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<p>The Government wants to ensure that authorities considering franchising can access
the information they need to accurately assess their franchising scheme. This will
help to ensure that informed decisions can be made on the basis of robust evidence
and analysis.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that some of the information provided by
operators will be commercially sensitive. Franchising authorities will need to treat
this information with care, and will be able to refuse to release such information
by way of the relevant Freedom of Information exemptions. The Bill also makes clear
that the information acquired by the franchising authority must only be used in connection
with its franchising functions, and not for other purposes.</p>
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