The second edition of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information was issued in 1997. Section 3 of the Code includes five commitments to supply (subject to the exemptions in Part II of the Code):

• Facts and analysis with major policy decisions
• Internal guidelines about departments dealings with the public
• Reasons for administrative decisions
• Information under the Citizen's Charter about public services - what they cost, targets, performance, complaints and redress
• Responses to requests for information. 

If, having searched the Publication Scheme, you cannot find what you are looking for, you can make a request for information under the Code of Practice. Applications under the Code of Practice should be put in writing and should provide as much detail as possible to identify the information sought. Applicants should specify that they are requesting information under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. There is no charge for making requests under the Code of Practice for the first five hours of work. Thereafter, charges are levied at a rate of £20 per hour.