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Make a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its components, including the LMB, are regarded as public authorities under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000.

Under the FOI Act, all public authorities are obliged to adopt and maintain a publication scheme to ensure that a large amount of information is readily available to members of the public.

The UKRI publication scheme outlines the types of information regularly published about how UKRI conducts its business to help you locate and access what you need.

The type of information you can request

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, you have the right to request it under the FOI Act.

You can ask for any information held by the LMB about how we do business.

This information will generally not include:

  • anything we are prevented by law from disclosing, is considered to be protected from disclosure, or is exempt under the FOI Act.
  • information that is no longer readily available because it has been archived or is too difficult to access.

If your request involves environmental information it will be dealt with under the Environmental Information Regulations.

There is a different process you should follow to request personal information.

Charges for information

Most information is provided free of charge. Any charges that need to be made will be justified, transparent and kept to a minimum.

These may include:

  • costs relating to photocopying, postage or packaging.
  • costs incurred as a result of viewing or making information available, for example, accessing datasets that are relevant copyright works.

If we need to make a charge, we will confirm the costs with you before the information is provided. We may ask you for payment up front.

How to make a request

Make your request to:

Freedom of Information Officer
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Francis Crick Avenue
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0QH

Email: foimrclmbacuk

In your request you should:

  • outline as clearly as possible the information you are looking for.
  • provide dates, if relevant.
  • list any people or organisations involved.
  • state the format you would like information (hard copy or electronic).
  • provide your full name and address, either postal or email, where you want to be contacted.