Hampshire Constabulary
Chief Constable Paul R. Kernaghan CBE QPM LL.B MA
Our Ref :
HC/02733/08
Police Headquarters
Your Ref :
West Hill
Romsey Road
Mike Payne
Winchester
request-1780-
Hampshire
[email address]
SO22 5DB
Telephone: 0845 045 45 45
Direct Dial: 01962 814757
Fax: 01962 871204
E-Mail: [Hampshire Police request email]
MiniCom: 01962 875000
12th September 2008
Dear Mr Payne
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HC/02733/08
Your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act was received by the
Information Compliance Unit at Hampshire Constabulary on 14th August 2008. I note you seek
access to the following information:
• Please provide the total number of people who have been caught speeding
through the climbing lane road works between junctions 11 and 12 on the M27
for the full duration that the cameras were in place?
Please break these numbers down into those who have been travelling between
60 and 70 mph, 70 and 80 mph, 80 and 90 mph and those travelling in excess of
90mph.
This letter has been written to inform you that Hampshire Constabulary may require longer
than the estimated 20 days in order to respond to your request. Public interest factors in
responding to your request are still being reviewed and considered. The key exemptions being
considered are s31 Law Enforcement and s38 Health & Safety.
I now advise you that the amended date for a response is Friday 10th October 2008, a further
20 working days after your original request deadline. Please accept my apologies for the
delay.
Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.
May I apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you wish to discuss this matter please
write or contact Becky Hill on telephone number 01962 814787 quoting the reference number
above.
Yours sincerely
Becky Hill
Freedom of Information Decision Maker
Website – www.hampshire.police.uk
Hampshire Constabulary
Chief Constable Paul R. Kernaghan CBE QPM LL.B MA
COMPLAINT RIGHTS
Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?
You have the right to require Hampshire Constabulary to review their decision.
Prior to lodging a formal complaint, you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the
case officer who dealt with your request.
Ask to have the decision looked at again –
The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer that
is nominated at the end of your decision letter.
That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.
Complaint
If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of Hampshire Constabulary made
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint
with Hampshire Constabulary to have the decision reviewed. Hampshire Constabulary must be notified
of your intention to complain within 2 months of the date of its response to your Freedom of Information
request. Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:
Freedom of Information
Information Compliance Unit
Police Headquarters
West Hill, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hants SO22 5DB
In all possible circumstances, Hampshire Constabulary will aim to respond to your complaint within 3
months.
The Information Commissioner
If, after lodging a complaint with Hampshire Constabulary, you are still dissatisfied with the decision,
you may make application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request for
information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act
(2000).
For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner, please visit their website
at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk. Alternatively, phone or write to:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 01625 545 700
Website – www.hampshire.police.uk
