Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Conwy (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 27 January 2000.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

Further to the Answer by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton that "the move towards task forces... makes for more transparent government and provides a much wider source of advice" (H.L. Deb., 11 January, col. 525), how such an analysis can be reconciled with their intention that information pertaining to the formulation of government policy should be a specific exemption from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Bill [HL 573]. - I expect to be in a position to send you a substantive reply by 4 February.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 573; 608 c210WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Disclosure of information Freedom of information Exemptions Policy Task forces

Legislation

Freedom of Information Bill 1999/2000