Department for Transport
- Date 28 June 2021
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Department for Transport (DfT) about complaints made against the former minister Chris Grayling. DfT says it is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12 of the FOIA, as it would exceed the appropriate cost and time limit to do so. The Commissioner’s decision is that DfT is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12 and is satisfied that DfT met its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require DfT to take any steps.