Work permit applications issued to South African social workers
FOI 2018 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘Please provide statistics on Social…
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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
Various information relating to ASBOs (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders), the Criminal Justice System, and immigration.
FOI 1971 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: A multi issue request - the Home Office was…
Grade 7 internal promotion Assessment Centre applications from Higher Executive Officers in Immigration and Nationality Directorate Presenting Officers Units.
FOI 1155 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘How many Grade 7 Assessment Centre applications…
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…
Special Advisors and their role.
We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘An up-to-date list of the Home Office’s Special…
Forecast for number of penalty points handed out as a result of the changes to the Road Traffic Act.
We have a received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: What is the forecast for the number of points …
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 …
Picketing: National Coal Strike January 1972; student involvement; reports on specific groups of students.
FOI 1773 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘I would like to look at the file HO 325…
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…
Copy of the schedule to the agreement relating to the type approval Pro-Laser 3 and LTI 20:20 speed camera devices.
FOI 1730 We have received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: A copy of the schedule to the …
2004 / 2005 SAWS quota for each of the nine operators
General Information about SAWS Purpose of the SAWS The SAWS allows farmers and growers in the UK to recruit overseas workers to undertake …
Home Office Car mileage rates for 1997 to 2005
FOI 1789 We received a request under the Freedom of information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Car mileage rates for 1997 to 2005…
The process used by Work Permits (UK) to verify employment references from overseas employers
We have received a Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) request about the process used by Work Permits (UK) to verify employment references…
Type approval of the Gatsometer BV Type 24 Radar.
FOI 1726 We have a received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following information with regards to the Gatsometer…
Vehicules Insurance for the Home Office
We received a request under the Freedom of information Act 2000 (FOIA) about the vehicules insurance for the Home Office: -How many vehicles…
Invoices processed by the Home Office in 2004-5.
FOI 1733 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: The number of invoices processed by the Home…
Cost on the policing of the G8 Justice and Home Affairs Informal
FOI 1319 We received a request under the Freedom of Informaion Act 2000 (FOIA) for information regarding the cost on the policing of the G8…
The re-use of Public Sector Information
FOI 1452 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘I want to determine the public record information…
Removals of failed asylum seekers to Democratic Republic of Congo
We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Various questions about removals of failed asylum …
The national firearms' register
FOI 878 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: Copies of all correspondence since 1999 between…
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…
Project licences involving the use of non-human primates in procedures with substantial severity.
FOI 492 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) about details of five project licences involving the use of…
Information on Community Messaging Systems
We receievd a request (reference 1357) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information on Community Messaging Systems including…
Various questions regarding the processing of applications for the Family Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) exercise.
FOI 1614 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Several questions relating to the exercise…
Information relating to the methods used by the Government to disseminate knowledge on various ID card and database bills.
FOI 1476 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Information on how the government has…
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…
Service offered by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate’s Public Enquiry Office
FOI 1551 We received a request under the Freedom of information Act 2000 (FOIA) about the Immigration and Nationality Directorate’s Public …
Information held on Zola Budd
We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) about the disclosure of information held by the Department on the former…
Police officer guidelines during general election campaigns.
FOI 1468 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the guidelines currently in force which govern the roles…
Number of approved work permits issued to teachers from outside the UK for 2000 - 2005 by nationality.
FOI 1556 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: The number of approved work permit applications…
Information concerning suicidal and mentally ill detainees in removal centres
FOI 1454 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information relating to the following: Risk and assessment…
Attitudes and experiences of asylum seekers facing deportation from Britain
FOI 1441 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘I would like to know if IND(Immigration…
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…
Number of spelling mistakes allowed in police constable recruitment competency test.
FOI 772 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: ‘The number of spelling mistakes allowed in…
Work permits issued to nurses
We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: 1. How many work permits have been issued to Nurses…
Information on the European Community Association Agreement (ECCA) and marriage visas.
FOI 1268 We received a request under the Freedom of Information act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: 1. The main reason, if any, that ECCA …
The introduction of a National DNA Database (NDNAD) on behalf of the police.
FOI 659 We received a request under the Freedom of information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information relating to the introduction of a nationwide…
Total number of Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) applications received, cleared and granted from 01/07/04 - 30/06/05.
FOI 1418 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘Please provide the total number of HSMP…
Recorded police crime statistics.
FOI 858 We received a request under the Freedom of information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Police Recorded Cime statistics We released…
Documentation concerning the contested extradition of Khalid al Fawwaz, a Saudi National, to the United States
FOI 859 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Documentation concerning the contested …
Details of the criteria used by Police Standard Units (PSU) to trigger engagement and disengagement with police forces.
FOI 1409 We have received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: The criteria used to determine…
The number of civil servants who hold the role of Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for business change projects.
FOI 1443 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: ‘How many civil servants are in the…
Work permits issued in the IT sector
FOI 1328 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA): ‘Please provide statistics relating for the number of work…
The use of 0870 numbers to provide Casualty Bureau access to the public in respect of the London bombings
FOI 1314 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: The use of 0870 numbers to provide …
The number of stolen car number plates reported in 2004 to the West Yorkshire Constabulary
FOI 1414 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for information regarding the number of stolen car number…
Toxicological procedures involving a number of cats, ferrets and a goat recorded in Table 10 of the Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals Great Britain 2003
FOI 1405 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) about toxicological procedures involving a number of cats…
Information relating to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)
FOI 1289 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for the following: Various questions about unaccompanied…
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| Publication year | Published responses |
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| 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%