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Consultation on Proposed New Categories for Minor Modifications Under the Railways Act 2005

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The Consultation criteria

The consultation is being conducted in line with the Code or Practice on Consultation. The criteria are listed below.

If you feel that this consultation does not fulfil these criteria please contact;

Alec Stuart
Rail Regulation and Standards
Transport Scotland
Buchanan House
58 Port Dundas Road
Glasgow
G4 0HF


The Six Consultation Criteria

  1. Consult widely throughout the process, allowing a minimum of 12 weeks for written consultation at least once during the development of the policy.
  2. Be clear about who may be affected, what questions are being asked, and the timescale for responses.
  3. Ensure that your consultation is clear, concise and widely accessible.
  4. Give feedback regarding the responses received and how the consultation process influenced the policy.
  5. Monitor your department's effectiveness at consultation, including through the use of a designated consultation co-ordinator.
  6. Ensure your consultation follows better regulation best practice, including carrying out a Regulatory Impact Assessment if appropriate.

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