archive 2005

The Metropole Building - Case 32174

Question: Request for information regarding the Metropole building. Case Number 32174

Consultancy Spend - Case 31979

Question: Request for information on consultancy spend. Case Number 31979

Temporary Staff - Case 31557

Question: The applicant requested the following information;

a) Which company(ies) currently supply DCMS with clerical, HR, IT and finance temporary / interim staff?
b) What is DCMS current, annual spend on the temporary / interim staff?
c) When is the tender due for renewal?
d) Who is the best person to contact for further information?
Case Number 31557

Acquisition Policy - Case 31240

Question: Request for a copy of Acquisition Policy 2003 - 2007 of the Government Art Collection (GAC). Case Number 31240

Closure of MadforArts (MFA) - Case 31190

Question: Applicant requested the following information;

a) Why has funding been removed from the project despite its creative success,
b) What options other than closure were considered and why were they rejected,
c) Why were members of the site not asked for their views in relation to the project's future or included in the funding assessment process,
d) What is being planned to replace the project
Case Number 31190

TV Licence Fee - Case 31056

Question: Request for files about the increase in the Television licence fee in 1977. Case Number 31056

Temporary Activities and Temporary Event Notices (Licensing Act 2003) - Cases 30987 & 31251

Question: Request for copies of all responses and submissions received by DCMS in response to its consultation on Permitted Temporary Activities and Temporary Event Notices (Licensing Act 2003). Case Numbers 30987 & 31251

Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests - Case 30444

Question: Request for details of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by the Department since 1 January 2005. Case Number 30444

Meeting Between the Secretary of State and Mr George Howarth MP - Case 30490

Question: Requesting documents relating to a meeting between the Secretary of State and Mr George Howarth MP (accompanied by Messrs R & J Bulger and Robin Makin) Case Number 30490

Licensing Advisory Group - Case 30063

Question: The requester asked for minutes and other documents relating to the meetings of the Licensing Advisory Group during 2002, interersted in particular in the dates and venus of such meetings, list of attendies and agendas. Case Number 30063

The Consultation on Licensing Reform - Case 29742

Question: Request information with regard to the consultation on licensing reform. Case Number 29742

Gambling Commission Statement - Case 29706

Question: Request for information regarding the Gambling Commission Statement of Principles on Licensing and Regulation Consultation Document. Case Number 29706

Live Music - Case 29384 30151 and 32740

Question: Request for evidence that substantiates the claim by Lord Davies of Oldham in the debate in the House of Lords on 14th November that, "In the transitional period there has not been a deacrease in the number of venues providing live music". Case Numbers 29384, 30151 and 32740

Local Digital Frequency Planning - Case 28779

Question: Request for the papers and letters from Lord McIntosh, the Ministers and DCMS to Ofcom requesting work on local digital frequency planning. Case Number 28779

TV Licence Fee Between 1975 and 1987 - Case 27423

Question: Request information about files relating to increases in the television licence fee between 1975 and 87. Case Number 27423

Listed Sports Events - Case 28165

Question: Request to see "A copy of any Departmental record retained, in any form, of negotiations or discussions between the Culture/Sport secretary of State and the Chairman of the ECB regarding the retention of domestic test match cricket on terrestrial television, occurring since 1997". Case Number 28165

Visitors to Museum and Galleries - Case 27240

Question: Applicant requested information regarding visitors to Museum and Galleries before and after the introduction of free admission. Case Number 27240

Shepway District Councils PFI Bid - Case 27692

Question: Request for information relating to all papers on the Shepway District Councils PFI Bid. Case Number 27692

Website Statistics in DCMS - Case 27019

Question: Request for information on website statistics in 2005. Case Number 27019

Guidance for Local Authorities with Appeals Under The Licensing Act 2003 - Case 26823

Question: Request for a copy of the Guidance for Local Authorities published by the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) in connection with Appeals under the Licensing Act 2003. Case Number 26823

Board Minutes From The Trustees of The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds - Case 26525

Question: Request information about the Royal Armouries. Asking  whether the Department receives the board minutes from the trustees of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, and any reports, in particular reports from the Chief Executive and the Museum Director submitted to the Royal Armouries Museum Board of Trustees in Leeds. Case Number 26525

Lottery Funding - Case 26432

Question: The applicant requested the following information;

