At the moment most lobbyists work in-house; for trade associations, NGOs or private corporations. The majority remain unregulated in those areas that cause the most public concern: honesty and transparency.
Working under the auspices of the Public Affairs Council (PAC), which is being formed by the self-regulatory bodies to simplify the regulation of lobbyists, it is our intention to create a register of all lobbyists in the UK to ensure universal regulation.
- Keith Johnston, chairman, CIPR Government Affairs Group
