HM Treasury disclosure

From the HMT website disclosure log. The comment I would make is that the prompt release of the this information to the web is excellent but more background about the release is required: the reason for redacting the document is not explained here nor is the volume of redaction (though more explanantion could be in a unpublished letter sent with the documents). I would therefore also encourage the release of all the documents sent out including letters (any applicant data could be redacted).

Subject: The predicted and actual impact of A8 migration on the UK economy

Date of disclosure: Tuesday 10 May 2005

Request:

I write to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for information held by the Treasury relating to the migration of nationals of the countries which joined the European Union on May 1 2004 (the A8 countries) to the United Kingdom. The information we seek is as follows:

List the documents relating to the predicted impact of A8 migrants on the UK economy.

List the documents relating to the actual impact of A8 migrants on the UK economy.

All documents on the predicted impact of A8 migrants on the UK economy.

All documents on the actual impact of A8 migrants on the UK economy.

Disclosure:

Extract of information contained in a Foreign and Commonwealth Office document held by HM Treasury