Ethics and Integrity Commission: Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure
EIC-LBD-2
Published 9 July 2026
Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.
Recommendation (the Commission's words)
As well as ministers and permanent secretaries, lobbyists should also have to register on the basis of any communications with special advisers, directors general, directors, non-executive directors or any other government advisers (paid or unpaid) equivalent to director general or director level.
From: Ethics and Integrity Commission, Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, 9 July 2026