HC Deb 12 February 1981 vol 998 c375W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if Her Majesty's Government will take action to implement the Council of Europe's recommendation on the introduction of a Freedom of Information Act.

Mr. Hayhoe

Recommendation 854 of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was addressed to the Committee of Ministers, as distinct from individual Governments, and work is proceeding within the Council of Europe framework in response to it.