Lgo28 Prayers during council meetings

12 April 2012

Dear ,

Thank you for clarifying your request regarding prayers in council meetings. You asked for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the costs referred to in the Minister’s letter to you of 6 March.

I am afraid that I have not found any information that fits this description, as the Minister’s letter does not reference cost as a consideration when taking the decision not to extend the general power of competence contained within section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 to Wales.  If you are able to send me further details of the specific information you require I will look again to see whether we hold any information.

If you believe that I have not followed the relevant laws, or you are unhappy with this response, you may request an internal review by writing to:

Reg Kilpatrick
Director
Local Government and Public Services
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

When dealing with any concerns, we will follow the principles set out in the Welsh Government’s Code of Practice on Complaints which is available on the Internet at www.wales.gov.uk or by post.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner. Normally, however, you should provide us with an opportunity to undertake an internal review before you complain to the Information Commissioner.  The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 01625 545 745
Fax: 01625 524 510
Email: casework@ico.gsi.gov.uk

Also, if you think that there has been maladministration in dealing with your request then you may make a complaint to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales who can be contacted at:
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
Ffordd yr Hen Gae
Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 5LJ

Yours Sincerely

Democracy, Ethics and Partnerships
Local Government
Welsh Government