SPT Publication Scheme
7. How can information not included within the publication scheme be accessed?
As indicated this scheme lists the information that is or will be routinely made available. However members of the public have further rights that enable them to access information from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
Since 1 January 2005 members of the public have had the right to access information from Scottish Public Authorities (Section 1 of the Act). From 3 April 2006 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has been designated as a Scottish Public Authority. Therefore members of the public have the right to access information held by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport or held on behalf of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport subject to certain exceptions and conditions.
The process for obtaining information under section 1 of the Act (Freedom of Information Request) is different than obtaining information under the publication scheme.
Before submitting a Freedom of Information Request you should check our website as Strathclyde Partnership for Transport places a large amount of information on the website.
However if you wish to submit a Freedom of Information Request, the request must be in writing or in some other permanent recordable form such as an e-mail. The request should:
- describe the information requested;
- state an address for correspondence;
- preferably provide a contact number (in case we need to contact you to clarify the information requested); and
- the format in which you would wish to receive the information.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport wishes to assist applicants and therefore we may contact you to clarify the exact nature of the information requested or to discuss the format of the information with you.
Our staff who are responsible for this scheme would be happy to assist you if you wish to contact them with any requests.