Written Statements

Monday 29th February 2016 Written Statements

Monday 29 February 2016

“Better use of Data in Government”

Monday 29th February 2016 Written Statements

[The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Matthew Hancock)]

Today I have announced the launch of the consultation paper “Better use of data,” which sets out proposals to improve the way in which Government makes use of data on behalf of citizens.

I have placed a copy in the Library of the House.

The paper recognises the enormous potential that better use of data can have in improving the lives of citizens, our economy and society. Proportionate and secure sharing of information between public authorities can improve the lives of citizens, support decisions on the economy which allow our businesses to flourish, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector.

We have developed these proposals over two years including significant collaboration with civil society groups, who have participated, challenged and improved our thinking over that time. Now we are seeking to take the proposals forward for further consultation.

The consultation document, including details on how to respond, is available from https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/better-use-of-data-in-government and the consultation period ends on 22 April 2016.

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European Union

Monday 29th February 2016 Written Statements

[The Minister for Europe (Mr David Lidington)]

During the debate on the European Union Referendum Bill in the House of Lords, my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Baroness Anelay of St Johns, said that the Government would, in due course, provide information about the application of Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union (Official Report, col 475, 23 November 2015). To fulfil this commitment my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has today laid in both Houses copies of a Command Paper The process for withdrawing from the European Union (Cm 9216).

This paper is also available on the www.gov.uk website.

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