on the issue in question vs on the issue

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On the issue in question' is used when referring to a specific, particular issue that is being discussed, while 'on the issue' is more general and can refer to any issue without specifying a particular one.

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on the issue in question

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific issue that is being discussed.

This phrase is used to refer to the particular issue that is currently under discussion or consideration.

Examples:

We need to focus on the issue in question before moving on to other matters.
Let's address the issue in question first before tackling other issues.

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Alternatives:

regarding the specific issue
concerning the matter at hand
pertaining to the topic under discussion
on the specific matter
in relation to the particular issue

on the issue

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to any general issue without specifying a particular one.

This phrase is used to talk about an issue in a general sense, without focusing on a specific, identified issue.

Examples:

We need to work together on the issue of climate change.
There are differing opinions on the issue of gun control.

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You know the senator's politics on the issue.
This resolution is at the heart of current divisions within the Anglican Communion on the issue.
We have come up with some fairly useful conclusions on the issue.
Finally, Mr President, a comment on the issue often mentioned in many speeches from France and Germany.
Better education is needed and guidance needs to be developed on the issue.
The Commission was then expected to produce guidelines on the issue.
In fact, the Reagan Administration was sharply divided on the issue.
To this day both parties kept very quiet on the issue.
Attorney General Ronny Govinden ruled out a referendum on the issue.
The debate on the issue is closed.
Even Niels Eldredge does not explain well his opinion on the issue.
The first is Aberrant Crochet who has done several posts keeping readers updated on the issue.
However, the Council continues to drag its feet on the issue.
Oxfam announced that dialogue was underway with Johansson on the issue.
I... I think the board should vote on the issue.
Honda through its spokeswoman Yoshido has extended their stand on the issue.
Therefore, this Parliament must immediately give its opinion on the issue.
Our starting point is the Council of Ministers' preliminary decision on the issue.
I also consider necessary the invitation extended to the Council to hold a debate on the issue.
The Commission communication is not the final word on the issue.

Alternatives:

regarding the matter
concerning the topic
pertaining to the issue
on the subject
in relation to the matter

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on the issue in question vs on the issue