§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from local authorities about the cost of satisfying requests for access under legislation relating to access to personal files; and if he will make a statement. [25448]
§ Mr. RaynsfordNone.
The Access to Personal Files (Housing) Regulations 1989 allow local authorities to charge a fee—of no more than £ 10—to respond to requests for access to information. Circular advice from my Department is that the amount charged in each case should reflect the costs incurred.