Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Hughes and Guy Opperman

Tuesday 18th March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Simon Hughes]

I well understand my hon. Friend’s point. There will be two consultations this year: first, on precisely such issues about the scope of the current legislation to make sure that it is not abused while we retain freedom of information as a principle of Government; and secondly, on extending it to other areas where we have not gone so far.

[Guy Opperman (Hexham) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.