when is a public company not a public company Private/Public parnerships

[Bheleu]

Several state bodies seem to exist as public/private partnerships with HM government for example only owning 49% of the shares, for the new Public Sector IR 35 rules, were do such beasts fit in to the grand scale of doing things?

[teapot418]

Several state bodies seem to exist as public/private partnerships with HM government for example only owning 49% of the shares, for the new Public Sector IR 35 rules, were do such beasts fit in to the grand scale of doing things?

If they are subject to FOI Act, they are in scope.

[Andy Hallett]

If they are subject to FOI Act, they are in scope.

This.

RBS is publically owned for the most part, but is not subject to FOI. (Google is your friend for the reasons why)

[northernladuk]

Thread about 20 down answers this.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/showthread.php?t=118641

[PS oh noes]

How about EU government orgs....?

[northernladuk]

How about EU government orgs....?

Are they part of the FOI?

[PS oh noes]

Are they part of the FOI?

They're subject to an EC regulation that does the same thing as FOI, not sure if it carries the same weight though.

[cojak]

We've already tackled this question: Public Sector or not?

[PS oh noes]

We've already tackled this question: Public Sector or not?

So in your sweeping statement you're saying the EC reg they're subject to is 100% the same thing as FOI and therefore applies?

[cojak]

So in your sweeping statement you're saying the EC reg they're subject to is 100% the same thing as FOI and therefore applies?

No - Read that short thread and you will find your answer.