This summary work sheet will help you to decide whether there is a proper basis for refusing a request for official information because the document does not exist / cannot be found (section 18(e) OIA / 17(e) LGOIMA), or the information is not held (section 18(g) OIA / 17(g) LGOIMA). It includes a link to our guide "Information not held", that provides detailed guidance on these refusal grounds.
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