Phil Beschizza 
 
2/J3, Eland House 
Bressenden Place 
 
London  
 
SW1E 5DU 
 
 
Direct Line: 020 7944 5818 
 
E mail : [email address]
 
 
Mr Keith Bentley 
Web Site: www.communities.gov.uk 
By email: [FOI #546 email]   
 
Our Ref: F0002507 
 
 
20 June 2008 
 
 
Dear Mr Bentley, 
 
Thank you for your e-mail of 18 May 2008 requesting information on how many qualified 
Home Information Pack surveyors there are currently in UK and how many qualified 
Domestic Energy Assessment surveyors there are currently in UK and if available how 
many are self employed in each case. 
 
I can confirm that Communities and Local Government does hold some of the information 
that you have requested and that I am able to provide you with information on  
 
"how many qualified Home Information Pack surveyors there are currently in UK and how 
many qualified Domestic Energy Assessment surveyors there are currently in UK" 
 
The number of accredited Home Inspectors is 873 and the number of accredited 
Domestic Energy Assessors is 7,057. These figures are up to date at 23 May 2008. 
 
I am unable to provide you with the information you asked for regarding how many [Home 
Inspectors and Domestic Energy Assessors] are self employed because Communities 
and Local Government does not hold this information. 
 
Communities and Local Government as an organisation aims to be as helpful as possible 
in the way it deals with requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 
2000. If, however, you are not satisfied with the way in which your request has been 
handled or the outcome, you may request an internal review within two calendar months 
of the date of this letter. Information about the Department’s review procedures and how 
to apply for an internal review of your case is contained in the enclosed leaflet. This also 
explains your right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision in the 
event that you remain dissatisfied following the authority's review 
 
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
 
Phil Beschizza 
Department for Communities and Local Government 
Tel 020 7944 5818 
Eland House 
Email [email address] 
Bressenden Place 
LONDON SW1E 5DU 
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