Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
- Date 7 May 2019
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld, FOI 42: Not upheld, FOI 44: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information on the discussions and decision relating to quashing or withdrawing reports. The PHSO provided some information but maintained that legal advice was exempt under section 42 of the FOIA. The PHSO also withheld some information on the basis of section 44 and 40 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the PHSO has correctly applied the provisions of section 42, 44 and 40 to withhold the remaining information within the scope of the request. She requires no steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2019/0189 under appeal.