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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Daniel Zeichner (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 22 November 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Topical Questions

Question

Cambridge Assessment, which manages the University of Cambridge’s three exam boards, is not-for-profit and world leading, yet it faces unfair competition from private exam boards that are not subject to freedom of information rules. Why will the Government not extend transparency to all providers of public services?

Answer

I recognise the individual case. The hon. Gentleman has written a letter to me on this matter and I hope he has received my response. The Government obviously update freedom of information arrangements regularly, so we will keep this matter in mind. There is a consultation on various points in the freedom of information code, which the hon. Gentleman is welcome to be involved in.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
631 c1033 
Session
2017-19
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Freedom of Information
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Freedom of information Public sector Cambridge Assessment
Link
View this Topical question on hansard.parliament.uk