The complainant requested copies of quotes with regards to a contract for works to be carried out. Keelby Parish Council (the council) failed to disclose the information requested. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council has breached section 10(1) of the FOIA as it did not provide the information requested within 20 working days. The Commissioner requires the council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Provide the complainant with actual copies of the original quotes, as per his request. The council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.
FOI 10: Complaint upheld
Citations:
[2020] UKICO fs50872530
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 20 August 2022; Ref: scu.656058