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Nearly a year and still awaiting a Decision from the Information Commissioner's Office

By wtwu on March 16, 2006 5:52 PM | 5 Comments

We are still waiting for a Decision from the Information Commissioner's Office, regarding our complaint to them about the Office for Government Commerce, which we sent to the ICO on the 2nd of April 2005

Will we get a decision from the ICO before the first anniversary of our complaint to them ?

[address]

14th March 2006

Reference: FS50070196

Dear Mr XXX

Freedom of Information request to Office of Government Commerce

I am writing to provide you with an update about your FOI request. I must firtly apologise for the delay in reaching a decision in this case.

This complaint is receiving the attention of our legal department as part of our investigation process and I hope to receive its reply in the near future.

Please let me know if you require any further information about the handling of your complaint.

Yours sincerely

AAA BBB
Complaints Resolution Officer
Freedom of Information Section
The Information Commissioner's Office


Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

t: 01625 545700 f:01625 524510 e: mail@ico.gsi.gov.uk w: ico.gov.uk

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