that "In 1995, it became painfully clear to Lord Nolan that 30% of all MPs were being paid for consultancies (advice and lobbying) related to their parliamentary role. At the time of this revelation, the majority of Conservative backbenchers were 'spoken for' by one commercial lobby or another."
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"Political lobbying is now big business. There are over fifty such firms, with an estimated total turnover of £10 million.
1 A survey in 1985 reported that of 180 major British companies, 41 per cent retained political consultancies for ‘Government work’.
2 Fees range from £2,500 to £5,000 a month, depending on the type of service required.
3 The average annual rate is about £30,000."
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