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Information Rights Unit  
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Anthony Cavanna 
  
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Ref: IRU 9/86  
 
 
 
 
 
 27 February 2009 
Dear Mr Cavanna, 
 
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Banks 
 
Thank you for your request of 1 February 2009, received on 2 February, under the 
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“Act”).  
2.  You request was: 
On the 8th of October 2008 Alistair Darling made the statement that “The 
Icelandic government believe it or not, have told me yesterday they have 
no intention of honouring their obligations here.” 
 Please supply the document the Chancellor based this statement on. Or, 
supply transcript of a conversation, which evidently took place on the 7th 
of October, in which the Icelandic government confirms that they did not 
intend to honour their obligations. 
3.  I can confirm that the Treasury does not hold information within the description of 
your  request. The Treasury holds copies of the transcript published in the Icelandic 
media beginning 23 October, but does not hold a transcript produced in the Treasury. 
Formally the Icelandic transcript is exempt under section 21 of the UK Act 
(information otherwise accessible to applicant). But for convenience I attach a copy. 
4.  If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. It will be helpful to us 
if you remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. 
 
 
 
Kate Jenkins 
Information Rights Unit 
On behalf of HM Treasury 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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