Your thoughts on a potential register of lobbyists

The Government has recently published a consultation on a possible register of lobbyists. This comes hot on the heels of a number of scandals relating to outside influence on government.

We would be interested in your initial reflections on the questions posed below.

What's your job title?:

Do you consider yourself a lobbyist? :

Yes, I do

Nope, not for me

If not, what term would you use?: I would say I'm a

Do you seek to influence public policy, government decisions or legislation? :

Yes – on a personal basis

No – but my organisation does

No – not at all

It’s a bit more complicated than that...

Further details:

Should charities be included in a register of lobbyists?:

Yes

It depends

Further details:

What kind of things should be used to make a distinction between those on the register and those that aren’t? (e.g. the amount of money spent, the percentage of an individual’s time, the size of the organisation, etc.)

Any other thoughts on how a register of lobbyists might work? :

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