FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVATE COMPANIES DELIVERING PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House believes that private companies delivering public contracts should be subject to freedom of information requests, because at a time when public spending is under increased scrutiny, it is more important than ever that spending is transparent; and further believes that it is imperative that any organisation using public funds is accountable to the taxpayer.

Signatures (44)

Supporters (43)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Sherriff, Paula

Sheffield, Heeley

Ashton-under-Lyne

Long Bailey, Rebecca

Salford and Eccles

Social Democratic & Labour Party

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Anderson, Mr David

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Leyton and Wanstead

Scottish National Party

Linlithgow and East Falkirk

Docherty, Martin John

Scottish National Party

West Dunbartonshire

Edwards, Jonathan

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Ferrier, Margaret

Scottish National Party

Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Stoke-on-Trent South

Foxcroft, Vicky

Lewisham, Deptford

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Greenwood, Margaret

Hopkins, Kelvin

Kinnock, Stephen

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Madders, Justin

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Maskell, Rachael

Matheson, Christian

City of Chester

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Heywood and Middleton

Scottish National Party

Meale, Sir Alan

Monaghan, Carol

Scottish National Party

Glasgow North West

Morris, Grahame

Qureshi, Yasmin

Bolton South East

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Stoke-on-Trent North

Stephens, Chris

Scottish National Party

Glasgow South West

Thewliss, Alison

Scottish National Party

Glasgow Central

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough