Results 1-9 of 9 for "freedom of information" speaker:Geoff Hoon

Written Answers — Transport: Freedom of Information (18 Nov 2008)

Geoff Hoon: These requests for an internal review of previous freedom of information decisions are being handled in accordance with departmental procedures. A decision will be reached as soon as possible, within the timescale allowed for in the Information Commissioner's guidance.

Pakistan (11 Jun 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...express their confidence that further steps will be taken to safeguard a political climate in which freedom of expression and of the media is respected, and is conducive to free and fair elections. Freedom of information is essential to economic and social development and stability, and we actively support the evolution of a free and fair press in Pakistan. On the issue of democratic...

Business of the House (12 Jan 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...of Qinetiq. He should read that statement, and I shall endeavour to answer any questions that he may want to raise with me in due course. I am very pleased with reports of the success of the freedom of information legislation, which gives people opportunities to secure information in a way that was not possible previously. I am only slightly disappointed that the hon. Gentleman did not...

Written Answers — Leader of the House: Freedom of Information (29 Nov 2005)

Geoff Hoon: The Office of the Leader of the House has received nine Freedom of Information applications from 1 January to 30 June 2005. None has taken more than 20 days to process. The applications are included under the Privy Council Office's statistics published in the Department for Constitutional Affairs quarterly bulletin. The Department for Constitutional Affairs is committed to publishing...

House of Commons Commission (Annual Report) (3 Nov 2005)

Geoff Hoon: ...issue towards the end of my remarks. Other challenges during the period in question include the setting up within the House services of the necessary mechanisms to respond to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which came into force for the House at the beginning of the year. I shall not repeat the helpful remarks made by the hon. Member for North Devon explaining...

Business of the House (16 Jun 2005)

Geoff Hoon: That information was of course published by the Ministry of Defence, consistent with the relevant rules under freedom of information legislation. Such information is of an historical kind only and should not in any way provide guidance for any issues currently being considered. This is a good opportunity for Parliament to discuss the relevant issues, not least because of the publication of...

Written Answers — Defence: Eurocorps (27 Jan 2005)

Mr Geoff Hoon: ...was withdrawn following a review of our commitments to NATO HQs. The reports from liaison officers before that date vary in classification. All recorded information held by MOD is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We would consider on a case by case basis any requests for such information to be disclosed under the Act.

Written Answers — Defence: Missile Defence (3 Nov 2004)

Mr Geoff Hoon: All recorded information held by the Ministry of Defence is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The paragraphs in question refer to information generated by both past and future collaborative work. We would consider on a case-by-case basis any requests for such information to be disclosed under the Act.

Oral Answers to Questions — Lord Chancellor's Department: Public Records (17 Feb 1998)

Mr Geoff Hoon: Our proposals for freedom of information, set out in the White Paper, "Your Right to Know", will enable more records to be released before they are 30 years old. There will be a legal right of access to official documents of any date, except where disclosure would cause harm to specified interests or would be against the public interest. Whether disclosure would cause harm will be a matter...