Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:29:57 +0000
From: Chris Lightfoot <chris@ex-parrot.com>
Subject: Freedom of Information Act request
To: public.enquiries@hm-treasury.gov.uk

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to request information from HM Treasury
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Specifically, I
would like to request,

 1. All information which was used to compute the
    estimates of the cost of answering Parliamentary
    questions as given by Stephen Timms MP in the Commons
    on 19th January 2005 (Official Report, 19th January
    2005, Column 986W), including information received
    from other Departments, the methodology used, and any
    other pertinent information which would have affected
    the estimates produced.

 2. The same, in respect of any similar estimates made in
    each of the previous ten years.

If you need clarification of this request then I look
forward to hearing from you at the earliest convenience. I
understand that under Section 16 of the Freedom of
Information Act there is a duty to provide advice and
assistance with my request should this be necessary.

I understand that I am entitled to a response within 20
working days. I would be grateful if you could confirm in
writing that you have received this request.


Yours faithfully,

Chris Lightfoot.