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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.

Newsletter – October 2017

Published on: Monday 30th October 2017

Update on Quarterly Information Returns for July-September2017 At the end of June 2017, there were 130 registrants live on the Register: of these, three submitted their Quarterly Information Return after the statutory deadline. The Office issues warning letters to them; and where appropriate, the Registrar also speaks the organisations that miss the deadline. So far, […]


Consultation on Information Publication and Retention

Category: Consultations - Published on: Tuesday 26th September 2017

The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists has opened its consultation on Information Publication and Retention, in order to establish the views of registrants and other stakeholders.


Newsletter – August 2017

Published on: Tuesday 8th August 2017

Update on Quarterly Information Returns for April-June 2017 At the end of June 2017, there were 124 registrants on the Register: of these, six submitted their Quarterly Information Return after the statutory deadline. The Office issued warning letters to all of them and where appropriate, the Registrar also speaks to organisations to ensure delays are […]


ORCL Publishes its 2016-17 Statement of Accounts

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Monday 24th July 2017

On 20 July, following audit by the National Audit Office, the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists’ Statement of Accounts were laid before Parliament.


2016 – 2017 Statement of Accounts

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 20th July 2017

On 20 July, following audit by the National Audit Office, the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists’ Statement of Accounts were laid before Parliament. You can view the Statement of Accounts here.


2017 – 2018 Business Plan

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 15th June 2017

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.


2016 – 2017 Business Plan

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Saturday 10th June 2017

The Registrar’s Business Plan for 2016-17 sets out how she will fulfil her statutory obligations and the costs of running her office. You can view the Business Plan here.


Newsletter – May 2017

Published on: Monday 22nd May 2017

   Update on Quarterly Information Returns for January- March 2017 At the end of March 2017 there were 123 registrants live on the Register of these, 121 submitted their Quarterly Information Return (QIRs) within the statutory deadline. The Office issued warning letters to two registrants for submitting their QIRs after the deadline. 17 registrants submitted […]


Registrar gives evidence to the Standards of Conduct Committee, National Assembly for Wales

Published on: Wednesday 5th April 2017

Alison White gave evidence to the Standards of Conduct Committee of the National Assembly for Wales on 4 April.


Guidance for providers of support services for All Party Parliamentary Groups

Category: - Published on: Thursday 30th March 2017

The Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists has prepared an advice note for the providers of support services for All Party Parliamentary Groups.


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