Organisations and officials with public responsibilities that are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act

Organisations which have public responsibilities and/or receive public funding

See also Which organisations are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000?

Electrical Registration Officer

See Returning Officer

Northern Rock

Currently owned 100% by the Government, but exempt under the terms of the Northern Rock transfer order.

Publicly Owned Companies

If a company meets one (or more) of the following conditions it will be subject to FOI:

   * companies listed in Schedule 1 of the Act
   * companies wholly owned by the Crown
   * companies wholly owned by one public authority 

However there are many companies 100% owned by a number of public authorities that do not meet this definition.

Returning Officer

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 does not list any person appointed under the Representation of the People Act 1983. The Electoral Registration Officer, Returning Officer or any other person appointed under the Act are not subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.[1]

Royal Household

The Royal Household aims to provide exceptional support and advice to The Queen, enabling her to serve the nation and its people.

The Royal Household employs over 1,200 staff.

• Official Website of Royal Family

Verderers of the New Forest

The Verderers derive their offices, powers and responsibilities from an Act of Parliament in 1877[2].

• Official Website