Summary of investigation – Baroness Bloomfield
Published on: Thursday 8th May 2025
April – May 2025
Organisation or person investigated
The Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton (“Baroness Bloomfield”)
Matter(s) investigated
Whether Baroness Bloomfield conducted unregistered consultant lobbying
Registrar’s decision
Based on information and assurances provided, Baroness Bloomfield 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, Baroness Bloomfield is not UK VAT registered. She has therefore not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying in relation to the matter under investigation.
Under the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (“the Act”), a registrable communication is made by a VAT registered company or individual communicating with a Minister, Permanent Secretary (or equivalent) on behalf of a paying client.
Chronology
| Date | Action |
| 9 April | Article in The Guardian regarding Baroness Bloomfield. |
| 23 April | Formal letter from the Registrar to Baroness Bloomfield giving background on the requirement for registering and asking if activities, whether individually or through a company, fall within the criteria to be registered with particular reference to, but not limited to, Terrestrial Energy Limited and communications referenced in The Guardian article. |
| 5 May | Letter from Baroness Bloomfield stating that she was not paid for the communication and providing evidence that she is not VAT registered. |
| 8 May | Letter from the Registrar concluding his investigation. |
8 May 2025
Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists