Independent study statistics

On your website you mention: "In fact, so vital is Ordnance Survey's data to both the public and private sectors that an independent study has calculated that around £100 billion worth of economic activity in Britain is dependent on it!"

Can you give me some information on this independent study? Is it publicly available?

Thank you for your e-mail dated 9^th December 2010. I can confirm that Ordnance Survey does hold this information, but your request falls within the ‘Information accessible to applicant by other means’ exemption under section 21 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

This is because the independent study which was carried out by Oxford Economic Research Associates in 1999, is available to you by other means. You can locate this study on our website at the following link:

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/aboutus/reports/oxera/index.html

To the extent that the Public interest test applies (section 17 FOIA), we have determined that in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in not applicable as Section 21 is an absolute exemption.

Please note, that your enquiry has been processed according to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. If you are unhappy with our response, you may raise an appeal to our Appeals Officer at:

FOI Appeals Officer
Customer Service Centre
Ordnance Survey
Romsey Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO16 4GU

Please include the reference number below. The Appeals Officer will ensure that the process has been followed correctly, questioning any decisions taken regarding the original response and recommending disclosure of additional information if appropriate.

Thank you for your enquiry.

Reference number: FOI10123/December 2010