Public Health England

The complainant has requested information associated with a municipal waste incinerator from Public Health England (PHE). PHE’s position is that it does not hold the requested information, which the complainant disputes. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: On the balance of probabilities, PHE does not hold the health report, yearly reviews or patient admittance and referral numbers that the complainant has requested and has complied with section 1(1)(a) of the FOIA. The Commissioner does not require PHE to take any remedial steps. First-tier tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) information rights appeal EA/2021/0280 under appeal.