Moved by
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
94: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Professional lobbyists taking up employment in Government
(1) Any professional lobbyist taking up a senior position in Government shall—
(a) have their appointment scrutinised by a Committee; and
(b) have restrictions placed on their activities as set out in subsection (3).
(2) “Senior position in Government” means a position as Senior Civil Servant or their equivalent.
(3) The Minister, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, may make regulations about the activities specified in subsection (1)(b).”