Results 1-9 of 9 for "freedom of information" speaker:David Miliband

Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families: Libya (12 Oct 2009) has video

David Miliband: That is the first I have heard of it. Obviously, some of the papers were released by the Scottish Executive last month and the normal freedom of information rules will apply. Perhaps my hon. Friend is referring to the papers of previous Governments—I do not know if that is the case, but I am happy to have a word with him afterwards to get to the bottom of his concern.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Diplomatic Immunity (Alleged Serious Offences) (18 Jun 2009)

David Miliband: ...personal data should be processed fairly. This is because the offences are only alleged to have been committed and have not been proven in a court of law. In these circumstances, section 40 (2) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act confer an absolute exemption on disclosure of this information.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Diplomatic Immunity (Serious Offences) (26 Jun 2008)

David Miliband: ...should be processed fairly. This is because the offences are only alleged to have been committed and have not been proven in a court of law. In these circumstances, Section 40 (2) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act confer an absolute exemption on disclosure of this information.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Internet (15 May 2008)

David Miliband: ...FCO over five years. The work will provide a single technical platform for all the FCO websites (including the main FCO website, Arabic and Urdu versions of the FCO website, UKvisas website, the FCO Freedom of Information website, and 229 embassy, high commission and special mission sites in multiple languages) as well as new designs, content, functionality and a new hub and spoke model...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Freedom of Information Act (John Williams' Document) (18 Feb 2008)

David Miliband: ...was not used as the basis for the dossier the Government subsequently published, which was produced by the Joint Intelligence Committee. The document was originally withheld under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act on the important point of principle that for the effective conduct of public affairs the space which Ministers and officials have to consider and discuss ideas should...

Whistleblowing (5 Apr 2005)

Mr David Miliband: ...in the short time available to me. I am glad that the hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Shepherd) linked the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, on which we are focusing today, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. He is right that they go together. I share the view held by my hon. and learned Friend that the passage on to the statute book of the Act in 1998 with wide support...

Written Answers — Cabinet Office: Freedom of Information (21 Feb 2005)

Mr David Miliband: ...Guidance on Publication Schemes, issued by the Department for Constitutional Affairs in July 2002, recommended that where information is disclosed to an individual in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Departments should consider whether the information disclosed is of general interest and include released information in the Publication Scheme where...

Written Answers — Prime Minister: Freedom of Information Applications (10 Feb 2005)

Mr David Miliband: I have been asked to reply. The Cabinet Office received 532 applications under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, during January 2005. Those requests for which a reply was due by Friday 4 February 2005, have received a response. The responses have included replies: providing the information requested in full or in part; indicating that the information is not held by the Department;...

Written Answers — Cabinet Office: Freedom of Information (21 Dec 2004)

Mr David Miliband: ...the Cabinet Office under the guidance and supervision of TNA staff. The Department will also comply with the Code of Practice on Records Management, issued by the Lord Chancellor under S.46 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which underlines the importance of having clear selection policies and disposal schedules in place.