Ms. May had an amendment to delete 6.1(1)(c). I understand the reasons for doing so, but in some cases it may slow the machinery of government down unduly. I think refusal should be granted. My only concern is that there's no balance between the large number of records and the fact that it would undermine government operations and the public interest. I don't expect this to pass, but I would put it forward for debate. I would move that we amend 6.1(3) to read, “In exercising discretion pursuant to 6.1(1)(a), the Information Commissioner shall balance the reasons for non-disclosure against the public interest in the disclosure of any records”.
Again, this is only because I think that Ms. May raised a real concern and it's worth discussing if that's a possible solution. I'm putting it on the floor now. I don't expect it to pass, but it's worth talking about.