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Written Answers — Cabinet Office: Freedom of Information (23 Feb 2005)

Mr Alan Milburn: holding answer 21 February 2005 The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor has the policy lead on the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am a member of the Cabinet Committee MISC 28 whose terms of reference are to oversee the Government's strategy of Freedom of Information and the commencement of the Freedom of Information Act 2000".

Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster: Freedom of Information Act (21 Dec 2004)

Mr Alan Milburn: The effect on the duchy of the Freedom of Information Act is expected to be minimal. However, advisory committees on justices of the peace will be affected by the Act. All 17 committees have signed a declaration form confirming their participation in the model publication scheme with the Information Commissioner. I can also tell the hon. Gentleman and the House that both the strategy...

Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster: Freedom of Information Act (21 Dec 2004)

Mr Alan Milburn: ...the hon. Gentleman, however, I am happy to check that agencies, as distinct from Government Departments, are well aware of their responsibilities. I hope that they are. I personally think that the Freedom of Information Act is important. It is precisely what many in this House and outside campaigned for over many years. I welcome it, and it is obviously important that it is properly...

Orders of the Day — NHS (Freedom of Speech) (5 Nov 1997)

Mr Alan Milburn: ...Bill presented by the hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Shepherd), which would protect those who express genuine concerns about victimisation. The Government are also committed to a freedom of information Act, which was a key manifesto pledge and is central to our programme to modernise and reform government. It will bring about a sea change, so that, instead of public bodies...