Department of Health and Social Care

The complainant has requested information on staff promotions at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The DHSC refused the request as to comply would exceed the cost limit under section 12(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DHSC has incorrectly applied the provisions of section 12 to refuse the request. The Commissioner requires the public authority to issue a fresh response that does not rely on section 12.