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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2012. It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


British Indian Ocean Territory

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent the administration of British Indian Ocean Territory (a) based at his Department in London and (b) in Diego Garcia is subject to the provisions of (i) the Freedom of Information Act 2000, (ii) the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and (iii) other freedom of information legislation.
Answer

The Freedom of Information Act, the Data Protection Act and the Environmental Information Regulations do not extend to the British Indian Ocean Territory.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
540 c525W; 95229
Session
2010-12
Related items
British Indian Ocean Territory
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Freedom of information Environment protection
Link
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