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Published Date: 22 January 2009
EASTBOURNE MP Nigel Waterson and local LibDem campaigner Stephen Lloyd have both welcomed the government's decision to withdraw the Freedom of Information Order which would have exempted MPs' expenses from the Freedom of Information Act.

Mr Waterson said he was 'fully intending' to vote against the proposal.
"However, in the face of strong Conservative opposition, the government has now been forced to drop the idea.
"I welcome this. I am in favour of greater transparency and have
already followed David Cameron's lead in publishing more details of my expenses than the current rules require.
"I am surprised that our example has not yet been followed by Liberal Democrat MPs."
Mr Lloyd said that he was 'delighted' with the government's decision not to pursue the unpopular plan.
"If passed, this Order would have had a dreadful impact on the reputation of Parliament.
"I also note that the Prime Minister at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday obviously believed, rightly or wrongly that he had had an agreement with the Conservatives to exempt MPs from having to publish their itemised expenses.
"So to put the record straight on this vital issue I urge that our own local MP Nigel Waterson publish his detailed expenses at the earliest opportunity.
"If someone has nothing to hide they will have no problem in being totally open. Certainly I can pledge that if I'm elected as the MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon at the next General Election, the public can be assured that my expenses will be detailed and available for all to view.
"The public has lost trust in many of our politicians and this whole sordid affair will not have helped.
"Parliament must do what is right. Publish all MPs' expenses, in detail, for the last four years."



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  • Last Updated: 22 January 2009 5:06 PM
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Veracity,

Heathfield 24/01/2009 22:55:51
We haven't 'lost trust' Mr. Lloyd. Most of us wouldn't trust you lot to run a tap, let alone the country.
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jonathan reed,

willingdon 29/01/2009 15:48:25
Why does the Herald give equal rating to Nigel Waterson who is our MP and Stephen LLoyd? Nigel has consistently voted for more transparency related to MPs expenses, and we all know what his income is! What about Stephen Lloyd who is simply the Lib Dems candidate who has already failed to be elected by the voters in the constituency. Or if you must interview him why not shed some light on what Stephen's income has been over the last few years since he has been around as their candidate - where it comes from and what he is getting paid for. has he ever had a proper job?
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