Department of Health
- Date 30 October 2012
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 22: Not upheld
The complainant has requested a copy of the review carried out by the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Body (DDRB) of the clinical excellence awards for consultants. The Department of Health (DoH) confirmed that the information was held but claimed that it was exempt from disclosure under sections 22 (future publication), 28 (relations within the United Kingdom) and 35 (formulation of government policy). The Commissioner’s decision is that the DoH was entitled to rely on section 22 as grounds for refusing the request. He does not therefore require the DoH to take any steps as a result of this notice.