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House of Commons most lobbied government institution

House of Commons most lobbied government institution MPs are still the most lobbied public office holders, despite a majority government that controls everything from the PMO. But depending on who you talk to, this is either evidence of the country’s 308 MPs’ continued relevance in decision-making, of Cabinet ministers not being as accessible, of a misguided approach by lobbyists padding registry statistics to appease clients, or some combination thereof. Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd’s annual report for 2013-14, released June 12, showed the House of Commons as far and away the most lobbied government institution in the last fiscal year, accounting… View Article