Section 61U of the of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 applies as if, after subsection (1) of that section there were inserted—
"(1A) A notice to produce or attend may specify that attendance required under the notice is to be by means of audio visual link or audio link and in a specified manner.
(1B) A notice that provides for attendance as described in subsection (1A)—
(a) need not specify a place for attendance; and
(b) may specify, if any documents are to be produced, that those documents are to be produced by secure electronic means and in a specified manner.".