Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 12:14 pm ar 20 Gorffennaf 2021.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Lord True Lord True Minister of State (Cabinet Office) 12:14, 20 Gorffennaf 2021

My Lords, I have given the House the reasons for the Government not wishing to adhere to the convention. However, the United Kingdom Government are absolutely committed to transparency and the principles behind the convention and recognise the work done by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in this sphere. We routinely disclose information well beyond our freedom of information obligations and in line with many of the provisions of the convention.