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You have the right to request information from any publicly-funded body, and get answers. WhatDoTheyKnow helps you make a Freedom of Information request. It also publishes all requests online.

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Who can I request information from?

WhatDoTheyKnow covers requests to 23,882 authorities, including:

Scottish Natural Heritage 75 requests
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council 2774 requests
Kent County Council 1874 requests
Department for Work and Pensions 10330 requests
Ministry of Defence 5518 requests
British Broadcasting Corporation 3128 requests

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What information has been released?

WhatDoTheyKnow users have made 530,694 requests, including:

Department for Transport answered a request about Speed limit legislation

about 11 hours ago
Cheshire West and Chester Council answered a request about 20 mph signs in Utkinton

about 11 hours ago
West Lothian Council answered a request about Inter Agency Discussion - Form CP14

about 11 hours ago
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service answered a request about Fleet List

about 8 hours ago
Rural Payments Agency answered a request about CPH or holding number

about 9 hours ago

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