Surveys Sponsored by a Government or Public Body

Following a request from a member, Moderators have recently had a discussion about whether to allow links to surveys to be posted on this Board. In particular, should we allow such topics to be posted where the link is to a survey sponsored by a Government or Public Body? The decision is thus :-

Whilst maintaining a ban on advertising, which will continue to be removed promptly, if a survey is sponsored by a Government or recognised Public Body, we will allow such topics to be posted. It is important that the fact that the survey is so sponsored is mentioned in the subject matter of the topic.

If it is thought by Moderators that this new policy is being abused, this new policy will be reviewed.