MPs’ WhatsApp Messages Should Be Disclosed, Says Committee

MPs have called for greater transparency in government lobbying and urged for WhatsApp messages to undergo the same scrutiny and disclosure as face-to-face meetings.

Members of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) on Thursday recommended blocking the use of non-corporate communication channels (NCCCs) on official devices if transparency measures don’t “command public confidence.”

“Lobbying in Whitehall is recognised as a key feature of our democracy, but the current legislation and transparency regime do not ensure that the public is fully informed about influences being brought to bear on policy formulation, across Government and non-government parties alike,” said PACAC Chair David Jones in a report.

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