Freedom of Information request on the license granted for Northwest Biotherapeutics (FOI 22/730)
Published 21 December 2023
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FOI 22/730
24th June 2022
Dear
Thank you for your communication to the MHRA in relation to a Freedom of Information request for:
- could confirm the existence of Northwest Biotherapeutics and if the MHRA performed an inspection of their facility in Sawston, UK. Did the MHRA grant a license because of that inspection being successful
The information is exempt under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), because the information is accessible to you, as it is already in the public domain.
Please see the links below:
https://cms.mhra.gov.uk/mhra/mia
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/licences-to-manufacture-or-wholesale-in-medicines
If you are unhappy with our decision, you may ask for it to be reviewed. That review will be undertaken by a senior member of the Agency who has not previously been involved in your request. If you wish to pursue that option please email: info@mhra.gov.uk
After that, if you remain dissatisfied, you may write to the Information Commissioner at;
The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
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They will make a decision on whether or not we have interpreted the FOIA correctly in handling your request.
Yours sincerely
MHRA Customer Experience Centre