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Written question asked by Jacqui Lait (Conservative) on Friday, 3 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 October 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Office of the Surveillance Commissioners

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Office of the Surveillance Commissioners is a public authority for the purposes of the (a) Freedom of Information Act 2000 and (b) Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Answer

The Office of Surveillance Commissioners is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Information about their independent oversight role can be found in their published annual reports or on their website.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
222927; 480 c659-60W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Office of Surveillance Commissioners
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk