The complainant has requested information on allowances paid to staff at the Department of Health and Social Care. The DHSC refused to respond to this request on the basis of section 12 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 12 has been correctly applied in this case and the DHSC does not need to take any further steps. The Commissioner also finds the DHSC has provided advice and assistance to meet its obligations under section 16 of the FOIA.
FOI 12: Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2019] UKICO fs50879431
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 25 August 2022; Ref: scu.643465