Publisher's Synopsis
Lobbyists for Hire came into prominence in the UK in the 1980s, working for large businesses seeking competitive advantage. The Nolan Committee and current Commons debates ensure that they stay on the agenda of political concern. They work for fees and do not have to declare their clients or dealings with decision-makers. Some pay MPs for services and a few have been touched by sleaze allegations. - - This book analyzes their significance in UK public policy-making with the benefit of interviews with clients, MPs, civil servants, special advisors and the lobbyists themselves. Lobbyists For Hire can increase suspicion about public policy decision-making. Their presence is an added reason for more transparency and regulation. - -
