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Proceeding contribution from Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Friday, 20 April 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill.


Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill

My hon. Friend said that no public concern had been raised about the present arrangements. I would say that public concern had been raised, but in the opposite direction of travel from that suggested in the Bill. Evidence suggests that the public are very concerned and, sadly, do not hold Members of Parliament in very high regard. Surely the best way of dealing with that is to be as open and accountable as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
459 c565 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Data protection Accountability Allowances Correspondence Freedom of information House of Lords House of Commons Exemptions Members Public opinion Travel Standards Parliamentary questions Members' constituency work
Legislation
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk