Exact Provisions Within Health & Safety Law
Robert Stewart made this Official Information request to Ministry of Social Development
The request was refused by Ministry of Social Development.
From: Robert Stewart
Dear Ministry of Social Development,
Last week I made a request under the OIA and still haven't received an acknowledgement of that request so I've decided to ask again through this forum.
MSD refers to Health & Safety law in demanding ID from clients before entering any MSD premises. Can you please tell me the exact provision under Health & Safety law that the department is using to justify this claim ? I do not want a generic copy and paste of the law or just a reference to the law in general but want to know the EXACT provision/s that the department is using.
MSD refers to the fact that "Although we are a public service we operate in private buildings" as another justification for demanding ID from clients before they enter any MSD premises. Can you please tell me the exact law and provision they are using to justify this claim ?
Yours faithfully,
Robert Stewart
From: Info (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr Stewart
Thank you for your email. I apologise for not acknowledging your earlier email of 13 December 2017. I can confirm that it has been received and you will receive a response to your questions as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Ministerial and Executive Services
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From: Robert Stewart
Dear Info (MSD),
Thank you. I appreciate the response. I look forward to receiving the requested information.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Stewart
From: Robert Stewart
Dear Info (MSD),
This request is now outstanding for over a week. When can I expect a reply with the information I've requested ?
Yours sincerely,
Robert Stewart
From: Info (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr Stewart
Thank you for your further email. I can advise that the Ministry does not interpret your request to fall within the scope of the Official Information Act as the provisions within Health and Safety law are not Official Information. However, the Ministry will be providing you with a letter responding to your questions. You can expect to receive this by the end of the week.
Yours sincerely
info@msd
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From: Info (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Info (MSD) would like to recall the message, "FW: Official Information request - Exact Provisions Within Health & Safety Law".
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From: Info (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr Stewart
Thank you for your further email. I can advise that the Ministry does not interpret your request to fall within the scope of the Official Information Act as the provisions within Health and Safety law are not Official Information. However, the Ministry will be providing you with a letter responding to your questions. You can expect to receive this by the end of the week.
Yours sincerely
info@msd
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From: Robert Stewart
Dear Info (MSD),
I find your answer as an attempt to equivocate and deny transparency into your actions as you've previously quoted the Health & Safety Act as being the reason you've justified the use of security guards.
I've now updated my complaint with the Ombudsman to include your answer and request that they make a decision on the release of this information.
For your information.
Kind regards
Robert Stewart
Yours sincerely,
Robert Stewart
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