Does consultation count as 'strong action now'?

Interesting piece in the Guardian climate change blog today from Bibi van der Zee. She comments on some of the anaomalies from this week's budget. To me this budget was rather pale green and a particular challenge for those of us advocating participation in decision making are the many proposed consultations announced. I share some of the concerns expressed in this article. Also not clear yet about the nature of these proposed consultations....a delaying tactic, political tool or genuine attempt to focus on the right thing?