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Business of the House (15 May 2008) has video: Barry Sheerman: In this age of greater freedom of information and transparency, will my right hon. and learned Friend consider having a debate on the Short money that flows to Opposition parties? It is many millions of pounds, and parliamentarians find it impossible to discover who gets the money, how it is used and how it is balanced between Ashcroft money and other money. Greater transparency should work...
Counter-terrorism (8 May 1992): Mr Barry Sheerman: ...in parallel with the important changes that he has announced will be widely resented. If the citizens charter means anything, surely the Home Secretary should also announce the introduction of a freedom of information Act and parliamentary scrutiny of the security services. We wait to hear what he intends to do about our concerns. People have a right to know what is being done by the state...
Petitions: Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Rear Seat Belts by Children) Bill (5 Feb 1988): Mr Barry Sheerman: ...House have taken so much for granted. Last week, and on previous weeks, the House was full for private Members' legislation when we discussed important issues, such as life before birth and the freedom of information. However, sometimes on a day such as today, when we are discussing something that will help children to live—children who have personalities, who already have all their...

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