After section 61U(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 insert —
"(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) if any documents are to be produced, may specify that those documents are to be produced by secure electronic means and in a specified manner.".