Ms Emily O'Reilly:

No. I should point out that where I mentioned reports by Departments, 11 out of the 15 were compiled under the previous Administration. I am not making a party political point here but, as the Chairman knows, there has been a rethink about FOI. We expect quite a progressive new Bill to go through by the end of the year so in a way we are in limbo. I am not saying the Departments do not still hold these views but am pointing out that most of the reports arguing for the retention of the secrecy clauses were compiled quite a few years ago.