Freedom of Information Act 2000 (amendment)

MP proposes a new law (usually symbolic)

Siân Berry will move a Ten Minute Rule Motion to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The motion seeks to strengthen transparency and accountability in government by expanding public access to official information held by public bodies. This procedural step allows Berry to outline the case for reform and, if backed by sufficient support, could lead to a full debate or private member's bill on the topic.

Freedom of information rights directly affect citizens' ability to scrutinise government decision-making and hold public institutions accountable. Widening access to information could expose inefficiency, misconduct, or poor spending decisions across the public sector. The amendment would increase pressure on the government to operate with greater transparency.