Dear Sir

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST: STATUTORY ADVERTISING SPEND

I am writing to confirm that we are able to provide the information which you requested on 8/8/09.

The amount spent by the Highways Agency on statutory advertising in the 2008/2009 financial year was £3,340,426.53; all such spend was through print media.

In keeping with the spirit and effect of the Freedom of Information Act, all information is assumed to be releasable to the public unless exempt. We will, therefore, be simultaneously releasing to the public the information you requested, together with any related information that will provide a key to its wider context via our website: http://www.highways.gov.uk/

If you are unhappy with the way we have handled your request, you may ask for an internal review. A leaflet detailing our internal review process is available. If you require a copy, please phone the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 50 40 30; or e-mail [Highways Agency request email]. You should contact me if you wish to complain.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

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

Yours sincerely

Alex Jelleyman

Project Lead

Email: [email address]

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