Dear British Broadcasting Corporation,

I read with interest this article on the BBC News web site (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50712509) that tells me about the large Christmas tree that was erected and then removed from outside of New Broadcasting House. Similar articles have appeared in the Daily Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/12...), Daily Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...) and The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10510884/b...).

Two of the newspapers reported that the tree was removed for security reasons, one for health and safety reasons, but the BBC item is not specific.

I would like to request the following information in accordance with section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000:

1) How much did the tree cost to buy?
2) How much did the tree cost to install?
3) How much did the tree cost to decorate?
4) How much did it cost to have the tree removed?
5) What happened to the decorations?
6) On the basis that the tree was delivered to its location by specialist staff and equipment, why could the tree not have been moved to an alternative location using the same specialist staff and equipment?
7) While not wishing you to disclose security details, in general terms why, if that is indeed the case, was the tree considered to be a security risk?
8) Under which section of the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 did the BBC consider, if that is indeed the case, the tree to be unsafe?
9) Which BBC department decided the tree's location?
10) Which BBC department ordered the tree's removal?
11) How much will purchase, installation and decoration of the replacement tree cost?
12) And finally, please provide an electronic copy of the Risk Assessment(s) relating to the original tree's installation, decoration and removal.

I look forward to receiving and prompt and informative reply.

Yours faithfully,

Mr A Willmore