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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 November 2015 (named day). It was answered by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Monday, 16 November 2015 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


Electoral Register: Freedom of Information

Question

To ask the hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has received from the Government on providing the latest electoral registration statistics in response to Freedom of Information requests.

Answer

The Electoral Commission has received no specific guidance from the Government in relation to the Freedom of Information Act, although it is aware of the general guidance produced by both Government and the Information Commissioner’s Office regarding the Act and the handling of requests.



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15576
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Freedom of information Electoral register Statistics
Link
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