17 March 2010

Mr Simon Harpin
Our Reference: FOI10-0016 ACK

[FOI #30434 email]

Dear Mr Harpin

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request for information which we received on 09 March, 2010.

We are dealing with your request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, 2000, (the Act) and
we will respond within twenty working days or sooner, if possible.

Under the terms of the Act, should the information you request contain reference to a third party then they may be consulted prior to a decision being taken on whether or not to release the information to you. You will be informed if this is the case. In addition, should any of the information requested be exempt under the Act we will advise you accordingly.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me quoting the reference number above and in any future communications.

Further information about your rights under the Freedom of Information Act is available from the Information Commissioner (Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF, telephone: 01625 545700, fax: 01625 524510).

Yours sincerely

Vera Giles

Corporate Information and Records Manager

Advantage West Midlands

3 Priestley Wharf Holt Street

Aston Science Park

Birmingham

B7 4BN

DDI: 0121 503 3217

Fax: 0121 380 3501