§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the implications for the operation of his Department of the code of practice on open government.
§ Mr. LangThe code of practice will reinforce and build on my Department's existing arrangements for the provision of information. In addition, my Department is considering the early release of blocks of records less than 30 years old and re-reviewing previously withheld material over 30 years old.