Freedom of Information - Introduction

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities. A 'public authority' is defined in the Act, and includes central and local government, non-departmental public bodies, the police, the health service and schools, colleges and universities. This definition, therefore, includes the Department. Section 1 of the Act comes into force in January 2005, and will give members of the public the right to make specific requests for information held by public authorities covered by the Act.

Publication Scheme

The classes of information we intend to publish are grouped by subject under broad topics, which describe the type of information you can expect to find under our Publication Scheme and to help you to find the information you are looking for. Within each broad topic area there are identifiable classes of information that the Department publishes or intends to publish. We decided to adopt this format because we felt it would be easier for you to use than a Scheme organised in any other way, such as one based on our organisational structure.

Please read the full Publication Scheme together with the Help in using the Scheme. Information on TSol's Freedom of Information charging policy is available in the Freedom of Information Act: Charging Policy in Treasury Solicitors Dept. (TSol) publication.

Online Publications

The publications that are referenced in the above Publication Scheme as being accessible online, can be accessed from Our Publications.

Further Information

For further information or to obtain publications, including alternative formats, please contact:

The Freedom of Information Officer
Treasury Solicitor's Department
One Kemble Street
London
WC2B 4TS

Tel: 020 7210 3000

Email: foi@tsol.gsi.gov.uk


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