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MPs renew attacks on Freedom of Information.
Byline: Tracey Caldwell
MPs renew attacks on Freedom of Information
Tracey Caldwell
The Freedom of Information Act is under attack on two fronts.
Conservative MP David Maclean is attempting to push through a private member's bill that would exempt politicians from the legislation, while the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) is seeking to limit the time and money spent on servicing freedom of information requests.
According to Maclean, his bill seeks to protect the privacy of constituents writing to their MPs by exempting their correspondence from freedom of information inquiries.
However, the bill would also have the effect of curbing requests for information about issues such as MPs' expenses claims.
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Source: HighBeam Research, MPs renew attacks on Freedom of Information.