§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list those individuals or organisations who requested that their submission to the consultation document "Your Right to Know", should not be published; and if he will indicate the reasons given by the submitting parties for the withholding from publication. [28170]
§ Dr. David ClarkBy Friday 6 February I had received 107 submissions from individuals and organisations in response to the White PaperYour Right to Know. Only two correspondents so far have requested that their submission be treated in confidence. In accordance with their wish for confidentiality, I do not intend to publish any details about these submissions.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will ensure that departmental submissions to the White Paper "Your Right to Know", will be published on the appropriate website on receipt. [28171]
§ Dr. David ClarkThe White PaperYour Right to Know contains the Government's collectively agreed proposals for a Freedom of Information Act and is the result of detailed discussion within Government. The current period of consultation on the White Paper is therefore designed to enable the public, not Government Departments, to submit their views on the Government's proposals. Except in those cases—so far only two out of 107—where confidentiality is requested, these submissions will be published on the "Informing Government" website (http://foi.democracy.org.uk).