Department of Health and Social Care

The complainant has requested a copy of the written statement provided by Ian Paterson to the Inquiry into his malpractice. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is entitled to rely upon section 41(1) (information provided in confidence) as its basis for refusing to disclose the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the DHSC to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.