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Provisional Summary of investigation – Owen Paterson

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Wednesday 3rd July 2024

January 2022 – July 2024 Organisation or person investigated The Rt. Hon. Owen Paterson (“Mr Paterson”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Mr Paterson carried on the business of consultant lobbying without being registered. Registrar’s proposed decision That Mr Paterson carried on the business of consultant lobbying while not being registered. Note: The Registrar’s proposed decision and the […]


Summary of investigation – Baroness Michelle Mone

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 21st May 2024

March 2022 – May 2024 Organisation or person investigated Baroness Michelle Mone (“Baroness Mone”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Baroness Mone conducted unregistered consultant lobbying. Registrar’s decision Based on a witness statement, supported by a statement of truth, from Baroness Mone, she has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of […]


Summary of investigation – This Generation Communications Ltd

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 20th May 2024

January – May 2024 Organisation or person investigated This Generation Communications Ltd (“TGC”) Matter(s) investigated Whether TGC conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on assurances and information provided, TGC has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Under the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning […]


Summary of investigation – Centaurus Communications Ltd

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 20th May 2024

April – May 2024 Organisation or person investigated Centaurus Communications Ltd (“Centaurus”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Centaurus conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on assurances and information provided, Centaurus has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Under the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and […]


Business Plan 2024/25

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Monday 13th May 2024


Summary of investigation – John Baron MP

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

April 2024 Organisation or person investigated John Baron MP (“Mr Baron”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Mr Baron conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on assurances and information provided, Mr Baron has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Under the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning […]


Summary of investigation – Prospermill Limited

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 12th March 2024

February – March 2024 Organisation or person investigated Prospermill, Prospermill Limited and Mr Andrew Mills (together: “Prospermill”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Prospermill conducted unregistered consultant lobbying. Registrar’s decision Based on assurances provided, Prospermill has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Based on substantive and unequivocal written […]


Updated guidance on compliance

Category: News - Published on: Monday 4th March 2024

The guidance includes minor changes to aid clarity and understanding.


Summary of investigation – Brooks Newmark & Co Ltd

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 13th February 2024

November 2023 – February 2024 Organisation or person investigated Brooks Newmark & Co Ltd Matter(s) investigated Whether Brooks Newmark or Brooks Newmark & Co Ltd (“Mr Newmark”) conducted unregistered consultant lobbying. Registrar’s decision Based on third-party assurances provided, Mr Newmark has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation, whether as […]


Advice for parliamentarians and former parliamentarians

Category: News - Published on: Wednesday 31st January 2024

If in a future role you might communicate with ministers or others on behalf of clients, you should be aware of your statutory duties under the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (‘the Act’).  A very brief overview is that UK VAT registered organisations and individuals whocommunicate personally with Government […]




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