Background
The Freedom of Information Act became law on 30 November 2000. It established a right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities (which includes NDPBs) and imposes obligations to disclose information, subject to certain exemptions.
Introduction to Publication Scheme
To be open and proactive about the information we have, HGCA has developed a Publication Scheme which will provide easy access to the wide range of information we have, and contains the following information:
The Scheme is the responsibility of Jonathan Cowens, Chief Executive and is managed by Alison Magee, his PA, tel 020 7520 3904, fax 020 7520 3954.
HGCA currently makes information available to the public in relation to its functions and activities via this website.
The classes of information we publish are available on the website and many can be provided as a hard copy on request. A list of HGCA publications and how to order them is also available on the website (see HGCA publications Catalogue).
Classes of information
The classes of information published by HGCA are listed below:
Organisation and Structure
Policy and Strategy
Crop and Market Statistics
Research Programmes
Crop and Product Marketing
How to obtain information
HGCA publishes most of its information on the web and some as hard copy. Where information is available on the website, a hypertext link will direct you to the correct page.
To request information, please contact us and include your name and address, the information you require and the way in which you would like it to be sent to you.
HGCA
Caledonia House
223 Pentonville Road
London N1 9HY
tel: 020 7520 3920
fax: 020 7520 3931
e-mail: publications@hgca.com
We will endeavour to supply the information you request within 10 days. There will be occasions when the information is not readily available where it takes a little longer to produce. In such cases, we will provide the information within 20 working days.
Some items in the Publication Scheme are available in .pdf fomat. To read them, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which is free of charge.
If the information you require is not listed in our Publication Scheme, you can ask if we have it and request to see it. We will make information available on request subject to HGCA's Code of Openness, the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information and the Environmental Information Regulations . We must also comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and respect the privacy of individuals.
Charges for supplying information
A limited number are available by subscription. Other publications are provided free of charge to levy-payers. It is expected that most information will be available through the website. Where specific requests are made for information, a small charge will be made for the collection, preparation and delivery of the information. An estimate for the cost will be given at the time of request.
Complaints procedure
Our aim is to be as open as possible and supply the information you have requested. However, we may refuse your request where disclosure may prejudice the exercise of either our statutory function or the economic interests of levy payers or where it contravenes the Data Protection Act. We will contact you if this is the case, giving our reasons for refusal. You may send any complaints to the Chief Executive at the address above. A member of staff who was not involved with the original request will conduct an internal review and contact the applicant. If you remain dissatisfied, you may appeal against this decision to the Information Commissioner if you feel we have not complied with our obligations.
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Copyright
Terms and conditions
Your use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions, which you are deemed to accept by using the website.
Rights
You may download, view, store and print off the whole or any part of this website for your own private use. You may not use this website or any material contained herein for any other purpose. You may not copy, adapt, transmit or process this website or the contents hereof without express prior written permission. Where you download, store or print off any of the contents of this website, you must ensure that the HGCA copyright notice appears thereon.
The copyright and all other rights in all of the material contained in this website is owned by the HGCA, unless stated otherwise.
E-mail
E-mail is unsecure and there is no guarantee that an email will be delivered within a reasonable time, or at all. We advise you to contact us by post or telephone with any information that must reach us by certain deadlines.
Accuracy of information
While we try to ensure all information on this website is correct, up-to-date and complete, such information is provided for information purposes only and you should not rely on it.
Linking
The content of third-party websites to which you may link from this website is beyond our control. You proceed entirely at your own risk. The inclusion of a link in our website does not imply our endorsement of or association with any products, services, information or material offered or accessible on or any person connected with any such third-party website.
Limitation of liability
We shall not be liable to you where information is sent solely by email and is either received late or not received at all by us. We shall not be liable to you for any loss arising out of the inaccuracy or incompleteness of information contained on this website.
In any event, we shall not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages (including loss of business or loss of profits) however caused.
General
The terms and conditions contained in this legal notice shall be governed by English law. You may access the website from anywhere in the world; however, this legal notice shall apply regardless of how you access the website and from where.
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