The chief minister says he hopes a review of the United Kingdom's freedom of information legislation will help shape the Island's laws.
Allan Bell says it could help the Isle of Man avoid problems discovered in the UK's legislation.
He made the claim in response to a House of Keys question from Onchan MHK Zac Hall today.
Mr Hall asked if Mr Bell had heard some British government documents were shredded before their laws came in.
Vote on Castle Rushen High School funding 'very unlikely' before election
It had previously been hoped Tynwald would consider the plans in June
Ramsey Commissioners to host public meeting about cottage hospital
Commissioner Juan McGuinness says residents deserve 'clarity' about ongoing situation
WCAS reuse garages to reopen on trial basis
Residents will be able to bring items for reuse from Wednesday
Manannan's morning sailings cancelled due to weather conditions
Later fastcraft services currently unaffected