Councils shred files to thwart new access laws

September 26, 2004 The Sunday Times

Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Gareth Walsh

Fairly brief article, rehashes some information (e.g from Milton Keynes) previously mentioned on this site

"HUNDREDS of thousands of confidential files are being shredded by Whitehall departments, police authorities and councils as they prepare for new laws designed to encourage more open government."