Companies, scientists, campaigners, NGOs, regions and cities, minority groups and religious groups all influence government. That is normal and healthy. The problem is that particular groups are getting special access and exerting unfair influence. All lobbying must be open to public scrutiny. Those with no access to money or networks should also get to put their case to decision-makers and politicians. It must be absolutely clear who met whom, what was said and what was agreed. It must also be very clear that no money or other incentives changed hands. Where deals are made between government or politicians and particular companies or interest groups, these must be explicit. Where information is withheld for reasons of either state security or commercial sensitivity, the scrutiny must come from trusted independent public representatives.