Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
- Date 19 February 2013
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35: Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to advice from officials to the Minister regarding library closures. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) refused to disclose the requested information citing section 35 (formulation of government policy). The Commissioner’s decision is that DMCS correctly applied section 35(1)(a) to withhold the requested information in this case. He requires no steps to be taken.