1. Does the drafting of the four conditions on pages 4 and 22 of the guidance help you understand the circumstances in which registration is required?
2. Does the drafting of the definition of “direction” in paragraphs 22-29 (political influence tier) and paragraphs 61-64 (enhanced tier) assist you in understanding the scope of registration requirements?
3. Are there any scenarios in which you are not clear whether registration will be required?
4. Does the guidance help you understand how the exemptions apply to the scheme?
5. Does the guidance assist you in understanding the circumstances which constitute a “material change”, in which information registered under the scheme will need to be updated?
6. How could the guidance further enhance your understanding of the scheme?
7. Are the proposed exceptions from publication sufficiently clear?
8. Do you anticipate any issues or challenges with the proposed model for considering and approving exceptions to publication? If so, how do you think the model could be improved?
9. Are there any kinds of information that will be registered under the scheme that will not be covered by the exceptions but you would still consider to be damaging if disclosed?
10. Are there any other circumstances where you think that information should not be published?
11. Are there any circumstances where you think that information should be retained on the public register for a shorter or longer period than 10 years?
12. Do you think that the exemptions from registration are appropriate? Are there any other exemptions that you think should be included or excluded?