Treasury and Government predictions on the duration of the current recession.

Paul Perrin made this Freedom of Information request to Her Majesty’s Treasury

The request was partially successful.

From: Paul Perrin

9 January 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like copies of all government/treasury documents containing
predictions as to the duration (and/or end) of the current
recession.

Yours faithfully,

Paul Perrin

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From: Enquiries, CEU
Her Majesty’s Treasury

12 January 2009

Dear Mr Perrin,

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. I write to confirm receipt of your request and to let you know that it is receiving attention. If you have any enquiries regarding your request do not hesitate to contact us.

Darren Creamer
Correspondence and Enquiry Unit

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From: responses, FOI
Her Majesty’s Treasury

5 February 2009


Attachment 9 021 reply.pdf
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Dear Mr Perrin,

Please find attached a response to your recent enquiry to HM Treasury.

With regards,

<<9-021 reply.pdf>>

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From: Paul Perrin

8 February 2009

Dear responses, FOI,

I am aware of the content of the pre-budget report - however it is
only a summary analysis, my request is for access to other
predictions that may have been made, considered and rejected etc.

I am not aware of this information having been published, so my
request still stands.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Perrin

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From: Paul Perrin

21 February 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of
Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of Her Majesty's
Treasury's handling of my FOI request 'Treasury and Government
predictions on the duration of the current recession.'.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is
available on the Internet at this address:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/tr...

I asked for specific information and was referred to previously
published documents - I replied explaining that these documents did
not provide the information I requested and I explained why, and
repeated my request for the information I originally requested.

It has been some considerable time and I am yet to have a response.

I would further say that the original response contained what I can
only describe as a 'snotty' comment regarding the provision of
documents vs information. This comment appears entirely against the
purpose of the freedom of information act and had the response not
been entirely anonymous I would suggest that the individual who
made this comment may require further training regarding
transparency, openness and freedom of information.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Perrin

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From: Enquiries, CEU
Her Majesty’s Treasury

24 February 2009

Dear Paul,

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. I write to confirm receipt of your request and to let you know that it is receiving attention. If you have any enquiries regarding your request do not hesitate to contact us.

Darren Creamer
Correspondence and Enquiry Unit

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From: responses, FOI
Her Majesty’s Treasury

26 March 2009


Attachment 20090325 REPLY to Review 9 21 recession.pdf
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<<20090325 REPLY to Review 9_21- recession.pdf>>
Rosemary Banner
Information Rights Unit
HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ

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From: Paul Perrin

27 March 2009

Dear responses, FOI,

Thank you for your kind attention to my request.

I am completely satisfied with your handlng of the review, and
thank you for your detailed and helpful response.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Perrin

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