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
15 May 2014
This bill would create a public register of organisations and individuals who lobby Parliament, the Government and local authorities for money. It would also introduce a mandatory code of conduct for those on the register and penalties for failing to register or to follow the code. The aim is to make lobbying more transparent and accountable.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles. If approved, it would move to committee stage and then proceed to the Lords for scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
