FoI is an excellent principle, but it does seem a hassle when you're on the receiving end.
Here's the official guidance on fees:
http://www.justice.gov.uk/information-access-rights/foi-guidance-for-practitioners/fees
Most NHS Trusts now have well-established procedures. "Just do it" is good advice.
Jonathan
On 3 Jul 2013, at 12:26, "Verrill Helen (RVW) Pathology" <[log in to unmask]>
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> I queried this as well and was told - 'do it'! However I'm told you can charge more for an foi request that involves substantial work,
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> helen
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> Consultant Clinical Scientist
> North Tees and Hartlepool NHSfT
> 01642 624455 / 01429 522098
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Thomas
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> Subject: Freedom of information requests
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> We have received a FOI request from http://www.labscompare.co.uk/ that is asking quite detailed questions on both our organisation and work undertaken. This is clearly for commercial use, assuming we are not the only lab involved what have other organisations views been on this?
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> Paul
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