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Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment)
14 July 2026
Lead MP
Siân Berry
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Standards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
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Siân Berry raised concerns about freedom of information act 2000 (amendment) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by removing section 37, which exempts communications between relevant authorities and members of the royal family from FOI requests. Proposes adding the royal family, household, archives, and duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster to public authority list for transparency purposes.
Siân Berry
Green
Bristol West
Proposes amendment to remove section 37 of FOIA that exempts royal family communications from disclosure. Argues current exemption prevents reasonable inquiries about the monarchy's activities, such as use of RAF jets and meetings with controversial figures like Jeffrey Epstein. Supports transparency for all public servants including the royal family to uphold Nolan principles.
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