BBC - FOI request
Dear University of Oxford,
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act to request information regarding the University's use of PR firms.
To be clear this request is seeking to understand how much is being spent on Public Relation companies and in what circumstances. We do not want marketing or communication budgets to be included. Any questions please get back to me prior to the 20 day time limit.
Can you please answer the following:
A) How much was spent per month 1st July 2017 - 31st July 2019 on PR firms?
B) What firms did you employ in this period and what were the terms of service? Please include any special projects or issues they worked on.
C) Between 1st July 2017 - 31st July 2019 did you ever employ a PR firm specifically for 'crisis management'. If so who did you employ, how much were they paid and what issue were they addressing?
Yours faithfully,
Poppy Damon
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Dear Ms Damon
I write to acknowledge receipt of your request.
Our aim is to send you a substantive response no later than the statutory deadline of 19
September 2019.
Yours sincerely,
Information Compliance Team
Vice Chancellor’s and Registrar’s Office | University of Oxford
University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD
Dear Poppy
Please find attached in response to your request of 22 August.
Kind regards
Information Compliance Team
University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
E: [University of Oxford request email]
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