PART 8Information

Information sharing – procedure for making a request42

1

In this Part of the Regulations, a reference to a “request for information” is a reference to such a request which–

a

is in writing;

b

states the name of the requesting responder and an address for correspondence;

c

describes the information requested; and

d

states the reason why the requesting responder requires the information in connection with the performance of a duty under section 2(1)(a) to (d) or section 4(1) or in connection with the performance of another function which relates to an emergency (as the case may be).

2

For the purposes of paragraph (1), a request is to be treated as made in writing where the text of the request–

a

is transmitted by electronic means;

b

is received in legible form; and

c

is capable of being used for subsequent reference.