Ministers take their time, while we run to meet consultation deadlines
The time permitted for consultation exercises appears to be shrinking. Traditionally, responses have been sought over three months or more. In at least two recent instances (Partnership in Action and the Caldicott report on guardians), the time allowed has dropped to around six weeks.
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