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FOI - Transatlantic Slavery Memorial Statue [Sep 2024]

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Request reference number: MGLA290824-0051

Date of response:

Summary of request

Your request 

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the Transatlantic Slavery Memorial Statue, which is due to be built. Specifically, I would like to know:

  1. The total number of staff hours expended by the Mayor's Office, the GLA or affiliated bodies concerning this project.
  2. The total costs incurred for consulting services, design and construction related to the statue.
  3. The duration of the entire process, from the initial planning stages to the finalisation of the project.
Our response
  1. The GLA does not hold the information you have requested as staff time is not recorded in this manner.
  2. The total costs incurred for consulting services, design and construction related to the statue are £61,899.
  3. The GLA has been working on the Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery since 2021 and plans to unveil in the latter end of 2026 .

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