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Scotland Office

  • Date 31 March 2016
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld

The complainant requested information relating to the distribution of a memorandum that was leaked to the media. The Scotland Office refused the request under sections 38(1)(a) and 40(2) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Scotland Office was entitled to refuse the request under section 40(2). No steps are required.