Peter Barnett
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Date as email
Dear Peter Barnett,
FOI-22-4546
Thank you for your information request which was received on 14 February 2022. Your request
has been considered under the Freedom of Information (‘FOI’) Act 2000 (‘the Act’).
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ('the Act'), you have the right to:
• know whether we hold the information you requested
• be provided with that information (subject to any exemptions which may apply).
REQUEST
I understand that Hanson Aggregates Kidlington rail Depot at Oxford Parkway Park and
Ride site provides crushed rock for HS2 construction. I would like to know whether
Hanson Aggregates has carried out a formal risk assessment of operations related to
this site. If such risk assessment has been carried out, I would like a copy of the risk
assessment.
RESPONSE
HS2 Ltd does not hold the information that you have requested.
Additional Information
EKFB has set minimum standards for vehicles and mandated use of specific routes approved
by the Council for vehicles delivering aggregates for HS2. However, the site does not service
HS2 only. Therefore, while Hanson Aggregates are not subject to the FOI Act, you may wish to
direct your query to them.
Right to Review
If you are unhappy with the way we have handled your request or with the decisions made in
relation to your request, you may complain in writing to HS2 Ltd. Please find below details of
HS2 Ltd’s complaints procedure which includes your right to complain to the Information
Commissioner. Please remember to quote reference number
FOI-22-4546 in any future
communication relating to this request.
Yours sincerely,
Briefings, Correspondence and Freedom of Information (BCFOI) Adviser
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
Your right to complain to HS2 Ltd and the Information Commissioner
You have the right to complain to HS2 Ltd within 40 working days of the date of this response
about the way in which your request for information was handled and/or about the decision
not to disclose all or part of the information requested.
Your complaint wil be acknowledged and you wil be advised of a target date by which to
expect a response. Initial y your complaint wil be re-considered by the official who dealt with
your request for information. If, after careful consideration, that official decides that his/her
decision was correct, your complaint wil automatical y be referred to a senior independent
official who wil conduct a further review. You wil be advised of the outcome of your
complaint and if a decision is taken to disclose information originally withheld this wil be
done as soon as possible.
If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply
directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can
be contacted at:
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Water Lane
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