Results 1-15 of 15 for "freedom of information" speaker:Adam Ingram

Written Ministerial Statements — Defence: Board of Inquiry (Loss of Lynx XZ614) (27 Apr 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...basis. Our thoughts are with all their families and friends. I will arrange for copies of the Military Air Accident Summary and the Main Board of Inquiry, redacted in accordance with guidance on the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act, to be placed in the Library of the House. Both documents will also be published on the MOD website at www.foi.mod.uk The key conclusion...

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces: Casualties (25 Apr 2007)

Adam Ingram: The remainder of the board of inquiry report into the death of Private Jason Smith, redacted in accordance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act considerations, has been made available to his next of kin, through their solicitor. The redacted board of inquiry report will be added to the Ministry of Defence publication scheme and a copy will be placed in the Library of the House.

Written Answers — Defence: Nimrod Aircraft (20 Apr 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...use of fuel lines on the aircraft. I have no evidence to suggest that any of these representations were from serving flight crew. In recent weeks the Department has received three requests under the Freedom of Information Act on the safety of Nimrod aircraft and on the use of fuel lines on the aircraft. There is no evidence to suggest that any of these requests are from serving flight crew.

Written Answers — Defence: Defence Export Services Organisation (20 Mar 2007)

Adam Ingram: holding answer 19 March 2007 The information requested forms part of a witness statement submitted by the Ministry of Defence to the Information Tribunal, which will next month hear a case under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the staff directory of the Defence Export Services Organisation. I will write to the hon. Member after the tribunal has delivered its decision and place...

Written Answers — Defence: Defence Export Services Organisation: Freedom of Information (23 Feb 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...) is being carried out by staff from a number of areas within the Ministry of Defence. The majority of the effort rests with the directorate which leads on policy issues relating to operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, but staff within DESO itself, from the directorate of legal services and the security directorate are also involved. This work is a normal part of the function...

Written Answers — Defence: Chuka Massacre (30 Jan 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...at about the same time. The statements are held by The National Archives as part of file WO32/16103 under Section 40 (Personal information) and Section 41 (Information provided in confidence) of the Freedom of Information Act. In these circumstances, it would be inappropriate to place copies of the statements in the Library of the House. The 10 Somali soldiers mentioned were suspected of...

Written Answers — Defence: Cluster Munitions (8 Nov 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...the weapons are safe to keep in the inventory and continue to provide an acceptable operation capability. Related information on munitions testing was released earlier this year, under the Freedom of Information Act. I am arranging for copies of that letter to be placed in the Library of the House (ref: 06-02-2006-145827-009).

Written Answers — Defence: Deepcut (2 Nov 2006)

Adam Ingram: There have been eight separate requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000, which relate to the four deaths at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut. Apart from the information provided to the families of the deceased soldiers, none of the requested documents have been placed in the public domain: Request Applicant Response Information on specified...

Written Answers — Defence: RAF Bases (23 Nov 2005)

Adam Ingram: ...cases. Two of those have addressed the basing requirements for the Joint Combat Aircraft and the Nimrod MRA4. We intend to publish the Joint Combat Aircraft and Nimrod MRA4 basing studies on the Freedom of Information Publication Scheme shortly.

Written Answers — Defence: HMS Sheffield (17 Nov 2005)

Adam Ingram: Three requests for information (RFI) from different applicants have been made relating to HMS Sheffield under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. One RFI was made in January, and the other two in February. Full replies have been deferred pending the outcome of the departmental review that I commissioned in April 2005 to consider what information can be made available publicly concerning the...

Written Answers — Defence: Trafalgar Submarines (3 Mar 2005)

Mr Adam Ingram: ...SSN Readiness Profile is used, but to release details of this would prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the SSN force, so this data is being withheld under exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act.

Written Answers — Defence: Landing Ship Logistics (24 Feb 2005)

Mr Adam Ingram: .... Negotiations continue on the final settlement figure with the company. As further disclosure could prejudice these negotiations I am withholding further information under the commercial interests exemption of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The MOD will not be pursuing a claim from Swan Hunter in respect of providing information to BAE Systems as this would seriously jeopardise...

Military Records Office (20 Oct 2004)

Mr Adam Ingram: ...the importance of such an approach. The changes will enable the contractor to track and trace requests for files; it also supports departments when discharging their responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which, as hon. Members will recall, comes fully into force on 1 January next year. The final negotiations were concluded in September 2003, and the Ministry of...

Written Answers — Defence: Special Investigation Branch (17 Jun 2004)

Mr Adam Ingram: holding answer 4 March 2004 From 1 January 2005 any request for information held by the Ministry of Defence will be considered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. A number of exemptions might apply to information contained in Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch reports, and requests will therefore need to be given case-by-case consideration.

Written Answers — Defence: Freedom of Information (14 Mar 2003)

Mr Adam Ingram: holding answer 13 March 2003 It is Ministry of Defence policy to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 once it enters into force. Requests for personal data will continue to be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act.