The complainant has requested information in relation to a method or tender statement for a contract regarding the collection, kennelling and disposal of stray dogs. Bury Council withheld the information on the grounds of section 43(2) – commercial interests. The Commissioner’s decision is that Bury Council has correctly cited section 43(2) and that the balance of public interest favours maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require any steps.
FOI 43(2): Complaint not upheld
References: [2020] UKICO fs50867432
Links: Bailii
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Last Update: 23 September 2020; Ref: scu.653810 br>