Freedom of Information List

Dear Mr Davison

Freedom of Information Act Request Reference No: 2010020001542
I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 08/02/2010. I note you seek
access to the following information:

· "Please could you confirm whether the MPS makes use of a list
categorising requests in order of importance i.e requests of higher
profile?
If such a list does exist please supply a copy of the criteria used to
compile this list?
Please can also supply a copy for each of the last 12 months?"

This is to inform you that I cannot identify any specific records /
documents that will satisfy your request based on the details you have
provided. To enable the MPS to meet your request could you please provide
this office with further information. I provide some guidance that may
assist you more clearly describe the information you require:

1) Your above FOIA request refers to "categorising requests".
Please would you explain what type of "requests" you refer to?

After receiving your reply, your request will then be considered and you
will receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of
20 working days, subject to the information not being exempt or containing
a reference to a third party.

However, if the requested additional information has not been received by
8th May 2010 I will assume you no longer wish to proceed with this
request and will treat it as withdrawn.

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of
complaint.

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please email
quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely,

A. Duncan
Policy & Support Team
COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the
decision is incorrect?

You have the right to require the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to
review their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to
discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again –

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to
telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision
letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and
assist with any problems.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of
the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding
access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the
decision reviewed.

Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:

FOI Complaint
Public Access Office
PO Box 57192
London
SW6 1SF

In all possible circumstances the MPS will aim to respond to your
complaint within 40 working days.
The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the MPS if you are still dissatisfied with
the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for
a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in
accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner
please visit their website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk.
Alternatively, phone or write to:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Phone: 01625 545 700

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Dear Mr Davison

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 2010020001542

I write in connection with your request for information dated which was
received by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 08/02/2010. I note
you seek access to the following information:

** "Please could you confirm whether the MPS makes use of a list
categorising Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) requests in order of
importance i.e requests of higher profile? If such a list does exist
please supply a copy of the criteria used to compile this list? Please can
also supply a copy for each of the last 12 months?"

EXTENT OF SEARCHES TO LOCATE INFORMATION

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted
at Public Access Office.

RESULT OF SEARCHES

The searches located records relevant to your request.

DECISION

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please see below information pursuant to your request above.

The MPS does not make use of a list categorising FoI requests in order of
importance (eg High profile). The legislation stipulates that FoI
requests must be responded to with 20 working days, thus they are
processed according to the date received in order to meet the deadline.

The PAO does, however, compile a weekly report to notify the business of
requests which the PAO believes may be considered as 'high profile'. By
'high profile' we mean requests which require further consideration by the
relevant business group / subject specialist before response decisions are
made. This list enables business groups to view the questions submitted to
the Service to ascertain whether they have a business interest in
assisting the business group handling the request with the decision making
process. We must assert here that this list does not take precedence over
any other request received by the organisation as all FoI requests are
disseminated by the PAO within 24 hours to the relevant business group for
immediate action. As the MPS 'high profile' list has a distinctly
different purpose to which you have described in your request I believe it
will not answer your request to provide you with copies. However, if you
do wish request copies of the MPS 'high profile' list you are welcome to
submit a further request, although, this right does not guarantee you
access to this information.

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of
complaint.

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please email
quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely

A Duncan
Policy & Support Team
In complying with their statutory duty under sections 1 and 11 of the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 to release the enclosed information, the
Metropolitan Police Service will not breach the Copyright, Designs and
Patents Act 1988. However, the rights of the copyright owner of the
enclosed information will continue to be protected by law. Applications
for the copyright owner's written permission to reproduce any part of the
attached information should be addressed to MPS Directorate of Legal
Services, 1st Floor (Victoria Block), New Scotland Yard, Victoria, London,
SW1H 0BG.
COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the
decision is incorrect?

You have the right to require the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to
review their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to
discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again ***

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to
telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision
letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and
assist with any problems.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of
the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding
access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the
decision reviewed.

Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:

FOI Complaint
Public Access Office
PO Box 57192
London
SW6 1SF

In all possible circumstances the MPS will aim to respond to your
complaint within 40 working days.
The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the MPS if you are still dissatisfied with
the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for
a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in
accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner
please visit their website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk.
Alternatively, phone or write to:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Phone: 01625 545 700

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