This press release was published by the Central Office of Information
today.
13 November 2001
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION: FIRM TIMETABLE ALLOWS CLEAR PLANNING
Following today's announcement by the Lord Chancellor of the
timetable for implementing the Freedom Of Information Act, Elizabeth
France, Information Commissioner said, "I very much welcome the
announcement of a firm timetable. It puts an end to uncertainty about
the timing for bringing into force the provisions of the Act. This
now gives public authorities time to plan for the build up to full
implementation and to ensure that they do it well."
The Commissioner also announced plans to publish initial guidance on
publication schemes early in the New Year. Elizabeth France
continued: "I am pleased that the announcement now allows me to
direct my Office's resources to meeting the timetable. I look forward
to working with public authorities and their representative
organisations as they prepare to comply with the legislation. I shall
be encouraging them to prepare well in advance and to start work
towards fulfilling their obligations as quickly as possible."
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