Police Complaint Concerning Damian Green

P. John made this Freedom of Information request to Cabinet Office

The request was successful.

From: P. John

18 April 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

The Telegraph recently reported that following a meeting between
Sir Gus O'Donnell and Sir David Normington, "Chris Wright, the
Director of Security and Intelligence at the Cabinet Office, wrote
to Bob Quick, the Assistant Commissioner for Special Operations, to
seek a criminal investigation [into the leaks to Damian Green MP].
The letter claimed that there had been 'considerable damage to
national security already' and the 'potential for future damage is
significant'."

The CPS have dismissed the case, stating "It did not relate to
military, policing or intelligence matters. It did not expose
anyone to a risk of injury or death. Nor, in many respects, was it
highly confidential. Much of it was known to others outside the
civil service, for example, in the security industry or the Labour
Party or Parliament. Moreover, some of the information leaked
undoubtedly touched on matters of legitimate public interest, which
were reported in the press."

The Home Affairs Select Committee described the claims of damage
done as 'exaggerated'.

Please therefore disclose

- the letter of complaint concerning Damian Green MP that was
drafted by Chris Wright, Sir Gus O'Donnell, and Sir David
Normington

- the response received from the Police

Yours faithfully,

P. John

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Cabinet Office

24 April 2009

CABINET OFFICE REFERENCE: FOI264669

Dear Mr John,

Thank you for your request for information. Your request was received on
20/04/2009 and is being dealt with under the terms of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will
let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely,

FOI Team
Cabinet Office
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Cabinet Office

28 April 2009

Attachment 20090427 FOI264669 POLICE COMPLAINT CONCERNING DAMIAN GREEN MP.pdf
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Hello,

Please find attached response to you recent Freedom of Information
request.

Kind regards,

Yasmine Edwards

FOI Team

Cabinet Office

Tel: 020 7276 2473

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carried on them recorded to secure the effective operation of the system
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From: P. John

28 April 2009

Dear Ms. Edwards,

Please could you disclose the acknowledgement received by Chris
Wright from the Police in response to that letter? (as requested).

Or did the Police fail to acknowledge it?

Yours sincerely,

P. John

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Cabinet Office

5 May 2009

CABINET OFFICE REFERENCE: FOI264941

Dear Mr John,

Thank you for your request for information. Your request was received on
28/04/2009 and is being dealt with under the terms of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will
let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely,

FOI Team
Cabinet Office
E: [1][Cabinet Office request email]

The Cabinet Office computer systems may be monitored and communications
carried on them recorded to secure the effective operation of the system
and for other lawful purposes.

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Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or
recorded for legal purposes.

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From: P. John

20 May 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

please can I chase progress on this freedom of information request?
Your response is overdue.
(details
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/po...
)

In my original request, I asked you to disclose the response
received from the Police to the letter of complaint concerning the
leak of information to Damian Green.

I haven't received a copy of that letter.

Yours sincerely,

P. John

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Cabinet Office

28 May 2009

Attachment FOI264941 PIT Response.pdf
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Please see the attached letter.

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Cabinet Office

12 June 2009

Attachment Final FOI264941 POLICE COMPLAINT CONCERNING DAMIAN GREEN.pdf
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Dear Mr John,

Please find attached response to your request. I apologise for the delay
in sending this.

Kind regards,

Yasmine Edwards
FOI Team
Cabinet Office
Tel: 020 7276 2473

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From: P. John

12 June 2009

Dear Ms Edwards,

received with thanks.

Yours sincerely,

P. John

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