000			01261cab a2200229 4500
001			ABS68755
008			050228n2005 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u128906
100			_aKlein, R.
245			_aSo this is freedom
260			_c2005
490			_aBuilding _v270(8366) 28 January 2005, 55(1)
520			_aAssessment of the effect of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 which has recently come into force. Points out that it has many implications for construction professionals with the firms able to access details held by a public authority on its competitors. This could include prices and rates submitted by a competitor in previous bids and information about the strengths and weaknesses of the company in the discharge of its contracts. Some information is exempt from disclosure but such exemptions will depend on a public interest test. Notes that the Lord Chancellor has advised authorities to reject putting confidentiality clauses in their contracts unless they are absolutely necessary.
590			_aABS
650			_aFREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
650			_aACCESS TO INFORMATION
650			_aCONSTRUCTION FIRMS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650			_aPUBLIC SECTOR
690			_aLAW-UK
942			_n0
999			_c74855 _d74855