Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The complainant requested information from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (the council) concerning minutes and copies of correspondence between the South London Connexions Sub-regional Unit and other London Boroughs in relation to the Connexions Information Advice and Guidance Service between particular dates. The council refused to provide the requested information and cited section 12(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner considers that the council has failed to provide any evidence to him that the exemption at section 12(1) applies. The Commissioner requires the council to issue a fresh response under the FOIA that does not rely on section 12(1).