Dear Department for Work and Pensions,

In a response to a request with reference number "IR432" the following lines of text are written:

"However I can clarify that the decision to not disclose earlier was correct and
in line with DWP Data Protection guidelines.

I am also content that your original request was dealt with in accordance with
DWP guidelines for FoI requests. "

I am therefore requesting the following in relation to DWP handling of Freedom of Information Requests:

- Copies of the "DWP Data Protection Guidelines" as mentioned above
- Copies of "DWP Guidelines for FOI requests"
- Copies of any other process and/or procedure for handling Freedom of Information requests routinely or occasionally used by members of the DWP Freedom of Information team.

Yours faithfully,

Mr A.J. Wilson

Dear DWP freedom-of-information-requests,

I have not recieved a response to my request within the statutory timescales as defined by the Freedom of Information Act.

I would have thought that it would have been a simple process to locate the materials requested as they related to the operation of your department and (presumabley) are consulted every single time you receive a request.

Please provide the requested information within the next 24 hours along with an explanation for the delay.

Yours sincerely,

Mr A.J. Wilson

Dear [email address] on behalf of DWP Central FOI Team,

Thank you for your response.

I'll refine my request at this time to guidance used by staff in the Freedom of Information team used when handling Freedom of Information Requests.

Yours sincerely,

Mr A.J. Wilson