Freedom of information legislation on way (Isle of Man)
Freedom of information legislation on way
A LONG-awaited freedom of information bill will be included in the 2008/09 legislative programme, Chief Minister Tony Brown told Tynwald.
He said the government's strategic plan included a commitment to provide the public with a statutory right to access government information.
An Access to Information bill was currently being drafted and would be introduced to the House of Keys in 2008/09.
Peter Karran (LibVan, Onchan) asked Mr Brown to ensure it was introduced 'sooner rather than later'.
But the Chief Minister replied that new legislation wasn't in fact needed to give out information the public had the right to see, adding: 'As far as I'm concerned my administration has been open as any, if not more open.'
An Access to Information bill was currently being drafted and would be introduced to the House of Keys in 2008/09.
Peter Karran (LibVan, Onchan) asked Mr Brown to ensure it was introduced 'sooner rather than later'.
But the Chief Minister replied that new legislation wasn't in fact needed to give out information the public had the right to see, adding: 'As far as I'm concerned my administration has been open as any, if not more open.'
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- Last Updated: 21 May 2008 10:34 AM
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- Location: Isle of Man
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