Merseytravel
- Date 1 February 2016
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 41: Upheld, FOI 43: Upheld, FOI 44: Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to bus shelters carrying advertising. Merseytravel provided answers to all but the request concerning financial benefits it accrues from the advertising. This information was refused on the basis of section 43 (commercial interests). Later, Merseytravel also sought to rely on section 41 (information provided in confidence) and section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure). The Commissioner has found that none of these exemptions are engaged. He therefore requires Merseytravel to disclose the information on finance and financial benefits in the contract between CCUK and Merseytravel – namely sections 5, 6, 7, 12, 22, 24 and 25.