Hospitality and Tickets Received by Ministers and Special Advisers - Case 26338

Question: Request for information on hospitality and tickets received by Ministers and Special Advisers from various geverning bodies from January 2004 to date. Case Number 26338

Security Costs in DCMS Buildings - Case 26240

Question: Request for information on security costs for the Department from the year 2000. Case Number 26240

The Listing of The Terminal Building at Ipswitch Airport - Case 25791

Question: Request information in relation to the listing of the Terminal Building at Ipswich Airport, Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. Case Number 25791

The Listing of The Sun, Moon and Stars Public House - Case 25663

Question: Request information in relation to the listing of The Sun, Moon and Stars Public House, 64 High Street, Blisworth, Northants. Case Number 25663

Moscow Olympics Boycott - Cases 25513; 27838; 35576

Question: Request for complete copies of the documents held by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport relating to the subject of the boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Case Numbers 25513 ; 27838; 35576

Anti-Doping Programme - Case 25775

Question: Requester asked for all documents, data and correspondence that DCMS holds regarding legal advice that UK Sport sought in drawing up its anti-doping whereabouts regimen. Case Number 25775

Olympic Host City Contract - Case 24489

Question: Aplicant requesting sight of the Olympic Host City Contract and accompanying technical manuals. Case Number 24489

Property of Jamahariya School - Case 24447

Question: Request information relating property of "Jamahariya School, Glebe Place, Chelsea. Case Number 24477

DCMS Websites - Case 23735

Question: Request information relating to the Department's publicly available websites. Case Number 23735

List of Works Commissioned by The Government Art Collection (GAC) - Case 22809

Question: Request for a list of works purchased or commissioned by the Government Art Collection in 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. Case Number 22809

The Spot Listing of Oaklands College - Cases 22699, 31297

Question: Request for information regarding the Spot listing of Oaklands College. Case Numbers 22699; 31297

Television Rights and the Broadcasting of International Cricket Matches - Case 22516

Question: Request copies of the minutes, correspondence and any other relevant information relating to discussions between DCMS and the English Cricket Board on the subject of television rights and the broadcasting of international cricket matches. Case Number 22516

Painting by Damien Hirst - Case 22281

Question: Request for information regarding the amount paid by the Government Art Collection for a painting by Damien Hirst. Case Number 22281

Invoice Processing in DCMS - Case 21963

The applicant requested the following information:
a) The number of suppliers invoices processed during 2004-05,
b) The number of people directly involved in processing invoices,
c) Type of accounting system used to process invoices,
d) Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days BPP target. Case Number 21963

Conflicts of Interest: Stanhope PLC - Case 21778

Question: Requester asking for certain information relating to the involvement of Stanhope Plc Directors with CABE, the Natural History Museum and the V & A, and other DCMS sponsored national museums. Case Number 21778

Listing of the Derby Magistrates - Case 21697

Question: Request for information regarding former Derby Magistrates Court. Case Number 21697

Olympic Delivery Authority Appointments - Case 21034

Question: Request for information regarding Olympic Delivery Authority Appointments. Case Number 21034

Exports of Nine Works of Art - Case 20920

Question: Request information in relation to nine identified works of art ...

Self-portrait Print by Maria Cosway - Case 20499

Question: Request information about Self-portrait print by Maria Cosway; where is it displayed, what was the reason for purchase, how much do we value it, what was the purchase price. Case Number 20499

The Arup London 2012 Costs And Benefits Report - Case 20166 and 35450

Question: Request for the Arup London 2012 Costs and Benefits report. Case numbers 20166 and 35450

Paul Edwards Doping Case - Case 20154

Question: Request information for all documents, data and correspondence relating to Paul Edwards doping case. Case Number 20154

Lottery Grant to Park Farm - Case 19457

Question: Request information whether Park Farm was purchased for the sum of £700,000 by grants from the National Lottery or other sources of grant aid. Also any information on survey carried out by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust of the Desmesne Estate. Case Number 19457

Digital Switchover - Cases 21559, 21004, 19290

Question: Digital Switchover - request for information about the spreadsheet prepared for DTI / DCMS assessments of the costs and benefits of turning off the analogue TV transmitters. Case Number 21559 and (21004, 19290)

Holy Trinity Urban Centre - Case 19281

Question: Request for the name of the applicant who applied to have Holy Trinity Urban Centre, Carlisle Lane, Lambeth spot listed. Case Number 19281
 

Electronic Records Management System in the DCMS - Case 19078

Question: Applicant asking about Electronic Records Management System in the DCMS. Case Number 19078

The Omai Painting - Case 18739

Question: Applicant requested copies of correspondence between the Department and representatives of the owner of the Omai painting. Case Number 18739

The Painting Seascape by Winston Churchill - Case 18163

Question: Request information about the painting "Seascape" by Winston Churchill. Case Number 18163

Departmental Projects and Programmes - Case 17789

Question: Request information about departmental projects and programmes. Case Number 17789

Public Funding - Case 17676

Question: Request information about culture sector organisations that receive public funding. Case Number 17676

Memorial Fountain - Case 20180

Question: Request for information on spending on the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park. Case Number 20180

Takeover by Red Football Limited - Case 17246, 18513

Question: Request information on any discussions that the Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Sports, has held with representatives of Manchester United Football Club (including members of the Glazer family) following the recent takeover by Red Football Limited. Case Numbers 17246; 18513; 38015

Himley Park - Case 16974

Question: Request for all information held on the properties Himley Park, Himley Hall and Park Farm. Case Number 16974

Gershon Review - Case 16912

Question: Request for information on "Releasing Resources to the Frontline (Gershon Review) implementation. Case Number 16912

Ministerial Conflicts of Interests - Case 16868

Question: Information relating to ministerial conflicts of interests. The applicant requested the following information; ...

Cost of make-up for Secretary of State since 1997 - Case 16136

Applicant asked the following questions;
In each year from 1997 to date, how much money was spent by the department on behalf of the then Secretary of State on:

• make-up
• make-up services (including - but not limited to - application)
• hairdressing services
• style or image consultants.

Case Number 16136

Robin Hood Gate - Case 15624

Question: Request for all correspondence, scientific reports and background papers leading to the decision to permanently close Robin Hood Gate. Case Number 15624

Listing of West Norwood Fire Station - Case 15307

Question: West Norwood Fire Station; Listing application -  Applicant requested copy of the report prepared by English Heritage in respect of the property. Case Number 15307

Conflicts of Interests Report and Sir Stuart Lipton - Case 15162

Question: Enquirer asked for information in any correspondence (electronic or otherwise) between any members of staff at DCMS (Ministers or civil servants), and staff members or Commissioners at CABE between 3 June and 1 July 2004 relating to the conflicts of interest report and the position of Sir Stuart Lipton as chairman. Case Number 15162

Listing of Madeira Place - Case 14838

Question: Request information on the Listing of 6 -13 Madeira Place, Newbury, Berkshire. Case Number 14838

The Omai Painting - Case 14597

Question: The applicant requested the following information; ...

Listing of Bedminster Parade - Case 14290

Question: Listing - 50 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HS. Please provide me with electronic or physical copies of all the documentation relating to the listing of the property. In particular, the Inspectors initial observations, report and recommendation - the letter and Ornamental Audit 20 January 1994. Case Number 14290.

Sir Stuart Lipton as Chairman of CABE - Case 14628

Question: Request information about the position of Sir Stuart Lipton as Chairman of CABE insofar as his work might have been considered to be compromised by conflicts of interest, in correspondence between Jon Rouse and DCMS, and Sir Nicholas Serota and DCMS, during all of 2003 and until Sir Stuart Lipton's resignation in 2004. Case Number 14628.

Barbara Thomas and the Wallace Collection - Case 14229

Question: Request for information about Barbara Thomas and the Wallace Collection. Case Number 14229

The Painting Tobias and The Angel - Case 14030

Question: The painting Tobias and the Angel in the Government Art Collection; Request for return of bequested work of art to relative, work was given to GAC 1952. Case number 14030

Victor Pasmore Structure - Case 16241

Question: Victor Pasmore Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, Easington, Co Durham - Applicant requested copies of the applications to list this structure first submitted in 1996 and 1998. Case Number 16241

Funding Responsibility Documents - Case 13787

Question: Applicant requested "internal papers in which policy on additionality is discussed or mentioned". Case Number 13787

Delisting of K6 Telephone Kiosk - Case 13445

Question: Request for BT application to delist the K6 Telephone Kiosk, Betts Lane, Nazeing Upper Town. Case Number 13445

Listing of Lichfield Court - Case 13271 & 15029

Question: Applicant would like to see all documents including names relating to the recent listing of Lichfield Court, in Richmond Surrey. Case number 13271 & 15029

Health and Safety Policy - Case 12890

Question: Requesting a copy of corporate Health and Safety policy. Case number 12890

The Listing of Droitwich Lido - Case 13450

Question: Requesting English Heritage's advice to ; a list of various representations received related to the listing of Droitwich lido; copies of the letter / other correspondence from David Hawkins about the listing of the lido; a list of matters taken into account in the course of preparing advice. Case Number 13450.

Stage Hypnotism - Case 12864

Question: Requesting documents on stage hypnotism. Case Number 12864

Listing Application; Tropicana Swimming Pool, Severn Croft, 3 & 5 Clarence Road, St Christophers School, Newbury Arms - Case 12543

Question: Application to list:Tropicana Swimming Pool, Marine Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Severn Croft, Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, 3 & 5 Clarence Road, Weston-Super-Mare St Christophers School, Burnham on Sea and Newbury Arms Marsden Street & Malden Road, London. The applicant requesting copies of all the background report and relevant documents surrounding these applications. Case Number 12543

Chippendale Furniture and Other Works of Art - Case 12111 & 12523

Question: Request for information concerning chippendale furniture and other works of art sold to the country in lieu of death duties following the death of the 4th Baron Lord Oswald in 1984. Case Number 12111 & 12523

National Lottery Fund policy - Case 12007

Question: Requesting copies of all documents and correspondence held by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport relating to the movement of funding responsibility from government funds to the national Lottery funds. Case number 12007

Current Programme of Work for The British Spoliation Advisory Panel - Case 11881

Question: I would like to receive the current programme of work for the British Spoliation Advisory Panel, the minutes since June 2000 and the terms of reference of the Panel. Case Number 11881

DCMS IT Contracts and IT Projects - Case 12001

Question: Request for a list of DCMS's Information, Communication and Technology (ICT/IT) projects for the past two years. Case Number 12001

Listing of The Lodge House - Case 11515 and 12954

Question: Requesting copies of letters sent to Amber Valley Borough Council, Derbyshire regarding the listing of The Lodge House, Wingfielf Park, Fritchly, Derbyshire in 1988/9 and requesting confirmation of listing. Case Number 11515 and 12954.

Looted Art - Case 11316

Question: Request information on the GAC audit of works of art in the possession of HM Government and 66 British diplomatic posts overseas which may fall into the category of "looted art". Case Number 11316

Property and Procurement - Case 11282

Question: Property and Procurement (request for information) :

Listing of Shepherd's Bush Place - Case 11118

Question: The applicant would like to know; who made the original application to list the terrace of which number 6 forms a part, who made the inspections and their qualifications, who signed the English Heritage advice form and if there any other grounds on which the listing decision was made aside from the English Heritage advice. Case Number 11118.

Ethnic Minority Users of Cultural Institutions - Case 11129

Question: Requesting information on ethnic minority users of cultural institutions such as museums and galleries. Case Number 11129

Visitor Numbers for Arts Venues, Galleries and Museums in Cornwall - Case 11125

Question: Arts and Tourism: wants to locate statistics and research in to tourist numbers for Cornwall and also visitor numbers to arts venues, galleries and museums in Cornwall over 2002, 2003 and 2004. Case Number 11125

Section 76 Determination on York Road - Case 10593

Question: What advice was received from Bristol City Council during the consideration of a s76 determination on York Road, Monpellier, Bristol. Case Number 10593.

Culture 2007 Programme Proposals - Case 10602

Question: Request for information regarding the Culture 2007 programme proposals. Case Number 10602.

Heritage Lottery Fund - Case 10814

Question: Request for information about a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant to The Oxfordshire Museum. Case Number 10814.

The Secretary of State's Correspondence Log - Case 9249 and 3013

Question: Request for information about Secretary of State's correspondence log. Case Numbers 9249 and 3013

Freedom of Information / Environmental Information Regulations - Case 8912

Question: Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulations (copies of requests, correspondence and information disclosed)"[copies of]:

National Lottery Grant Statistics - Case 9157

Question: National Lottery (Grant Statistics) - Information requested about the total number of grants awarded (i.e. number of projects) by the different National Lottery Distributing bodies. Case Number 9157

Wembley Stadium Public Funding - Case 8369; 108388

Question: Wembley Stadium (public funding) "On the official Wembley website the figure stated for private money contributed to the project is £433 million. On the DCMS website the figure stated for public funding is £161 million. Both websites quote the overall cost of the new statdium as £757 million. This seemingly leaves a figure of £163 million unaccounted for... Where did £163 million come form? Who contributed to the private funding of £433 million?" Case Number 8369; 108388

1998 DCMS Consultation on The NERA - Case 8223

Question: Request for access to the responses to the 1998 DCMS consultation on the NERA "Study to assess the economic impact of Government policies for digital television and for the closure of the analogue transmission. Case number 8223

BBC Charter From 1927 - Case 8955

Question: Request for copy of BBC Charter from 1927. Case Number 8955

Listing of Bridge Farm - Case 7857

Question: Information requested about the proposed listing of Bridge Farm, Bassetts Lane, Willingale Ongar Essex. Case Number 7857

Distribution of Lottery Proceeds - Case 7909

Question: Please provide information about the distribution of National Lottery proceeds. Case Number 7909

Meetings Between Richard Caborn, Minister of Tourism and The Leisure and Hospitality Industry - Case 7691

Question: Request for information about companies represented at greatest number of meetings between Richard Caborn(Minister of Tourism at time of question) and the leisure and hospitality industry. Case number 7691

Memorial Fountain - Case Number 9797

Question: Request for the minutes on the Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, covering the initial period (from May 2002 to September 2002) when the idea was commissioned and the first three months of its operation (from August 2004). Case Number 9797

Meetings Between Government Ministers and Foreign-based Casino Firms

Question: Requesting details of meetings that DCMS officals and Ministers have attanded with foreign-based casino firms in the last 18 months (August 2003 - February 2005) including any records of these meetings. Case Number 7380

Recruitment Policy

Question: Request on information on Department's policies for filling vacancies and posting staff. Case Number 6956

England's Participation in The Five Nations 1999

Question: Requesting documents concerning England's participation in the five nations 1999. Case Number 6831

Departmental Files

Question: Request for a list of documents destroyed between 1 October and 31 December 2004. Case Number 6829

Lottery Application for an Arts Centre (Pyramid)

Question: Requesting details of the lottery application for an Arts Centre (Pyramid) in warrington. Case Number 6723

Statistical Information

Question: Request for statistical information contained in the briefing folder that the Secretary of State carried with her on Monday 17 January for use during Culture, Media and Sport Questions. Case Number 6345

Listing of The Postal Depot Building and Former LMS Railway Shed

Question: Request for information about the listing of the postal depot building and former LMS railway shed. Case Number 6235

Purchase of The Millennium Dome

Question: Request for all relevant documents from August and September 2000 including emails internal and external memos, faxes, records of meetings, records of telephone calls, diary or calendar entries, covering the decision by Nomura to pull out of its purchase of the Millennium Dome which was made public on 12 September 2000.....

The Appointment of Ben Evans to New Millennium Experience Company

Question: Requesting all relevant documents from 1997/98 including e-mails, internal and external memos, faxes, records of meetings, records of telephone calls, diary or calendar entries, covering the appointment of Ben Evans to NMEC, the team working on the Millennium Dome. Case Number 5962

Listed Building The Anchor Inn

Question: Planning (Listed Buildings And Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Buildings Of Special Architectural Or Historic Interest The Anchor Inn, Dedham, Essex. Please provide copies of all correspondence, notices, memorandums, emails or other electronic communications or communications of any other kind including notes and telephone calls, relating to any requests to make the above property a listed building and include it on an appropriate list, since the original list was compiled in 1982.....

DCMS Strategy for Energy and Facilities Management

Question: Requesting access to DCMS strategy for energy and facilities management. Case Number 5547

Listing of Billingham Forum Leisure Complex

Question: Please provide the identity of the applicant individual or organisation responsible for the listing of the theatre within Billingham Forum Leisure Complex, Stockton on Tees. Case Number 5503.

De-listing of The Grade II Red Telephone Box

Question: Requesting information about the delisting of the Grade II Red Telephone Box in Nazeing. Case Number 5402.

Meetings Between DCMS Ministers And Media Companies - Cases 5116 and 7475

Question: Request information concerning meetings between ministers in DCMS and representatives of media company News Corporation, BSkyB, News International, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, the others. Case Numbers 5116 and 7475

Communication Between Secretary of State and Lord Coe Regarding the Strength of The London 2012 Bid

Question: "What communication, formal or otherwise, has taken place between the Secretary of State and Lord Coe (in the period December 1 2004 – present) regarding the strength of the London 2012 bid relative to those of other prospective host nations?

Moreover, exactly how much money has the Government provided to date supporting the London 2012 bid, and is this more or less than the French government has spent backing Paris 2012?" Case Number 5085

Ministerial Meetings With The Football Association

Question: Request for the details of Ministerial meetings with the Football Association. Case Number 4821

Football and Racism

Question: Football and Racism -
a) "To date how many supporters have been charged with and found guilty of racism within a football ground?
b) How many supporters after having been charged with a racist act inside a ground have been allowed to carry on attending matches whilst awaiting going to trial". Case Number 4824

Select Committees since 2002

Question: Request for information about Select Committees "To send a list of contracts with outside consultants employed to help Ministers and/or officials for oral evidence sessions before Parliamentary Select Committees since 2002". Case Number 4536

DCMS Public Consultation on Draft Regulations

Question: The question raised in respect of the consultation "Fee levels to be established by regulation under the liciencing act 2003" which was conducted by DCMS between 4 Nov 04 and 23 Dec 04. Case Number 4541

Lottery Grants

Question: Could you please give me the email address for security enquiries at the National Lottery. Case Number 4935

Policy Initiatives and Other Events by The Minister for Arts, Estelle Morris - Case 4390

Question: I should be grateful if you could provide me with a brief digest of:

The Watercolour Herdsman & Cattle

Question: Request for location of work of art, Herdsman & Cattle - "I am researching the above Victorian water colourist. I note that one of his paintings is No13280 in the GAC catalogue. Are you permitted to tell me where it is located and, if practicable, for me to see it. Case Number 4409

DCMS Policy Priorities

Question: I am interested to find out about DCMS policy priorities and events during UK presidency. Case Number 4567

Meetings With Foreign Casino Firms In Relation To The "Gambling Bill"

Question: Request information about: Meetings With Foreign Casino Firms In Relation To The "Gambling Bill". In particular:

Looted Art

Question: Request information on the GAC audit of works of art in the possession of HM Government and 66 British diplomatic posts overseas which may fall into the category of "looted art". Case Number 11316

Government Play Policy

Question: Provide information on government play policy. Case Number 3994

DCMS Consultation on The Draft Regulations and Order

Question: Applicant requests responses/submissions relating to DCMS' consultation on the Draft Regulations and Order to be made under the Licensing Act 2003, received by DCMS between 15 September 2004 and 10 November 2004. Case Number 3921

Diana Memorial Fountain

Question: Request copy of the list of the original 58 competitors and their e-mail addresses and copy of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Committee's report to Tessa Jowell and Tessa Blackstone. Case Number 3773

Free Tickets for The Sport Events

Question: How many free tickets were received by the Department for the following events Wimbledon, FA Cup Final, Test Matches, Twickenham rugby matches, the Open Golf and the Derby and what were the value of these tickets and who used them? Case Number 3658

Artist Mario Von Bucovich

Question: Information about artist-Mario von Bucovich: In the course of my researches I came across your website which lists artists whose works have an unclear copyright status. I saw with surprise that you indicated von Bucovich's date of death (1950). Could you tell me where you got this from. Case Number 3697

Newspaper Ownership: Express Newspapers

Question: Request for information on advice provided by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to the Office of Fair Trading and/or The Department of Trade and Industry concerning Richard Desmond and his Fantasy Channel television station in connection with his suitability to buy Express newspapers." Case Number 3499

Impact Measures

Question: When will the new 'impact measures' guidelines be published. Case Number 3629.

