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Written Answers — Justice: Freedom of Information (9 Dec 2008): Richard Ottaway: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice when he next plans to review the guidance issued by his Department to public authorities on their duties under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Orders of the Day — Greater London Authority (Referendum) Bill: Referendum (19 Nov 1997): Mr Richard Ottaway: ...them and for London? How can they be sure that they are not being deceived? The position is very unsatisfactory. It reflects poorly on a Government that came to office on a platform of openness and freedom of information and on their confidence in Londoners to take decisions for themselves. Above all, it reflects poorly on the Government's idea of what they think democracy for London is...
Orders of the Day — Greater London Authority (Referendum) Bill: Referendum (19 Nov 1997): Mr Richard Ottaway: ...can they be sure that the details of the Government's proposals will be right for them and for London? It is all a poor reflection on a Government who came to office on a platform of openness and freedom of information. Within 200 days, the public are going to be asked what they think of the idea of a directly elected mayor and assembly, yet they will have little idea of what powers...

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