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Detail of feedback received
Thank you for your input into the consultation. We received 300 responses to the consultation in total. Respondents included representatives of businesses and business associations, governments, civil society organisations and individuals.
Respondents were generally in favour of the policy proposals suggested in the statement of direction, which accompanied the launch of the consultation. Many respondents provided useful information to help us shape the final scheme.
The summary of responses provides an overview of the responses received from the public consultation.