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Consultations and Briefings

The FMB makes representations to government and parliament on behalf of its members. This involves responding to consultations, inquiries and legislative proposals. The FMB’s Health and Safety, Homebuilders, and Training groups inform and influence the FMB’s policy agenda.

The FMB is always keen to hear members’ views on relevant topics in the day to day running of their businesses and opinions on forthcoming consultations.

Recent government submissions and responses

Title	Submission	Date
Relaxation of Planning Rules for Change of Use from Commercial to Residential	The FMB's response to the Department for Communities and Local Government consultation to allow the...	15/06/2011
Localism Bill	The FMB's latest briefing on the Government's Localism Bill, which seeks to give local communities...	03/06/2011
Energy Bill and the Green Deal	Written submission to the the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on the Energy Bill, which...	03/06/2011
The Future of Cheques	The FMB's evidence to the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee inquiry on the future of...	05/05/2011
National Planning Policy Framework	A letter to the Department for Communities and Local Government following an initial call for...	28/02/2011