Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

The complainant has requested information in relation to the European Union (withdrawal) Bill, the Explanatory Notes accompanying the Bill and the European Union Delegated Powers Memorandum accompanying the Bill. The Commissioner’s decision is that BEIS is not obliged to comply with the request in reliance of section 12(1). However, she finds BEIS breached section 16 (duty to provide advice and assistance) of the FOIA in not providing meaningful advice to assist the complainant. No steps are required as a result of this decision.