Department for International Trade
- Date 26 November 2019
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 27: Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld, FOI 43(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information on a meeting between the Department for International Trade (“DIT”) and BAE Systems. The Commissioner’s decision is that DIT has appropriately applied sections 27(1) – International relations and 43(2) – Commercial interests. She has determined that there is not an overriding public interest in disclosure of this specific information and the public interest therefore favours maintaining the exemptions. DIT is correct in its application of section 40(2) – Personal information, to withhold one name. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.