There is a wish on the part of the usual channels to make the Bill pass into law. My Government brought in the Freedom of Information Act 2000—all tribute to them for that; the previous Government had refused to do so. However, there is a suspicion that the Government are collaborating with the right hon. Member for Penrith and The Border (David Maclean), who has introduced this private Member’s Bill.
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
David Winnick
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 20 April 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill.
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