I think Frank raises a really good point about refusal.
I just want to work through this. If we amend proposed section 6.1, as my colleague Mr. Saini has in amendment LIB-3, that will remove proposed paragraph 6.1(1)(a), and it would give the Information Commissioner the authority to grant departments the ability to refuse, which is an additional protection.
That authority doesn't relate to section 6 at all, so my understanding is—and correct me if I'm wrong—if someone doesn't make a request in writing, that request doesn't need to be fulfilled. Is that right? If that's the case, what's the difference between that requirement and the requirement for proposed paragraphs (a), (b), and (c)? Why is one sufficient to refuse a request, and the other is not, based on how this legislation is drafted?