Department of Health and Social Care
- Date 10 October 2019
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information on allowances paid to staff at the Department of Health and Social Care. The DHSC refused to respond to this request on the basis of section 12 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 12 has been correctly applied in this case and the DHSC does not need to take any further steps. The Commissioner also finds the DHSC has provided advice and assistance to meet its obligations under section 16 of the FOIA.