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Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

simon — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:15:19 -0000

Only if it counts for the people that count.

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

Martin — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:07:58 -0000

Yeah, turns out I got that one pretty wrong, huh. Who would have thought a Private Members Bill would have got so far.

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

simon — Fri, 18 May 2007 17:37:27 -0000

Looked at an earlier article on your site that said the real danger (to freedom of information) was rejecting enquires on cost grounds, i had taken this on board, but this comment also said "David Macleans bill is unlikely to get anywhere of course", underestimation in the depths of infamy that our present crop of Politicians are prepared to go.
"Take away that fools bauble, the mace"-Oliver Cromwell addressing Parliament 1653. No point in being a cynic, these people will top you every time.

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

William — Fri, 18 May 2007 03:36:01 -0000

Our MP's continue to disappoint. The rationale for this Bill is a "smoke screen" for MPs . A more like reason is to deny the public access to their expense records and history. This is why a private members bill is receiving so much support.

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

Doctor_Wbble — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:08:25 -0000

Presumably this will also cover e.g. the Commons Library? Currently the only known published location of a number of important documents - not public as such, but nonetheless available via FOI as and when necessary - e.g.when departments try to hide their reports despite ministers announcing publication, putting copies in the library and nowhere else.

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

IanP — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:44:25 -0000

Tiny Url not working for some reason this morning.

the full URL is;
http://thejournal.parker-joseph.co.uk/blog/_arc...

Re: David Maclean MP aims to limit Freedom of Information

IanP — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:41:15 -0000

trouble is this bill has now received its second reading UNAPPOSED. This bill is likely to pass through committee stage.

I have suggested that everyone write to their MP's asking why this bill is passing unapposed, ask them why they are taking away your right to know, and remind them that they work for you.
http://tinyurl.com/3x22x9