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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bach (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 24 February 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Freedom of Information Act 2000.


Freedom of Information Act 2000

My Lords, I agree very much with what my noble friend says. Indeed, it follows what the noble Lord, Lord Kingsland, was arguing a few minutes ago: once what happens in Cabinet becomes public knowledge, decisions will eventually be made elsewhere in private and will not be so accountable.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c139 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Cabinet Freedom of information Iraq Legal opinion International law Ministerial powers Meetings Iraq conflict Information Commissioner's Office Information Tribunal
Legislation
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk