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Mr Watson |
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Our ref: 006132/09/
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When calling or telephoning please ask for Rebecca Rice
20th January 2010 |
Dear Mr Watson
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 006132/09
I write in connection with your request for information dated 21/12/2009, which was received by Greater Manchester Police on 21/12/2009. I note you seek access to the following information:
What guidance the Home Office has given Greater Manchester Police for procedures for handling a UK identity card that is handed in as lost property.
What procedures you have put in place for handling a UK identity card that is handed in as lost property.
Following receipt of your request searches were conducted within Greater Manchester Police to locate information relevant to your request. I can confirm that the information you have requested is not held by Greater Manchester Police.
Greater Manchester Police does not have a specific policy or procedure in place for the UK Identity Card. If one is handed into the force it is to be handled as all lost property a copy of the way lost property is handled is attached.
Complaint Rights
Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet, which details your right of complaint.
Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please write or contact Amanda Ratcliffe, on telephone number 0161 856 2529 quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely,
Amanda Ratcliffe
Information Access Officer
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 Greater Manchester Police to review their decision.
Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the case officer that 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 Greater Manchester Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint with Greater Manchester Police to have the decision reviewed.
Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:
Information Governance Manager
Greater Manchester Police
Police Headquarters
Chester House
Boyer Street
Manchester
M16 0RE
The Information Commissioner
After lodging a complaint with Greater Manchester Police if you are still dissatisfied with the decision you can make an 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 Act.
For information on how to make an 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
Phone: 01625 545 700
Corporate Performance Branch, Data Protection & Computer Audit Section, Police Headquarters,
8th Floor, Chester House, Boyer Street, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RE
Tel: 0161 856 2529, Fax: 0161 856 2534, Minicom: 0161 872 6633,
Email: [email address]
Information Governance Unit, Information Management Branch, Police Headquarters,
Chester House, Boyer Street, Manchester M16 0RE
Tel: 0161 856 2529/2668, Fax: 0161 856 2535, Minicom: 0161 872 6633,
Email: [Greater Manchester Police request email]