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Freedom of Information: Costs

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 14348

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to make changes to Freedom of Information cost thresholds.

Answered by Chris Ward

The Government is committed to Freedom of Information (“FOI”) and continues to monitor the performance and implementation of the FOI Act to ensure it is operating as intended by Parliament.

We do not have any current plans to amend the FOI Act or the cost thresholds.

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