Again, there is a process required in the policy under which the department should clearly demonstrate why this public opinion research is being carried out. They also have to submit all of that to a group of experts within Public Works, who can then challenge the methodology and make sure there's coordination if another department is doing similar research.
So it's really to have appropriate research done in the most effective and efficient way possible. If they're not following those policies, there's a risk that won't be the result.