Explanatory note

The obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 apply to public authorities. A “public authority” is defined for the purposes of the Act in section 3, and includes any body or office which is listed in Schedule 1 to the Act.

Certain provisions of the Act apply to Welsh public authorities. A “Welsh public authority” is defined for the purposes of the Act in section 83(1), and includes any public authority which is listed in Part II, III, IV or VI of Schedule 1 to the Act and whose functions are exercisable only or mainly in or as regards Wales, other than an excluded authority. Article 2 of this Order designates the public authorities listed in the Schedule to the Order as excluded authorities for these purposes.