Freedom of Information (FOI) requests guide Guide

2. Quick reference

Possible FOI General correspondence
  • Send me a copy of…
  • Can I see…
  • Request for statistics which aren’t widely available.
  • Questions on non-grant spending (i.e. staff expenses, hospitality etc.)
  • How many times has x happened?
  • What have we received [from x person] [on x subject]?
  • I don’t believe ACME has done x. Where’s the evidence?
  •  Justify this policy…
  • What’s ACME’ position on…
  • Provide an explanation of why…
  • Request for copy of already published and easily available information.