Mr Ian Darling

Email: [FOI #23709 email]

Reference: FOICR 13410/09

Date: 25 January 2010

Dear Mr Darling

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

Thank you for your e-mail of 24 November in which you ask for information on the National Identity Register.

I am sorry that we have been unable to send you a substantive reply by the 22 January. This is because our enquiries have not yet concluded. I would like to apologise for this delay and for any inconvenience that this may cause. I would like to assure you that we are dealing with your request as a matter of urgency, and that we will send you a full reply as soon as possible. We now aim to send you a full reply by 19 February.

Should you have any queries about the handling of your information request then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

F Belai

Freedom of Information Team

Passport Adviceline: 0300 222 0000 (07.00 - 23.00 seven days a week).

Email us at [Identity & Passport Service request email]. Visit our website at www.ips.gov.uk.

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