Register of Consultant Lobbyists

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The statutory register for consultant lobbyists lobbying UK Government ministers or permanent secretaries on behalf of clients.

Category: Parliamentary documents and sources Public bodies and agencies

Also used as: Register of Consultant Lobbyists, consultant lobbyist register, statutory register of consultant lobbyists, lobbying register

Official website: Search the Register of Consultant Lobbyists

Source / explainer: Read ORCL guidance on registration

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Register of Consultant Lobbyists is the statutory register for consultant lobbyists who lobby UK Government ministers or permanent secretaries on behalf of paying clients. It is different from Parliament’s own registers of Members’ interests and APPGs.

Related terms

LobbyingMaking the case for a policy, cause or interest directly to a decision-maker in order to influence decisions.MinisterA member of the government with responsibility for a policy area or department.Office of the Registrar of Consultant LobbyistsThe independent statutory office responsible for keeping and publishing the Register of Consultant Lobbyists.Permanent SecretaryThe most senior civil servant in a government department.
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