University of Bolton

The complainant requested details of travel expenses incurred by the University of Bolton (“the University”) in relation to four named staff over a five year period. The University refused to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the FOIA. The complainant subsequently contested the University’s refusal. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied the exclusion provided by section 12(1).The Commissioner does not require the University to take any steps.