For some reason today’s Lobbying Bill hasn’t gone down too well with one crowd in particular:
The Lobbying Bill is a disgrace
— PeterBingle (@PeterBingle) July 17, 2013
Just read the #lobbying bill. Is this really what the Govt and civil servants have been spending their time on? Disgraceful. #PRCA #APPC
— Jo-ann Robertson (@RedRobertino) July 17, 2013
“@prweekuknews: PRCA lobby government on lobbying bill, but wouldn't be required to register” woeful – govt has not listened to industry
— Liam Herbert (@liamherbert) July 17, 2013
Lobbying Bill: FAIL on Universality. It will only include a very narrow list of consultancies http://t.co/t9H5hW3lYr #cipr #prca #appc
— PRCA (@PRCA_UK) July 17, 2013
The fundamental flaw in the lobbying bill is its failure to accurately define 'lobbyist', therefore rendering it ineffective. #CIPRCHAT
— Jason MacKenzie (@jasonmackenzie) July 17, 2013
At first glance, can't see how such a patchy #lobbying bill will restore trust & transparency in the sector #CIPRchat
— Sarah Buckley (@Sarah_Buckley) July 17, 2013
Anyone would think this lot spin for a living…