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Democracy and Accountability in the European Union (30 Jan 2003): Mr Michael Moore: The principles of transparency and freedom of information should extend between the Scottish Parliament and Westminster as they should between Westminster and Europe. I do not disagree with the hon. Gentleman, although I suspect that we have different motives for supporting such a proposal. There are many ways in which the Commission and the Council of Ministers can become more accountable,...
Convention on the Future of Europe (2 Dec 2002): Mr Michael Moore: ...of the Commission could ensure that his state of the union address was subjected to detailed scrutiny and put to the vote in the European Parliament. It is also important to endorse the principle of freedom of information in the European Union There is common agreement that Europe is at a critical point, and there is much speculation about where we will end up, not least about the United...
European Union (9 Jul 2002): Mr Michael Moore: ...Parliaments have an ongoing role in putting them into practice. Much greater openness is required to achieve those aims. All institutions should, as a basic premise, conform to the principles of freedom of information. The Council of Ministers should meet in public when it discusses legislation. A full account of those proceedings and the decisions that have been taken should be published...

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