FAO FOI Officer - primate licences
Case reference FOI2026/00239
Received 25 February 2026
Published 3 March 2026
Request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible.
I would be interested in any information held by your council regarding my request. If you need further clarification, please contact me by email.
Under the Freedom of Information Act, please provide the following information relating to the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) Regulations 2024:
1. The number of applications for primate licences received by the council between 6th April 2025 and 24th February 2026.
2. The total number and species of individual primates covered by those applications.
3. Of those applications:
* How many have been granted?
* How many have been refused?
* How many were withdrawn?
* How many remain pending as of 24th February 2026?
4. The total number and species of individual primates covered by licences that have been granted.
I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request. I look forward to your response within 20 working days, as outlined by the statute.
Response
1 No primate applications have been received.
2 n/a
3 n/a
4 n/a
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