18 September 2008

Dear Mr Hardwicke Carruthers

Thank you for your e-mail of 19^th August requesting information about Electoral Registration. Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I am writing to advise you that Communities and Local Government does not hold the information that you requested about Electoral Registration. However, it may be held by the Ministry of Justice. Web address

http://www.justice.gov.uk

Should you wish to apply for this information you may do so by sending your request to [email address].

Additionally, if you believe that the Audit Commission may hold information relevant to your concerns and your request, then you should contact the Commission directly at

[email address]

or by writing to

The Freedom of Information Manager
Audit Commission
Westward House,
Lime Kiln Close,
Stoke Gifford,
Bristol BS34 8SR

Communities and Local Government as an organisation aims to be as helpful as possible in the way it deals with requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. If, however, you are not satisfied with the way in which your request has been handled or the outcome, you may request an internal review within two calendar months of the date of this letter. Information about the Department's review procedures and how to apply for an internal review of your case is contained on the Department's website at http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/about/freedom-of-information/foicomplaints/. This also explains your right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision in the event that you remain dissatisfied following the authority's review

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me.

Yours sincerely

Hilarie White