Whether as part of the review of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 they have made an assessment of the introduction in other countries of provisions in freedom of information fees regulations (a) to include reading time, consideration time and consultation time in the calculation of the...

Whether as part of the review of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 they have made an assessment of the introduction in other countries of provisions in freedom of information fees regulations (a) to include reading time, consideration time and consultation time in the calculation of the...

What files were lost by the Crown Estate in the fire at the paper records warehouse in Twelvetrees Crescent, London, in July; what impact these losses will have on the Crown Estate; whether any work or projects will be delayed or abandoned asa result of the fire; and what costs...

What files were lost by the Crown Estate in the fire at the paper records warehouse in Twelvetrees Crescent, London, in July; what impact these losses will have on the Crown Estate; whether any work or projects will be delayed or abandoned asa result of the fire; and what costs...

What was the purpose of the recent visit of the president of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal to Ghana; by which officials he was accompanied; whom he met; and what was the total cost to the taxpayer.

What was the purpose of the recent visit of the president of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal to Ghana; by which officials he was accompanied; whom he met; and what was the total cost to the taxpayer.

My right honourable friend the Minister of State has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am publishing today the Government’s response to the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee’s report of 1 August on reform of the coroners' system and death certification. Copies have been placed in the Libraries. It will...

My right honourable friend the Minister of State has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am publishing today the Government’s response to the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee’s report of 1 August on reform of the coroners' system and death certification. Copies have been placed in the Libraries. It will...

What is the estimated financial cost to the Government of the fire at the paper records warehouse in Twelvetrees Crescent, London, in July; whether government property was covered by suitable insurance; whether they implemented a disaster recovery operation; and when Ministers were informed of the loss of government property.

What is the estimated financial cost to the Government of the fire at the paper records warehouse in Twelvetrees Crescent, London, in July; whether government property was covered by suitable insurance; whether they implemented a disaster recovery operation; and when Ministers were informed of the loss of government property.

Whether, in view of the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in Kyprianou v Cyprus, they have any proposals to change the common law on contempt in the face of the court.

Whether, in view of the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in Kyprianou v Cyprus, they have any proposals to change the common law on contempt in the face of the court.

What safeguards are in place to ensure that public authorities do not use the application of a public interest test to delay disclosure of information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 beyond the time that is required to perform such a test.

What safeguards are in place to ensure that public authorities do not use the application of a public interest test to delay disclosure of information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 beyond the time that is required to perform such a test.

Whether the report by the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Authority of 26 October, Electoral offences in London following the local elections of May 2006, will lead to any further action on their part to safeguard the integrity of the system of postal voting.

Whether the report by the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Authority of 26 October, Electoral offences in London following the local elections of May 2006, will lead to any further action on their part to safeguard the integrity of the system of postal voting.

What is their assessment of the impact of their proposal to amend the Freedom of Information regulations on the exercise of the freedom of the press to inform the public and the right of the public to be informed about the workings of Government (a) to include reading time, consideration...

What is their assessment of the impact of their proposal to amend the Freedom of Information regulations on the exercise of the freedom of the press to inform the public and the right of the public to be informed about the workings of Government (a) to include reading time, consideration...

What is their estimate of the likely impact on the volume of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to government departments for information about government policies, practices and procedures of the proposal to (a) include reading time, consideration time and consultation time in the calculation of the appropriate...

What is their estimate of the likely impact on the volume of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to government departments for information about government policies, practices and procedures of the proposal to (a) include reading time, consideration time and consultation time in the calculation of the appropriate...

Further to the Statement by the Lord Bach on 14 November 2000 (HL Deb, col. 186), whether it remains their policy that the maximum fee for requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 should be 10 per cent of the marginal costs of seeking and finding the information; and,...

Further to the Statement by the Lord Bach on 14 November 2000 (HL Deb, col. 186), whether it remains their policy that the maximum fee for requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 should be 10 per cent of the marginal costs of seeking and finding the information; and,...

My Lords, I beg to move the three Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft regulations and order laid before the House on 19 October be approved [36th Report from the Joint Committee] [Considered in Grand Committee on 30 October].—(Baroness Ashton of Upholland.) On...

My Lords, I beg to move the three Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper. Moved, That the draft regulations and order laid before the House on 19 October be approved [36th Report from the Joint Committee] [Considered in Grand Committee on 30 October].—(Baroness Ashton of Upholland.) On...

My Lords, my noble friend Lord Bassam outlined the workings of the Human Rights Act on Report, so I do not propose to reiterate that which noble Lords who have already spoken know as well as I do, if not better. I am replying now because I have been engaged...

My Lords, my noble friend Lord Bassam outlined the workings of the Human Rights Act on Report, so I do not propose to reiterate that which noble Lords who have already spoken know as well as I do, if not better. I am replying now because I have been engaged...

What were their criteria in choosing Frontier Economics Limited to review the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

What were their criteria in choosing Frontier Economics Limited to review the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

What were the qualifications of Frontier Economics Limited to review the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

What were the qualifications of Frontier Economics Limited to review the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

What was the object and purpose of the review of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by Frontier Economics Limited.

What was the object and purpose of the review of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by Frontier Economics Limited.

Why the terms of reference of the review of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by Frontier Economics Limited prescribed four options for amending the regime, rather than permitting Frontier Economics Limited to consider other options.

Why the terms of reference of the review of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by Frontier Economics Limited prescribed four options for amending the regime, rather than permitting Frontier Economics Limited to consider other options.

Draft SI on review of polling districts and polling places (parliamentary elections). Draft SI on service voters registration period. Draft SI on representation of the people (England and Wales) (amendment) (no 2). Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

Draft SI on review of polling districts and polling places (parliamentary elections). Draft SI on service voters registration period. Draft SI on representation of the people (England and Wales) (amendment) (no 2). Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill. Lords third reading and debate on amendments. Debate on motion that Bill do now pass. Agreed to on question. Passed and returned to Commons with amendments.

Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill. Lords third reading and debate on amendments. Debate on motion that Bill do now pass. Agreed to on question. Passed and returned to Commons with amendments.

What is the current situation as regards the proposed European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights and its relevant agency in Vienna.

What is the current situation as regards the proposed European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights and its relevant agency in Vienna.