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Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No.2) Bill

Amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to remove the provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information Commissioner and Information Tribunal; to limit the time allowed for public authorities to respond to requests involving consideration of the public interest; to amend the definition of public authorities; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No.2) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 June 2007 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 12 Jun 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 24 Oct 2007.