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Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Restore Britain) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office: Freedom of Information

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department requires an audit trail where consultation with (i) the Communications Directorate and (ii) special advisers results in a change to the information proposed for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, recording the (a) original proposal, (b) change requested, (c) role requesting it, (d) reason given and (e) final decision.

Answer

The Home Office records the handling of Freedom of Information requests in accordance with departmental record-keeping requirements. There is no separate requirement based solely on consultation with the Communications Directorate or special advisers. Decisions on disclosure are taken by the department in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and relevant records are maintained as part of the handling of the request.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29245
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Freedom of information Home Office
Legislation
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk