Department for Work and Pensions
- Date 12 June 2013
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 36: Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to gateway reviews on the universal credit project. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) refused to provide the requested information under sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and section 36(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the DWP has incorrectly applied section 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and section 36(2)(c) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the PAR review. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2013/0149 dismissed. Information Tribunal appeal GIA/2725/2014 allowed.