Results 1-9 of 9 for "freedom of information" speaker:David Hanson
- Written Answers — Justice: Departmental Freedom of Information (26 Nov 2008)
David Hanson: The information the Howard League for Penal Reform requested has now been provided in full. My Department remains absolutely committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act as completely and consistently as possible. In this instance, regrettably, the delay was caused by the accumulation of a backlog of requests within the Department. Resources within the relevant...
- Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (18 Oct 2007)
David Hanson: ...’s perspective, of whether this is a real objection or, in a sense, a technical objection that needs later clarification, or whether the objection is specifically on a freedom of speech or freedom of information basis, in relation to the type of material that we intend to cover.
- UK Constitution (22 May 2007)
David Hanson: ...there was no devolution in Scotland or Wales, or indeed in Northern Ireland, as I know from my previous ministerial job; when there were hereditary peers in the House of Lords; when there was not a freedom of information Act; when there was no London government, and when there was no potential for votes, as my right hon. Friend the Chancellor has indicated there will be, on whether we...
- UK Constitution (22 May 2007)
David Hanson: ...that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor will follow the lead that was set by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to take forward the constitutional agenda. Devolution, reform of the Lords, freedom of information and war-making powers are key things that have happened in the past 10 years. I look forward to the next 10 years of government, when the aspirations that my hon. Friend has...
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland: Valuation and Lands Agency (Data Protection) (20 Jul 2006)
David Hanson: Information managers, at departmental and agency level, are responsible (at the appropriate level) for the proper implementation of Government policies concerning Data Protection and Freedom of Information principles. The Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) assesses its obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 on an ongoing basis. DFP, as required by the Data Protection...
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland: Licensing (14 Mar 2006)
David Hanson: ..., has been placed in the Library. It would not be appropriate to release minutes of those meetings, and that the information they contain is exempt from disclosure under section 35 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 as it relates to the formulation of Government policy.
- Orders of the Day — Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (13 Mar 2006)
David Hanson: ...was covered at the recent British-Irish governmental conference in London. I hope that those matters will be resolved to positive effect in due course. The hon. Member for North Down mentioned the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and I hope that I can assure her that that Act will not override any prohibition on the disclosure of information in the Bill. Section 44 of the 2000 Act will...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster: Food Standards Agency (17 Dec 1997)
Mr David Hanson: ...food standards agency, the BSE problem would not have arisen in the way that it did? Does my right hon. Friend agree that a public inquiry into the BSE crisis would be helpful under the forthcoming freedom of information Act?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster: Freedom of Information (4 Jun 1997)
Mr David Hanson: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to issue the White Paper on freedom of information. [524]