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Should there be a total ban on private sector representatives meeting with ministers without public logs?

Lobbying involves private sector representatives meeting with government officials to influence policy decisions. Some proposals require full public transparency of such meetings. Proponents argue strict bans without public logs prevent corruption and hidden influence. Opponents argue that private dialogue is sometimes necessary for effective policymaking.

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Response rates from 27.3k UK voters.

79%
Yes
21%
No
70%
Yes
18%
No
7%
Yes, focus on real-time digital transparency of all government agendas
2%
No, focus on voluntary self-regulation and periodic ethics reports
2%
Yes, immediate universal ban and criminal sanctions for "off-the-record" meetings
1%
No, set a policy that private dialogue is necessary for efficient public administration

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 @BF25PQWanswered…7 days7D

No but it should be reported

 @BDV23LGanswered…3wks3W

Ideally yes but its not enforceble

 @BDN34MGanswered…1mo1MO

Should be announced and made clear if they are

 @9WTN5BT  from Maine  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but impossible to enforce.

 @9WTN5BT  from Maine  answered…1mo1MO

Impossible to enforce

 @BDHYJMSanswered…1mo1MO

Maybe because they could be talking about something that the country has no idea about and important conversations could be held which the public would probably want to know about. It’s our future too.

 @BDGMX9Danswered…1mo1MO

No, as there may be privacy issues and it could be a social meeting. However tough penalties should be imposed where evidence may be demonstrated that preferential treatment or other business related communication has been engaged in without suitable reference.

 @BDGC4SCanswered…1mo1MO

yes, as public should have full transparency on all government agendas but no as private dialogue may be necessary for effectiveness

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