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Freedom of Information

The Registrar is committed to the provisions and principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘FoIA’), and has adopted without modification the model publication scheme produced by the Information Commissioner. The Registrar will also look to make information available in response to requests, unless there is good reason to apply an exemption.

Although each request will be considered on its own merits, the Registrar will generally not release papers from an investigation into whether an organisation or individual has complied with the requirements of the Transparency of Lobbying [etc] Act 2014. Section 31 of FoIA (Law enforcement) will apply to these cases, and section 30(2) will also often be engaged where information is provided to the Registrar in confidence during the investigation.

Making a Freedom of Information request

Prior to making an FoI request, you may find it helpful to read the general guidance on how to make a request. However, when making an FoI request to the Registrar, please use the email address office@orcl.gov.uk.

Investigation case summary – Finn Communications activity with APPG for British Bioethanol

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 28th October 2019

Organisation or person investigated  Finn Communications Ltd Matter(s) investigated Activities of Finn Communications in provision of secretariat to AllParty Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol. Registrar’s decision Finn Communications Ltd’s activity in support of the APPG for British Bioethanol did not amount to consultant lobbying activity. Summary of rationale for decision Finn Communications Ltd’s activity in […]


Statement of Accounts 2018-19

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Friday 26th July 2019

The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists’ Statement of Accounts for the financial year 2018-19 was laid before Parliament on 22 July 2019, having been certified by the Comptroller and Auditor General without qualification. You can download a copy of that Statement of Accounts here.


Consultations on Registerable communications, and Codes of Conduct

Category: Consultations - Published on: Monday 1st July 2019

The Registrar has today launched two public consultations relating to the application of the provisions in Part 1 of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014. The consultations are specifically on the subjects of: Registerable communications; and Codes of Conduct The consultation documents can be downloaded by clicking on their […]


Guidance updates on registration and compliance

Category: News - Published on: Friday 28th June 2019

The Registrar has today published updated guidance on: Registration and Quarterly Information Returns; and Compliance, including Information Notices, offences and penalties. These guidance notes update guidance previously issued in 2015 and 2018 respectively. All guidance published by the Registrar can be viewed via our Guidance page.


Investigation case summary – Calvert Communications

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between October and December 2018, the Registrar investigated an allegation of unregistered consultant lobbying by Calvert Communications, in relation to activities a vacancy notice job description indicated staff would undertake.

A summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


Investigation case summary – Institute of Economic Affairs activities for E Foundation

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between July and November 2018, the Registrar investigated allegations of unregistered consultant lobbying by the Institute of Economic Affairs, in relation to communications and meetings with UK Government Ministers on behalf of the E Foundation.

A summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


Investigation case summary – New Statesman event emails

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between July 2017 and October 2018, the Registrar investigated alleged unregistered consultant lobbying by the New Statesman, in relation to the organisation of an event involving Government Ministers and paying attendees.

A brief summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


2019-20 Business Plan

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 11th April 2019

The Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, Harry Rich, published his Business Plan today, setting out key priorities to ensure continued compliance with the Transparency of Lobbying [etc] Act 2014.


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2019

Category: Publications - Published on: Tuesday 12th February 2019

A record of all the written and oral external communications conducted by the Registrar, Harry Rich, during 2019.


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2018

Category: Publications - Published on: Tuesday 12th February 2019

A record of all the written and oral external communications conducted by the Registrar, Harry Rich, from 22 September 2018 (the date he took office) to 31 December 2018.


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