The Scottish Information Commissioner has begun a consultation on enhancing the information published by public authorities. A 'one scheme fits all' approach is being considered to reduce costs, encourage the publication of more information, make access easier for the public and therefore reduce the number of requests for public authorities. Presently, under FOI, every public authority in Scotland must produce their own publication scheme that is submitted to the ICO for approval and proactively made available to the public. The consultation, aimed at members of the public, public authorities and those with a general interest in FOI, is now open. If you would like to access the consultation paper and make a response please go to: http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/PublicationSchemeConsultation.asp. The consultation closes on Friday 29 October 2010.