Senior politicians are considering inserting a number of clauses into the Constitutional Ren ewal Bill, which is currently being drafted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

This would pave the way for a statutory register of all lobbyists and an external regulatory body.

A senior Cabinet Office source told PRWeek no decision had been made about whether to push ahead with legislation. But the source added: ‘If we do go down the legislative route, the Constitutional Renewal Bill will be the vehicle we use.’

With many lobbyists keen to pursue self-regulation, the news that legislation has been identified will set alarm bells ringing at many public affairs agencies. In January, the public adm inistration select committee called for greater transparency in lobbying.

… more at PR Week

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