MP backed on FOI law calls

MP Simon Hart has won parliamentary support for his campaign totighten up the use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

He has highlighted the fact that Dyfed-Powys Police spends onaverage Pounds 100,000 a year answering FOI requests.

Some of the questions related to the star signs of criminals,werewolves and yetis.

Mr Hart raised the issue in the House of Commons: "InCarmarthenshire, public bodies have been asked a range of questionsincluding on witches, werewolves, wizards, ghosts, vampires, zombiesand demons." He won support from Leader of the House Sir GeorgeYoung.