Please provide me with the following information:

1. Number of FOI requests received in the last 12 months.
1196.

2. Number of FOI requests responded to in the last 12 months.
1183 (13 still running from this time period).

3. Number of FOI requests responded to on time in the last 12 months.
1084 (90.6%)

4. Number of FOI requests that were not answered in full (due to exemptions).
We do not report on this. Would have to manually go through the requests to count them. All requests are published on disclosure log so this can be manually done by applicant if wanted to.

5. List of how often each exemption was applied.
*Only as accurate as individuals categorising on the system. Likely more occurred, especially with Section 21. Last time we manually checked a quarter of requests received had information already published online.
• Section 21 - Already accessible: 67
• Section 40 - Personal Information: 11
• Section 41 – Confidential: 5
• Section 43 – Commercial: 22
• Section 31 - Law Enforcement: 3
• Section 12 - cost exceeds: 11
• Section 42 - Legal Privilege: 2
• Section 30 – Investigations: 2
• Section 22 - Future Publication: 23
• Section 36 - Public Affairs: 4
• Section 38 - Health & Safety: 1
• Section 23 - Security Matters: 1
• Section 24 - National Security: 1
• Section 14 - Vexatious or repeated: 2

6. Number of FTEs responsible for handling & responding to FOI requests.
7. Annual salary of the FTEs responsible for handling & responding to FOI requests.
We are unable to answer these questions. Officers will have multiple responsibilities but still may be expected to handle an FOI as they would hold the information within their department.

Information based on requests received between 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023.