Dear Mr Starky

Freedom of Information Request F2009- 081

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request dated 2 April 2009 in which you asked about the number of job vacancies advertised by DFID on 1 April 2009, broken down into those advertised internally and those advertised externally.

I am writing to confirm that DFID has now completed its search for the information which you requested.

On 1 April 2009 20 posts were advertised internally, and 2 posts advertised externally.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

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If you do make a complaint and are not content with the outcome, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the Information Commissioner cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted DFID's complaints procedure. You can contact the Information Commissioner at:

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House,Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Yours sincerely

John McGinn

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