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Freedom of Information: Information Sharing

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 9663

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the National Police Chiefs' Council on the handling of data of those making FOI requests, including whether there is sharing of such data with other policing bodie

Answered by Sarah Jones

The National Police Chief’s Council is an independent public authority for the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act. The Home Office has no record of any discussions with the NPCC regarding their handling of FOI requests.

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