Department for Education
- Date 31 March 2020
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information about Langdale Free School to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The Department for Education (DfE) says it is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the FOIA, as it would exceed the appropriate cost and time limit to do so. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DfE is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12(1) and is satisfied that the DfE met its obligation under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.