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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 – 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 […]


Register of External Gifts and Hospitality 24/25

Category: External Gifts and Hospitality - Published on: Tuesday 14th May 2024

You can download below a record of all external gifts and hospitality for 2024/25 for the Registrar. Last updated May 2024.


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 […]


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2024

Category: Publications - Published on: Monday 5th February 2024

This is a record of external communications made by the Registrar, Harry Rich, during 2024. 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 January 2025


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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