A Bill to establish a public register of organisations and individuals that carry out lobbying of Parliament, the Government and local authorities for financial gain; to introduce a code of conduct for those on the register; to introduce sanctions for non-registration and non-compliance with the code of conduct; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
6 February 2013
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This bill would create a public register of organisations and individuals who lobby Parliament, the government and local authorities in return for money. It would also introduce a code of conduct for those on the register and penalties for not registering or for breaking the code.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons (first reading in 2012, second reading in 2013); no later stages are listed in the provided information.
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25 Jun 2012
1 Feb 2013
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
A motion for the bill’s second reading was moved on 1 February 2013, but was withdrawn at the end of the debate.
The Bill had its first reading on 25 June 2012.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Thomas Docherty.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
