It is standard procedure within my Department (and in line with good practice as set out in the Register of Lobbying’s published Guidance for Designated Public Officials) to maintain good record keeping habits and to note important communications regarding official business and to take notes of meetings.
Notes of meetings held by me or my Department’s Ministers of State with persons who may come within the definition of lobbyist under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 are to be taken using an agreed template. An Office Notice was issued to all officials and Designated Public Officials in my Department outlining the arrangements in relation to recording Ministers’ meetings with lobbyists and is readily available to all staff on my Department’s intranet.