In view of developments in the gathering of information and in view of the centralisation of local authority and central Government records on computers does the Minister agree that there is a need for new guidelines on access to information by public representatives and individuals? Is the Minister aware of developments in this regard elsewhere? Will the Minister undertake to issue guidelines or, at least, consider the matter?

If Deputies identified the need they speak of in vague terms such consultations and procedures can be looked at. However, I have not been given any specific type of information that is being denied to Deputies or members of the public.