Freedom Of Information

Mr. Arthur Lewis
asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether, in view of the need for improving Great Britain's security and the honesty of its service, he will introduce a British freedom of information Bill.

Mr. Channon
No. As I told the hon. Member for Lewisham, West (Mr. Price) on 20 June [Vol. 968, c. 1315], the Government share the view of their predecessors that legislation to provide a public right of access would not be appropriate.