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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (PARLIAMENT) ORDER 2009

By scott

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Because our Politicians think they are above the law, and can just change the law if a court tells them to do things, it is pleasing to see some are willing to take a stand. This early day motion is one you should keep an eye on to see if your MP wants to hide EXACTLY what he/she is spending your money on.

That this House notes with concern the provisions in the Freedom of Information (Parliament) Order 2009 to remove the expenses of hon. Members and Peers from the scope of the Freedom of Information Act; notes that this Order singles out hon. Members and Peers in a special category as the only public officials who will not have to disclose full details of their expenses; further notes the High Court judgement of 16th May 2008 and subsequent reassurances to hon. Members that expenses would be published in full by autumn 2008; further notes with concern the regressive effect of this Order on parliamentary transparency and the detrimental impact it will have on Parliament in the eyes of the public; and calls on Ministers to block or repeal the Order in the interest of hon. Members’ and Peers’ accountability to members of the public.

They Work For You can help you contact your MP to ask them what they have to hide from you. If they have nothing to hide they should block the order - if they do, they do not deserve your vote at the next election.

Full post as published by Information Overload on January 20, 2009 (boomark / email).