Written questions

Lobbying

2026-05-28 · Cabinet Office · 4212 · Official question

Mike Wood

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Ethics and Integrity Commission review into lobbying will include a review of the business appointment rules on (i) special advisers and (ii) Ministers; and what plans (a) the Independent Adviser and

Answer

The EIC’s review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government includes looking at whether the current Business Appointment Rules are sufficient, in particular in respect of managing potentially improper access to, and influence within, government. T...