Written question asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Government Departments: Lobbying and Public Appointments

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to implement the recommendations in the report by the Ethics and Integrity Commission, Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, published on 9 July.

Answer

The Government thanks the Ethics and Integrity Commission for its thorough and considered work on these important issues.

As set out in the review’s terms of reference, we will now carefully consider the report’s findings and present the Government’s response to Parliament in due course thereafter.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL1985
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Disclosure of information Government departments Public appointments Lobbying
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Government Departments: Lobbying and Public Appointments

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