Cabinet Office
- Date 19 May 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16(1): Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Cabinet Office relating to the Grenfell Tower fire. The Cabinet Office refused to comply with the request citing section 12 (cost limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. He also finds that the Cabinet Office met its obligation under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the Cabinet Office to take any steps.