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DVLA FOIs:
Is Shetland part of Scotland?

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On 25 January 2025 we wrote: Dear Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Do you have specific information showing proof that Shetland is part of Scotland? Yours faithfully, The Sovereign Nation of Shetland -------------------------------------- They replied on 26 January 2025: Good morning, Section 8 - (1) (b) of the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) states a requester must include their real name. The Information Commissioners Office guidance states that the intention of the legislation is so that a request can be processed in accordance with the requirements of the FOIA. If a requestor has not provided their name they will have no recourse to make a complaint to the Commissioner if they are dissatisfied with the response. This is because the Commissioner’s powers only extend to requests for information as defined under Section 8 of the Act. In this instance as you have either provided only your first name or a pseudonym. Please can you provide details of your full name. Once this information has been received we will be able to address your FOI request. Many thanks Freedom of Information Team -------------------------------------- We responded, quoting the information at our website -------------------------------------- On 27 January 2025, DVLA responded with: Good morning, Please see below the FOI request for FOIR12110. Your reply will need to be back with the FOI team by 21 February 2025 for clearance. Kind regards Freedom of Information Team -------------------------------------- Not being sure what this meant, on 27 January 2025 we wrote: Dear FOI, Please clarify what you mean. Are you asking us for more information before 21 February 2025? Yours sincerely, The Sovereign Nation of Shetland -------------------------------------- On 27 January 2025 they replied: Good morning, Sorry my mistake I should have said: You should expect to receive a reply to your request by: 21 February 2025 Kind regards Freedom of Information Team -------------------------------------- On 7 February 2025, they wrote saying they do not hold the information: We do not hold this information. --------------------------------------