This consultation started on 17th November 2009 and ends on 9th February 2010.

The Guidelines on Scientific Analysis in Policy Making provide a high-level framework for addressing the way in which government departments obtain and use science and engineering advice. In October 2009, the government response to 'Putting science and engineering at the heart of government policy' was published. One of the commitments made in the response was to update the Guidelines on Scientific Analysis in Policy-Making.

The following documents relating to this consultation are available: Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: a consultation by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser

http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2668-guidelines-scientific-policy-making