In short: Defra states that the 1936–1955 farm records requested are not held after a search of paper and electronic records, and that the information may be held by the Welsh Government.
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Public body · FOI
5 posts · 2026
About Public authority under FOIA and the EIR.
Public authority under FOIA and the EIR. Escalation: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), referred by an MP. Court: Administrative Court (judicial review). Correspondence: 5 emails (2 sent, 3 received).
📍 Checked in at: Reconsideration (EIR reg 11)
Next step (forecast): s.50 complaint, 26 Oct 2026
Every option used up (forecast): 22 May 2028
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In short: A delivery failure notice reports the original request could not be delivered due to a mail routing loop.
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In short: An automatic reply explains the inbox is for FOIA/EIR requests only and directs other enquiries to a webform or postal address.
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Sent a request for information to Defra (deadline 17 Nov 2026).
Seen ✓ · replied 20 Oct 2026
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Sent a request for information to Defra (deadline 17 Nov 2026).
Seen ✓ · replied 20 Oct 2026