Tag: Lobbying Industry

Lobbying industry calls for an end to Parliamentary pass abuse

Stuart Mitchell

More than 200 Parliamentary passes have been granted to representatives of organisations likely to be engaged in lobbying, including think tanks, business groups, and commercial enterprises, according to research conducted by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – the representative body for the lobbying industry. An analysis of the Lords and Commons Registers of the interests of staff reveals that 210 passes have been granted to individuals with links to organisations outside Parliament. These passes grant their holders unfettered access to the Parliamentary estate, raising questions about unfair access…

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Lobbying Industry publishes 6-point Public Confidence Plan for Reform in response to Cameron Inquiry

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board – the professional body which represents the lobbying industry – has called on the Government to adopt six urgent recommendations to improve transparency, accountability, and trust in the UK political system. The proposals aim to restore confidence in the political decision-making process and follow yesterday’s decision by the Government to open an inquiry into David Cameron’s lobbying activity for Greensill Capital. The PRCA Public Confidence Plan for Reform entails: The Lobbying Act should be expanded to cover all of those engaged…

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