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Registration of Commercial Lobbying Interests Bill

A Bill to establish a public register of organisations that carry out lobbying of Parliament for commercial gain; to make provision for disclosure of expenditure by such organisations; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Bill would create a public register of organisations that lobby Parliament for commercial gain. It would require these organisations to disclose their spending on lobbying and related information to improve transparency about who is trying to influence Parliament.

Key Points

  • Creates a public register of organisations that lobby Parliament for commercial gain.
  • Requires disclosure of lobbying expenditure by these organisations.
  • Applies to commercial lobbying activity aimed at influencing Parliament.
  • Provides for connected provisions (related rules) to support transparency.

Progress

It is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading took place in December 2011, and no further stages are recorded here.

Who is affected?

Lobbying organisations that carry out commercial lobbying and the organisations that hire them (businesses, trade bodies, think tanks)Public relations and political consultancy firms involved in lobbyingParliament and its staff as the recipient/regulator of disclosuresThe general public and the media, through increased transparency

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

6 Dec 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Registration of Commercial Lobbying Interests

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 258 2010-12 (as introduced)
BillCommons
9 Jan 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.