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<p>The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides a right of access to a wide range
of information held by public sector organisations, including clinical commissioning
groups (CCGs).</p><p>The Parliamentary and Public Accountability Agreements Protocols
in place between the Department and its arm’s length bodies covers best practice for
responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. This includes consulting with
the Department where necessary and sets out that the Department’s FOI team will provide
informal, impartial advice on relevant legislation and duties.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>
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