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Find out how to get involved with the work of the government.

Engage with government

You can give your views on new or changing government policies by responding to consultations. Government departments take these responses into consideration before making decisions.

Respond to consultations

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195   Closed consultations in the past 12 months

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Start a petition

You can create a petition to influence government and Parliament. If the petition gets at least 100,000 online signatures, it will be considered for debate in the House of Commons.

Follow a blog or social media channel

For an instant way to interact with government departments, try their social media streams. These are listed under 'Follow us' on the department's home page. As well as access to blogs, audio, video and more, you can comment, debate and rate.

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