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Mr Tony Pendragon

Reference: T19686/8

Dear Mr Pendragon,

Thank you for your e-mail that has been received at the Home Office on 29 August 2008 in which you requested information on how the Home Office ensures full and effective scrutiny of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Your request is being handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 as a request for information.

We aim to send you a full response within 20 working days of our receiving your request. You should receive this response by 24 September 2008

Yours sincerely

S John