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Freedom of Information

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 7166

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 124815 on Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to support transparency of public sector information through the Freedom of Information Act.

Answered by Chris Ward

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was a significant achievement of the last Labour Government and has been instrumental in delivering greater transparency, openness and accountability to the public. The Act remains a fundamental pillar of our democracy and the Cabinet Office continues to monitor the performance and implementation of FOIA to ensure it is operating as intended.

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