Mark Harper MP, Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform, has suggested that a statutory register of lobbyists may support self-regulation of the public affairs profession, a position supported by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Answering questions during a hearing of the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, Mark Harper MP suggested that a statutory register may indicate who is covered by a professional code of conduct, which was a key suggestion in the CIPR’s response to the Government’s consultation.
Jane Wilson, CEO of the CIPR, said:
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