Freedom of Information: Costs

(asked on 30th June 2026) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to make changes to Freedom of Information cost thresholds.


Answered by
Chris Ward Portrait
Chris Ward
This question was answered on 13th July 2026

The Government is committed to Freedom of Information (“FOI”) and continues to monitor the performance and implementation of the FOI Act to ensure it is operating as intended by Parliament.

We do not have any current plans to amend the FOI Act or the cost thresholds.

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