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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.

Summary of investigation – Octavius GB Limited

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

February to April 2025 Organisation or person investigated Octavius GB Limited (“Octavius”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Octavius conducted unregistered consultant lobbying. Registrar’s decision Based on information and assurances provided, Octavius has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Based on substantive and unequivocal written information provided, Octavius […]


Summary of investigation – The Lord Gadhia

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Wednesday 9th April 2025

March – April 2025 Organisation or person investigated The Lord Gadhia (“Lord Gadhia”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Lord Gadhia conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on information and assurances provided, Lord Gadhia has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Based on substantive and unequivocal written […]


Summary of investigation – The Lord Evans of Watford

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 28th March 2025

February to March 2025 Organisation or person investigated The Lord Evans of Watford (“Lord Evans”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Lord Evans conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on information and assurances provided, Lord Evans has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Based on substantive and […]


Summary of investigation – The Rt. Hon. Owen Paterson

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Wednesday 26th February 2025

January 2023 – February 2025 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 decision That Mr Paterson carried on the business of consultant lobbying while not being registered. Summary of rationale for decision Section 1(1) of […]


Guidance update

Category: News - Published on: Friday 21st February 2025

The Registrar updated the guidance today.


Summary of investigation – Global Counsel Limited (“GCL”)

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 21st February 2025

October 2024 – February 2025 Organisation or person investigated Global Counsel Limited (“GCL”) Matter(s) investigated Whether GCL submitted an inaccurate Quarterly Information Return (“QIR”) to the Registrar. Registrar’s decision GCL did not submit inaccurate QIRs in relation to the matter under investigation. Summary of rationale for decision Based on substantive and unequivocal written information provided, GCL […]


Summary of investigation – Collider Health Limited and Business for Health CIC

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 11th February 2025

January – February 2025 Organisation or person investigated Collider Health Limited (“Collider Health”) and Business for Health CIC (“B4H”) Matter(s) investigated Whether Collider Health and/or B4Hh conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s decision Based on information and assurances provided, Collider Health and B4H have not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation. […]


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2025

Category: Publications - Published on: Tuesday 4th February 2025

This is a record of external communications made by the Registrar, Harry Rich, during 2025. We do not publish information about correspondence with whistleblowers who wish to protect their anonymity nor privileged legal communications or communications that would prejudice the conduct of a formal enquiry by the Registrar. The data is updated monthly. Last updated August 2025


Quarter Four(October-December 2024)Returns Data

Category: News - Published on: Wednesday 22nd January 2025

There is an ongoing issue with report for the October-December 2024 quarter that we are working onresolving. Whilst we work on resolving this issue an accurate report can be downloaded below.


Memorandum of Understanding 

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Tuesday 21st January 2025

between the Cabinet Office and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists 1. Introduction 2. Guiding principles 3. Role of the Registrar 4. Finance and accountability arrangements 5. Governance and responsibilities 6. Dispute resolution 7.  Shared services provision 8.  Review and forward planning Annex A – Budget approval and financial reporting process Annex B – Financial framework […]


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