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Lobbying

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 62087

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is for responding to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee's report entitled Lobbying and Influence HC 203, published on 2 May 2024.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

In addition to steps this Government has already taken to improve transparency, in particular through the introduction of the monthly register of ministers' gifts and hospitality, the Government continues to develop its broader work on ethics and standards and will update the Committee on the outcome of that work in due course.

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