Dear Barrow in Furness Borough Council,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide me with the following information:

1. The details of any reported incidents of asbestos exposure in both Askam-in-Furness Primary School and Dowdales School since 1943;
2. The number of school employees (existing and retired staff to include teaching staff, school support staff and caretakers, etc) and ex-pupils that have pursued a claim against you for exposure to asbestos within both Askam-in-Furness and Dowdales schools since 1943.

I understand that under the Act I am entitled to a response within 20 working days of your receipt of this request.

If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the Act. I will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to charge excessive
fees.

I would prefer to receive the information electronically.

If you require any clarification, please contact me in accordance with your duty under Section 16 to provide advice and assistance if you find any aspect of this FOI request problematic.

Please acknowledge receipt of this request. I look forward to receiving the information in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

N Johnson