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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 September 2017. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 September 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Charities: Freedom of Information

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to making it possible for citizens to make freedom of information requests to UK-based registered charities.

Answer

A small number of public authorities subject to the FOI Act are also registered as charities. Other charitable bodies do not meet the conditions for inclusion within Schedule 1 of the FOI Act. However, the Government keeps the scope of the Act under constant review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1315
Session
2017-19
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Link
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