How to make a freedom of information (FOI) request

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Organisations you can ask for information

You can request information from some public authorities, such as:

You can make an environmental information request to private or public companies that have public responsibilities - like water companies.

If you鈥檙e not sure if the organisation is one you can make a request to, check with the information commissioner for:

  • Scottish public authorities - you can
  • England, Wales or Northern Ireland and organisations that cover the whole of the UK - contact the Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office

Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Welsh language: 0330 414 6421
Textphone: 01625 532692
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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