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
Housing Associations
Vast majority are not subject to FOI (in theory one could be if it was wholly owned by a local authority).
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.
Queen
Head of State and in charge of the British Armed Forces.
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.
Verderers of the New Forest
The Verderers derive their offices, powers and responsibilities from an Act of Parliament in 1877[2].
Water Companies
These companies have no real competition and provide a vital public service they are subject toEnvironmental Information Regulations but not to the Freedom of Information Act.
