Freedom of Information: Reform

Summary

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether representatives of (a) his Department and (b) Downing Street have briefed the Financial Times on reforming the Freedom of Information Act.

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1. 8 June 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether representatives of (a) his Department and (b) Downing Street have briefed the Financial Times on reforming the Freedom of Information Act.

   Source: Commons

2. 8 July 2026

   Answer

   It would not be appropriate to comment on speculation, though I would note that this statement neither confirms nor denies the legitimacy of the source comment quoted by the Financial Times. The government has strengthened many transparency and disclosure...

   Source: Written answer

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