Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what definition of consultation his Department uses.

The Department for Transport adheres to the published cross-Government consultation principles; these principles can be found on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/consultation-principles-guidance.

These principles give clear guidance to Government departments when conducting consultations.

The Department seeks to be as flexible as possible in its methods of consulting and engagement to ensure that those who are likely to be affected are reached and their views sought. These can range from a formal public consultation in a major policy area, to surveys, industry forums, public meetings and stakeholder events.