Written question asked by Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2002.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Why files that remain closed are listed in the computerised catalogue of the Public Records Office; whether this is consistent with their policy on open government; and, if not, whether they have plans to review the Public Record Act 1958. [HL 5953]. - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

640 c1WA; HL 5953

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Disclosure of information Computers Freedom of information Public records Public Record Office Catalogues

Legislation

Public Records Act 1958

Contains statistics

Yes