British Telecommunications PLC

The complainant has requested information about a specific telephone connection. BT declined to answer the request because it did not consider that it was subject to the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that part 1 of the request was for environmental information. He also finds that BT is subject to the EIR and was therefore under a duty to respond to the request. The Commissioner requires BT to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: issue a response to part 1 of the request in accordance with the EIR.