
Launch date: 07/07/03 Closing date: 01/10/03

The Lyons Review - Independent Review of Public Sector Relocation
Launch date: 19/06/03 Closing date: 30/09/03

Road fuel gases and their contribution to clean low-carbon transport: Establishing a consistent and durable framework of Government support - a joint Department for Transport/HM Customs and Excise/HM Treasury consultation.
Launch date: 18/06/03 Closing date: 17/09/03

The Barker Review
Launch date: 09/06/03 Closing date: 04/08/03

Bridging the Finance Gap: A consultation on improving access to growth capital for small businesses
Launch date: 09/04/03 Closing Date: 25/07/03

futurebuilders: An Investment Fund for Voluntary and Community Sector Public Service Delivery
Launch date: 30/04/03 Closing date: 21/07/03

A Modern Regional Policy for the United Kingdom
Launch date: 06/03/03 Closing Date: 04/07/03

Enterprise for Communities: proposals for a community interest company - a joint DTI/Home Office/HMT Consultation
Launch date: 26/03/03 Closing Date: 18/06/03

Employer Supported Childcare, Improving the Tax and National Insurance exemptions
Launch date: 25/02/03 Closing date: 31/05/03

Proposed product specifications for Sandler “stakeholder” products.
Launch date: 05/02/03 Closing date: 02/05/03

The Financial System and Major Operational Disruption
Launch date: 25/02/03 Closing date: 25/04/03

Lambert Review of Business-University Collaboration
Launch date: 17/02/03 Closing Date: 17/04/03

Simplifying the taxation of pensions: increasing choice and flexibility for all
Launch date: 17/12/02 Closing date: 11/04/03

Proposed revision of the Money Laundering Regulations 1993 to 2001
Launch date: 15/11/02 Closing date:14/02/03

Transfer of Audit Responsibility for the Special Health Authorities from the Audit Commission to the Comptroller and Auditor General
Launch date: 10/12/02 Closing date: 04/02/03

Regulating Insurance Mediation
Launch date: 21/10/02 Closing date:31/01/03

Implementation of the Insurers Reorganisation and Winding -Up Directive
Launch date: 15/11/02 Closing date: 31/01/03

Modernising the arrangements for registration and transfer of British Government Stock
Launch date: 01/11/02 Closing date: 24/01/03

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2002

Proposed sanctions for breach of the Regulation on Cross-Border payments in Euro.
Launch date: 17/09/02 Closing date:17/12/02

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10 June 1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering
Launch date: 29/09/1999 Closing date: 31/12/2002

Modernising the settlement of Money Market Instruments
Launch date: 13/09/02 Closing date: 06/12/02

Beneficial Ownership of Unlisted Companies
Launch date: 23/07/02 Closing date: 14/11/02

Reform of Corporation Tax Consultation
Launch date: 05/08/02 Closing date: 29/10/02

Increased Statutory Powers for the Comptroller and the Auditor General (C&AG)
Launch date: 01/08/02 Closing date: 24/10/02

The Green Book: Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government
Launch date: 24/07/02 Closing date: 18/10/02

Economic instruments to improve household energy efficiency
Launch date: 16/07/02 Closing date: 08/10/02

Implementing the Fourth Motor Insurance Directive
Launch date: 24/04/02 Closing date: 17/07/02

Possible Changes to the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme
Launch date: 17/04/02 Closing date: 17/06/02

Implementation of the E-Commerce Directive in Financial Services
Launch date: 07/03/2002 Closing date: 02/05/2002

Regulating Mortgages
Launch date: 28/02/2002 Closing date: 30/04/2002

Insider Dealing (Securities & Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 200
Launch date: 25/02/2002 Closing date: 19/04/2002

Delivering Saving and Assets
Launch date: 27/11/2001 Closing date: 28/02/2002

Reforming Motorcycle Vehicle Excise Duty
Launch date: 27/11/2001 Closing date: 08/02/2002

Implementation of the E-Commerce Directive in Financial Services
Launch date: 14/12/2001 Closing date: 08/02/2002

Modernising the Taxation of the Haulage Industry
Launch date: 27/11/2001 Closing date: 08/02/2002

Promoting Sport in the Community
Launch date: 30/11/2001 Closing date: 01/02/2002

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Administration Orders for Insurers
Launch date: 05/11/2001 Closing date: 29/01/2002

