This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Atos Healthcare cost to taxpayers'.

Jobcentre Plus

Medical Services Contract Management Team

Government Buildings

Spur B

1 Cop Lane

Penwortham

Preston PR1 OSA

: 01772 405947

Fax: 01772 405969

Email: [email address]

Mr J Grimes

[email address]

Date: 15-04-08

Our Ref: FOI 879-359

Dear Mr Grimes

About your request for information

Thank you for your request for information about 1) How much money Atos Healthcare charge DWP for their services 2) the average salary and the number of doctors employed at medical examination centres in the UK and 3) are the doctors paid extra if the claimant is deemed to be fit for work. Your request was received on 14th April 08 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. You can expect a reply therefore by 13thMay 08 unless I need to come back to you to clarify your request or the balance of the public interest test needs to be considered.

[email address] is the correct email address for requests regarding the Department for Work and Pensions.

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

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Anthony Roberts

Freedom of Information Officer

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