HC Deb 04 July 1997 vol 297 cc293-4W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Prime Minister if he will publish his Departments submissions relating to freedom of information legislation. [6027]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 2 July 1997]: My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is considering how best the advice of government departments on Freedom of Information should be treated in a way which contributes to public debate while at the same time preserving the necessary collective responsibility needed in the preparation of major legislation.

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