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Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill

As a proud former lobbyist, both in-house and in consultancy—indeed, I learned my trade in the same firm in which Mr Speaker himself had worked—I fully appreciate the value that the industry brings to inform and educate Members of Parliament, often on very technical issues. Having worked for many charities and voluntary organisations, too, I recognise their concerns about this Bill, so will my right hon. Friend explain how or why the Bill will not, as many fear it will, gag them, but will allow them to continue their excellent work of informing MPs as a healthy part of the democratic process?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
567 c169 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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