Our Ref: PSD/FOI/IM/jj

3 February 2010

[FOI #27685 email]

Dear Mr Traill

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Request for Review

I acknowledge receipt of your e-mail dated 28 January 2010 in relation to a review of the decision made by our Force Freedom of Information Officer.

Your correspondence was received on 3 February 2010 by our Freedom of Information Officer and your request and the decision taken will be responded to within the statutory 20 working days time limit, under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

If, after receiving a response, you remain dissatisfied, you have six months within which you may appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner who can be contacted at Kinburn Castle, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9DS. Phone: 01334 464610 Fax: 01334 464611 or Email [email address] .

Yours sincerely

Audrey McLeod

Chief Inspector

Head of Professional Standards Department