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Information held by Defra

How requests are handled

• Dealing with requests
• Response checklist
• Guidance letters
• Personal information response record

ARCHIVE: How requests for information are handled

Defra has set up a network of local Information Management Representatives (IMRs) in each business area to promote good information management practices, raise awareness and provide guidance on the access to information legislation.

A range of information and guidance has been issued to staff to help them deal with requests efficiently in accordance with the legislation. This includes:

• Guidance on how to deal with requests for information
• Responding to requests for information - checklist
• Guidance letters on how to deal with requests for information

The Ministry of Justice publishes quarterly statistics on how central government (including Defra) are handling non-routine requests for information.

Defra also publishes its response record in handling requests for personal information in accordance with section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Page last modified: 30 January 2008
Page published: 18 February 2005

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