Ministry of Defence
- Date 23 May 2011
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) relating to disability claims made in a given period due to military service. The MOD refused to comply with the request on the grounds that doing so would exceed the appropriate costs limit – section 12(1) of the Act. The Commissioner has investigated and finds that the MOD applied section 12(1) in accordance with the Act, although it also breached its procedural obligations. He requires no further steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0128 has been disposed of by way of a consent order.