Lobbying: Finance
Commons · Question 14432 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued guidance to departments and arm's length bodies on the use of public funds for public affairs, external affairs and lobbying activities.
Answer
Answered by Anna Turley, 9 Jul 2026
The Cabinet Office has not issued specific additional guidance on the use of public funds for public affairs and lobbying activities. Section 4.1 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies states that it is an improper use of public funds f...