PRCA responds to PACAC inquiry on lobbying
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has responded to the news that the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will conduct post-legislative scrutiny of the Lobbying Act 2014 in a new inquiry.
PRCA Public Affairs Board Chair Liam Herbert FPRCA commented:
“The Public Affairs Industry will engage the PACAC inquiry and the PRCA will ensure the views of its members are represented.
“But we’ve been here before. This is the latest in a long line of inquiries and consultations on lobbying that have, so far, failed to compel MPs to adopt higher standards. William Wragg MP rightly highlights that recent headlines have shone a light on the inadequacies of our lobbying legislation. However, these events have nothing to do with how professional lobbyists behave. Our members – bound by PRCA Public Affairs Code – declare all clients and strive to uphold public confidence. We would hope that Parliamentarians will embrace the reform and transparency needed to restore public confidence.
“The PRCA’s 6-point Public Confidence Plan for Reform is a blueprint for restoring public trust in lobbying and politics. We will use this inquiry to champion its adoption and encourage MPs to commit to higher ethical standards.”
- Read the PRCA’s 6-point Public Confidence Plan for Reform https://news.prca.org.uk/lobbying-industry-publishes-6-point-public-confidence-plan-for-reform-in-response-to-cameron-inquiry/
