Unusual UK Freedom of Information requests

David Pescovitz 10:11 am Mon Aug 18, 2014

From The Independent, curious Freedom of Information requests sent to UK local governments: What plans are in place to protect the town from a dragon attack? More below.

3. How many times has the council paid for the services of an exorcist, psychic or religious healer? Were the services performed on an adult, child, pet or building? (Rossendale Council)

5. What precautions, preparations, planning and costings have been undertaken in the case an asteroid crashes into Worthing, a meteorite landing in Worthing or solar activity disrupting electromagnetic fields? (Worthing Borough Council)

9. How many requests were made to council-run historic public-access buildings (e.g. museums) requesting to bring a team of 'ghost investigators' into the building? (Birmingham Council)

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