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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


City of London Corporation: Freedom of Information

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review whether the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 should be applied to all activities of the City of London Corporation, including those conducted through its private funds and non-municipal functions.

Answer

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) sponsors the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the statutory regulator for Freedom of Information (FOI), however DSIT is not responsible for government policy and legislation regarding the FOI Act 2000.

The Government is committed to FOI and continues to monitor the performance and implementation of the FOI Act to ensure it is operating as intended by Parliament. Any changes to FOI legislation would be subject to Parliamentary scrutiny.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16321
Session
2024-26
Subjects
City of London Corporation Freedom of information
Legislation
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Link
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