The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Freedom of Information (Extension) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make providers of social housing, local safeguarding children boards, Electoral Registration Officers, Returning Officers and the Housing Ombudsman public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to make information held by persons contracting with public authorities subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to extend the powers of the Information Commissioner; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Andy SlaughterLabourHammersmith

Bill · 1

  • Bill 23 2017-19 (as introduced)Commons
    6 Jun 2018

Explanatory Notes · 1

  • Bill 23 EN 2017-19Commons
    11 Jun 2018

Relevant documents · 1

  • Statement of Purpose from Andy Slaughter MPCommons
    27 Jul 2017

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