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However, a full public consultation will not always be proportionate to the proposal. This could be the case where a very specific set of individuals or organisations are likely to be affected, whose views can be sought by targeted engagement, or where the consultation deals with highly technical issues or minor amendments. When it comes to matters of national security in particular, decisions are likely to be highly time sensitive. Requiring extensive public consultation ahead of issuing a direction would delay urgent action and increase risks to national security.