20 June 2008

From:
Sent: 20 June 2008 16:20
Subject: Freedom of Information Request

20 June 2008

Dear Sir/Madam,

Freedom of Information Act Request

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following:

Public Interest

I believe there is a strong public interest in releasing this information since it will promote greater transparency in government and public administration.  It will also promote greater accountability in the conduct of those who hold public office and undertake public duty.

This information is not reasonably available by other means to the best of my knowledge. 

Formulation of Policy / Conduct of Public Affairs

The requests made in this letter refer specifically to factual information.  I am not asking for information that would prejudice the work of Government, or inhibit the free and frank provision of advice. 

Confidentiality issues

Exemptions on the 'information being provided in confidence' do not apply. The Information Commissioner advises, 'information which is protected from disclosure by an obligation of confidence must have the necessary "quality of confidence"' (Freedom of Information Act Awareness Guidance No 2). As above, where it is considered that under the FOI Act certain parts breach confidentiality issues, I would request that these sections be redacted and the documents be released in their entirety.

Processing of this request

I would like to receive this information by email, sent to:

and hard copies of any files released posted to me at the address at the top of this letter.

Further to section 16 of the FOI Act (duty to provide advice and assistance), if you have any queries relating to these requests or need clarification on any issue, I would be grateful if you could contact me (email: ).

I would like to request that any refusal to any part of the above requests (including on cost grounds) be accompanied by a recommendation of how the request may be modified so as to be granted.

I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this email and provide me with FOI reference number(s) as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,