Explanatory Memorandum

Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 1

25 January 2011

SCHEDULES TO ACT

SCHEDULE 1.THE COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

15. The Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Older People’s Commissioner is added to Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act (2000) and in so is bound by its requirements including the obligation to provide information through a publication scheme and in response to requests made under the general right of access.