Transparency In Lobbying

EDM number 1637 in 2007-08, proposed by Michael Meacher on 22/05/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Central government, Companies and Parliament.

That this House notes the strong public cynicism about the influence of corporate lobbyists on British politics; further notes that individuals and organisations engaging in lobbying activities are able to do so effectively hidden from public scrutiny; remains concerned that lobbyists are not subject to levels of scrutiny similar to that which political parties and politicians have been subject since 2000; believes that greater transparency over the activities of lobbyists and their relations with hon. Members is needed to help restore trust in hon. Members and Parliament; and therefore calls for a mandatory register of individuals and organisations that are involved in lobbying hon. Members and civil servants and the introduction of an enforceable code of ethics for lobbying activities to ensure their transparency.

This motion has been signed by a total of 135 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.