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Who do you need to contact?
- If you want to make a public Freedom Of Information request to a UK government department, you can start here.
- If you need to discuss personal matters with a UK government department, you should find them on GOV.UK.
- If you’re having trouble getting the service you require from a government body then your MP’s office can often help. You can write to your MP on WriteToThem.com.
- If you want to make a public Freedom Of Information request to a UK council or public authority, you can start here.
- If you need to discuss personal matters with a UK council, you should find them on GOV.UK.
- If you want to write to your MP, local councillor, or other representative, you can write to your MP on WriteToThem.com.
If you need help writing a request, we've got you covered.
- Our help pages have guidance on how to make requests, including some top tips on how you can get the best response.
- You can also find inspiration for your request on our blog.
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If you still need help, you can contact the team that
run WhatDoTheyKnow.
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- If you would like more information on what volunteering involves, see our get involved page.
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- To allow us to help more quickly, please use our report a data breach form.
- First, try checking our extensive help pages, which contain a solution for most issues and questions you might have.
- If your issue isn’t covered by our help pages, you can directly contact the team that run WhatDoTheyKnow: