Calculation of fiscal index 1999/2000 for UK-born and migrant populations
In response to an FOI request for information on the calculations that underpin the conclusion that migrants made a net fiscal contribution …
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GOV.UK Published FOI Responses
12,400 published responses
108 organisations
Q1 2026 latest stats period
85.5% avg on-time rate
Published Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations responses from central government. Each entry is a public question answered and published by a government body.
Published responses
Guidance for immigration officers on granting leave to enter as a businessman
In response to an FOI request for information on the guidance given to immigration officers for granting leave to enter as a businessman, specifically…
Request for a copy of Annex E to Chapter 14 of the Nationality Instructions
In response to an FOI request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for a copy of Annex E to Chapter 14 of the Nationality Instructions…
Length of time required for security checks on applications made under the 'family indefinite leave to remain' exercise
In response to an FOI request asking for details concerning the length of time required to conduct external security checks on applications …
Questionnaires sent out for the 'family indefinite leave to remain' exercise
In response to an FOI request asking whether there were any targets for the processing of questionnaires sent out for the family indefinite …
Removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, claiming links to the independence movement for Western Sahara
In response to an FOI request for information about the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, who claimed to be linked to the independence…
Audit reports conducted by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, 2001 - 2005
In response to an FOI request for disclosure of a number of internal audit reports carried out in the Home Office’s Immigration and Nationality…
Policy relating to statelessness, Palestinian nationality or doubtful nationality
FOI 1376 In response to an FOI request for confirmation of IND policy relating to those who are considered stateless, Palestine nationality…
Report by Amtec Consulting relating to a Home Office-commissioned biometrics study
In response to an FOI request asking for a copy of the report prepared in 2003 by Amtec Consulting Group, relating to a study commissioned by…
Information regarding the costs incurred at Oakington immigration detention centre
FOI 1381 The department received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information in response to a series of questions…
Reports on the options of developing a national database of stolen cultural items
In response to an FOI request for reports on options appraisal regarding establishing a national database of stolen or illegally removed cultural…
Police resignations in 1994
In response to a request for information about police resignations in 1994 for each separate police force. The answer provides a detailed table…
Detention of children at Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre
In response to an FOI request on the detention of children at Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre.
Lord Birt's review on Reducing Crime
In response to FOI requests about Lord Birt’s review on Reducing Crime and the Strategy Unit’s Drugs Project.
Actions taken by Michael Howard as Home Secretary
In response to an FOI request about actions taken by Michael Howard as Home Secretary.
Unpublished 'worried about crime' data
In response to an FOI request for information about unpublished British Crime Survey ‘worry about crime’ data.
Number of escapes from, and deaths at, Haslar Removal Centre
In response to an FOI request about the number of escapes, actual and attempted, from Haslar Removal Centre and the number of deaths at the …
Costs of Police Standards Unit and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
In response to an FOI request asking for details of costs and staffing levels of the Police Standards Unit and HMIC.
Police forces in England & Wales who provided info on cannabis arrests
In response to an FOI request on the list of police forces in England and Wales who provided information on the number of arrests made for possession…
Minutes of meetings relating to the position of Governor of HMP Parkhurst John Marriott
In response to an FOI request asking about minutes or accounts of what was said at meetings on 10 January, 1995, which related to the position…
Fixed penalty notices for social disorder involving fireworks
In response to an FOI request asking for all available details and force by force breakdown of the fixed penalty notices issued on November …
Responses by year
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| Publication year | Published responses |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 202 |
| 2006 | 254 |
| 2007 | 199 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 82 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 155 |
| 2014 | 302 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Top publishers
FOI timeliness — Q1 2026
Best on-time rates
Debt Management Office
100.0%
Serious Fraud Office
100.0%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
99.0%
Wales Office
96.8%
Charity Commission
96.6%
Lowest on-time rates
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
50.0%
Health and Safety Executive
63.0%
Department for Business and Trade
67.0%
Cabinet Office
69.9%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
73.6%