What are the Positive Aspects of the Freedom of Information Act?

-Before, Labour said Conservatives had 'excessive secrecy' and so this allowed Scrutiny of the Government in the awake of Scandals like Arms to Iraq or 'Mad Cow Disease' -Law makes UK with other Western Democracies like USA -Act made the Public know more about Government and Relations with Government Departments - even Royal Family and Politicians. 'Black Spider Memos' revealed that King Charles was Privately Criticising Government Policy