Ian Mearns

Labour MP for Gateshead

@IanMearnsMP

Register of Lobbyists

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a register of those who professionally lobby MPs.

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Ian Mearns consistently voted against a statutory register of lobbyists

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 9 Sep 2013: Ian Mearns voted to require the personal registration of individuals employed as lobbyists even if their employer is registered. Show vote
  • On 25 Jun 2013: Ian Mearns voted for the introduction of a statutory register for all professional lobbyists. Show vote

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