Ministerial Interests

Question: Request for information on Secretary of State's interests and Mr Mills working to Iranian company. Case Number 3427

Proposed Casino at The Millennium Dome Site

Question: Request information relating to a proposed casino at the Millennium Dome site. Case Number 3360

The New Year's Honours List

Question: The New Year's Honours List has reflected the performance of athletes at the Olympics as well as awarding other sports. Providers of sporting activities were not similarly recognised (incl. unpaid officials). What criteria does the Department use in these circumstances? Case Number 3420

Secretary of State' Meetings With Foreign and Domestic Casino Operators

Question: Request details of all Secretary of State meetings with foreign and domestic casino operators over the last six months, and the subsequent letters sent from DCMS. Case Number 3187

List of Documents Placed in Secretary of State's Red Box for 8th and 9th January

Question: Please provide a list of documents (with an indication of their contents) that were placed in the Secretary of State's red box or boxes for the weekend of 8th and 9th January 2005. Case Number 3156

Children's Play

Question: Children's play: Request for a copy of the the final report, access details for the database and information for prospective bidders. Case Number 4485

Moreton Mill Cottage

Question: Please provide the details of the person who applied for the listing of my property; Moreton Mill Cottage. Case Number 2900.

Meetings Between Bill Kenwright and DCMS Ministers

Question: Bill Kenwright. Request for minutes of, and all materials relating to, all meetings held between Bill Kenwright and Ministers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport between June 01 - December 03. Case Number 2899

List of Library Authorities With PFI Credits

Question: Please supply a list of list of library authorities who have successfully obtained PFI credits. Case Number 3635.

Meetings Between DCMS, British Casino Association and BACTA

Question: BCA, BACTA, DCMS " I would like to request all documents held, minutes of meetings and correspondence between the DCMS and the British Casino Association and BACTA in the past 12 months. I would also like to request all documents relating to meetings/correspondence between the DCMS and the following companies: Las Vagas Sands inc MGM Mirage Kerzner International and Sun International" Case Number 2722

Switchover from Analogue to Digital Television

Question: Details of government studies and correspondence on how to expedite the switch from analogue to digital television, including how to offer financial assistance to poorer people and the elderly who are unable to fund the switch themselves. Please disclose details of the discussion of the marketing budget needed to fund the switchover and the cost of subsidising the switch. Case Number 2710

The Appointment of Michael Grade as Chairman of The BBC

Question: Request for information on details of meetings and correspondence about the appointment of Michael Grade as Chairman of the BBC. Case Number 2719

Ecclesiastical Exemption Consultation for England

Question: Ecclesiastical Exemption Consultation for England. Request to see any factual analysis of the responses which you have carried out, for example any tabulation of the responses. Case Number 2591.

British Grand Prix 2005

Question: British Grand Prix 2005 - request for copies of any emails sent by the Secretary of State and/or the Minister for Sport that have been sent to the FIA adminstration or management. Case Number 2819

Pickett's Lock Project

Question: Pickett's Lock 2005 World Athletics Championships. Request for "documents, including minutes, of the discussions around pulling out of the Pickett's Lock project as a venue for the 2005 World Athletics Championships" Case Numbers 2683 and 6407

Memorial Fountain - Case Number 2708

Question: Applicant requested all available agendas / minutes and other communication involving Civil Servants and or Ministers' regarding the problems arising since the construction of the Memorial Fountain. Case Number 2708

Listed Building The Boyd Hall

Question: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest Boyd Hall, St Mary's Lane, Cranham. The above building was listed grade II during 2000. As required under the FOIA would you please provide all documentation relating to the actual listing or any earlier or subsequent correspondence related to the building. Case Number 2489.

Meetings between DCMS and the Press Complaints Commission

Question: Minutes of meetings and correspondence between DCMS and the Press Complaints Commission during which the Freedom of Information Act was discussed or raised. Case Number 2477

DCMS Payments

Question: Information requested on details of any DCMS payments made and/or contracts awarded to Kirsty Wark and/or the company Wark Clements. Case Number 5305

Listed Football Events - Case Number 3048 and (6160, 11101, 13565, 14209, 15294, 20993)

Question: Listed Football events, 1998: "I should be grateful if you would provide me with the following:  Information provided to the members of the Advisory Group on Listed Events, chaired by Lord Gordon of Strathblane, in connection with the preparation of the report and recommendations of the advisory group on listed events dated 2 March 1998.  .....