Results 1-7 of 7 for "freedom of information" speaker:Des Browne

Written Answers — Defence: Iraq: Detainees (17 Jul 2008)

Des Browne: ...are added, then about 4 per cent. of the overall review concerning detention practices was disclosed. As I explained in my letter, much of the information requested was exempt from release under the Freedom of Information Act.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident: Freedom of Information (21 May 2007)

Des Browne: The Department has received no requests under the Freedom of Information Act for the release of legal advice pertaining to the maintenance of the nuclear deterrent beyond the planned life of the existing Trident system.

Written Answers — Defence: Seconded Personnel (19 Feb 2007)

Des Browne: Any request to disclose information relating to the secondment of members of HM armed forces to foreign countries would be considered on a case by case basis and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. Where a third party originated or has a direct interest in the information requested, it is our policy to consult and consider any comments in determining whether disclosure...

Written Answers — Defence: Seconded Personnel (16 Feb 2007)

Des Browne: Any request to disclose information relating to the secondment of members of HM armed forces to foreign countries would be considered on a case by case basis and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. Where a third party originated or has a direct interest in the information requested, it is our policy to consult and consider any comments in determining whether disclosure...

Identity Cards Bill: New Clause 4 — Application of Freedom of Information Act (10 Feb 2005)

Mr Des Browne: ...attempts to correct information on the register were not successful. New clause 4 relates to the status of reports and information from the national identity scheme commissioner in respect of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The most important aspect of the new clause is that subsection (2) would make the commissioner a public authority under that Act. Schedule 1 of the Freedom of...

Orders of the Day — Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill: Clause 10 — Transfer of functions of justices of the peace (16 Jul 2002)

Mr Des Browne: ...them by the new legislation. Lords amendment No. 31 is entirely technical, and simply removes reference to the advisory committee on juvenile court lay panel members from part 7 of schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The committee is a non-statutory body whose function is to advise the Lord Chancellor on appointments to the office of lay panellist. The functions of lay...

Opposition Day: Sub-post Offices (12 Apr 2000)

Mr Des Browne: ...which the hon. Gentleman refers was not yet known, so the split could not be specified. If I have misunderstood, perhaps the hon. Gentleman could point that out to me. I, too, am a great advocate of freedom of information, but unless the information exists, it cannot be withheld. Until the negotiations are concluded, the information cannot exist.