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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.

2017 – 2018 Statement of Accounts

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 19th July 2018

On 19 July, following audit by the National Audit Office, the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists’ Statement of Accounts were laid before Parliament.


Personal statement by the Registrar

Published on: Friday 8th June 2018

I wish to confirm that I will be standing down from my role as Registrar at the end of my term of office on Friday 21 September 2018. It has been a privilege to serve as Registrar for the past four years. I established the Register in very short timescales, which required the establishment of […]


Summary of investigation – Longevity International

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Thursday 24th May 2018

Summary of investigation August to November 2020 Organisation or person investigated Longevity International (UK)​ Matter(s) investigated Whether Longevity International (UK)’s activities, relating to the​ Longevity APPG, are such that they should be entered on the Register of Consultant Lobbyists.  Registrar’s decision Based on Longevity International (UK)’s assurances and no evidence​ to the contrary, Longevity International (UK) is […]


2018 – 2019 Business Plan

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 10th May 2018

The Registrar of Consultant Lobbyist, Alison White, published her Business Plan today, setting out key priorities to ensure continued compliance with the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014.


Conference of European Lobbying Registrars in Dublin

Published on: Monday 26th March 2018

The Registrar attended a conference of European Lobbying registrars hosed by the Irish Lobbying registrar in Dublin on 21/22 March.


Newsletter – March 2018

Published on: Friday 9th March 2018

Register Update The start of any new calendar year is always the busiest time as the Office is not only processing quarterly returns, but also dealing with collection of the annual registration fee. There are currently 129 registrants on the Register-six were made inactive from 31 December, having decided that they were no longer conducting […]


Registrar presents to Compliance Officers

Published on: Thursday 22nd February 2018

The Registrar presented a working session for users of the Register at a meeting facilitated by the PRCA and hosted by the Fleishman-Hillard Group on Tuesday 20 February.


Newsletter – January 2018

Published on: Thursday 18th January 2018

A message from the Registrar about deadlines for quarterly information returns and payment of annual registration fees.


Newsletter – December 2017

Published on: Friday 15th December 2017

Review of the year At the start of this year, there were 125 registrants live on the Register; currently this number has risen to 136. A number of new organisations have joined the Register, often a function of changes required by clients in the context of exiting the EU. There have also been organisations leaving […]


Response to Information Publication and Retention Consultation

Category: Consultations - Published on: Tuesday 5th December 2017

The Registrar recently consulted on refreshing guidance about information publication and retention. Eight responses were received which are very much appreciated, and have helped to further inform the Registrar’s thinking on this important issue. The Registrar is publishing new guidance today which encompasses the following changes in approach: Archive of Register – to retain archived […]


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