The complainant has requested information on the attendance of members at specific Honours, Decorations and Medals committee meetings. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office is not entitled to rely on the exemptions at FOIA sections 35(1)(a) (Formulation of government policy) and 37(1)(b) (Communications with Her Majesty) to refuse the request. In order to ensure compliance with the legislation the Commissioner requires the Cabinet Office to provide the complainant with the requested information.
FOI 35: Upheld FOI 37: Upheld
Citations:
[2017] UKICO FS50677400
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 25 July 2022; Ref: scu.602477