Results 1-10 of 10 for "freedom of information" speaker:Edward Garnier

Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Plans) Bill: New Clause 1 — Data controller (1 Jul 2009) has video

Edward Garnier: It is a matter of regrettable record that in the past 18 months or so, this House in its various guises has been in dispute with the Information Commissioner about applications in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the keeping of our expenses records and so forth. That has led to matters being taken to the High Court on two occasions, at considerable public expense. None of...

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Clause 75 (27 Nov 2007)

Edward Garnier: ...and that is not in the least bit unusual. It is interesting that the Prime Minister has said that he wants a further consultation period and an investigation or inquiry into the way in which the Freedom of Information Act and its provisions work and has asked Paul Dacre, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Mail to chair that investigation. The Secretary of State for Justice said that the Bill...

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Clause 75 (27 Nov 2007)

Edward Garnier: ...journalists from a planned crackdown on the trade in personal data, such as bills and health records. The Prime Minister announced a three-month public consultation on extending the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which allows the public to request confidential information from public bodies. Why has clause 75 been made part of the Bill before the consultation process that...

Written Answers — Health: Freedom of Information Act (20 Dec 2005)

Edward Garnier: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many requests for information have been received by her Department since the Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force; how many requests have had their deadline extended beyond 20 working days to allow consideration of where the public interest lies; and how many requests have been refused on public interest grounds.

Written Answers — Constitutional Affairs: Freedom of Information Act (20 Dec 2005)

Edward Garnier: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many requests for information have been received by her Department since the Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force; how many requests have had their deadline extended beyond 20 working days to allow consideration of where the public interest lies; and how many requests have been refused on public interest grounds.

Public Bill Committee: Identity Cards Bill: Clause 3 - Information recorded in Register (7 Jul 2005)

Edward Garnier: ...what is being done to them or on their behalf by the Government. Except in special circumstances of national security, investigation of crimes and so forth, there is a need for the greatest possible freedom of information and candour. I hope that, through amendment No. 25, we can achieve something along those lines. Amendments Nos. 24 and 26 would allow Parliament to keep a hold on the...

Written Answers — Transport: Freedom of Information Act (4 Apr 2005)

Mr Edward Garnier: ...Secretary of State for Transport what advice or instructions he has given to the Civil Aviation Authority about the need to deal expeditiously and candidly with requests from the public under the Freedom of Information Act 2000; and if he will make a statement.

Judicial Appointments/Supreme Court (27 May 2004)

Mr Edward Garnier: ...June. I shall concentrate first on the office of Lord Chancellor. It is undeniable that his Department has taken on several new responsibilities since 1997: it now deals with the courts, tribunals, freedom of information and data protection, human rights, electoral law, reform of the House of Lords and other constitutional reform, judicial appointments, party funding, civil and criminal...

Home and Constitutional Affairs (2 Dec 2003)

Mr Edward Garnier: ...since 1997. Until June of this year, it was headed by a man who was not known for his political skills and sensitivity. The new Department for Constitutional Affairs covers the courts and tribunals, freedom of information and data protection, human rights, Lords reform and other constitutional reform, judicial appointments, party funding, electoral law and policy, civil and criminal law,...

Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster: Freedom of Information (10 Jun 1998)

Mr Edward Garnier: Do the Chancellor's freedom of information proposals require him to tell the House what witnesses will be called before the Legg inquiry?