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Arden Strategies: Lobbying

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 February 2026UIN 110415

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will request that the Ethics and Integrity Commission undertakes an investigation in Arden Strategies and lobbying integrity.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The purpose of the Ethics and Integrity Commission is to promote the highest standards in public life. Its terms of reference set out its responsibilities and remit, which can be found at the following link: https://eic.independent-commission.uk/what-we-do/terms-of-reference/

As set out in the terms of reference, the Ethics and Integrity Commission does not investigate individual cases.

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