This follows evidence taken from Scottish Information Commissioner Daren Fitzhenry on Thursday 10 January, who supports post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act.

Committee convener, Jenny Marra MSP, said: “Stakeholders have told the Committee that they have a number of concerns about the scope of the Freedom of Information Act and compliance with it.

“Our Committee will examine the Act and will take evidence from a wide range of groups on how freedom of information can be strengthened and modernised to improve transparency in our public services.”