Freedom of Information request on applications to import Co-proxamol (FOI 21/376 and FOI 21/465)
Published 28 June 2021
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6th May 2021 FOI 21/376 and 21/465 Dear
Ref: FOI 21/376 , FOI 21/465
Thank you for your communication to the MHRA in relation to a Freedom of Information request for:
1.My request relates to the information you provided on 4th September 2018 “Co proxamol information 2007 2018.xls file” which disclosed every application to import Co-proxamol with the importer names redacted. As you’re aware the ICO Commissioner considered whether the MHRA had correctly applied section 41 and/or 43 of the FOI act to withhold the names of the licenced importers and decided you hadn’t, as you hold all the requested information you should disclose this information immediately. Please can you remove all the redactions on this xls file you previously supplied?
2.Please can you reveal the identity (names) of all the licenced importers of Co-proxamol from May 2008 to February 2018?
We have responded to the request previously and hold no further information. The FOIA places a general duty on public authorities to give access to official information. However, it also provides an exemption from that duty for requests that are repeated under section 14 of the Act.
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