Wanless Report: Securing our Future Health
Launch date: 27/11/2001 Closing date: 22/01/2002

Designs for Innovation
Launch date: 04/12/2001 Closing date: 18/01/2002

Changes to Credit Unions Legislation
Launch date: 15/10/2001 Closing date: 18/01/2002

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Communications by Actuaries Regulations 2001
Launch date: 17/10/2001 Closing date: 09/01/2002

Implementation of the Electronic Money Directive
Launch date: 16/10/2001 Closing date: 08/01/2002

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2001

Protection of the Euro against Counterfeiting Regulations 2001
Launch date: 15/10/2001 Closing date: 26/11/2001

Regulatory Regime for Bureaux de Change, Money Transmission Agents & Cheque Cashers (Money Service Businesses)
Launch date: 15/10/2001 Closing date: 05/11/2001

Consultative Documents: Proposal on the Statute for a European Co-operative Society
Launch date: 27/07/2001 Closing date: 31/10/2001

Domestic and International Initiatives Concerning Conflict of Law Issues Relating to Securities
Launch date : 18/07/2001 Closing date : 17/10/2001

Review of the Supply of Scientists and Engineers: Key Issues Consultation Paper (Sir Gareth Robert's Review)
Summary of Responses
Launch date: 21/06/2001 Closing Date: 31/07/2001

New Proposals to Increase Saving and Asset Ownership for all
Launch date: 27/04/2001 Closing date: 31/07/2001

Enterprising communities: A tax incentive for community investment A consultation document
Launch date: 01/03/2001 Closing date: 02/07/2001

Green Technology Challenge: Consultation Document
Summary of responses
Launch date: 25/07/2001 Closing date: 28/09/2001

Large Business Taxation: The Government's Strategy and Corporate Tax Reforms
Launch date: 19/07/2001 Closing date: 01/10/2001

Review of Medium and Long-term Retail Savings
Launch date: 30 July 2001 Closing date: 28 September 2001

Modernising Securities Settlement
Launch date: 23/02/2001 Closing date: 11/05/2001

Small Business must improve its Investment Readiness - Small Business Service
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 11/05/2001

Standards for Retail Financial Services
Launch date: 30/01/2001 Closing date: 30/04/2001

Long Term Care Insurance
Launch date: 21/12/2000 Closing date: 30/03/2001

Competition in Payment Systems
Launch date: 21/12/2000 Closing date: 20/03/2001

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

Disclosure of Confidential Information Regulations 2001
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

Mutual Societies Order
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

Communications by Auditors
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

Control of Business Transfers (Requirements on Applicants) Regulations 2001
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

The Transition to the New Ombudsman Scheme and the Investigation of Complaints against the Financial Services Authority
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

The Transition to the New Compensation Scheme
Launch date: 02/04/2001 Closing date: 25/05/2001

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2000

Rights of Action
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2001

Disclosure of Information by Prescribed Persons Regulations 2001
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2001

Service of Notices
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2001

Market Abuse: Prescribed Markets and Qualifying Investments Order
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2001

Recognition Requirements for Investment Exchnages and Clearing Houses
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2001

Repeals, Transitional Provisions and Savings
Launch date: 07/12/2000 Closing date: 02/02/2000

Regulated Activities - Second Consultation
Launch date: 26/10/2000 Closing date: 20/12/2000

Financial Promotion - Third Consultation
Launch date: 26/10/2000 Closing date: 20/12/2000
Summary of responses

The Open Ended Investment Companies (Companies with Variable Capital) Regulations
Launch date: 28/01/2000 Closing date: 30/04/2000

Regulating Mortgages
Launch date: 26/10/2000 Closing date: 20/12/2001
Mortgages - Policy Changes following responses to the Treasury consultation document 'Regulating Mortgages'
Luanch date: 28/02/2001

Security for Occupational Pensions, Consultation Document
Launch date: 14/09/2000 Closing date: 31/01/2001

Consultation on the Objectives of the Sustainability Fund under the Aggregates Levy Package
Launch date: 25/08/2000 Closing date: 29/09/2000

Individual Pension Accounts
Launch date: 11/07/2000 Closing date: 31/08/2000

The Myners Review of Institutional Investment for HM Treasury
Launch date: 16/05/2000 Closing date: 14/07/2000

Myners Review of Institutional Investment: Final Report
Date: 06/03/2001

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