Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2005.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What are their reasons for failing to give effect to the recommendation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration that Ministers of the Crown should disclose their financial interests to the public; and Whether it is in the interest of good public administration for details of the financial interests of Ministers of the Crown to be withheld from the public; and, if so, why they take this view [HL 1385] {HL 1385].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

670 c152WA; HL 1385

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Disclosure of information Freedom of information Members' interests Ministers Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration Peers' interests