Parliamentary Bills

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No.2) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2006-07

Last updated: 24 October 2007 at 14:43

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Long title

Amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to remove the provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information Commissioner and Information Tribunal; to limit the time allowed for public authorities to respond to requests involving consideration of the public interest; to amend the definition of public authorities; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Tom Brake
Liberal Democrat
Carshalton and Wallington

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