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London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Bill

I think I might. Hansard will not record the expression on my face during some of that exchange. This is not the place to have a long exchange about the philosophy underlying freedom of information. I recognise that, in practical terms, the freedom of information provisions can be a burden, but whether it is disproportionate when placed against attempting to ensure an open society is not a discussion for today. If the Government consider that there are problems with the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, it is not appropriate for them to say, ““We will try to sort that out and then we might apply it to LOGOC””. Rather, they should treat LOGOC as a body that has a public responsibility and that will, no less than the ODA, deal with overseas business and enter into large contracts. They should accept the position that LOGOC and its role will have in the eyes of the public. If the Freedom of Information Act is not going very well, any adjustments to it would apply to LOGOC as much as to anyone else. This may be something to which we will return. I thank the Minister for sharing with the Committee what I found to be an unexpected take on the issue. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 10 [Olympic Transport Plan]: [Amendments Nos. 44 to 46 not moved.]

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Reference

678 c200-1GC 

Session

2005-06

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords Grand Committee
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