§ Mr. McFallTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many applications for information have been made to his Department under the environmental information resolutions since their entry into force; what was the total number of different applicants making the applications; in how many of these cases information was provided; what was the average total assessed cost of meeting each application; and what was the average cost charged to the applicant. [29082]
§ Mr. SoamesWe have received six such requests for information since the regulations came into effect, and information has been provided in each case. The cost incurred by my Department in meeting the applications has amounted to less than £50 in each case. No charges have been levied for the information that has been provided, though in one case a request for more detailed information was withdrawn after a warning of charges.