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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 1998 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what appeal procedure will apply in respect of decisions reached by the Information Commissioner. - Inc ref to White Paper "Your Right to Know".
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what appeal procedure will apply in respect of decisions reached by the Information Commissioner. [35036] Dr. David Clark: As proposed in paragraph 5.16 of the White Paper "Your Right to Know", decisions of the Information Commissioner would be subject to judicial review. The White Paper indicates why this is preferred to a substantive right of appeal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35036; 308 c647-8W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Disclosure of information Appeals Freedom of information Information Commissioner's Office