Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

The complainant requested information from BEIS about specific correspondence. BEIS 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 BEIS is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12 and is satisfied that BEIS met its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require BEIS to take any steps.